Emergency Care Systems Project Manager - National Position
Nationale Stelle
Ruanda
Afrika
Malteser International (MI) is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.
MI has supported emergency care system strengthening in East Africa since 2018 through its Emergency Care Systems (ECS) Program. MI works with governments and partners to develop sustainable, nationally anchored ECS guided by the World Health Organization (WHO) Emergency Care Systems Framework (ECSF). Rwanda was added in 2024, and Malteser International is establishing a new office in Kigali to expand its Emergency Care Systems (ECS) programming.
For its work in Kigali Rwanda, Malteser International is looking for a motivated Emergency Care Systems Project Manager – National Position.
This work will focus on strengthening coordinated emergency care across the continuum, from community-level response to pre-hospital services and facility-based care, while aligning closely with national priorities and frameworks.
Your responsibilities:
- Organize work plan development, implementation, and adjustments as needed to meet program goals in order to have a successful, coordinated and timely implementation of all project activities and budgets
- Prepare, compile, and monitor regular reports on project goals, objectives, outputs, outcomes, plus activities as well document lessons learned, best practices, and opportunities to expand the project’s scope for sustainability
- Liaise with all relevant stakeholders and build networks to support the planning and implementation of project activities and offer guidance in order to align efforts with project objectives
- Represent the ECS program in Rwanda towards local authorities, partners, (I)NGOs, and donors in coordination with the ECS Coordinator
- Prepare funding proposals and concept notes to mobilize resources for ECS activities, in coordination with the Program Coordinator, Technical Manager, and the ECS Team
- Collaborate effectively with ECS program teams in neighbouring countries for knowledge sharing and project alignment
Your profile:
- Bachelor's degree in public health, project management, other health or health management field, or a related field (master's degree is an added advantage)
- Certification or specialized training in project management
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, ideally within ECS, public health, or development programs
- Experience working in the field of emergency care systems development is an added advantage
- Demonstrated experience coordinating multi-stakeholder projects, with a focus on workshops, training, and network-building activities
- Experience in working with local authorities, NGOs, and international organizations, ideally within the East African region
What we offer:
- Start Date: June 2026
- Duty Station: Kigali, Rwanda (with frequent travel to project sites)
- Duration of contract: One year (renewable)
- Salary from 2,7million RWF up according to qualifications and experience.
Insurance package
Working for Malteser International
Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.
Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these document
Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please have a look here.
How to apply:
If you are interested in this position, please apply online at our job portal. Kindly submit your extensive application (CV, letter of motivation, copies of diplomas and three professional references) until June 1,2026.