Senior Technical Advisor - Capacity Development (Civil Defence)
Quick answer
MAG is hiring a Senior Technical Advisor - Capacity Development (Civil Defence) in the Syrian Arab Republic, paying £87,628 per annum, to lead capacity development partnerships and manage embedded capacity development teams.
- Role
- Senior Technical Advisor - Capacity Development (Civil Defence)
- Organization
- Mines Advisory Group (MAG)
- Location
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £87,628 per annum including all allowances
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Senior Technical Advisor - Capacity Development (Civil Defence) at Mines Advisory Group (MAG) in the Syrian Arab Republic, responsible for leading capacity development partnerships and managing embedded capacity development teams.
What you'll do
- Lead MAG’s technical relationship and capacity development partnership with Civil Defence
- Oversee the development and embedding of systems needed for safe and effective delivery
- Manage the Capacity Development Team, setting clear objectives and monitoring performance
- Provide strategic and technical oversight of the development of Civil Defence’s community liaison and EORE capacity
- Support the Country Director in developing the strategy, operational plans, proposals, budgets and medium-term resource requirements for the capacity development workstream
What it takes
- Senior experience of developing, implementing and leading humanitarian mine action operations
- Experience of designing and leading capacity development or localisation programmes
- Experience of developing and embedding technical SOPs, training programmes and quality management arrangements
- Experience of leading and developing diverse teams and of mentoring and coaching national counterparts
- Experience of developing and managing institutional donor-funded programmes
- Strong and current technical knowledge of explosive ordnance, EOD and clearance
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Accommodation, leave, flights, insurance
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in the Syrian Arab Republic.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package is £87,628 per annum including all allowances.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include senior experience in developing and leading humanitarian mine action operations, designing and leading capacity development programmes, and developing and embedding technical SOPs.
How do I apply?
Please apply by submitting an application detailing your suitability for the role through the link below before the closing date of Midday, Thursday 15th October 2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on Mines Advisory Group (MAG)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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