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The total salary package for this position is $63,300 - $69,000* including basic salary, per diem and programme management allowance.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in an established programme, leading a team of five international staff and circa 200 national staff. The MAG Angola programme is looking to consolidate its position in Angola and to strengthen and develop its national capacity. Mine action in Angola is critical to the ongoing efforts to reconstruct and rehabilitate a country devastated by years of conflict.
As Country Director, you will spend time both in the capital, Luanda, and also in our field office in Luena. Reporting to our 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 international and national NGOs. You will also constantly be seeking opportunities to develop and improve MAG's work in an evolving political and security context.
You will need experience of working overseas in international aid, emergency or development environments including expertise in programme and project design, development, management, monitoring and evaluation. You will also need experience of managing a staff team and managing finances. You should have the ability to work within complicated national and internal political frameworks and experience of building and developing management systems to improve programme accountability and efficiency.
Regional experience would be a distinct advantage as would Portuguese language skills, but this is not essential. You should however show willingness to learn basic Portuguese.
Benefits
Country Directors are rewarded with generous benefits, both financial and non-financial:
• Salary: The total salary package for this position is $63,300 - $69,000* including basic salary, per diem and programme management allowance.
*Please see the general information for terms and conditions related to this.
• Accommodation: MAG will provide private 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 annual leave per year. Your entitlement to annual leave also rises with service.
• Flights: MAG provides three international flights home per year.
• Career Development: You'll be appointed on a global open-ended contract, offering you job security, with opportunities to work in different MAG programmes should you wish to develop a long term career with us.
• 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.
This is not a technical role; therefore previous experience in mine action is not essential. Experienced programme and project managers from all sectors are encouraged to apply.
To apply
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Application is by completed Application Form
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This document should be submitted to humanresources@maginternational.org as soon as possible.
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