Programme Manager, Ukraine
The starting salary package for this position is £46,860 GBP / approx. $58,514 USD including all allowances
About the Ukraine Programme:
Since the Russian invasion of 24th February 2022, Ukraine has been subjected to heavy artillery bombardment, missile and air strikes, as well as the use of landmines and cluster munitions. The scale of the conflict and the use of high impact and indiscriminate weapons requires an urgent and extensive response. MAG is in the process of establishing an operational response programme in Ukraine.
About the role:
The Programme Manager will provide senior level support to the Country Director (CD) with a wide range of externally facing strategic and programme management responsibilities. They will be required to develop effective relationships and networks with stakeholders, including donors and local, regional and national authorities, in addition to pursuing and developing future opportunities for MAG in the region. This role will be responsible for overall grant management, proposals, external communications, business development and people management. The base location for this position will be Kyiv.
About you:
The successful candidate will have worked overseas in an international development setting and be able to develop solid relationships with donors, government bodies and other NGOs. This will include demonstrable skills in proposal writing and development, networking/contract negotiations and experience of producing high quality donor reports and proposals. Experience in developing, implementing and managing projects is also essential. In addition to strong grants management experience, the successful candidate will have excellent communication and media skills as well as effective people management understanding. Knowledge of the Mine Action sector is also desirable. This as a great opportunity to play a vital part in MAG’s life-saving work.
Benefits:
MAG staff are rewarded with generous benefits:
- Salary: The starting salary package for this position is £46,860 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: All international 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 including evacuation and repatriation.
Please see the candidate information sheet in the application pack for further details on these benefits.
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 and background checks, please click 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 about this opportunity, as well as the application form, please download the candidate information pack, below:
MAG – Programme Manager Ukraine – Application Pack
Please return the Application form to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 31st May 2023. Due to the high volume of applications that 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.