Adjoint·e Chef de Mission aux Programmes

Première Urgence Internationale; Bogotá; Presencial; COP 40.000.000 - 80.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A humanitarian organization is seeking a Deputy Country Director for Programs based in Bogotá, Colombia. The role includes managing program implementation, leading strategic initiatives, and coordinating with national and international stakeholders. The ideal candidate has over 4 years in humanitarian project management, holds a Master's degree, and is fluent in Spanish and English. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Servicios

Monthly Gross Income of 2970.00 - 3330.00 EUR

Medical insurance and healthcare coverage

Housing in individual accommodation

Paid Leaves Policy: 5 weeks per year

Break Policy: 5 working days at 3 and 9 months + allowance

Formación

• Minimum 4 years managing multi-sectorial humanitarian projects.
• At least 2 years in a coordination position.
• Experience in assessing needs and developing proposals.
• Strong knowledge in donor requirements, particularly ECHO, BHA, WFP, UNHCR.
• Fluent in Spanish and English; French is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Implement programs across different bases.
• Lead needs and gaps analysis for new operations.
• Manage the Technical Coordination Team.
• Coordinate PUI’s representation at the national level.
• Ensure effective interaction between Technical Coordination Team and bases.

Conocimientos

Project management

Team management

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Educación

Master’s degree in Project Management, International Development, or Social Sciences

Descripción del empleo

Deputy Country Director for Programs - COLOMBIA - based in COL-Bogota

6 months Contrat à durée déterminée 02/02/2026 COL-Bogota

PUI all around the world

With its 40 years of experience, Première Urgence Internationale :

• ➜ Supports close to 6 millions beneficiaries
• ➜ With more than 100 millions € yearly budget
• ➜ Present in 22 countries, on 5 continents
• ➜ Thanks to the work and commitment of :
• • More than 2000 national staff
• • Around 200 expatriates from 45 different nationalities
• • And 90 employees at HQ

PUI works in 10 areas of intervention and distinguishes itself by the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method aims to identify and understand the needs of all those affected by a crisis. Our teams come together to bring a rapid global response to the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises to help them regain independence and dignity.

Learn more on our history, our values, our areas of intervention.

What about the Deputy Country Director for Programs ?

As Deputy Head of Mission for Programs (DHoMP) you will be responsible for the implementation of the programs across the different bases, ensuring the steering and the development of a pertinent, appropriate and technically sound program strategy.

For this purpose, you will be responsible for :

• Programs: You will be in charge of program implementation, ensuring that programs progress in accordance with PUI charter and complying with internal technical guidelines and contractual procedures. You will be responsible for the follow up of programs achievement at mission level. You will be in charge of challenging Bases on quality need for improvement.
• Development/Strategy: You will lead the needs and gaps analysis, and suggest new operations according to the needs identified in direct coordination with the Field and Technical Coordinators. You will lead the donor mapping to develop the fundraising strategy.
• Human resources: You will manage directly the Technical Coordination Team, and ensure that the Field Coordinators and Deputy Field Coordinators are properly supported by them.
• Representation: By delegation from the Head of Mission, you will ensure and coordinate PUI’s representation at national level among partners, donors and authorities. You will participate in technical forums (Working groups).
• Coordination: You will ensure the effective interaction between the Technical Coordination Team and the bases. You will also ensure that the technical coordination department is properly liaising with the support coordinators.
• Logistics, administrative and financial monitoring: You will be involved in direct collaboration with the Technical Coordinators in the global oversight of links between the technical coordination department and logistics, HR and administrative departments. You will guarantee that the implementation of all activities is done while respecting all internal and external logistics and administrative frames.

The challenges that await you :

• Renewal of ongoing SIDA and ECHO projects for 2026 (consolidation of feedback on project proposals and launch of project phases)
• Public and private fundraising to secure a third strategic contract for the mission; external coordination with key stakeholders
• Support for current and upcoming programs: monitoring indicators, planning, RRM strategy
• Continuous training of teams and monitoring of financial planning tools for ongoing and upcoming projects
• Management of a multidisciplinary team

What you will need to succeed

• Training: You hold a Master’s degree in a field related to Project Management, international development and/or social sciences. Training in Public Health / Protection / Livelihood and/or Shelter will be valued.
• Experience: Strengthened by minimum 4 years managing multi-sectorial humanitarian projects (among which at least 2 years in coordination position) and a strong experience in project management, you also have experience in assessing needs and developing proposals, in external representation and in team management. You already worked with Première Urgence Internationale? It would be a definite asset!
• Skills: You master project management and team management, you demonstrate strong knowledge in donor requirements and expectations, particularly ECHO, BHA, WFP, UNHCR, CDCS, AFD and BPRM, you also have excellent writing skills (especially for proposals and reporting).
• Qualities: You have strong leadership skills and ability to make decisions, a sense of analysis (discernment, pragmatism) and synthesis. You are a good negotiator and communicator, both in writing and orally. You demonstrate organization skills, rigor, flexibility, capacity to remain calm and level-headed.
• Languages: Spanish and English have no secrets for you! All the better, they are both mandatory for this position. If you speak French, it would be a definite asset.

A word from the manager

« Al unirte a la misión de Colombia, formarás parte de un equipo que trabaja cada día para tener un impacto y prestar asistencia en salud en zonas de muy difícil acceso, donde PUI es reconocido como uno de los pocos actores que llegan. Como DHOMP, estarás en el centro de la definición y la implementación de la estrategia programática y RRM. Colombia, más que nunca, se enfrenta a crecientes necesidades humanitarias, en un contexto de conflictos sin precedentes desde hace décadas, tanto a nivel interno como, cada vez mas, a nivel internacional. »

PUI will offer you

• Status : Cadre with a Fixed-Term Contract
• Monthly Gross Income : 2970.00 - 3330.00 EUR depending on your experience in International Solidarity + 50€ per semester of seniority with PUI
• Insurance including medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/24 assistance and repatriation
• Housing in individual accomodation
• Daily Living Expenses ("Per Diem")
• Break Policy : 5 working days at 3 and 9 months + break allowance
• Paid Leaves Policy : 5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months

Our commitments

PUI iscommitted to preventing all forms of inappropriate behavior in the workplace,including harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, andfinancial misconduct, while promoting the well-being of children and adultswith whom PUI interacts. PUI expects all employees to perform their tasks andprofessional responsibilities in accordance with the PUI Ethical Framework.PUI expectsall employees to fulfill their professional duties and responsibilities inaccordance with PUI’s Ethical Framework. All employees will receive appropriatetraining and commit to promoting, disseminating, and upholding the principlesset forth in its Ethical Charter. The holderof this position may potentially have access to personal data concerningchildren and vulnerable adults as part of their work (Category 2 in the saferecruitment risk classification). Consequently, all recruitments will besubject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks, whichinclude criminal record and counter-terrorism financing checks.PremièreUrgence Internationale considers the diversity of nationalities, genders,beliefs, backgrounds, and statuses within its Human Resources as a major assetfor its humanitarian work. The organization is therefore committed to strictlyupholding the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitmentprocess.We arededicated to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization andstrongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that Première Urgence Internationale shall not in any case request a financial contribution for administrative costs related to recruitment. Any such information would be fraudulent, please disregard it.

You recognize yourself in this profile and you adhere to our commitments? You feel ready to take up the challenge and to join PUI great family ?