Regional Project Coordinator Afghanistan/ Pakistan

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.

Malteser International (MI) has been active in Pakistan since the Kashmir earthquake of 2005 and has been providing humanitarian aid after disasters and in crisis situation. Our aid focuses on healthcare, livelihood security and disaster risk reduction. Since 2014, our activities have targeted communities in the Swat and Peshawar regions (KPK province) and on various districts of Sindh province. MI has a country office in Islamabad. In Afghanistan, MI has been implementing programs since 2008 by local partner organizations. MI plans to extend its relief operations in Afghanistan. Currently, MI implements a regional project “Life-saving and integrated health care and nutrition project for crisis-affected people in Afghanistan and Pakistan”. The implementation of further projects in cooperation with partner organizations are planned.

For the regional project “Life-saving and integrated health care and nutrition project for crisis-affected people in Afghanistan and Pakistan”, Malteser International is looking for a motivated Regional Project Coordinator.

As the Regional Project Coordinator, you will oversee the project implementation and provide overall leadership and effective coordination to the MI project team in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, and to the MI partner program office as well as the partner organization in Afghanistan.

Your responsibilities:

• Lead the MI-project team in KP and the MI office staff in Kabul and ensure effective functioning of the MI offices based on trustful team spirit and collaboration
• Organise and coordinate support for project teams and partner in Afghanistan and Pakistan and ensure successful and high-quality implementation and compliance with international standards as well as donor and Malteser International regulations and guidelines
• Arrange regular, documented project team meetings to discuss and plan program objectives and to improve the exchange on best practise and lessons learned
• Ensure participation of Malteser International in relevant coordination mechanisms, meetings, conferences, and technical working groups based on our strategic profile in the countries
• Identify new and maintain existing relations to in-country donors and undertake all in-country negotiations related to programming and contracts in close coordination with the Country Coordinator
• Ensure proper reporting to MI and to donor
• Continue to foster and inspire the respectful, trustful, and collaborative partnerships between Malteser International and the partner organizations and providing technical/ managerial guidance and support

Your profile:

• International work experience of at least 7 years; work experience in Afghanistan and Pakistan is an asset
• Strong program background in humanitarian settings and/or complex emergencies
• Experience with the mainstreaming of quality standards (knowledge management, gender, inclusion, FRM, people centredness, MEAL etc.)
• Familiarity with donor standards and requirements (mainly German Donors, UN, etc.)
• Experience in the management of staff and multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of operational aspects of programs (Log and Finance) desired
• Fluent English Communication skills, German will be an asset

What we offer:

• Starting Date: as soon as possible
• Duty Station: Islamabad, Pakistan with regular travels to Malteser International’s program sites in KP and Afghanistan
• Duration of contract: until 30.09.2025
• Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package

Working for Malteser International

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

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