Country Director Ukraine in Manchester

MAG is seeking an experienced and strategic Country Director to lead and represent our Ukraine programme. This is a senior leadership role responsible for providing strategic direction, ensuring the effective delivery and oversight of programme activities, and representing MAG with donors, authorities, partners, and key stakeholders.

You will lead the country Senior Management Team and be accountable for the overall performance, compliance, financial management, and impact of MAG’s operations in Ukraine. You will play a central role in business development, donor engagement, and partnership building, while ensuring that all activities are delivered in line with MAG’s standards, values, and global strategy.

This role requires strong leadership in complex and high-risk environments, with responsibility for overseeing security, operational risk, and programme continuity. You will also provide visible leadership to a large and diverse workforce, fostering a positive, inclusive culture aligned with MAG’s values and safeguarding commitments.

You will bring substantial senior management experience in an international context, with a proven track record of leading large-scale programmes in complex or high-risk environments. You will have strong experience in strategic leadership, financial and operational oversight, and managing multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

You are confident building relationships with donors, government stakeholders, partners, and consortia, with demonstrated experience in business development, programme design, and contract management. Strong communication, representation, and negotiation skills are essential, along with the ability to make sound decisions, manage risk, and lead effectively under pressure.

You will be committed to MAG’s mission and values and motivated to lead a high impact programme in a dynamic and challenging context. Experience in humanitarian programming, knowledge of institutional donors, and experience working in Eastern Europe or similar contexts would be an advantage.

Benefits and further information:

• Remuneration Package: £81,850.8GBP per annum including all allowances and this increases with service.
• Accommodation: MAG will provide accommodation in-country.
• Leave: You will have a minimum of eight weeks out of the programme per year or pro rata if the contract is less than a year.
• Flights: MAG provides four international flights home per year (hardship +) (note: pro-rated if your contract is less than a year).
• Insurance: 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.

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.

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.

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.