Program Administrator (m/f/d) at Malteser International (MI)

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 and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.

Malteser International (MI) has been working in Nigeria since 2017. In Northeast Nigeria (Borno State) and Southeast Nigeria (Cross River State) as well as in the anglophone region of Cameroon, MI is currently active in the WASH and Protection sector for improving the lives of both the IDP/refugee populations and the host communities. While the WASH activities include NFI distribution, solarization of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand pumps, construction of latrines and hygiene promotion, Protection activities focus on Gender-based Violence (GBV) prevention and case management. Malteser International applies a participatory, gender sensitive and inclusive approach.

For its work in Nigeria and Cameroon, Malteser International is looking for a motivated Program Administrator with experience in humanitarian finance, logistics and human resources.

As Program Administrator, you will ensure that the administrative, financial and logistic systems and procedures are in compliance with Malteser International and donor standards. You will be responsible to supervise and guide the administrative team to achieve set targets and ensure sound project support in line with Malteser International’s policies, procedures and guidelines. You will also be responsible for human resources procedures, and you will ensure that rules and regulations are in place, maintained and adhered to, so that all operational support functions are carried out effectively and efficiently.

Your responsibilities:

• Supervise, monitor and support to the Operational Support Team (finance, logistics, human resources) to ensure that Malteser International administration, personnel, logistics and finance systems are in place and applied
• Monitor compliance with Malteser International and donor standards, rules and regulations as well as administrative and logistic procedures during program planning, implementation and closure and ensure that they are implemented and adhered to
• Manage and supervise up to 15 national staff and ensure trainings for local staff and partners on finance, logistics and HR issues
• Coordinate support for the Program Management Team in the fulfilment of their duties according to program design and timely implementation of any changes and cooperate in the establishment of project budgets, budget controls, and procurement plans
• Contribute to a comprehensive monthly report that covers all relevant operational support information and ensure monitoring visits to the field and partners if required by the Program Management Team

Your profile:

• Working experience in administration, human resources and financial management of humanitarian relief, transitional aid and/or development projects
• Relevant University degree or applied degree in finance management, business administration, economics or social science and working experience with finance software
• Proven experience and excellent ability to successfully work with and comply with international and donor standards (e.g. German government, GIZ, ECHO, UNOCHA)
• Proven communication skills including the ability to effectively lead teams, motivate people and diplomatically manage the relationship with different authorities, local partner organisations and donors
• Physical and mental strength to work and live in hardship location

What we offer:

• Start Date: 15/04/2022
• Duty Station: Maiduguri, Nigeria (with frequent travel to field locations and Abuja)
• Duration of contract: 12 months (extension very likely)
• Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package, accommodation in team house, one home flight per year of employment, R&R every 10 weeks

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 click here.