Global Remote Sensing Manager

• Develop practical, innovative methodologies and tools to enhance MAG’s operational efficiency, decision making, and situational awareness across global programmes.
• Lead research and development to advance the use of Earth Observation data and drone-based solutions in Humanitarian Mine Action and Weapon and Ammunition Management.
• Play a key role in partnership development to enrich theoretical and empirical practices, integrating environmental considerations to extend MAG’s impact.

This role directly enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of humanitarian mine action and weapons management, enabling safer land release and reducing armed violence, ultimately saving lives and restoring livelihoods in affected communities.

• Proficiency with remote sensing systems and GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS, ENVI, ERDAS Imagine) for data processing, analysis, and visualization.
• Proven experience leading remote sensing projects, including developing operational use cases and standard operating procedures.
• Degree in a relevant field with strong project management and report writing skills.
• Strong communication skills to translate complex data into actionable insights and build partnerships; willingness to travel internationally.

Salary: £35,904 per annum (increases with service). Pension: MAG matches employee contributions up to 5%. Leave: 5 weeks annual leave (increasing to 6), paid sick leave up to 13 weeks after 2 years. Insurance: personal accident, life assurance, medical and repatriation for overseas travel. Professional subscriptions paid. Employee Assistance Programme. Remote working with ~30% travel.

MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation that removes landmines and unexploded ordnance, releasing safe land for communities, and supports governments in managing weapons and ammunition. Co-recipient of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize.