Technical Programme Officer / Construction Manager, Trinidad & Tobago, Caribbean
This role is open to Trinidad & Tobago residents only
Fixed Term till December 2025 with possibility of renewal subject to donor funding.
The starting salary package for this position is $66,000 USD per annum including all allowances
About MAG:
Founded in 1989, MAG is a co-recipient of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize for our work towards banning landmines under the Ottawa Treaty, also known as the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. We remove mines and unexploded ordnance to help communities recover from recent and long-past conflicts, and work to reduce and prevent armed conflict by supporting government and communities to safely manage weapons and ammunition. We have helped more than 20 million people in 70 countries rebuild their lives and livelihoods after war.
About the role:
MAG Caribbean is currently seeking to recruit a Technical Programme Officer/Construction Manager to join the team. You will report to our Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM) Technical Lead and receive support from the Global Construction Advisor. Your responsibilities will include the design, planning, technical oversight, and supervision of all construction and refurbishment operations to engineering specifications related to Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM) upgrades, enabling the team to develop viable strategic and operational plans in line with MAG global policies. You will play a key role in ensuring MAG Caribbean can deliver its activities.
About you:
The successful candidate should have a degree and/or post graduate qualification in construction/civil engineering, substantial knowledge of the development and evaluation of engineering design, construction contracts and bills of quantities. You will have previous experience of managing tender processes, managing third party contractors and ensuring quality delivery of work. You will possess good IT skills with experience of using relevant engineering software. Finally, you will also need strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate activities in a fast-paced environment.
About the Caribbean programme:
In the Caribbean region, MAG together with CARICOM IMPACS (Caribbean Community Implementation Agency for Crime and Security) is building on various assessments undertaken in the region in 2022/2023 to provide targeted assistance to states with regard to weapons and ammunition management (WAM), policy and advocacy support, and engagement with a wide range of other partners. This innovative programme focuses on safety, security and sustainability, ultimately helping to create the conditions for peace and sustainable development.
How to apply
For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website at www.maginternational.org/vacancies-at-MAG and submit application by the closing date of 6th December 2024.
Please note that as part of MAG’s commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding here and background checks here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available on our website.
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.