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Technical Field Manager WAM, Peru, Manchester
Client:
mag
Location:
Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
1d34e56e65f1
Job Views:
78
Posted:
18.02.2025
Expiry Date:
04.04.2025
Job Description:
About the role:
Our Technical Field Managers are the core of our work and actively manage and lead our teams of staff to safely implement our life-saving Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) projects.
The aim of the post will be to implement all aspects of Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM) and related tasks in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and as directed by the Technical Operations Manager (TOM). This will include performing large scale EOD operations across the country, delivery of training to stakeholders, rehabilitation and/or construction of new facilities and monitoring of all staff carrying out technical operations to ensure safe practices and in order to build a local capacity for WAM activities. In addition, you will support the Technical Operations Manager (TOM) in ensuring overall safe execution of all MAG technical activities within the country.
About you:
The successful candidate must have experience of working in mine clearance/EOD/SALW operations in developing countries that are contaminated by remnants of conflict. You must be EOD 3 IMAS qualified and have substantial previous experience as EOD operator. 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. Technical knowledge of two or more of these technical skills areas is essential: EO/SALW/unexploded ordnance, EOD and mine clearance techniques, including new developments.
The postholder will be innovative, proactive, and committed to high quality standards and continually improving effectiveness and efficiency. You will be able to establish and develop effective working relationships at all levels internally and externally and to represent and promote MAG. In addition, you will possess excellent communication, interpersonal, diplomacy and organisation skills, with the ability to plan and coordinate activities and projects. Experience of working independently for extended periods of time in ‘stand-alone’ environments with minimal supervision is required.
Fluency in English is required, Spanish skills would be highly beneficial.
MAG staff are rewarded with generous benefits:
* Salary: The starting salary package for this position is £63,156 (approx. $82,000 USD) per annum including all allowances, and this increases with service.
* Accommodation: MAG will provide accommodation in-country.
* Leave: We recognise our staff work hard and need the appropriate time out to stay motivated. You'll have a minimum of six weeks out of the programme per year and this increases with service.
* Flights: MAG provides three international flights home per year.
* Insurance: All international staff are automatically covered by MAG's comprehensive insurance package including: Personal accident and medical expenses insurance; Death by natural causes insurance and access to 24-hour medical assistance including evacuation and repatriation.
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