WAM Operations Manager – Jordan and Lebanon

Overview

Manage weapons and ammunition management operations in Jordan and Lebanon

You have:

• Experience working in weapon and ammunition management (WAM/SALW/PSSM) operations in conflict-affected countries.
• Relevant professional training and field experience including WAM, EOD 3+ IMAS or ATO qualification.
• Understanding of IATGs and MOSAICs and experience implementing Risk Reduction processes.
• Experience conducting formal or informal training and skill transfer to others.
• Ability to work autonomously and develop, review, and comply with SOPs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, diplomacy and organisation skills.
• Previous experience in the Middle East and Arabic language skills desirable.

WAM Operations Manager – Jordan and Lebanon Subject to funding The starting salary package for this position is £80,456 GBP / $104,301 USD per annum including all allowances.

About MAG MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.

About the role The WAM Operations Manager will implement all aspects of Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM) and related tasks in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures in Jordan and Lebanon and as required by the Country Director. This will include coordinating and providing technical oversight on WAM type projects from the initial project design, rehabilitation and/or construction of new facilities through to development of a sustainable local capacity. You will be responsible for ensuring overall safe execution of all MAG technical activities within the country.

The WAM Operations Manager (Jordan and Lebanon) will act as the Senior Manager in Country (SMiC) for MAG’s operational activities in Jordan and work under the line management of the MAG Lebanon Country Director. In both countries, they will be representing MAG in all matters related to Weapons and Ammunition Management and serve as a key liaison with national authorities to facilitate operational activities, training, and capacity development.

About you You must have experience of working in weapon and ammunition management (WAM/SALW/PSSM) type operations in countries that are contaminated by remnants of conflict. You must have relevant professional training and field experience, including WAM, EOD 3+ IMAS or ATO qualification, understanding of IATGs and MOSAICs with experience of implementing Risk Reduction process levels and conducting bulk demolitions. You will be experienced in leading, motivating and managing a diverse team of people, and in mentoring and coaching others. You will also have experience of conducting formal or informal training and the transfer of appropriate skills to others.

The ability to work autonomously and develop, review, and comply with security and technical Standard Operating Procedures is essential. In addition, you will possess excellent communication, interpersonal, diplomacy and organisation skills, with the ability to plan and coordinate activities and projects. Previous experience having worked in the Middle East and Arabic language skills will be highly desirable.

About the Jordan and Lebanon programmes MAG has been operating in Lebanon since 2000, as an international HMA organization working under the supervision of the Lebanese Mine Action Centre (LMAC) and is accredited to implement manual and mechanical clearance on minefields and cluster munition strike areas countrywide. MAG also undertakes Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) activities in communities.

Building on MAG’s considerable experience of delivering PSSM interventions globally and elsewhere in the Middle East region, MAG is launching a new project to Support the Jordanian Armed Forces’ (JAF) Sustainable Physical Security and Stockpile Management, to enhance regional security by reducing at-risk, illicitly proliferated, or indiscriminately used conventional weapons. MAG will work in partnership with the JAF to strengthen their munitions management capacity, enabling implementation of the JAF’s Munitions Infrastructure Master Plan.

Further information and how to apply For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website at www.maginternational.org/vacancies-at-MAG by the closing date of 13th December 2024.

MAG will support the successful applicant with any visa or work permit required, including application, administration and costs, however applicants will need to be able to obtain these within a reasonable time period to be considered for the role, due to programme needs.

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding here and background checks here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available on our website.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. Women are encouraged to apply.

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