Chef·fe de Mission

Première Urgence Internationale; Caracas; Presencial; VES 35.461.000 - 39.720.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fixed-term contract

Medical coverage

Housing in individual accommodation

Daily Living Expenses

Paid leave policy

Descripción de la vacante

Première Urgence Internationale in Venezuela seeks a Country Director based in Caracas to lead the mission, ensuring safety, program quality and strong donor relations.

You will oversee operations, manage staff, and coordinate with Headquarters, donors and partners to implement humanitarian programs across the country.

Formación

• Master's degree in humanitarian action or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of international NGO field experience in project coordination.
• Experience as Country Director or equivalent is appreciated.
• Fluency in Spanish and English mandatory; French is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication and decision-making under stress.

Responsabilidades

• Safety & security of the mission and personnel.
• Coordinate programmes and ensure field operations meet donor requirements.
• Oversee HR staffing and supervise teams with objective setting and follow-up.
• Monitor logistics, administration and finance per donor rules and PUI procedures.
• Ensure medical and technical practices align with PUI policies.
• Represent the association with partners, donors, media and authorities.
• Maintain effective information flow between Headquarters and the field.

Conocimientos

Project coordination

Team management

Donor prerequisites

Writing skills

Communication

Educación

Master’s degree in humanitarian action

Descripción del empleo

Country Director Venezuela - based in VEN-Caracas

12 months Contrat à durée déterminée 02/11/2026 VEN-Caracas

Deadline for application: 30/09/2026

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 staffs
• 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 Country Director Venezuela ?

As Country Director, you will be responsible for the smooth functioning and the development of the mission.

For this purpose, you will be responsible for :

• Safety & Security: You will be responsible for the safety & security of the mission.
• 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.
• Human Resources: You will ensure that the mission is adequately staffed and supervise the teams (defining objectives, follow-up).
• 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.
• 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.
• Representation: You will represent the association in its relations with partners, donors, the media and different authorities.
• Relations with Headquarters: You will ensure that information is properly circulated between Headquarters and the field and ensure that due dates are respected.

The challenges that await you :

Advancing Fundraising 2027 initiatives, including engagement with ECHO, following up on the earthquake response, and providing regional strategy support for Colombia and the broader region.

What you will need to succeed

• Training: 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…
• Experience: 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 Country Director or in an equivalent position would be appreciated. You already worked with Première Urgence Internationale? It would be a definite asset!
• Skills: You master humanitarian project management and team management, you have a detailed knowledge of donors prerequisites. You also have excellent writing skills.
• Qualities: 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.
• Languages: Spanish and English have no secrets for you! All the better, it is mandatory for this position. If you speak French, it would be a definite asset.

« The PUI mission in Venezuela is highly relevant, as it supports Indigenous communities in hard-to-reach areas of the country. PUI works closely with several national NGOs and benefits from years of trusted collaboration and partnership. The evolving political landscape in Latin America requires constant vigilance to anticipate potential increases in humanitarian needs in the coming years. We need a strong and experienced Country Director to lead this challenge. »

PUI will offer you

• Status : Cadre with a Fixed-Term Contract
• Monthly Gross Income : 3330.00 - 3730.00 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 accommodation
• 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

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 fulfill their professional duties andresponsibilities in accordance with PUI’s Ethical Framework. All employees willreceive appropriate training and commit to promoting, disseminating, andupholding the principles set forth in its Ethical Charter. The holder of this position may potentially have access to personal dataconcerning children and vulnerable adults as part of their work (Category 2 inthe safe recruitment risk classification). Consequently, all recruitments willbe subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks, whichinclude criminal record and counter-terrorism financing checks. Première Urgence Internationale considers the diversity of nationalities,genders, beliefs, backgrounds, and statuses within its Human Resources as amajor asset for its humanitarian work. The organization is therefore committedto strictly upholding the principle of non-discrimination throughout itsrecruitment process. We are dedicated to ensuring diversity and gender equality within ourorganization and strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds toapply. Please note that Première Urgence Internationale shall not in anycase request a financial contribution for administrative costs related torecruitment. Any such information would be fraudulent, please disregardit.

Earlyapplications are encouraged, as we may close the process earlier than thedeadline mentioned above if a suitable candidate is identified.

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 ?