Field Operations Lead, Mine Action & EOD – Syria

MAG International; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided in-country

Four international flights per year

Comprehensive programme insurance

Job summary

MAG International, based in the UK, seeks a Technical Field Manager for Syria to lead and develop teams in hazardous environments across mine/IDOP operations. You will train staff, monitor field activities, and ensure safe execution while liaising with partners and donors.

Fluency in English is essential; Arabic or Kurdish is desirable. Roles are remote across Syria as opportunities arise and funding permits, with a salary package around £76,524 per year including allowances.

Qualifications

• IMAS Level 3 EOD qualification is required (advanced explosive theory, etc.).
• Experience in quality management, operational management and clearance in minefields, BAC, IED clearance.
• Ability to develop, review and comply with security and technical SOPs.
• Ability to contribute technical knowledge and clearance targets to proposals and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams of locally recruited staff to safely implement IED, mine and EOD operations.
• Conduct training and day-to-day assessment and monitoring of staff to ensure safe practice.
• Represent MAG to donors, implementing partners, local communities and other agencies.
• Coordinate communication and reporting across the Syria programme, across current and future opportunities.

Skills

IMAS Level 3 EOD

Field operations leadership

Team management

Diplomatic liaison

English proficiency

Education

IMAS Level 3 EOD qualification

Job description

MAG International, based in the UK, seeks a Technical Field Manager for Syria to lead and develop teams in hazardous environments across mine/IDOP operations. You will train staff, monitor field activities, and ensure safe execution while liaising with partners and donors.

Fluency in English is essential; Arabic or Kurdish is desirable. Roles are remote across Syria as opportunities arise and funding permits, with a salary package around £76,524 per year including allowances.