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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, Europe, and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin, or political convictions.
In the Middle East Region, MI is operating in the context of the humanitarian crisis in Syria since 2012 implementing emergency relief measures in Türkiye, Syria, and Lebanon and since 2014 in Iraq. MI’s programs cover needs mainly in the health sector and are mostly partner implemented. In Lebanon, MI works in cooperation with its partner organization “Order of Malta Lebanon (OML)” to implement projects in the framework of humanitarian assistance and transitional aid funded by the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO), the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and Aktion Deutschland Hilft (ADH). OML and MI are currently implementing a comprehensive multi-annual program, including several separate projects, to strengthen the social, agriculture and health services of OML all over Lebanon and to help further professionalize OML as a Non-Governmental Organization.
In support of this partner program, Malteser International is looking for an experienced Country Coordinator, to be located in Beirut, Lebanon.
As Country Coordinator, you will lead the MI team, represent MI in Lebanon, manage the fundraising activities on country level, and lead the cooperation with the partner organisation OML.
Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.
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.
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.
If you are interested in this position, kindly submit your extensive application (CV, letter of motivation, copies of diplomas and three professional references) online at our job portal until 22 September 2024: Country Coordinator - Lebanon (malteser-international.org)
Applications not submitted through the online platform, cannot be considered.
Applications from Lebanese citizens are strongly encouraged due to the legal status of MI in Lebanon.