Logistics Manager, Syria

mag; Manchester; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A humanitarian organization in the UK is seeking an experienced logistics professional to manage and develop their logistics and procurement team for the Syria program. The role involves coordinating logistics functions, ensuring compliance with humanitarian best practices, and leading a diverse team in challenging environments. With a competitive salary of £47,860 per annum and comprehensive benefits including accommodation, leave, and flights, this position supports vital humanitarian efforts in Syria.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance package

Accommodation in-country

Four international flights home per year

Minimum of eight weeks leave per year

Qualifications

• Significant experience within humanitarian or development programmes.
• Experience managing supply chains in complex, high-risk, and resource-constrained environments.
• Proficiency in inventory management and warehouse systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the logistics and procurement team.
• Coordinate the logistics function for the Syria programme, ensuring compliance with policies and best practices.
• Support the safe expansion of initiatives across all of Syria.

Skills

Logistics management

Procurement compliance

Supply chain planning

Inventory management

Communication

Team management

Job description

About the role :

Reporting to the Country Director, you will manage and develop the logistics and procurement team. You will lead and coordinate the Syria programme’s logistics function, including procurement, fleet and asset management, supply chain planning, and field support. You will ensure our work in Syria is efficiently and safely supported in compliance with internal policy, donor requirement, security standards, and humanitarian best practice.

About you :

You will be an experienced logistics professional with significant experience within humanitarian or development programmes. You will also have significant experience managing supply chains in complex, high-risk, and resource-constrained environments, supported by expertise in procurement compliance including contract management and audit preparation. You will be an excellent communicator, with experience managing and developing diverse teams working in challenging settings. You will be proficient in inventory management, warehouse systems, and managing logistics hubs. You will be resilient, flexible, and calm under pressure, with a strong commitment to MAG’s humanitarian values and working principles.

About the Syria programme :

MAG has been responding to the Syria crisis since 2013, working to support development 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. In addition to our current programme in the North East, you will also support the safe expansion of initiatives across all of Syria, based on where and how opportunities arise in the future.

Benefits and further information :

MAG staff are rewarded with comprehensive benefits – you can read the candidate information sheet in the application pack for further details :

• Salary : £47,860 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 eight weeks out of the programme per year.
• Flights : MAG provides four international flights home per year.
• Insurance : Programme based 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.

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 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. Women are encouraged to apply.