Information Management Systems Manager, Remote from home (with regular travel to Ukraine)
Fixed Term - 6 Months
The starting salary package for this position is £40,416 GBP / approx. $48,900 USD per annum
About the role:
This post reports to the Technical Operations Manager (TOM). The Information Management Systems Manager will support the operations department and contribute towards the successful delivery of MAG’s operational plan, to ensure high levels of safety, quality, innovation and continual improvement, and promote the sharing of expertise and development inside MAG.
You will also manage the MAG Ukraine Information System and ensure that it efficiently and effectively collects, validates and analyses data, which is shared with operational decision-makers and other stakeholders requiring information on progress, deliverables and impact. Furthermore, you will support, train and capacity-build a new team of information systems staff to ensure information systems services are delivered accurately and timely to all internal and external stakeholders. Moreover, you will develop, maintain and implement policies, procedures and systems to maximize the efficient provision of information system services.
About you:
You will have a solid track record of progressively responsible experience in the design, development, implementation and management of IM/GIS projects and field experience in all relevant IM/GIS operational approaches and methodologies. You will also have strong experience in GIS, quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation of IM/GIS projects and capacity building. Experience in spatial analysis applied to performance analysis mapping, explosive ordnance contamination mapping and others (e.g., floods, earthquakes, etc.) is essential. In addition, you will be familiar with ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS online in mine action.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective working relationships and influence a variety of stakeholders are required. In-depth knowledge of spatial analysis, geostatistical techniques, ESRI ArcGis platforms and high level of proficiency in MS Office applications and databases are essential to succeed in this role. You will also possess strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to plan and coordinate multiple activities, think strategically, set priorities and make sound decisions. A proven ability to work as part of a remote team and foster constructive working relationships within the organization and external stakeholders, including national and regional authorities is required.
Experience with programming languages, such as Python and SQL is desirable, as well as knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise and IMSMA CORE.
About the Ukraine programme:
Since the Russian invasion of 24th February 2022, Ukraine has been subjected to heavy artillery bombardment, missiles and air strikes, as well as the use of landmines and cluster munitions. The scale of the conflict and the use of high impact and indiscriminate weapons requires an urgent and extensive response. MAG responded to the crisis in 2022 and is now in a dynamic scale up phase having secured funding for 2023/24 and is conducting explosive ordnance risk education and recruiting multiple demining teams. The programme has representation in Kyiv and Kropyvnytski.
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: £40,416 per annum.
- Leave: Annual Leave starts at five weeks each year and increases with service to six weeks. We also offer paid sick leave, and the amount of the entitlement increases with service.
Further information on terms and conditions of employment, which may differ depending on the country of domicile, are available in the candidate pack, which you can download below.
MAG will support the successful applicant with any visa or work permit required, including application, administration and costs, however due to the nature of this role, you must have the right for visa on entry in Ukraine and the capacity to transit through Poland.
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.
HOW TO APPLY
For further information and the application form, please download the candidate information pack:
Please return the application form to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 26 th November 2023. 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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