Country Coordinator at Malteser International

Your responsibilities:

• Oversee program operations in compliance with Malteser International as well as donor regulations and procedures
• Conceptualise MI strategy and program in Kenya and contribute to developing new program ideas and concepts together with the program team and HQ
• Develop staff capacity of national and international staff to ensure that staff can fulfil the required administrative, financial and project cycle management targets
• Active networking and representation of Malteser International in Kenya vis-à-vis national authorities, national and international institutions, organizations, partners and donors
• 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
• Ensure implementation of security guidelines, monitor the overall security situation and adapt program implementation accordingly

Your profile:

• Graduate or post graduate degree with relevant experiences in emergency relief, rehabilitation and/or development aid
• 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
• 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
• Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills, German would be an asset