Global Climate and Environment Advisor

UK – Remote/Manchester (we will consider applications from candidates based in other areas of the UK)

Starting salary for this position is £46,860 per annum (plus contributory pension)

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:

The Global Climate and Environmental Advisor is a newly created role at MAG that will lead on a new key strategic focus for the organisation. In this exciting role you will develop workstreams and objectives to deliver our strategic Environmental Responsibility commitment, and develop effective relationships with key strategic international and regional partners. As part of developing a Climate and Environmental Framework you will develop policies, procedures, and tools that will strengthen MAG’s capacity to assess, manage, and monitor its climate responsibilities and sustainability commitments. You will also play a key role in increasing awareness environmental responsibility and protection within MAG, and support the delivery of activities, alongside Country programmes, to minimize adverse impacts to the climate and the environment.

About you:

We are looking for a climate and environment expert who can use your existing knowledge and initiative to develop a new global framework. With demonstrable experience in the international humanitarian, development, climate, or environment field, you will also have a relevant educational background such as climate or environmental science, or any other degree relevant for humanitarian work. Experience of building and implementing organisational development projects is essential, as is experience of representing an organisation to external stakeholders in public forums and events. You will bring a wealth of knowledge around climate and environment issues, and also how to develop or implement methodologies to understand organisational climate and environmental impact. An ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders is key, as is an ability design and deliver external facing materials such as presentations, blogs, or case studies.

Further Information:

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 through the link below.

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.