Project Manager - WAM, Syria

Project Manager - WAM, SyriaSubject to fundingThe starting salary package for this position is £48,904 GBP / approx. $67,500 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:The Project Manager will lead on MAG’s engagement in a consortium project aimed at strengthening weapons and ammunition management systems in Syria to address immediate and long-term risks related to weapons and munitions. Reporting to the Programme Development Manager, and working closely with the Technical Lead, you will build and manage relationships with key consortium, national and local authorities, and other key stakeholders. You will manage MAG’s emerging WAM project, ensuring delivery of key components in line with schedule and budget constraints. You will support the establishment of MAG’s WAM activities in Syria, ensuring that our life-saving work addresses the immediate and long-term risks related to weapons and munitions.About you:You will have experience working in the Middle East in an international humanitarian setting, including experience establishing, developing, and supporting projects. You should have demonstrable expertise in new business development, including drafting proposals, networking, and contract negotiation. You will be an excellent communicator, with experience developing successful relationships and negotiating with a range of audiences including donors, governments, local partners, and other NGOs. You will have the capacity to represent and promote MAG, and experience producing high quality writing including donor reports. Knowledge of the Weapons and Ammunition Management sector, and Arabic language skills, would be advantageous.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 Northeast, you will also support the safe expansion of initiatives across all of Syria, based on where and how opportunities arise in the future.HOW TO APPLYFurther information and how to apply:For 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 Sunday 1st March 2026.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. Women are encouraged to apply.