Organization: Mines Advisory Group
Country: Peru
Closing date: 03 Sep 2017
The total salary package for this position is £33,384 – £36,972 GBP including basic salary and cost of living allowance.
About MAG:
MAG supports the development of countries emerging from conflict by finding and destroying the explosive remnants of war, so that communities can raise their families and pursue their livelihoods in a safe and secure environment, free from fear of death or injury. One predominate area of focus in MAG’s programmes across Africa is Arms Management and Destruction (AMD) work, working with national defence and security authorities towards the safe storage management as well as destruction of weapons and munitions. These programmes include Chad, Burkina Faso, DRC, Sierra Leone and others.
About the Peru Programme
This is a new project subject to funding and a successful bid, but looking to start from October 1 2017 onwards, the project will be delivering Physical Security and Stockpile Management activities in support of improved regional security and stability.
About the role:
The role would be based in Lima with travel to Pisco and potentially other Departments in Northern Peru. MAG is seeking expressions of interest from fluent Spanish and English speaking candidates to manage our new programme in Peru. The Country Representative will be responsible for ensuring that all project objectives are met, which will include overseeing the day to day management and support of the country team. With support from the Regional Director, the Country Representative will also oversee setting up all aspects of in-country registration including financial, administrative, security, HR and logistics elements of the project. As part of this a key element of the role will be successful liaison with local authorities, and the donor representative.
About you:
Previous experience in Mine Action is not required but you should have previous experience in overseas project management roles, within an international aid/humanitarian organisation. You will also need experience across the range of project management functions, including experience of managing national staff and the ability to motivate a team. Fluent Spanish and English language skills are essential for this post.
How to apply:
For the further information on the role, the application form and details of how to apply, please visit, the MAG website at www.maginternational.org/vacancies-at-MAG as soon as possible.
