Coordinator for Humanitarian Aid Projects and Programmes (m/f/x)

AGIAMONDO places qualified specialist personnel on the basis of the Development Workers Act (EhfG) for the international cooperation of church and civil society organisations. 

The German Caritas Association (DCV) is the social welfare organisation of the Catholic Church in Germany. Caritas Germany (Ci) is the globally active aid organisation of the German Caritas Association. Ci supports around 1,000 aid projects worldwide every year, providing help regardless of the religion, ethnicity or nationality of those affected. 

In Lebanon, the population is struggling with enormous challenges due to political instability and a severe economic crisis. As the country with the highest density of refugees in the world, Lebanon is home to numerous Syrian and Palestinian refugees. Caritas and its local partner organizations are working tirelessly to support these people and vulnerable Lebanese.

On behalf of Caritas International, AGIAMONDO is looking for a Coordinator for Humanitarian Aid Projects and Programmes (m/f/x).

 

Your tasks:

• You will advise and support local partners in Lebanon in the needs assessment, planning, management and implementation of projects and programs for emergency aid and development cooperation measures, as well as in the implementation of project agreements in accordance with Ci guidelines.
• You will be responsible for the preparation of project applications, reports and project implementation in accordance with Ci standards and report on project progress to the head office in an appropriate and timely manner.
• You will support ongoing aid programs and projects through content and administrative monitoring, prepare funding applications for public funding bodies (e.g. AA, BMZ, EU) and coordinate and support the work of the technical advisors.
• You will plan and implement training measures in the administrative and financial area and on thematic issues for the local partners.
• In consultation, you will take part in relevant coordination meetings on site (German Embassy, OCHA, ECHO, UNHCR), represent Ci at meetings and support public relations work.

 

Your profile:

• You have completed a degree relevant to development cooperation and have at least 2 years of professional experience in the field of humanitarian aid and/or development cooperation, ideally gained in the region.
• You use your communication and advisory skills in a culturally sensitive manner and already have experience in training local partner organizations.
• You are adept and motivated in adapting to changing conditions and know how to communicate appropriately at different levels.
• You have experience in working with local partner organizations and identify with the goals and content of Caritas Germany.
• You communicate very well orally and in writing in English, knowledge of Arabic or French would be an advantage.
• You are physically and mentally resilient enough for travel activities in Lebanon.
• You belong to a Christian church and are an EU citizen or Swiss national.

 

The AGIAMONDO offer

• Individual and comprehensive preparation
• Two-year contract, social security and remuneration according to the Development Aid Act
• Further training in the country, language or other professional skills as well as coaching and supervision, individual counseling

 

Have we aroused your interest? Then apply via our online application portal by 11.08.2023.