Standards and Training Officer (National position)

Person Specifications:

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Basic Deminer Course
• IED Searcher
• Team Leader
• EOD Level 3
• MOI (Method of Instrcution)
• Minimum five years experience in mine action or similar within IED and legacy clearance tasks including urban and rural areas of contamination.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Education, Training, or a related field; additional certification in quality management or training standards is an asset.
• Minimum of two years in training support, quality assurance, or a similar role within a structured, standards-based environment in a Mine Action company or NGO
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with database management and report generation.
• Basic knowledge of Quality Assurance frameworks and operational standards.

 Essential Skills and Competencies

• Ability to ensure accuracy in documentation and record-keeping.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear guidance to diverse team members.
• Able to independently address minor issues within established frameworks and escalate more complex issues appropriately.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks, organizing training materials, and meeting deadlines.
• Works well independently and takes responsibility for specified tasks with minimal supervision.

 Languages

• Proficient in spoken and written Kurdish is required, and English language skills is considered as a plus.

Application procedure for the position

All interested candidates in apply for this position should send their updated CV in English language to this email address    [email protected]  Please note that candidates who do not meet the selection criteria will not be considered. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All Applicants must mention the job title (Standards and Training Officer) in subject line of their email.

Applications with no job title in the subject line, sent through links and duplicate applications shall be disqualified.

Closing date for receiving applications is 11-Aug-2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

** MAG is an equal opportunities employer.

** MAG Iraq does not charge any fees for Job applications.

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”. MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply. If you think you would be suited in this role 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.