Global Digitalization Lead

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.

To deliver on our mission and serve people in need worldwide, we are embracing technology and digitization. We are searching for a Global Digitization Lead to drive this effort and create impact. The role starts as soon as possible, if this sounds interesting, read on!

As Global Digitalization Lead you will shape Malteser International’s technical strategy, and lead on delivery. You will work with teams across the organisation, and with our external partners. This role reports directly to the General Secretary.

Your responsibilities:

• Help Malteser deliver on its mission to help people in need around the world
• Engage with stakeholders and teams across the organisation to understand digital needs and gaps
• Create a digital transformation strategy that will enable us to meet to measure baselines and monitor our ambitious goals and fulfil our potential
• Setup and lead agile and/or lean implementation program, including managing roadmaps, milestones and KPIs to make our work more efficient
• Work hand in hand with our teams to deliver transformation
• Optimise our existing Information Technology systems to support our operations
• Lead on evaluation, procurement and adoption of new digital solutions
• Evangelise data-driven decision making across the organisation, supporting and empowering staff to do even more with data
• Keep up with innovations and changes in the technology sector to develop a dynamic digital strategy
• Be a leader within the organisation, embodying our values
• Represent Malteser International with our external partners

Your profile:

• You are passionate about our mission and cultural values
• You have professional experience in a product / technology / programme management role
• You are skilled in Design Thinking, Process Modelling, CX/UX, Lean and Agile practices
• You have a track record of delivering complex programmes and creating impact with technology and data
• You are agile, analytical and deeply data-orientated – you get the root cause of problems, design solutions, test them, measure your impact and learn quickly
• You are empathetic! You love collaborating with others and understanding user problems
• You are a superb communicator and resolve conflict with patience and diplomacy
• You are ambitious and creative; a technology visionary who delights in working in fast- paced rapidly changing environments
• You are a leader: versatile, curious and decisive. You empower and support others
• You have a University degree in Information Technology or any other relevant field
• Business fluent in English and German, further foreign language skills (French, Italian and Spanish) are an advantage

What we offer:

• A responsible and exciting job in a committed, international working environment with the possibility of business trips to our project locations
• A modern, well-equipped workplace in Cologne and a subsidy for public transport
• Flexible working hours and mobile working by arrangement as well as a good reconciliation of work and family life
• A full-time position limited to two years with the option of extension
• Adequate compensation according to AVR-Caritas including Christmas and holiday pay, child allowance as well as a company pension scheme and other social benefits

Working for Malteser International

Malteser International values diversity and equal opportunities and therefore welcomes applications from suitably qualified individuals from all backgrounds. 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.

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 have a look here.

Contact details:

Dorothee Fees
Human Resources
T: +49 (0)221 9822-7142

Malteser International
Erna-Scheffler-Str. 2
51103 Köln

www.malteser-international.org