WAM Technical Lead - Uruguay

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: In this role, you will be responsible for implementing all aspects of Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM) operations and related activities within Uruguay in the Latin America region. Key responsibilities will include conducting joint assessments with national authorities and coordinating and providing technical oversight of WAM projects. These projects may involve weapons and ammunition destruction, the design, delivery, and quality assurance of Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM) training, the development and implementation of operational SOPs, and providing guidance to the Construction Manager on the rehabilitation or construction of storage and related facilities. The post holder will also support the CD in ensuring the safe and effective delivery of all MAG technical activities across countries of operation. About the programme: MAG is looking to implement a new project in support of the Uruguayan Army, specifically the War Material Service (Servicio de Materiales y Armamento). The project is structured around three complementary lines of effort: construction and refurbishment of physical infrastructure, weapons destruction, and training.  The project is designed to strengthen sustainable national capacity in weapons and ammunition management by building on existing national systems. Key Responsibilities: Lead technical assessments and field operations for Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM), including Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) management. Manage operational tasking across WAM projects, including assessments, training, infrastructure rehabilitation and construction of weapons and ammunition storage facilities. Develop and implement national WAM standards, drawing on International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG), MOSAIC and recognised best practice. Plan and oversee WAM activities, ensuring safe, effective and compliant delivery in line with MAG standards and national requirements. Provide technical advice on WAM systems, procedures, equipment and risk reduction measures, adapting approaches to different national capacities. Lead liaison with government authorities, Security and Defence Forces, donors, partners and other stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and alignment with national priorities. Deliver WAM, ammunition and SALW management training to government and Security and Defence Force personnel, supporting capacity development and knowledge sharing. Recruit, mentor and…