The total package for this position is £37,977 - £41,616* per annum (equivalent to circa $59,900 - $65,600 USD*) including basic salary and per diem.
MAG is responding to the emergency in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo after a blast at an ammunition site on the 4 March 2012 left more than 200 dead and 1,500 injured. We are working with the Congolese authorities to deal with the deadly fall out of the explosion that left homes and streets littered with hazardous items. We have been awarded significant emergency funds to allow us to respond quickly to the critical situation. We are now looking to recruit an experienced Country Director to lead our emergency response team in country.
Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager at HQ, the Country Director will take over-all responsibility for MAG's activities which includes emergency EOD and Risk Education for the members of the local community and front-line emergency workers.
The successful candidate will need excellent project management skills with experience of working in a similar context, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will need to be able to communicate with colleagues and stakeholders in French and English. This is a high-profile position that will require excellent liaison and diplomacy skills.
The Country Director will be based in Congo Brazzaville.
The successful candidate will need to be fluent in both French and English.
Benefits Country Directors are rewarded with generous benefits, both financial and non-financial: • Salary: The total salary package for this position is £37,977 - £41,616* GBP per annum (equivalent to circa $59,900 - $65,600 USD*) including basic salary and per diem. *Please see the general information document below for terms and conditions related to this. • 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, with six weeks annual leave Your entitlement to annual leave also rises with service. • Flights: MAG provides three international flights home per year • Career Development: Depending on funding and candidate preference, this position can be offered on either a fixed term or permanent basis. Where possible, MAG offers global open-contracts to interested candidates, offering job security and a long term career with opportunities to work in different MAG programmes. • 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.
For further information and details of how to apply please visit the MAG website www.maginternational.org by the closing date of Monday 26 March 2012. Due to the nature of this project, candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and shortlisting will take place as applications are received.
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