Organisation: Mines Advisory Group (MAG)
Location: Remote (home-based) with international travel
Contract Type: 12-month fixed-term
Salary: £34,860 GBP (approximately USD 47,000)
Application Deadline: 1 February 2026
Mines Advisory Group (MAG), a globally recognised humanitarian organisation and co-recipient of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize, is recruiting an experienced Global Remote Sensing Manager to join its international team.
This role presents a rare opportunity for a skilled geospatial and remote sensing professional to apply Earth Observation (EO), GIS, and drone-based technologies to life-saving humanitarian operations. The successful candidate will support mine action, weapons and ammunition management, and post-conflict recovery programmes across multiple countries.
About Mines Advisory Group (MAG)
Headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom, MAG is an international humanitarian organisation operating in 32 countries worldwide. Its mission is to save lives and build safer futures by:
- Clearing landmines and unexploded ordnance
- Releasing safe land for agriculture, housing, and community use
- Reducing armed violence through responsible weapons and ammunition management
- Supporting governments and communities affected by conflict
MAG’s work contributes directly to peacebuilding, environmental protection, and sustainable development in fragile and post-conflict contexts.
About the Role
As Global Remote Sensing Manager, you will provide both strategic and technical leadership to strengthen MAG’s use of geospatial technologies across its global programmes.
You will lead research and innovation initiatives that expand the practical application of remote sensing, GIS, Earth Observation data, and unmanned aerial systems within Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) and Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM). The role bridges innovation, operations, and partnerships, with a strong focus on translating complex data into real-world humanitarian impact.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Develop and implement innovative geospatial tools and methodologies to enhance operational planning and field effectiveness
- Lead research and development initiatives focused on EO data and drone-based solutions
- Design and refine operational use cases and standard operating procedures for remote sensing applications
- Integrate environmental and contextual analysis to support sustainable and responsible programming
- Build and maintain partnerships with research institutions, technical experts, and operational partners
- Contribute to MAG’s growing knowledge base on humanitarian innovation and remote sensing
- Communicate complex geospatial insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Your work will directly inform operational decision-making and help MAG deliver safer, faster, and more effective humanitarian interventions.
About You
MAG is seeking a highly motivated professional with strong technical expertise and a collaborative approach.
Essential skills and experience include:
- Proven expertise in remote sensing systems and GIS software, including data processing, analysis, visualisation, and machine learning techniques
- Demonstrated experience managing geospatial or remote sensing projects from concept to operational delivery
- Ability to develop practical tools, workflows, and standard operating procedures for real-world use
- A degree in geospatial science, remote sensing, environmental science, engineering, or a related discipline
- Strong project management and report-writing skills
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights
- Capacity to work independently in a remote, international setting
Candidates must be willing and able to travel internationally for approximately 30% of working time, including to challenging or post-conflict environments.
Location, Travel, and Employment Terms
This is a remote, home-based position, open to candidates based in any country, subject to compliance and budget considerations.
Depending on your location:
- Employment may be direct or via an Employer of Record
- Terms and conditions may vary to meet legal and tax requirements
- Statutory deductions will apply according to local regulations
Applicants should clearly indicate their preferred country of remote working when applying.
Safeguarding, Inclusion, and Flexible Working
MAG is firmly committed to safeguarding, ethical practice, and accountability. All employment offers are subject to background and safeguarding checks.
The organisation values diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Flexible working arrangements and job-share applications are encouraged, including from existing job-share partners.
How to Apply
For full role details, access to the candidate information pack, and application instructions, visit the official MAG careers page:
👉 https://www.maginternational.org/work-for-us/vacancies/
Closing Date: Sunday, 1 February 2026