About the role:

The Construction Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day planning, management and technical oversight of assigned physical security and stockpile management programme activities relating to the rehabilitation and construction of storage areas across the Caribbean, in accordance with MAG global policies and WAM Construction SOPs.

About you:

At least five (5) years’ experience of working in construction activities.
Experience of managing projects, tender processes, third party contractors and ensuring quality delivery of work.
Experience working within the Caribbean region
Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable.
Experience in Humanitarian safety (Desirable)
Experience working within a NGO environment (Desirable)
University degree or post-graduate qualification in construction or civil engineering or equivalent.
Substantial knowledge of the development and evaluation of engineering designs, bills of quantities, and specifications.
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, conflict and armed violence.

About the Caribbean programme:

In the Caribbean region, MAG together with CARICOM IMPACS is building on various assessments undertaken in the region to provide targeted assistance to states with regard to weapons and ammunition management, 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.

Benefits and further information:

MAG staff are rewarded with comprehensive benefits – you can read the candidate information sheet in the application pack for further details:

Salary: Annual incremental increases
Leave: Twenty (20) business days of annual leave, plus public holidays and applicable Carnival holidays/closure days observed in the employee’s country of employment. Compassionate leave, sick leave, maternity and paternity leave are also provided.
Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance package

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