Country Coordinator Job 2023 at Kampala by Malteser International Career. Malteser International, an international NGO operating in Uganda, is currently searching for a highly qualified Country Coordinator to join their team.
Country Coordinator Job 2023 at Kampala by Malteser International
Malteser International is an international non-governmental aid agency for humanitarian aid of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. Developed in 2005 from the foreign aid service of Malteser Germany (founded 1953), and having the status of an independent eingetragener Verein since 2013, the agency has more than 50 years of experience in humanitarian relief. It currently implements around 100 projects in some 30 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East and the Americas.
Vacancy Post Name:
- Country Coordinator
Number of Vacant Post
- 01 (One)
Organization Name:
- Malteser International
Last Date to Apply
- 19th March 2023
Job Location
- Kampala, Uganda
Employment Type
- Full-time
Duration of Contract:
- 24 month (extendable)
Education Requirement:
- Graduate or post graduate degree with relevant experiences in emergency relief, rehabilitation and/or development aid.
Experience Required
- Minimum 3 years overseas working experience in a (senior) management position in humanitarian assistance and development programs with experience in either of the sectors: WASH, health, livelihood and/or environment projects
- Experiences in working with and through national partner organizations, understanding of the localization approach.
Language Required:
- Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills, German would be an asset.
Responsibilities:
- Active networking and representation of Malteser International in Uganda vis-à-vis national authorities, national and international institutions, organizations, partners and donors
- Management and supervision of international (4) and national staff (36) with technical and managerial support to all team members in fulfilment of their duties according to project objectives
- Ensure implementation of security guidelines, monitor the overall security situation and adapt program implementation accordingly
- Oversee program operations in compliance with Malteser International as well as donor regulations and procedures
- Contribution to the development of Malteser International´s country strategy in Uganda and in Africa
- Develop staff capacity of local partner organization to ensure that staff can fulfil the required administrative, financial and project cycle management targets.
Other Requirements:
- Excellent and proven interpersonal communication and leadership skills to diplomatically manage relationships with local partners, authorities and donors
- Strong international project management skills, community-based approaches would be an asset
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.
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