Emergency Program & Compliance Manager - Venezuela (Cologne)

Emergency Program & Compliance Manager - Venezuela (Cologne)

Malteser International

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.

In 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 our Headquarters in Cologne, Malteser International is looking for a motivated Emergency Program Compliance Manager - Venezuela.

As the Emergency Program and Compliance Manager – Venezuela, you will be part of Malteser Internationals 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 MIs wider emergency preparedness and response work in a dynamic, international environment.

Your responsibilities:

Manage, coordinate and monitor MIs 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 MIs 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 our Cologne Headquarters with flexible working hours and mobile working arrangements

Adequate compensation according to AVR-Caritas (Grade 3) including Christmas and holiday pay, child allowance as