Position Title:
Regional Manager / Emergency Response Coordinator
Expected Length of Employment:
One year with possible extension, long-term cooperation preferred
Type of Position:
Full-time
Duty Station:
Prague, Czech Republic
Start Date:
ASAP
About Caritas Czech Republic (CCR):
Caritas Czech Republic is a non-profit, non-governmental organization with field activities worldwide (Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Africa) and an extensive social and health services program in the Czech Republic. CCR is a member of Caritas Internationalis and cooperates with numerous international and local partners. CCR is committed to safeguarding principles.
In addition to emergency response to natural and man-made disasters, CCR focuses on: 1/ Sustainable livelihoods and small and medium-scale entrepreneurship, 2/ Vocational education for youth and adults, 3/ Assistance to refugees and internally displaced persons, 4/ Health care and social services.
Job Overview:
CCR seeks a humanitarian professional with senior management experience for the dual role of Regional Manager and Emergency Response Coordinator. The role includes leading rapid emergency responses and overseeing CCR’s operations in the Middle East.
Responsibilities:
General management and coordination, including supervision and implementation of country programs, quality control, and reporting.
- Conduct regular status reviews and evaluations of project implementation.
- Develop productive relationships with donors, governments, partners, and diplomatic missions.
- Oversee the development of country strategies and programs.
- Pro-actively search for new funding and project opportunities.
- Manage human resources in assigned countries.
- Lead proposal development and submission.
- Manage rapid emergency responses to crises, ensuring immediate and effective actions.
- Represent CCR in coordination forums and stakeholder engagements.
- Oversee needs assessments, response implementation, and monitoring.
Qualifications Required:
- Experience in international development and humanitarian assistance.
- At least two years of successful senior management experience.
- Experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning and significant institutional funding experience is an asset.
- Proven ability to manage diverse, multinational teams and excellent teamwork skills.
- Strong track record of managing relationships with donors.
- Experience in project proposal development, particularly for global donors like the EU or UN.
- Exceptional communication skills in English (oral and written).
- Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proactive, independent, and timely task performance.
What We Offer:
- A strong and well-established international non-profit organization.
- A broad scope of humanitarian and development cooperation activities.
- A challenging, value-driven professional environment with international activities.
- Collaboration with a team of skilled professionals.
- Opportunities for training and skills development.
- Flexible and friendly office atmosphere in the city center.
- Home office options.
- Laptop and mobile for professional and private use.
How to apply
Please send a one-page motivation letter in English along with a CV (max. 4 pages) to jobs@caritas.cz. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and a suitable candidate may be hired before the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.