# Project Manager (Armed Violence Reduction), Ukraine > MAG (Mines Advisory Group) · Kyiv, Ukraine · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-03 **Salary:** GBP 41,544–47,016 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** Ukraine ## Description Project Manager (Armed Violence Reduction)  The starting salary package for this position is £59,698.40 GBP / approx. $78,979  USD including all allowances.  About MAG:  MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in over 40 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:  As Project Manager (Armed Violence Reduction), you will lead MAG’s Armed Violence Reduction work in Ukraine, helping to reduce the risks posed by weapons and ammunition in communities affected by conflict. You will play a key role in strengthening weapons and ammunition management systems, supporting safer communities and contributing to longer-term recovery and stability. Working closely with national authorities, international partners and donors, you will shape strategy, build effective partnerships and ensure programmes are delivered to a high standard. Reporting to the Country Director and a member of the Senior Management Team, you will influence decision-making and help guide MAG’s approach in a complex and rapidly evolving environment. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on programme management, from contextual analysis and programme development to delivery and reporting. You will engage with a wide range of stakeholders, representing MAG at national and regional level and helping to strengthen coordination across the sector. This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys navigating complex challenges, building collaborative relationships and delivering meaningful impact. Through your work, you will help ensure that communities affected by conflict are better protected from the risks associated with small arms, light weapons and munitions.  About the Ukraine programme:  Since the Russian invasion of 24th February 2022, Ukraine has been subjected to heavy artillery bombardment, missile, 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, with further scale-up planned during 2026. The programme has a representation office in Kyiv, and operational offices in Mykolaiv (also covering accessible areas of Kherson) and Kharkiv. ## Requirements **Requirements:**  You will be an experienced programme manager with the ability to lead complex portfolios in humanitarian, development or security sector environments. You will bring strong communication, representation and organisational skills, enabling you to build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and coordinate multiple priorities effectively. A confident leader, you will be skilled at motivating and developing others while maintaining high standards of delivery. Proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused, you will be comfortable working with uncertainty, exercising sound judgement and operating in politically sensitive environments. You will be committed to achieving high-quality results and resilient in managing competing demands in challenging contexts.  **We’re looking for someone with:**  - Significant experience in the management or oversight of projects in Security Sector Reform (SSR), DDRR, Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) or similar.  - Demonstrable experience developing and managing complex, multi-donor projects, including planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, contract compliance and high-quality reporting.  - Strong expertise in new business development, including proposal writing, donor engagement, networking and contract negotiation.  - Demonstrable experience building and maintaining effective relationships with donors, government authorities, NGOs and local partners, including successful partnership development and negotiation.  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 **Benefits:**  - Renumeration Package: £59,698.40 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 9.00am (UK Time) on Thursday, 16th July 2026.  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](mailto:recruitment@maginternational.org) for more details if required. ## Apply [Apply at MAG (Mines Advisory Group)](https://apply.workable.com/mag-international/j/A0CC10E30F/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)