Deputy Country Director for Programs – VENEZUELA – based in Caracas

Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Organization: Première Urgence Internationale Closing date: 21 Aug 2026 Fixed term contract: 4 months, from 21/09/2026 Deadline for application: 21/08/2026 PUI 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 Deputy Country Director for Programs ? As Deputy Country Director for Programs (DCD-P) 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 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 • Fundraising to ensure the programmatic continuity of both operational bases • Answer to the humanitarian crisis generated by the double earthquake in June 2026. 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 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, and 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 also, it would be a definite asset. A word from the manager « Join our team to be part of PUI humanitarian response and help design and implement integrated activities to address Venezuela’s complex and multi layered crisis! » PUI will offer you • Status : Cadre with a Fixed-Term Contract • Monthly Gross Income : 2 970,00 – 3 330,00 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 ») • Paid Leaves Policy: 5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months • Break Policy: in addition to paid leaves mentioned above, 1 R&R of 5 working days + break allowance (frequency liked with the duration of contract) Our commitments PUI is committed to preventing all forms of inappropriate behavior in the workplace, including harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, while promoting the well-being of children and adults with whom PUI interacts. PUI expects all employees to fulfill their professional duties and responsibilities in accordance with PUI’s Ethical Framework. All employees will receive appropriate training and commit to promoting, disseminating, and upholding the principles set forth in its Ethical Charter. The holder of this position may potentially have access to personal data concerning children and vulnerable adults as part of their work (Category 2 in the safe recruitment risk classification). Consequently, all recruitments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks, which include 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 a major asset for its humanitarian work. The organization is therefore committed to strictly upholding the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process. We are dedicated to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and strongly 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. Early applications are encouraged, as we may close the process earlier than the deadline 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? How to apply If you wish to apply, follow this link: Deputy Head of Mission for Programs | Détails du poste and fill in the form on our career site.