Welthungerhilfe recruits 01 Expert Programme Support and Partner Advisory*
The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of one year. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Yangon, Myanmar.
As Expert Programme Support and Partner Advisory you will provide direct support to the Welthungerhilfe Country Programme for the successful implementation and further development of the programme and projects in Myanmar and Cambodia. In this role you will advise project implementation and facilitate the capacity development of local partner organisations in alignment with existing strategic goals and within Welthungerhilfe’s compliance framework.
Your responsibilities
- Acting as focal person and managing partnerships with Welthungerhilfe Civil Society Partners in Myanmar and Cambodia
- Conceptualizing and elaborating a partner approach for Welthungerhilfe in Myanmar/Cambodia in close cooperation with the Head of Programmes
- Identifying potential future partners including civil society, private sector and academia to further develop and maintaining a partner pool in Myanmar
- Supporting the development of project proposals and ensuring timely submission of reports and other relevant project documents for review and finalisation in accordance with established deadlines
- Strengthening Welthungerhilfe’s compliance framework with focus on the application of standards and tools for quality management in project management and partner cooperation such as partner assessment tools, design and implementation of capacity development plans etc.
- Designing and creating online and offline communication products for the programme in coordination with the Head of Programmes
- Supporting the programme team to organize and facilitate various events and workshops e.g. Review and Learning Processes, Planning workshops etc.
- Representing Welthungerhilfe vis-a-vis civil society and participating in relevant events, forums and platforms
- Facilitating knowledge transfer and learning both within the programme and in Welthungerhilfe partner organisations
- Promoting, improving and reinforcing accountability standards and practices in accordance with Welthungerhilfe’s Code of Conduct and Core Humanitarian Standards
Your profile
- A university or polytechnic degree in Social Science, Development Studies or relevant sectors such as Food and Nutrition Security, Agriculture, Water & Sanitation, Environmental Science
- At least three years of professional experience in the development or humanitarian sector (preferable with an INGO) in support or advisory positions
- Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills
- Ability to work in a structured, goal oriented and, at times, independent manner
- Cultural sensitivity and understanding as well as stress resilience
- Excellent written and spoken English is mandatory; Proficiency in either German or Myanmar language highly desired
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 August 29, 2021 by following this link. Your contact person is Sarah Liem-Hartmann. 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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