Head of Mission Mali (f/m/d)

About the role

arche nova, a German NGO focused on water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH), humanitarian aid, rehabilitation and development, is looking for a Head of Mission Mali. The post is based in Bamako with travel to project locations in Gao (Mali) and Niamey (Niger). It is a local contract (Mali) with a 12-month initial duration and a 6-month probation period; applicants must hold a valid work permit.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the management of the AN Mali office, ensure policies and laws are applied, and implement the mission strategy with headquarters in Germany.
• Identify funding opportunities, represent the organisation to authorities, donors, UN agencies and partners, and promote its visibility.
• Oversee programmes and grants, including proposal development, consortium relations, MEAL systems and safeguarding standards.
• Manage HR, including recruitment, performance monitoring, capacity building and disciplinary procedures, while promoting staff wellbeing.
• Oversee finance, budgeting, procurement, contracts and compliance with donor rules, and support internal and external audits.
• Monitor security, political and operational risks, keep security protocols up to date and give staff security training.
• Oversee logistics, procurement, fleet, warehousing and asset management, and manage partnerships and localisation.

Required profile

• Master's degree (or BA with substantial experience) in development, humanitarian affairs, non-profit management or a related field.
• At least 5 years in senior management roles in humanitarian or development settings.
• Experience in programme management, strategic leadership, HR oversight and financial management.
• Experience in West Africa, particularly Mali.
• Fluent written and spoken French and English; knowledge of Bambara is an asset.

Required skills

• Firm understanding of donor compliance and reporting, especially BMZ, German Federal Foreign Office, Europe Aid and ECHO.
• Understanding of humanitarian architecture, clusters and standards.
• Security management in complex environments.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• 30 days of annual leave plus public holidays.
• Professional development and training.
• An inclusive, respectful and diversity-positive culture; the employer is family-friendly and flexible regarding children or care work.

Applications are screened continuously; send a cover letter, CV, references, salary expectations and earliest start date by e-mail to the named contact at the organisation.