Fixed-term contract: 3 months starting from 15/06/2026
PUI in all four corners of the world
With 40 years of experience, Première Urgence Internationale:
- Provides assistance to nearly 6 million beneficiaries
- With a budget of over € 100 million per year
- Spread across 22 countries, on 5 continents
Thanks to the involvement and commitment of:
- More than 2000 national employees
- Approximately 200 expatriates of 45 different nationalities
- And 90 employees at headquarters
PUI operates in 10 sectors and distinguishes itself through its integrated approach to responding to crises. This method aims to identify and understand all the needs of people affected by a crisis. Our teams mobilize to provide a comprehensive response to all the fundamental needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises, from the immediate crisis to the moment, until they regain their autonomy and dignity.
To learn more about our history , our values , and our areas of intervention.
And what about the Emergency Coordinator in all of this?
As Emergency Coordinator, under the direct supervision of the Head of Mission, you will be responsible for implementing PUI’s emergency response programs in the country. Your responsibilities will include:
- Implementation and coordination of programs : You will coordinate and develop emergency operations in the country, in direct contact with technical, support and field coordination.
- Strategy : You will participate in the development of the strategy and propose new interventions or new methods of emergency response.
- Human Resources : You will organize, supervise and support teams for exploratory missions, assessments and emergency interventions.
- Context assessment and monitoring : You will ensure continuous analysis of humanitarian needs and emergencies as well as the response provided.
- Representation : You will represent the association and ensure coordination with other NGOs and external emergency response actors.
- Security : You will ensure the safety of the teams and contribute to the security management of the mission.
The challenges that await you
- Ensuring a rapid and effective response to the Ebola epidemic
- To ensure operational coordination across 3 provinces (Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu) due to the high risk of spread to these provinces.
- Mobilize the financial resources needed for the response
- Maintaining a safe environment conducive to interventions
What you will need to succeed
- Education : You can provide proof of a higher degree (Master 2 or equivalent) in computer science, systems administration and networks.
- Experience : Have you already worked in an epidemic management context? This will be an undeniable asset!
- Skills : You possess excellent writing skills, as well as strong negotiation, communication, coordination, and organizational abilities. You are proficient in project cycle management and capacity building, and demonstrate a high aptitude for working in unstable environments. You also have a good understanding of the main humanitarian donors and know how to collaborate effectively with various actors and partners.
- Required qualities : You are motivated to work in a humanitarian organization and have an interest in user support. You are organized, rigorous, and have strong communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills. You are responsive, adaptable, and have a good sense of priorities.
- Languages : Are you fluent in French and English? Great, that’s essential for this position!
Smile at you manager
“The mission in the DRC is distinguished by a particularly rich and stimulating context, requiring a strong capacity for adaptation in the face of complex operational challenges, especially in the context of the Ebola epidemic response. This position offers an opportunity to work in the field while maintaining a strategic vision that allows for the analysis and improvement of the quality of implemented programs. The DRC mission also relies on a large team, spread across four provinces, and composed of experts from all departments (programs, logistics, finance, human resources, security, etc.). This diversity of skills fosters strong cohesion between teams, effective cross-functional collaboration, and the capacity to respond to humanitarian crises, particularly in the context of the Ebola response.”
PUI will offer you (for international candidates)
- Status: Manager on a fixed-term contract
- Gross monthly salary: €2,650.00 – €2,970.00 depending on your experience in international solidarity + €50 per six-month period of service with PUI
- Insurance including medical and supplementary health coverage, 24/7 assistance, repatriation and personal risk insurance
- Accommodation in a shared house
- Living expenses (“Per Diem”)
- Paid Leave Scheme: 5 weeks of paid leave per year
Application deadline: 10/06/2026
Nos engagements
PUI is committed to preventing all types of undesirable behavior in the workplace, including harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and to promoting the well-being of the children and adults with whom PUI comes into contact. PUI expects all employees to perform their duties and responsibilities in accordance with PUI’s Ethical Framework.
All PUI employees will undergo appropriate training and are committed to promoting, disseminating, and respecting the principles set out in its ethical charter.
The successful candidate will potentially have access to personal data concerning children and vulnerable adults in the course of their work (Category 2 in the Safe Recruitment Risk Classification). Therefore, all job offers will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks, which may include criminal record and terrorist financing checks.
Première Urgence Internationale considers the diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, backgrounds, and statuses within its Human Resources to be a major asset for its humanitarian work, and therefore adheres strictly to the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please note that Première Urgence Internationale will under no circumstances solicit financial contributions for administrative costs related to recruitment. Any information suggesting otherwise is fraudulent; please disregard it.
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and do you support our commitments? Do you feel ready to take on the challenge and join the PUI family?
How to apply
Please follow this link: Careers site and fill out the form on our careers site.