Global Technical Advisor (Mechanical)
Roving – Homebased when not travelling. The postholder will be expected to travel at least 60% of their time
Starting salary for this position is £72,848 per annum
About the role:
Mechanical assets play a vital role in improving the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) and strategic leadership of this capability is vital for the future longevity of our HMA operations. You will join our Programmes Quality Team to improve the quality, accountability, learning, and innovation of our mechanically assisted operations around the world. You will travel extensively, visiting every MAG programme with mechanical assets on an annual basis. Through this you will conduct systematic and accountable monitoring and compliance assessments, including mentoring key personnel and performing essential maintenance, servicing, and armouring. You will also use your expertise to represent MAG at the international level, ensuring that we continue to develop and innovate to enable the communities we work with to build a safer, and more sustainable, future.
About you:
You will have senior experience in humanitarian mine action operations, specifically in mechanically integrated clearance, including previous experience advising on machine implementation to improve safety and efficiency. You will be hands-on, with experience maintaining and managing mechanic workshops and expert knowledge of operating HMA related machinery. You will have experience in materials science, particularly in heavy machinery armouring and the research and development of HMA operations-related machinery. You will be a leader with strong collaboration and networking skills both in-person and online, and the capacity to guide and mentor your colleagues at all levels. You will be a confident communicator and capacity builder, proficient in developing procedures and training modules for heavy machinery.
*This is a ‘roving’ role, which means that you will be expected to be visiting MAG’s programmes for 60% of your working time or more. When not travelling or in a MAG programme, you will be based at home. MAG will consider applications from candidates who are based in any country, however, the final decision on whether employment in a specific country location can be supported will be based on a compliance and budget check and be reviewed by MAG’s senior management. You should therefore clearly set out the country that you would wish to be based remotely in.
Further Information:
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 hereand 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
HOW TO APPLY
For further information and the application form, please download the candidate information pack:
MAG – Global Technical Advisor Mechanical – Candidate Information Pack
Please return your CV and candidate profile form to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 14th October 2024. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful.
