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Country Programme Coordinator - Democratic Republic of Congo at Malteser International

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Job Description

Malteser International (MI) is the international humanitarian aid body of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years, we have been committed to helping people affected by poverty, disease, conflict, and disasters around the world. Christian values ​​and humanitarian principles form the foundation of our work. In more than 30 countries across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we assist the most vulnerable – regardless of religion, origin, or political beliefs.

In the provinces of Ituri, Haut Uélé, Bas Uélé, Equateur, Kasaï Central and North Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the NGO has been providing humanitarian assistance since 2000. Malteser International is carrying out various projects there in the areas of health, water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH) and food security.

For the management of its program, Malteser International is seeking a Country Program Coordinator based in Ariwara, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo.

As Programme Coordinator you have the opportunity to lead, through our multicultural team, the smooth running of the logistics, administration and implementation of our diverse programme in the fields of humanitarian aid, transition assistance and development cooperation.

Job Industry

Program/Project Implementation

Job Salary Currency

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

  • Plan, coordinate, implement and control Malteser International projects in the Provinces of Ituri, Haut Uélé, Bas Uélé, Equateur, Kasaï Central and North Kivu, ensuring operational, administrative, financial and logistical aspects
  • Ensure operational quality and monitoring of operations, as well as the implementation of the program in accordance with the operational strategy.
  • To ensure the coordination of Human Resources, including recruitment, supervision and employee monitoring, in order to build and maintain a team dynamic that enables the successful achievement of objectives
  • Ensuring adherence to deadlines and the quality of internal reports and those intended for donors
  • Ensure good communication with the national coordination and headquarters
  • Develop strategic directions and propose new operational directions according to the evolving context
  • Participate in relevant humanitarian forums and coordination meetings and represent the organization to external stakeholders, administrative, political and local authorities and civil society

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities
  • Hold a Master's degree in Humanitarian Project Management, Political Science, Social Sciences or any related field
  • Have at least 5 years of professional experience in a highly versatile role within a humanitarian context in Africa
  • Demonstrated experience in managing humanitarian and development programs, implementing intervention strategies, and security management.
  • Demonstrate essential experience in personnel management and in accounting and budget management
  • Possess solid knowledge of logistics procedures for purchasing, transport and inventory management
  • Possessing the ability to negotiate diplomatically with partners, authorities and institutions
  • Excellent command of French (spoken and written) is essential, knowledge of English is desirable, and German would be an asset.

Special Benefits for this Position

  • Start date: Subject to availability of funds, February 2026
  • Duty station: Ariwara, Ituri (Democratic Republic of Congo)
  • Contract duration: 12 months
  • Salary based on qualifications and experience, health and accident insurance, accommodation in the team house, R&R, one free flight per year to the home country
  • Unaccompanied position

Application Process

Close Date

23/01/2026

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