Job type: Full-time
Support Services Coordinator
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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.
MAG is in the process of establishing country offices and operations in Kenya and Tanzania, which will be managed as a joint programme from a main office in Nairobi. Operations will be focused on weapons and ammunition management activities, and will work in partnership with state security actors in each location assisted by a small programme support team.
About the role:
The Support Services Coordinator is responsible for overseeing various administration, HR, financial and logistics activities within the Tanzania sub-office. Reporting directly to the Country Director, the Support Services Coordinator will ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures, maintain financial records, and support the overall financial management of the programme. Additionally, the Support Services Coordinator will provide administrative and HR support to the programme and assist the Admin and Finance Coordinator based in Nairobi.
About you:
The successful candidate will:
- Have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience of working in a Support Service position, ideally with previous administrative, HR, financial and logistics
- Demonstrate an understanding of NGOs and show a commitment to humanitarian work
- Be self-organized, strong attention to detail, team player, and able to work under limited supervision
- Have strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Relevant Accounting qualification
- Possess good literacy, numeracy and computer skills
- Fluency in English language is essential
- Supervisory skills and demonstrated ability to motivate and manage a small team would be an advantage.
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. 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.
HOW TO APPLY
The job description is attached to this advertisement.
Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are suitable for this position to [email protected] by the closing date of 15th November 2024.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful.
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