Technical Lead - Weapons and Ammunition Management, Ukraine
Description
This role is subject to funding.
The starting salary package for this position is £85,979.60 GBP / approx. $116,499 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 Ukraine programme:
Since the Russian invasion of 24th February 2022, Ukraine has been subjected to heavy artillery bombardment, missile, and air strikes, as well as the use of landmines and cluster munitions. The scale of the conflict and the use of high impact and indiscriminate weapons requires an urgent and extensive response. MAG responded to the crisis in 2022 and now employs nearly 440 staff in our Ukraine programme, in a range of operational and support/administrative activities, with further scale-up planned during 2026. The programme has a representation office in Kyiv, and operational offices in Mykolaiv (also covering accessible areas of Kherson) and Kharkiv.
About the role:
The National Police of Ukraine have requested assistance in managing Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) and explosive ordnance. These items are increasingly being recovered from Ukrainian military personnel returning from the front line and are being seized at National Police checkpoints. This request represents the first opportunity for MAG, or any other agency, to operate in the SALW management domain in Ukraine, a country that has experienced a substantial influx of weapons since the onset of the full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Reporting to the Technical Operations Manager, the Technical Lead will be responsible for overseeing and implementing MAG Ukraine’s Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM) activities, including Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) management and related tasks in accordance with MAG’s organisational standards and international best practice as identified in the IATGs and MOSAIC as a baseline.
This role combines technical expertise with project management and capacity building to enhance national capabilities in WAM. The Technical Lead will conduct assessments, supervise field operations, provide training, and ensure compliance with international standards. They will also lead liaison efforts with national authorities and Security and Defence Forces, while coordinating with MAG's Programme Quality Team to align in-country activities with organizational standards. This position plays a crucial role in improving safety, security, and operational effectiveness in WAM across MAG's global operations.
Requirements
The successful candidate will bring substantial technical expertise across WAM type activities, supported by strong experience in field operations and bulk demolitions. You will be confident in developing, reviewing and complying to security and technical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and in contributing to technical planning and clearance targets.
You will have a proven background in SALW/PSSM operations within developing country contexts and be able to lead, motivate and manage diverse teams effectively. Strong mentoring and coaching skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently for extended periods in stand‑alone environments with limited supervision.
We’re looking for someone with:
- EOD Level 3 qualification
- Proven experience in Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM)
- Demonstrated experience in delivering training
- Experience working in conflict environments
- Experience with WAM facility construction
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 strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits
Benefits:
- Renumeration Package:£85,979.60 per annum including basic salary and all allowances and this increases with service.
- 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.
- Flights: MAG provides four international flights home per.
- Insurance: Internationally contracted, programme based 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply by submitting a CV detailing your suitability for the role through the link below before the closing date of 12th April 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.
We are happy to provide more details about the role. Please email us at recruitment@maginternational.org for more details if required.