Head of Mission – Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT)
Amman, Jordan
12 months fixed term contract
The starting salary package for this position is £55,732 GBP / approx. $70,590 USD including all allowances.
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
MAG’s Head of Mission (HoM) will be responsible for providing strategic and directional oversight of MAG’s current Emergency Response and the future operations, and for the smooth functioning and the development of the mission. The HoM will actively seek opportunities for partnerships development and representation among key networks and work closely with the regional and OPT team to ensure that MAG is well networked, represented and established as a key player with donors, relevant stakeholder, governments, relevant coordination bodies at OPT national level. They will be responsible to completing MAG’s set up and registration and act as the legal representative of MAG in OPT.
About you
This position would suit candidates with relevant and strong experience in a similar professional capacity, and who have extensive understanding of the Middle East context. You will have previous experience of navigating complex crises across multiple countries in the region and a proven record of developing and implementing emergency response plans. This role will require you to have exceptional diplomatic skills, strategic thinking and the ability to navigate complex political landscapes. You will have expertise in the development of new business, including proposal development, networking and contract negotiations and proven record of implementing emergency response plans in collaboration with local authorities, partner organisations, UN Agencies and communities.
About the Occupied Palestinian Territories Emergency Response
Extensive use of precision-guided weapons, air-dropped munitions, land surface ammunition, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in OPT has destroyed critical infrastructure and created a complex contamination profile. The risk associated with unexploded ordnance (UXO) will significantly impact reconstruction efforts, food security, and access to clean water. The MAG OPT Emergency Response aims to address these risks by educating communities, identifying, and clearing explosive hazards, and developing national capacity.
How to apply
Further information and how to apply
For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website at www.maginternational.org/work-for-us/vacancies by the closing date of 8th January 2025.
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 on our website.
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.