Closing
date: 20 Dec 2017
date: 20 Dec 2017
Malteser
International, the worldwide relief agency of the Order of Malta for
humanitarian aid, works in more than 25 countries in Africa, Asia and the
Americas for people in need, regardless of their religion, origin or political
affiliation. Its mission is to provide emergency relief as well as to implement
rehabilitation measures and to facilitate the link between emergency relief and
International, the worldwide relief agency of the Order of Malta for
humanitarian aid, works in more than 25 countries in Africa, Asia and the
Americas for people in need, regardless of their religion, origin or political
affiliation. Its mission is to provide emergency relief as well as to implement
rehabilitation measures and to facilitate the link between emergency relief and
sustainable development. Christian values and the humanitarian principles of
impartiality and independence form the basis of its work in the following
areas: Relief, Reconstruction & Rehabilitation; Health & Nutrition;
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Livelihood & Social Programs and
Disaster Risk Reduction.
Malteser
International has been working in Uganda since 1996, with projects in several
regions of the country. In Northern Uganda and more specifically in the West
Nile region, Malteser is currently active in the WASH sector for improving the
lives of both the host population as well as the refugee population. In the
capital Kampala Malteser International’s focus on the health sector with the
development of an operative ambulance system and the support of an initiative
for mothers of disabled children.
International has been working in Uganda since 1996, with projects in several
regions of the country. In Northern Uganda and more specifically in the West
Nile region, Malteser is currently active in the WASH sector for improving the
lives of both the host population as well as the refugee population. In the
capital Kampala Malteser International’s focus on the health sector with the
development of an operative ambulance system and the support of an initiative
for mothers of disabled children.
For
its work in Kampala, Uganda, Malteser International (MI) is looking for
an experienced and motivated
its work in Kampala, Uganda, Malteser International (MI) is looking for
an experienced and motivated
Country
Coordinator
Coordinator
As
Country Coordinator, you will represent Malteser International in Uganda and
provide overall leadership, strategic direction and operational management in
line with Malteser International’s policies, procedures and guidelines. You
will work closely together with the project and support staff for ensuring the
smooth implementation and development of programs and projects according to set
targets and identified needs. In Uganda, the Malteser International sector
portfolio comprises WASH, health, livelihood and environment.
Country Coordinator, you will represent Malteser International in Uganda and
provide overall leadership, strategic direction and operational management in
line with Malteser International’s policies, procedures and guidelines. You
will work closely together with the project and support staff for ensuring the
smooth implementation and development of programs and projects according to set
targets and identified needs. In Uganda, the Malteser International sector
portfolio comprises WASH, health, livelihood and environment.
Responsibilities:
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Oversee program operations in compliance with Malteser International as well as
donor regulations and procedures including responsibility for budget oversight
and donor grant management
Oversee program operations in compliance with Malteser International as well as
donor regulations and procedures including responsibility for budget oversight
and donor grant management
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Responsible for program development incl. assessment missions, proposal
preparation and extension of donor and activity portfolio
Responsible for program development incl. assessment missions, proposal
preparation and extension of donor and activity portfolio
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Contribute to the development of Malteser International´s country strategy in
Uganda
Contribute to the development of Malteser International´s country strategy in
Uganda
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Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the implementation of all program activities
according to the objectives, log-frame, work plan and approved budgets
Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the implementation of all program activities
according to the objectives, log-frame, work plan and approved budgets
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Active networking and representation of Malteser International in Uganda
vis-à-vis national authorities, national and international institutions,
organizations, partners and donors
Active networking and representation of Malteser International in Uganda
vis-à-vis national authorities, national and international institutions,
organizations, partners and donors
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Management and supervision of international and national staff with technical
and managerial support to all team members in fulfilment of their duties
according to project objectives
Management and supervision of international and national staff with technical
and managerial support to all team members in fulfilment of their duties
according to project objectives
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Ensure implementation of security guidelines, monitor the overall security
situation and adapt program implementation accordingly
Ensure implementation of security guidelines, monitor the overall security
situation and adapt program implementation accordingly
Qualifications:
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Graduate or post graduate degree with relevant practical experiences in
emergency relief, rehabilitation and/or development aid
Graduate or post graduate degree with relevant practical experiences in
emergency relief, rehabilitation and/or development aid
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Minimum 7 years overseas working experience in a senior management position in
humanitarian assistance and development programs with experience in WASH,
health, livelihood and/or environment projects
Minimum 7 years overseas working experience in a senior management position in
humanitarian assistance and development programs with experience in WASH,
health, livelihood and/or environment projects
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Strong international project management skills, including project cycle
management, humanitarian standards, logical framework, monitoring and
evaluation, feedback mechanism and report writing; community-based approaches
would be an asset
Strong international project management skills, including project cycle
management, humanitarian standards, logical framework, monitoring and
evaluation, feedback mechanism and report writing; community-based approaches
would be an asset
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Excellent and proven interpersonal communication and leadership skills
including the ability to effectively lead a team and to diplomatically manage
relationships with local partners, authorities and donors
Excellent and proven interpersonal communication and leadership skills
including the ability to effectively lead a team and to diplomatically manage
relationships with local partners, authorities and donors
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Proven experience in managing multiple international grants and knowledge of
administrative standards and requirements of donors (ECHO, BMZ, AA, PRM, etc.)
Proven experience in managing multiple international grants and knowledge of
administrative standards and requirements of donors (ECHO, BMZ, AA, PRM, etc.)
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A sound understanding and experience in budget and finance management, as well
as in administration and logistics procedures would be an asset
A sound understanding and experience in budget and finance management, as well
as in administration and logistics procedures would be an asset
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Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills,
German would be an asset
Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills,
German would be an asset
Personal
Qualities:
Qualities:
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Excellent and proven interpersonal communication, mediation and leadership
skills, including the ability to effectively lead and work in a team
Excellent and proven interpersonal communication, mediation and leadership
skills, including the ability to effectively lead and work in a team
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Diplomatic and negotiation skills in dealing with partners, different
authorities, donors, partners and institutions
Diplomatic and negotiation skills in dealing with partners, different
authorities, donors, partners and institutions
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Strong networking and fundraising capacities
Strong networking and fundraising capacities
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Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to humanitarian
principles
Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to humanitarian
principles
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Ability to multitask and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines
Ability to multitask and cope with competing demands under tight deadlines
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Ability to cope with high workload and stress and identify priority activities
and assignments
Ability to cope with high workload and stress and identify priority activities
and assignments
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Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic,
multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic,
multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment
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Good sense of humor
Good sense of humor
Conditions:
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Starting date: as soon as possible
Starting date: as soon as possible
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Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
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Duration of contract: 24 months
Duration of contract: 24 months
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Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package,
accommodation in team house/apartment
Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package,
accommodation in team house/apartment
If
you are interested in this position, please apply online at https://goo.gl/9yADBB
you are interested in this position, please apply online at https://goo.gl/9yADBB
Kindly
submit your application (CV, letter of motivation, copies of diplomas and three
professional references) until December 20th, 2017.
submit your application (CV, letter of motivation, copies of diplomas and three
professional references) until December 20th, 2017.
Malteser
International
International
D-50825
Cologne / Germany/ www.malteser-international.org
Cologne / Germany/ www.malteser-international.org