About MAGNA

MAGNA is an international humanitarian organization delivering emergency medical assistance and relief interventions to vulnerable populations affected by crises, conflict, and disasters. Through its field operations, MAGNA provides healthcare, logistics support, water and sanitation services, infrastructure rehabilitation, and emergency response programs in some of the world’s most challenging environments. The organization works closely with national authorities, international agencies, and humanitarian partners to ensure effective, coordinated, and sustainable interventions that improve the lives of affected communities.

The Role

MAGNA is seeking a Project Coordinator to join its team in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This position plays a critical leadership role in overseeing mission logistics, technical operations, security management, human resources coordination, and project implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Coordination

• Participate in the development and revision of annual project plans, budgets, and Emergency Preparation Plans.
• Monitor project implementation and ensure activities align with organizational objectives and operational standards.
• Support mission-wide coordination and contribute to effective program delivery.

Logistics and Technical Management

• Oversee logistics and technical operations including construction and rehabilitation projects, procurement, warehousing, transportation, communications, water and sanitation systems, infrastructure, vehicles, equipment, and installations.
• Ensure compliance with MAGNA standards, protocols, and procedures across all technical activities.
• Provide technical guidance and operational support to logistics teams.

Facilities and Information Technology

• Ensure offices and accommodation facilities remain functional, safe, and appropriately maintained.
• Oversee installation, maintenance, and proper use of IT systems, software, communications equipment, and backup systems.
• Ensure reliable communication between headquarters, project sites, operational bases, and field teams.

Security and Risk Management

• Support the implementation and monitoring of mission security policies and procedures.
• Define and monitor technical aspects of risk reduction measures.
• Contribute to evacuation plans, contingency planning, transportation security, communications security, and staff protection measures.
• Monitor compliance with security protocols across all mission locations.

Stakeholder Representation

• Build and maintain effective relationships with national authorities, international organizations, NGOs, and humanitarian partners.
• Represent MAGNA professionally in meetings, negotiations, and coordination forums.
• Support advocacy efforts and contribute to strengthening partnerships that enhance program impact.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum of 24 months of experience in humanitarian aid, project management, monitoring and evaluation, or NGO operations.
• Experience managing teams in humanitarian or development settings.
• Strong English language proficiency.
• Fluency in the mission language (French) is required.
• Experience engaging with national authorities, NGOs, United Nations agencies, and international partners.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to represent an organization professionally with external counterparts.
• Capacity to manage and oversee security-related issues.
• Understanding of humanitarian advocacy and its importance.
• Ability to work effectively within multicultural teams.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.

What They Offer

• Fixed-term international contract.
• Monthly gross salary ranging from €2,328 to €2,620 depending on experience and role level.
• Return transportation between place of residence and mission location.
• Additional home leave travel benefits for contracts exceeding 12 months.
• Monthly meal allowance to cover food and personal living expenses.
• 25 working days of annual leave per mission year, with increased entitlement for longer contracts.
• Organization-provided accommodation in approved field residences.
• Health insurance and medical evacuation coverage.
• Home child allowance for eligible coordination staff on assignments exceeding 12 months.
• Opportunity to contribute to humanitarian operations supporting vulnerable communities in crisis-affected settings.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application through MAGNA’s recruitment process, including all required documentation demonstrating their qualifications, humanitarian experience, language proficiency, and suitability for international field deployment. Candidates should be available for a minimum six-month assignment and willing to work in a challenging humanitarian environment.