Global Climate and Environment Advisor

Global Climate and Environment Advisor

UK – Remote/Manchester (we will consider applications from candidates based in other
areas of the UK)

Starting salary for this position is £46,860 per annum (plus contributory
pension)

About MAG:

MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester,
UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe
and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by
supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient
of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.

About the role:

The Global Climate and Environmental Advisor is a newly created role at MAG that will lead on a
new key strategic focus for the organisation. In this exciting role you will develop
workstreams and objectives to deliver our strategic Environmental Responsibility commitment,
and develop effective relationships with key strategic international and regional partners. As
part of developing a Climate and Environmental Framework you will develop policies, procedures,
and tools that will strengthen MAG’s capacity to assess, manage, and monitor its climate
responsibilities and sustainability commitments. You will also play a key role in increasing
awareness environmental responsibility and protection within MAG, and support the delivery of
activities, alongside Country programmes, to minimize adverse impacts to the climate and the
environment.

About you:

We are looking for a climate and environment expert who can use your existing knowledge and
initiative to develop a new global framework. With demonstrable experience in the international
humanitarian, development, climate, or environment field, you will also have a relevant
educational background such as climate or environmental science, or any other degree relevant
for humanitarian work. Experience of building and implementing organisational development
projects is essential, as is experience of representing an organisation to external
stakeholders in public forums and events. You will bring a wealth of knowledge around climate
and environment issues, and also how to develop or implement methodologies to understand
organisational climate and environmental impact. An ability to collaborate with a range of
stakeholders is key, as is an ability design and deliver external facing materials such as
presentations, blogs, or case studies.

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 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 the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply,
please visit the MAG website by the closing date of
18th August 2024.