Programme Development Manager, Syria

The starting salary package for this position is £54,544 GBP / approx. $73,000 USD including all allowances.

This is an unaccompanied post.

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 role:

Reporting to the Country Director, the Programme Development Manager plays a leading role in developing our evidence-based programme strategy, quality management, and impact. You will ensure that our work in Syria is needs-driven and results-based as well as remaining closely monitored and funded in timely and appropriate ways. You will work in close collaboration with our programme team in Syria, the regional management unit, and MAG’s global support teams, to develop and adapt our forward-looking operational and funding development strategy. You will act as a key representative of MAG’s Syria programme to ensure that MAG is recognised for its leadership and coordination in humanitarian mine action to donors, peer organisations, partners, humanitarian fora, and coordination bodies. You will foster crosscutting initiatives to enhance diversity, integrity, inclusiveness, and accountability within our programme teams, and will ultimately take responsibility for programme development and implementation. This is a challenging and varied role which offers the opportunity to effect meaningful change and grow our lifesaving work in Syria.

About the Syria programme:

MAG has been responding to the Syria crisis since 2013, working to support development by finding and destroying the explosive remnants of war so that communities can raise their families and pursue their livelihoods in a safe and secure environment, free from fear of death or injury.

Requirements:

You will be an experienced humanitarian manager with significant relevant experience in programme quality management and community inclusion. You should have excellent people management skills, with experience mentoring and supporting staff both directly and remotely and proven capacity to work on safeguarding related matters. You should have a sound understanding of the humanitarian, development, and mine action sectors, with significant experience developing, coordinating, managing, monitoring, and evaluating a range of programmes ideally within the mine action sector. Experience working in the Middle East is essential, particularly working with a range of humanitarian actors including national authorities, and local and international organisations.

Fluency in English is essential, and Arabic language skills would be highly advantageous.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience in programme quality management and community inclusion

• Experience working with a range of humanitarian actors, including national authorities, and local and international organisations

• Broad understanding of the humanitarian, development, triple nexus and where possible mine action sectors

• Some understanding of Mine Action activities undertaken by MAG

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 and background checks 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.

Benefits:

• Renumeration Package: £54,544 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 year.

• 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 an application detailing your suitability for the role through the link below before the closing date of 12:00 UK (midday) on Wednesday 26th August 2026.

Programme Development Manager, Syria

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.