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 Syria Response programme:

MAG has been responding to the Syria crisis since 2013 working to support the development from conflict by finding and destroying the explosive remnants of war, so that communities can raise their families and pursue their livelihoods in a safe and secure environment, free from fear of death or injury.

About the role:

MAG is looking to appoint an HR and Administration Manager to join its Syria Response programme. You will support the senior management team to develop and implement effective HR initiatives including employee relations, recruitment, reward, and performance management. A key aspect of the role will be to design and roll out the expansion of the HR function and build the capacity of the national HR team. You will also provide HR Management and strategic support to the country SMT as well as compliance with local labour laws, promote good management practice and strengthen HR capacity throughout the programme. The post-holder will also be responsible for managing the administration function, which will include ensuring administrative systems and procedures effectively support operations

About you:

The successful candidate will need previous experience of delivering HR services in an international NGO ideally in the Middle East, operating in insecure environments. You will also need experience of implementing a wide range of effective HR policies, procedures and projects. You will work closely with the team in-country and remotely with HR colleagues at HQ and you will therefore need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach to your work.

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 on the MAG website, using 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