Country Director - Mexico

The starting salary package for this position is £54,324 GBP per annum / approx. $73,440 USD including all allowances.

About the Mexico programme:

MAG is launching a new programme in Mexico to address the devastating impact of armed violence, conflict, and the proliferation of small arms and light weapons. As this is a start-up programme, MAG is looking to build a strong foundation that will enable long-term impact and sustainability. The role will be critical in establishing MAG’s presence in the country—developing relationships with authorities, donors, and partners; identifying priority locations; and setting up operational and management systems that align with MAG’s mission and values.

About the role:

As Country Director, you will provide strategic leadership and serve as MAG’s primary representative in Mexico, ensuring strong oversight and the effective delivery of high-quality programme activities. You will be accountable to MAG HQ for the set-up, implementation, and management of the country programme, including robust monitoring and evaluation. This role requires the effective integration of strategic, programmatic, and operational functions to ensure that all activities remain relevant, consistent, and aligned with MAG’s standards of quality and impact.

About you:

We are seeking a confident and experienced leader with a proven track record in establishing and managing international programmes. You will bring strong expertise in project management, business development, and donor relations, as well as the ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary and multicultural teams in complex environments. Above all, you should be proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a start-up environment, with the determination to build a programme that reflects MAG’s values of integrity, compassion, expertise, inclusivity, and determination.

Fluency in Spanish and English is essential along with a genuine commitment to MAG’s humanitarian values. The knowledge of the Latin American context is highly 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:

• Salary: £54,324 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.
• 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.

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

MAG – Country Director, Mexico - Application Pack

Please return the application form to humanresources@maginternational.orgby the closing date of 22 September 2025.

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.