Policy Manager

• Manage relations with key stakeholders from the Sovereign Order of Malta (Major Donors, Member Associations and Grand Priories, Grand Magistry, Diplomats) in coordination with General Secretary and the second Policy Manager
• Support upstream management and reporting to key stakeholders (Board of Directors, SOM Grand Magistry, etc.) by prepraring reports and topcis for meetings of governance bodies and independently following up on results and decisions
• Help acquire new supporters for MI from within the SOM family of organizations and deepen collaboration with existing partners by developing new communication formats, hosting and planning visits to MI HQ, project locations, and Order of Malta partners
• Help coordinate the collaboration between MI and the Diplomatic Service of the Order of Malta to raise awareness and leverage support for MI’s activities by providing reports and briefings in support of diplomatic activities
• Support the Secretary General of MI in the management of special projects, stakeholder management activities (with focus on SOM network), and according to operational requirements in coordination with the second Policy Manager

• University degree in a relevant field with proven project management and fundraising expertise as well as networking skills
• Familiarity with the history, structure, internal workings of the Order of Malta as well as high level of identification with the Order of Malta and the Catholic Church
• Familiarity with international humanitarian aid and the current discourse in this field
• Experience of working in international diplomacy at a senior level (interaction with Chiefs of Mission)
• Command of digital communications techniques and familiarity with (digital) customer relationship management techniques 
• High level of analytical, research and writing ability as well as self initiative and organisational skills
• Willingness for regular international duty travel

• A responsible and exciting job in a committed, international working environment
• 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 until 31.12.2025
• Adequate compensation according to AVR-Caritas including Christmas and holiday pay, child allowance as well as a company pension scheme and other social benefits

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.

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