Malteser International (MI) is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.

Since the start of the war in eastern Ukraine in 2014, Malteser International has been working with three local partner organizations in the sector of mental health and psycho-social support (MHPSS). As a result of the Russian attack in February 2022, Malteser International has expanded its humanitarian activities in Ukraine with a strong partner focus to include relief distributions in war-affected areas – winterization – a scale-up of Mental Health and Psycho-social support – as well as social support and cohesion.

For its work in Ukraine and to reinforce the capacities of our local partner organizations, Malteser International is looking for a Head of Program.

As Head of Program, you will lead and supervise all ongoing projects across a range of sectors and communities in the country in accordance with the strategy and policies of the MI mission in Ukraine. You will provide technical and methodological support to partner organizations ensuring program quality while ensuring monitoring and evaluation through frequent duty trips.

Your responsibilities:

• Ensure quality projects throughout all phases of the project cycle.
• Directly supervise all programmatic and MEAL colleagues, coordinate their work and quality control.
• Play a key role in developing and defining the mission’s country strategy; facilitate down-scaling when required.
• Coordinate the development of new projects (logical framework, budgeting, and narrative writing) in collaboration with other stakeholders in the organization.
• Ensure effective communication and cooperation with partner organizations and the development of their program staff capacity.
• Represent MI in sector and coordination meetings when necessary.

Your profile:

• Advanced University degree or equivalent in social sciences, development studies, international relations, or project management with at least 10 years of professional experience, 5 years of proven experience in similar positions with international NGOs.
• Proven management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while promoting quality, team spirit, staff development and positive working relationships with colleagues.
• Proven hands-on experience in partner capacity strengthening as well as excellent communication and negotiation skills and sensitivity in dealing with local partner organizations and institutions.
• Good knowledge of major international and German donors.
• Context experience in Ukraine is desired as well as stress resilience and readiness to live and work in a challenging security context.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of German and/or Ukrainian is strongly desired.

What we offer:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duty Station: Kyiv / Ukraine with duty trips to other parts of Ukraine following the safety and security framework.
• Duration of contract: Duration of contract: 1 year (with possibility to extend)
• Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package, R&R, 1 annual flight to home country

Working for Malteser International

Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices – we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please click here.