SERA Assistant – National Position

Democratic Republic of Congo
23 September 2026
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Job Description

Malteser International (MI) is the international humanitarian aid body of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years, we have been committed to helping people affected by poverty, disease, conflict, and disasters around the world. Christian values ​​and humanitarian principles form the foundation of our work. In more than 30 countries across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we assist the most vulnerable – regardless of religion, origin, or political beliefs.

In the Ituri, Haut Uélé, Bas Uélé and Kasaï Central, Kasaï Oriental, Lomami, North Kivu Provinces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), MI has been providing humanitarian assistance since 2000, where MI is carrying out various projects in the areas of health, water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH), and food security.

For this position based in Mbuji-Mayi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malteser International is recruiting a SERA Assistant – National Position.

The technical assistant for monitoring and evaluation aims to plan, supervise, direct and implement SERA activities, in order to ensure effective monitoring, relevant evaluation and continuous improvement of projects and programs.

Your responsibilities:

  • Ensure regular monitoring of activities and projects to measure their progress against the set objectives.
  • Establish and implement reliable data collection tools to assess performance and impact
  • Produce relevant evaluation reports to support decision-making and program improvement
  • Ensuring accountability to beneficiaries, partners and donors by ensuring transparency in actions
  • Facilitating organizational learning by capitalizing on best practices and disseminating lessons learned
  • Train and support local teams in the use of monitoring and evaluation tools
  • Respect Malteser International’s code of conduct and report feedback directly to the supervisor.

Your profile:

  • Holder of a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in project management, monitoring and evaluation, statistics, social sciences or equivalent
  • At least 3 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluating projects/programs
  • Proven skills in implementing monitoring and evaluation systems and in statistical analysis (quantitative and qualitative data collection)
  • Proficient in project management, database setup, and the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
  • Excellent analytical, communication (including intercultural) and relationship-building skills
  • Fluency in the local language and a good knowledge of the area of ​​operation are essential for performing the job.
  •  Having a valid driver’s license and being able to drive a motorcycle is an essential condition for carrying out travel and field missions.

Our offer:

  • Start date: November 1, 2026
  • Duty station: Mbuji-Mayi
  • Contract duration: One year
  • The position is not eligible for relocation.

Working for Malteser International

Malteser International is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, religion or origin.

Malteser International is committed to protecting individuals participating in its programs from all forms of exploitation, abuse, and sexual harassment, and has specific policies on this commitment (including a code of conduct) that outline the expected behavior and responsibilities of all staff, consultants, and other representatives of the organization. Malteser International verifies the references and backgrounds of all staff members (including criminal record checks for specific positions). All applicants for employment with Malteser International will be required to sign the MI Code of Conduct, which is attached to their employment contract, and agree to abide by its provisions.

Whether you work as a specialist abroad or in one of our regional offices, we offer a stimulating work environment within an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international employees are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster zones worldwide, as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York.