Are you aiming to work for an organization where it is worthwhile investing your personality, your skills and your time? Are you looking for a job that is exciting and has clear goals? Welcome to Welthungerhilfe!
We are one of the largest and most respected private organizations for development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. As a politically and confessionally independent organization, our value-oriented actions are always based on ethical principles. Our vision is clear: "Zero Hunger by 2030" - If you want to become part of our global community to end hunger around the world, we look forward to receiving your application as:
Head of Programmes*
in Monrovia
The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of one year. There are good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Monrovia, Liberia, with frequent travel to project locations in the country.
Our Welthungerhilfe (WHH) Country Office in Liberia has been implementing relief and development projects since 2003 with a focus on Agriculture/Inclusive Food Systems and Nutrition Security, Infrastructure, Health System Strengthening and WASH. As Head of Programmes, you will lead the development of the country programme under the supervision of the Country Director and contribute to its implementation and monitoring in order to maximise the impact. In doing so, you will take into account the overall WHH strategy and quality standards and represent the organization in agreement with the Country Director.
Your responsibilities
Monitor the implementation of Programmes and projects in Liberia according to WHH quality standards
Identify, examine and assess (pre-select) new project ideas on the basis of the intervention strategy, the concept papers and the orientation framework of the Country Programme
Ensure that feasibility, sustainability and exit strategies of projects are in place and adhered to
Lead the development of project proposals, concept notes, human interest stories and fact sheets, as well as capacity statements for the Country Office
Ensure that reporting occurs correctly and in due time (status and financial reports) to Head Office and to donors
Identify co-financing opportunities and negotiate with donors in agreement with the Country Director and Head Office
Provide support and training on proposal development and report writing processes to programme staff
Advise and assist IT and Logistics staff on general data systems management
Identify potential new project partners in consultation with the Head of Partnership Development & Liaison, and support active collaboration with partner organizations and their capacity building
Represent Welthungerhilfe vis-à-vis other national and international, governmental, and non-governmental bodies as well as relief and development organisations
Your profile
A university or college (Master's) degree in international relations, development studies, social sciences or equivalent relevant to the position
At least 5 years of professional experience working in the global south on development and relief programming at a similar level
European / USAID donor experience would be an asset
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate team members
Superior time management and organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
Strong staff capacity building skills
Broad intercultural competence and ability to cope in a multinational team
Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for traveling to Welthungerhilfe's project countries
Excellent spoken and written English language skills
Our offer
We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees and the balance of their work and private life. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale. In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which are listed under "Our benefits".
Please send your application via our online recruiting system by March 24, 2024. Your contact person is Peter Doerr.Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities. Accordingly, any applicant who is offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists.
*Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.
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