Technical Field Manager - Syria

About the role

MAG (Mines Advisory Group), an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, is recruiting Technical Field Managers for its expanding Syria Programme. The role leads teams of locally recruited staff in IED, mine, BAC clearance and EOD operations, reporting to the Technical Operations Manager. It covers Raqqa, Hasakeh, Dier-Ez-Zor and Hama, and is open to four permanent positions.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct and supervise field delivery of technical HMA operations, coordinating with Community Liaison Advisors and ensuring SOPs, drills and risk assessments are followed
• Monitor and evaluate operations, carry out reconnaissance and surveys of explosive ordnance-contaminated areas, and advise the TOM on new systems and procedures
• Depute for the TOM when required, including taking on operational management responsibility
• Support training and development of national staff, recruit them and build strong working relationships with the team
• Provide accurate operational reports, incident investigations and briefings to the TOM, and represent MAG to donors, partners and local officials
• Monitor the security situation and ensure health and safety requirements are met

Required profile

• Experience in HMA operations in conflict-affected developing countries, managing technical field operations and leading a diverse team
• Experience mentoring, coaching, delivering training and working independently in stand-alone environments
• Explosive Ordnance qualification to IMAS Level 3 (military, civilian or NGO)
• Ability to obtain a visa or work permit within a reasonable time

Required skills

• Technical knowledge of explosive ordnance and clearance techniques at supervisor level (IMAS 09.10/01/2023)
• Knowledge of community liaison, information management and Microsoft Office, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint
• Desirable: IMAS IEDD Level 3+, advanced EOD, bulk demolitions, ArcGIS, advanced Excel, Power BI, Arabic

What we offer

• Starting package of GBP 70,324 per year including allowances, rising with service; an extra GBP 6,200 for IEDD Level 3+ certified candidates
• Accommodation in-country and at least eight weeks off per year
• Four international flights home per year
• Comprehensive insurance covering personal accident, medical and death by natural causes

Applications are submitted online by 9 December 2026, reviewed on a rolling basis, and are subject to background checks.