Country Director, Jordan – WAM

Permanent position

The total starting package for this position is £56,228 GBP per annum (approx. $73,096.4 USD) including basic salary and allowances

About the Jordan programme:

Building on MAG’s considerable experience of delivering PSSM interventions globally and elsewhere in the Middle East region, MAG has launched a new project to support the Jordanian Armed Forces’ (JAF) Sustainable Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM), 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.

About the role:

MAG is seeking an experienced and strategic Country Director to lead and represent our WAM programme in Jordan. This is a senior leadership role responsible for providing overall strategic direction, ensuring high quality programme delivery, and strengthening MAG’s presence and partnerships in country.

You will lead the Senior Management Team and be accountable for the effective management, monitoring and evaluation of MAG’s activities. The role brings together strategic, programmatic and operational leadership to ensure the relevance, quality and consistency of delivery across the programme.

You will maintain oversight of financial performance and compliance across a multi grant portfolio, lead on donor engagement and business development, and ensure strong risk management and security oversight in a complex operating environment. The position also plays a key role in building and sustaining relationships with donors, government stakeholders, partners and other actors to support programme impact and continuity.

As Country Director, you will provide strong leadership to a multidisciplinary and multicultural team, fostering a positive, inclusive culture aligned with MAG’s values and ensuring high standards of performance, accountability and safeguarding.

About you:

You will bring significant experience working internationally at a senior management level, with a strong track record of leading and directing complex programmes. You will have experience overseeing project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, risk management and contract compliance, alongside strong people management experience leading diverse and geographically dispersed teams.

You will have proven expertise in business development, including programme design, networking and contract negotiations, and experience building effective relationships with donors, government bodies, NGOs and local partners. You will also bring experience managing finance, administrative and HR systems to ensure efficient and compliant programme delivery.

You will have strong financial management skills and experience overseeing multiple grant portfolios, alongside excellent communication, writing and organisational skills. Knowledge of institutional donors such as the EU, UN and government departments is important, as is the ability to represent an organisation confidently and credibly at senior levels.

A good understanding of the wider Middle East context is essential. Experience or knowledge of the Jordan context, weapons and ammunition management programming, or the wider arms control and disarmament sector would be an advantage. An advanced university degree in a relevant field is desirable.

Benefits and further information:

MAG staff are rewarded with comprehensive benefits – you can read the candidate information sheet in the application pack for further details:

• Remuneration Package: £56,228 GBP 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 will have a minimum of eight weeks out of the programme per year or pro rata if the contract is less than a year
• Flights: MAG provides three international flights home per year
• Insurance: Programme based 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.

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 through the link below.

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.

HOW TO APPLY

For further information and the application form, please download the candidate information pack:

Application Pack - Country Director Jordan 2026

Application is by submission of the following documents to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 4th March 2026:

1. Up-to-date CV
2. Cover letter, setting out why you believe you are suitable for this position, and how you feel you align to MAG Values.
3. Completed Candidate Profile Form

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to every application with feedback. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of the application deadline, it means that your application has not been successful.