Program Manager Humanitarian Aid, 100%, HEKS Romania

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HEKS/EPER employs around 600 full-time staff members. Its work is guided by the vision of a just world where peace prevails, the dignity of all people is respected, and natural resources are preserved. HEKS/EPER is active in 25 locations in Switzerland and 30 countries worldwide, running more than 380 programmes and projects with a total volume of 138 million Swiss francs. Within the framework of Agenda 2030, the organisation focuses on four priority themes: “Climate Justice,” “Right to Land and Food,” “Asylum and Migration,” and “Inclusion.” HEKS/EPER also provides humanitarian aid to victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts, aiming to bring about change at the social, economic, and political levels. HEKS contributes to improving the living conditions of people both domestically and internationally, advocating for their rights. It raises awareness and mobilises society, politics, business, and churches. In 2023, around 16 million people benefited from the work of HEKS/EPER.
We are looking for a Humanitarian Aid (HA) Programme Manager to support the strategic and operational management of the HEKS/EPER HA programme in Romania in line with HEKS/EPER strategy and standards. You will strive for a substantial and relevant impact and be responsible for programme development and its effective and efficient implementation with ECHO’s operational and strategic partners. Achieving these objectives requires close co-operation with the Finance Director for the finances of ECHO-funded projects. Another task is to build the capacity of the local HA team and its management. Furthermore, you will contribute to raising the necessary funds for the country programme by acquiring grants and ensuring the visibility of HEKS/EPER, e.g. within various NGO networks. You will support the implementation of the ECHO recommendations from the ex-ante evaluation. In the fulfilment of all these tasks, you will ensure close cooperation with HEKS/EPER Switzerland.
To be able to manage all these tasks, we are searching for an experienced and committed personality as of 1st January 2025 or by arrangement as

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Relevant university degree at Master’s level or other relevant experience
• Proven track record of leading teams
• Minimum 5 years’ work experience in the HA sector at senior management level in designing, managing and implementing internationally financed cooperation projects
• Track record in successful acquisition and implementation of internationally funded projects (in consortia, through partner organisations and self-implemented)
• Profound knowledge of HA operations including handling ECHO contracts
• Strong commitment to a Human right based approach
• Proven will and skill to coordinate and to work in cooperation and consortiums with other agencies and state authorities

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES

• Team leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication, representation and networking skills and interest
• Experience and strong capabilities in strategy development and programme implementation
• Excellent analytical, conceptual and writing skills
• Sound financial management skills
• Working attitude characterized by initiative, integrity, effectiveness, cooperation, participation, and respect
• Sound ICT skills
• Experience in working in fragile contexts
• Available for extended local, national and international travel
• Experience with security management
• EU-passport or Schengen-Visa is necessary
• Mandatory English skills, local language depending on the context

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• A national or an international position in Cluj-Napoca, Romania- for the internationla position: an EU- or Swiss Passport or a Schengen-Visa is necessary
• Competitive salary package
• An opportunity to make a difference in this world
• An interesting and challenging position with scope for design
• Regular exchange with HEKS Switzerland and the HA project countries
• Duraction 6 months, with possible extension
  Would you like to join the HEKS/EPER team? We are looking forward to your complete application in English (CV, Cover letter and certificates) exclusively via our online portal.
  Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.