Malteser International (MI) is the international humanitarian aid arm of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For more than 60 years, we have been working with people affected by poverty, disease, conflict and disaster around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles constitute the foundation of our action. In more than 30 countries in Africa, America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, we work with the most vulnerable – without distinction of religion, origin or political convictions.
In the Province of Ituri, Haut Uélé and Bas Uélé, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the NGO has been providing humanitarian assistance since 2000 where Malteser International is carrying out various projects in the areas of health, water , hygiene and sanitation (WASH), and food safety.
For the management of our program, we are looking for a Program Coordinator for the provinces of Ituri and Haut-Uélé, based in Ariwara or for the province of Kasaï Central, based in Kananga, Democratic Republic of Congo.
As Program Coordinator you have the opportunity to lead through our multicultural team the smooth running of the logistics, administration and implementation of our varied program in the areas of humanitarian aid, transition assistance and development cooperation.
Your responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, implement and control Malteser International projects in the Provinces of Ituri and Haut-Uélé or in the Province of Kasaï Central, ensuring operational, administrative, financial and logistical aspects
- Ensure operational quality and monitoring of operations as well as the implementation of the program in compliance with the operational strategy
- Ensure the coordination of Human Resources, concerning the recruitment, supervision and monitoring of employees in order to build and maintain a team dynamic allowing the successful achievement of objectives
- Guarantee compliance with deadlines and the quality of internal reports and those intended for donors and ensure good exchange with national coordination and the desk at headquarters
- Develop strategic orientations and propose new operational orientations according to the evolution of the context
- Participate in humanitarian forums and relevant coordination meetings and represent the organization to external stakeholders, administrative, political and local authorities and civil society
Your profile:
- At least 5 years of professional experience in a position requiring high versatility in a humanitarian setting in Africa
- Experience in managing humanitarian and development programs, implementing intervention strategies and managing security
- Essential experience in personnel management and accounting and budgetary management
- Knowledge of logistics procedures for purchasing, transport and inventory management
- Skill in negotiating diplomatically with partners, authorities and institutions
- A good command of French (oral and written) is essential, knowledge of English is desirable, German can be an asset
Our offer:
- Start: 01.07.2024
- Location: Ariwara, Ituri or Kananga, Kasai-Central (Republique Démocratique du Congo)
- Contract duration: 18 months
- Salary according to qualifications and experience, health and accident insurance, possibility of accommodation in the team house, R&R, one free flight per year to the country of origin
- Unaccompanied post
Working for Malteser International
Malteser International is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, faith or origin.
Malteser International is committed to protecting those participating in its programs from all forms of exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment, and has specific policies on this commitment (including a code of conduct) which outline expected behavior and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other representatives of the organization. Malteser International checks the references and backgrounds of all staff members (including criminal records for specific roles). Any candidate for employment with Malteser International must sign the MI Code of Conduct as an annex to their employment contract and agree to behave in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
Whether you work as a specialist abroad or in one of our regional offices, we offer you a stimulating working environment within an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international employees are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster zones around the world, as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York. More information can be found here .
How to apply
Please send your complete application (CV, cover letter, copies of diplomas and three professional references) online to our job portal until June 10, 2024:
Program Coordinator – Democratic Republic of Congo (malteser-international .org)
We reserve the right to contact suitable candidates before the application deadline.
