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Première Urgence Internationale

As Head of Mission, you will be responsible for the smooth functioning and the development of the mission.

Première Urgence Internationale recrutement Safety & Security: You will be responsible for the safety & security of the mission;
Première Urgence Internationale recrutement Programmes: You will coordinate the teams and ensure that the programmes implemented on the mission are properly carried out. You will also monitor needs and suggest new operations and development tracks for the mission;
Première Urgence Internationale recrutement Human Resources: You will ensure that the mission is adequately staffed and supervise the teams (defining objectives, follow-up);
Première Urgence Internationale recrutement Logistical, administrative and financial monitoring: You will ensure that logistical and administrative practices in place respect PUI procedures and formats and are in compliance with donors’ rules and regulations;
Première Urgence Internationale recrutement Medical and technical monitoring: You will ensure that medical and technical practices respect PUI’s procedures and formats and are in compliance with PUI’s operational framework and policy;
Première Urgence Internationale recrutement Representation: You will represent the association in its relations with partners, donors, the media and different authorities;
Première Urgence Internationale recrutement Relations with Headquarters: You will ensure that information is properly circulated between Headquarters and the field and ensure that due dates are respected.

You hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Humanitarian action: project management, a technical background related to one of our activity sectors, in human resources management, financial management…

Strengthened by minimum 3 years of experience in the field with international NGOs in project coordination, you master international team management, the project cycle and security management. A previous experience as Head of Mission or in an equivalent position would be appreciated. You already worked with Première Urgence Internationale? It would be a definite asset!

You master humanitarian project management and team management, you have a detailed knowledge of donors prerequisites. You also have excellent writing skills.

You are a good communicator, both in writing and orally. You demonstrate good team spirit, leadership skills and the ability to make decisions, trustworthiness and a sense of responsibility, organisational skills, reactivity, ability to be thorough and to adapt. You have a strong resistance to stress and particularly in unstable circumstances.