Malteser International 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.

n Venezuela, MI supports earthquake response and early-recovery activities through local implementing partners. The position is imbedded into the Emergency & Quality (E&Q) Team, which provides technical and operational support, and contributes to resource mobilisation and the transition from emergency response to recovery. At the same time, the team maintains readiness to support further emergencies and global response activities.

For its relief work in Venezuela, Malteser International is looking for a motivated Emergency Program Compliance Manager.

As the Emergency Program and Compliance Manager – Venezuela, you will be part of Malteser International’s E&Q Team and play a central role in supporting the earthquake response and early recovery in Venezuela. You will work closely with local partners, strengthening their capacities and helping ensure effective, high-quality and accountable programme delivery. At the same time, you will contribute to MI’s wider emergency preparedness and response work in a dynamic, international environment.

Your responsibilities:

  • Manage, coordinate and monitor MI’s earthquake response and early-recovery activities in Venezuela.
  • Develop and maintain implementation plans, activity trackers, monitoring tools, reporting systems and project documentation. 
  • Coordinate cooperation with local implementing partners and strengthen their capacities in project management, compliance, reporting and quality assurance. 
  • Ensure effective coordination and information flow between local partners, MI, Order of Malta entities, donors and other relevant stakeholders. 
  • Support emergency assessments and monitoring missions in line with SPHERE and Core Humanitarian Standard requirements. 
  • Contribute to resource mobilisation, donor communication, proposal development and the identification of funding opportunities. 
  • Support MI’s wider emergency preparedness and response work.

Your profile:

  • University degree in international studies, humanitarian assistance or a related field. 
  • At least two years of relevant professional experience, working in international projects. 
  • Experience in managing emergency relief operations and donor-funded projects. 
  • Sound knowledge of institutional donor requirements and international humanitarian standards. 
  • Proficiency in English and Spanish; German is an advantage. 
  • Strong coordination, multitasking and prioritisation skills, with a solution-oriented approach in stressful situations.
  • Willingness and ability to undertake prolonged duty trips to Venezuela, also to remote or insecure areas

What we offer:

  • A responsible and exciting job in a committed, international working environment
  • A full-time position limited to one year
  • A modern, well-equipped workplace in Cologne with flexible working hours and mobile working arrangements 
  • Adequate compensation according to AVR-Caritas (Grade 3) including Christmas and holiday pay, child allowance as well as a company pension scheme and other social benefits (including subsidy for public transport)  

Working for Malteser International

Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin. Severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration given equal qualifications. As a church-based employer, we expect identification with our values as a Catholic relief organisation.

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.

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