Somalia Country Programme Manager - Mine Advisory Group

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This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior management role in a renown international organisation, in a challenging, dynamic and exciting context during a great period of programme growth and development.

MAG began its current operations in Somalia in May 2008 to clear conventional weapons and stockpiles in conflict-affected lands of the northern areas of Somalia. Work is centered in the administrative capital of the region, Garowe, where a unit of the local police force receive Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training and technical support in conjunction with the Puntland Mine Action Centre. (PMAC). MAG has also deployed three roving Community Liaison (CL) teams in the region, delivering risk education and collecting data on contamination levels.

MAG is looking to recruit an experienced Country Programme Manager, who will have overall responsibility for MAG?s work in Somalia. Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager at MAG?s UK HQ, you will be responsible for project design, development, implementation and management, as well as developing and maintaining relationships with donors, government agencies and other international NGOs. In addition, you will constantly be seeking opportunities to develop and improve MAG?s work in an evolving political and security context.

The postholder will have demonstrable overseas experience of working at a senior level, including responsibility for project design, development, monitoring and evaluation. The successful candidate will also possess excellent project management skills and the ability to build effective relationships with local authorities, donors and national staff.

In addition, the postholder will be able to demonstrate an ability to work independently, be managed from a distance and build excellent working relationships with key stakeholders. The post holder will be managing projects and staff across geographically diverse sites and therefore need to be strong team player with excellent management skills. A patient, tactful and diplomatic approach will be required in this challenging environment. Regional experience would be a distinct advantage. Experienced programme managers from any development sector are welcome to apply.

MAG takes its responsibility for the security and wellbeing of its staff very seriously. Due to the current situation in Somalia, living arrangements will involve restricted movement and access to recreational activities is limited. As a result of the security conditions, the post holder will be living and working in close proximity to other MAG staff.

The salary for this position is ?28,995 - ?32,634pa plus a ?2,000pa hardship allowance and per diem of circa US $9,000pa. MAG will also provide accommodation, three international leave flights per year, three paid and funded one week ?breather breaks? at a regional destination and insurance, amongst other benefits.

For further information on this role, and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website at www.maginternational.org by the closing date of 17 April 2011.