Fixed-term contract: 6 months, starting from 01/09/2025
PUI in the four corners of the world
With 40 years of experience, Première Urgence Internationale:
- Helps nearly 6 million beneficiaries
- With a budget of more than € 100 million per year
- Spread across 22 countries, on 5 continents
Thanks to the involvement and commitment of:
- More than 2,000 national employees
- Around 200 expatriates of 45 different nationalities
- And 90 employees at headquarters
PUI operates in 10 intervention sectors and distinguishes itself by implementing an integrated approach to its response. This method aims to identify and understand the full range of needs of people affected by a crisis. Our teams mobilize to provide a comprehensive response to all the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises in an emergency, enabling them to regain autonomy and dignity.
To learn more about our history , our values , our areas of intervention.
Focus on our activities in Mali
As part of its regional approach to the Central Sahel, PUI has been operating in Mali since 2013, in the regions of Gao (Bourem Circle then Ansongo – 2014), Kidal (Kidal, Tessalit and Abeibara Circles), Mopti (Bankass and Bandiagara Circles – 2019) and more recently, San (Tominian Circle – 2023). The coordination office is based in Bamako and a central pharmacy is located in Sévaré to supply pharmacies at the various bases. Since 2020, PUI has aimed to develop integrated approaches in its intervention areas. Thus, PUI operates in Mali in multiple sectors such as health, nutrition, protection, water, hygiene and sanitation as well as food security. Supported by BHA, ECHO, and the Global Fund, PUI implements projects to improve access to quality medical and nutritional care for the most vulnerable populations. In addition, PUI has a strong capacity for deployment and emergency response to crises, particularly for internally displaced persons, thanks to its system of mobile clinics.
And what about the Head of Mission in all this?
As Head of Mission, you will be responsible for the smooth running and development of the mission. To this end, your responsibilities will include:
- Security: You will be responsible for security on the mission
- Programs: You will coordinate teams and ensure the proper implementation of programs on the mission, you will monitor needs and propose new interventions and development avenues for the mission.
- Human Resources: You will ensure the correct human sizing of the mission and supervise the teams (definition of objectives, monitoring).
- Logistical, administrative and financial monitoring: You will ensure that the logistical and administrative practices in place comply with PUI procedures and formats and are in line with Landlord rules.
- Medical and technical monitoring: You will ensure that medical and technical practices comply with PUI procedures and formats and are in line with the PUI intervention policy.
- Representation: You will represent the association with partners, donors, media and various authorities.
- Relations with Headquarters: You will ensure the smooth flow of information between headquarters and the field and ensure that deadlines are met.
The challenges that await you:
- Mission under restructuring with the end of US funds
- 3 Operational Bases in the Center / North
- Multisectoral approach Health / Wash / MHPSS
What You Will Need to Succeed
- Training: You can demonstrate a higher education qualification (min. Master 2 or equivalent) in a field related to humanitarian action: project management, technical training related to one of our sectors of intervention, human resources management, financial management, etc.
- Experience : You have at least three years of field experience in an international NGO, in project coordination. Experience in expatriate team management, project management, and security management is essential. Have you already held the position of Head of Mission or equivalent in an international NGO? This would be highly appreciated. Have you already worked with Première Urgence Internationale? This would be a definite asset!
- Skills : You are proficient in humanitarian project management and team management, and you have in-depth knowledge of major donors. You have excellent writing skills.
- Required skills : You have good interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and a passion for teamwork. You demonstrate leadership and decision-making skills, reliability and a sense of responsibility, thoroughness and organization, responsiveness and adaptability. You have excellent resistance to stress and the ability to work under pressure.
- Languages : Do you speak French fluently? Great, it’s essential for this position! If you also speak English, that would also be a definite asset.
Smile at you manager
“Dynamic mission in a complex context with a multi-sector approach and broad geographical coverage.”
PUI will offer you
- Status: Executive on Fixed-Term Contract
- Gross monthly salary: EUR 3,330.00 – EUR 3,730.00 depending on your experience in international solidarity + €50 per semester of seniority with PUI
- Insurance including medical and supplementary health cover, 24/7 assistance, repatriation and welfare
- Accommodation in a detached house
- Living expenses (“Per Diem”)
- Break scheme: 5 working days at 3 and 9 months of mission + break bonus
- Paid Leave Plan: 5 weeks of paid leave/year + return plane ticket home every 6 months
Nos engagements
Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is committed to preventing all types of undesirable behavior at work, including harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and to promoting the well-being of children and adults with whom PUI comes into contact. PUI expects all employees to carry out their professional duties and responsibilities in accordance with the PUI Ethical Framework.
All employees of PUI will undergo appropriate training and are committed to promoting, disseminating, and respecting the principles set out in its ethical charter.
The incumbent of this position 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 checks, which may include criminal record and terrorist financing checks.
Première Urgence Internationale considers the diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles and statuses within its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian action, and therefore strictly adheres 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 request financial participation for administrative costs related to recruitment. Any information to this effect would be fraudulent, please disregard it.
How to apply
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and do you agree with our commitments? Do you feel ready to take on the challenge and join the PUI family?
Please follow this link: Career Site and fill out the form on our career site.