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Construction Manager - Caribbean

Mines Advisory Group

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06 Oct 2026

Country: Trinidad and TobagoOrganization: Mines Advisory GroupClosing date: 26 Oct 2026Construction Manager - CaribbeanLocation: The successful candidate must be a citizen of a CARICOM Member State or the Dominican Republic and will be based within the region. Frequent travel across the Caribbean region is required for this role.Term: Fixed Term till 31st March 2028 with possibility of renewal subject to performance and donor funding.The starting salary for this position is $5,500 USD monthly inclusive of allowances.About the role:The Construction Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day planning, management and technical oversight of assigned physical security and stockpile management programme activities relating to the rehabilitation and construction of storage areas across the Caribbean, in accordance with MAG global policies and WAM Construction SOPs.About you:At least five (5) years’ experience of working in construction activities.Experience of managing projects, tender processes, third party contractors and ensuring quality delivery of work.Experience working within the Caribbean regionFluency in Spanish is highly desirable.Experience in Humanitarian safety (Desirable)Experience working within a NGO environment (Desirable)University degree or post-graduate qualification in construction or civil engineering or equivalent.Substantial knowledge of the development and evaluation of engineering designs, bills of quantities, and specifications.About MAG:Founded in 1989, MAG is a co-recipient of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize for our work towards banning landmines under the Ottawa Treaty, also known as the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. We remove mines and unexploded ordnance to help communities recover from recent and long-past conflicts, and work to reduce and prevent armed conflict by supporting government and communities to safely manage weapons and ammunition. We have helped more than 20 million people in 70 countries rebuild their lives and livelihoods after war, conflict and armed violence.About the Caribbean programme:In the Caribbean region, MAG together with CARICOM IMPACS is building on various assessments undertaken in the region to provide targeted assistance to states with regard to weapons and ammunition management, policy and advocacy support and engagement with a wide range of other partners. This innovative programme focuses on safety, security and sustainability, ultimately helping to create the conditions for peace and sustainable development.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: Annual incremental increasesLeave: Twenty (20) business days of annual leave, plus public holidays and applicable Carnival holidays/closure days observed in the employee’s country of employment. Compassionate leave, sick leave, maternity and paternity leave are also provided.Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance packagePlease 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.How to applyPlease email cover letter and CV to jordache.mangroo@maginternational.org by the closing date of 26th October 2026. 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.