Please note: This is a job advertisement from a member organization of Aktion Deutschland Hilft. If you are interested, please contact the person listed below.

Malteser International 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, Europe and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.

The Emergency & Quality department promotes the implementation of internal and international quality standards in humanitarian aid and development cooperation. We provide guidance on important aspects of our work and offer advice in the core sectors of our work, project cycle management and operational support. We also organize training and learning events in the form of online webinars, face-to-face trainings and regional learning fora.

To strengthen our organizational learning capacity, we are seeking a

Training & Learning Manager

for a limited-term position until 31.12.2026 to work alongside our existing Training & Learning Manager.

As Training & Learning Manager, you will drive key learning initiatives, support the roll‑out of new systems and standards, and enhance knowledge management and training structures across MI.

Your responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate the roll‑out of new Organisational Handbook (OH) chapters, including participant coordination and structured filing on SharePoint
• Design and develop e learning modules, maintain the internal online Training Center and ensure up to date learning materials
• Identify training needs across Country Offices and departments and develop tailored training concepts
• Coordinate learning and training activities across teams, including emergency trainings, integrity and compliance trainings
• Monitor training participation, learning progress and responsibilities to ensure sustainable knowledge transfer
• Define and communicate a clear "Learning Journey” for mandatory trainings and ensure consistent implementation and tracking
• Support knowledge‑exchange formats such as International Leadership Week, learning events, and Communities of Practice, while overseeing SharePoint and intranet knowledge‑management structures

• Develop organizational standards and training for the compliant and responsible use of AI tools

Your profile:

• A relevant university degree (e.g., international studies, environmental sciences, engineering or a comparable field)
• Initial professional experience in adult education, training delivery or learning management, ideally in an international or humanitarian context
• Familiarity with humanitarian principles and international cooperation standards
• Strong digital literacy, including experience with learning management systems and a high affinity for digital tools and media
• Excellent presentation, facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in multicultural teams
• High cultural sensitivity and willingness to travel occasionally to project locations
• Fluency in German and English (French or Spanish is an asset)

What we offer:

• A full-time position limited until 31.12.2026 (project based), starting in March/April 2026
• A responsible and exciting job in a committed, international working environment
• A modern, well-equipped workplace in Cologne with flexible working hours and mobile working arrangements
• Adequate compensation according to AVR-Caritas including Christmas and holiday pay, child allowance as well as a company pension scheme and other social benefits (including subsidy for public transport)

How to apply:
If you are interested in this position, kindly submit your extensive application (CV, letter of motivation, copies of diplomas and three professional references) online at our job portal until 28.02.2026.

Contact Details:

Working for Malteser International
Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin. Severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration given equal qualifications. As a church-based employer, we expect identification with our values as a Catholic relief organisation.

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 documents. 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.

Please note: This is a job advertisement from a member organization of Aktion Deutschland Hilft. If you are interested, please contact the person listed below.

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