Technical Field Manager

Mines Advisory Group

About the role
Our Technical Field Managers Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM) are the core of our work and actively manage and lead our WAM projects. The aim of the post will be to implement all aspects of WAM and related tasks in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and as directed by the Technical Operations Manager (TOM). This will include coordinating and providing technical oversight on WAM type projects from the initial project design, rehabilitation and/or construction of new facilities through to development of a sustainable National capacity. In addition, you will support the TOM in ensuring overall safe execution of all MAG technical activities within the country.
About you
You must have experience of working in weapon and ammunition management (WAM/PSSM) type operations, including significant focus on ammunition interventions, ideally in a number of different contexts. You must have relevant professional training, ideally as an Ammunition Technical Officer (ATO), or as an EOD 3+ IMAS qualification. You should be familiar with international standards including MOSAICS and IATGs. You will be experienced in leading, motivating and managing a diverse team of people, and in mentoring and coaching others. You will also have experience of conducting formal or informal training and the transfer of appropriate skills to others. The ability to work autonomously and develop, review and comply with security and technical Standard Operating Procedures is essential. In addition, you will possess excellent communication, interpersonal, diplomacy and organisation skills, with the ability to plan and coordinate activities and projects.