Technical Lead – Weapons & Ammunition Management (WAM), Paraguay

The starting salary package for this position is £70,528 GBP per annum / approx. $96782.70 USD / approx. 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. In1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.

About the Paraguay programme:

Since early 2024, MAG has been active in Paraguay through a programme established in partnership with a local organisation. Building on several years of work across Latin America, in Paraguay MAG has provided training, technical assistance, and equipment to support the safe destruction of seized firearms and to strengthen the management of weapons and ammunition stockpiles. These efforts aim to reduce armed violence and organised crime, challenges often fuelled by the diversion and proliferation of illicit weapons, by preventing their return to circulation and helping to keep communities safe.

About the role:

Reporting to the Country Director, the WAM Technical Lead will be responsible for overseeing and implementing MAG’s Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM) activities, including Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) management. 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 technical authorities and Security and Defence Forces, while coordinating with MAG’s Programme Quality Team and regional Standards and Training manager 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.

About you:

The successful candidate will bring substantial experience in mine clearance, EOD and SALW/PSSM operations in conflict-affected developing countries, with proven ability to manage field operations independently in stand‑alone environments.

They will possess strong leadership skills, including experience in leading diverse teams, mentoring and coaching staff, and delivering both formal and informal technical training. Technically, they must demonstrate up‑to‑date knowledge of mines, SALW and unexploded ordnance clearance techniques, and be capable of developing, reviewing, and complying with technical and security Standard Operating Procedures.

Fluency in Spanish and English is a must along with a genuine commitment to MAG’s humanitarian values.

Further information and 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 by the closing date of 04 August 2025.

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.

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.