Country Director Venezuela

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

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Executive status

Insurance - medical & repatriation

Housing

Per diem

Leave policy

Descripción de la vacante

Première Urgence Internationale in Venezuela seeks a Country Director to ensure the smooth operation and strategic development of the mission in Caracas. You will lead programs, oversee safety, HR, logistics, and financial activities, and represent the organization to partners and authorities.

The role requires a Master’s degree, 3+ years of NGO leadership experience, and fluency in Spanish and English. French is a plus. The position offers a fixed-term contract and competitive benefits.

Formación

• Minimum 3 years of field experience with international NGOs in project coordination.
• Proven ability to manage international teams and security considerations.
• Strong written communication and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of donor prerequisites is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee safety and security of the mission and ensure staff welfare.
• Coordinate programmes, monitor needs, and propose new initiatives.
• Ensure adequate staffing and supervise teams with clear objectives.
• Monitor logistics, administration and finances following donor rules.

Conocimientos

Project coordination

Team management

Donor prerequisites knowledge

Written communication

Educación

Master’s degree or equivalent in Humanitarian action

Descripción del empleo

Country Director Venezuela - based in VEN-Caracas

PUI all around the world

Supports close to6 millions beneficiaries

With more than100millions € yearly budget

Present in 22countries, on5 continents

Thanks to the work and commitment of :

More than2000national 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.

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.

A word from the manager

« 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 : Executive with a Fixed-Term Contract

Monthly Gross Income : 3,330.00 - 3,730.00EUR 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 at3and9 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 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 ?