Country Director, Uruguay

About the role

The Country Director will lead Mines Advisory Group’s programme in Uruguay, acting as the organisation’s chief representative and ensuring the delivery of high‑quality de‑mining and explosive‑remnants‑of‑war activities. Reporting to MAG headquarters, you will be responsible for establishing, implementing and managing the country programme, including robust monitoring, evaluation and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and represent MAG to donors, government bodies and local partners in Uruguay.
• Oversee the set‑up, implementation and day‑to‑day management of the country programme.
• Ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, risk assessment and mitigation across all activities.
• Manage financial, administrative and human‑resource systems to guarantee efficient programme delivery.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary, multicultural teams, often in remote or complex environments.
• Drive new business development, programme design, networking and contract negotiations.
• Promote gender equity, diversity and inclusion throughout the team and programme.

Required profile

• Significant experience in senior international management within complex operating environments.
• Proven track record of directing large‑scale projects, including implementation, monitoring, evaluation and risk management.
• Strong people‑management experience with multicultural teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop donor relationships, negotiate contracts and secure funding.
• Experience overseeing financial, administrative and HR systems for multi‑grant programmes.
• Commitment to gender, equity and diversity principles.

Required skills