Welthungerhilfe recruits 01 Head of Project

Your responsibilities

• Carrying out the programme according to the rules and standards of the GIZ/PASSIP and Welthungerhilfe standards for the implementation of projects
• Ensuring that all project relevant support is in place (monitoring – in particular remote monitoring, logistics, finance administration, etc.)
• Modifying and continuing the project planning and the project budget
• Security management of project staff in coordination with the Country Office and implementing partners
• Giving support to identify co-financing opportunities and ensures the timely development of successful project proposals in line with the relevant donor regulations and strategies
• Supporting the Country Office in the decision on co-financing opportunities to be pursued according to the principles of subsidiarity and the existing annual planning
• Establishing good working relationships with donors and other stakeholders in-country /regional for emergency, rehabilitation and development programmes in coordination with the Country Office
• Reporting to the Country Director on the progress of the programme/projects and all risks associated with the project work
• Indicating needs of support from Sector, Donor and Finance Coordination Units necessary to adhere to the relevant WHH and external standards

Your profile

• A university degree in agronomy or structural/civil engineering
• 3 to 5 years post-graduate professional experience as Programme Manager for Development Projects with water and soil conservation
• An overall knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of labor intensive infrastructure construction
• Experience in cash for work projects and (remote) monitoring and evaluation systems
• Strong coordination skills with all stakeholders like implementing partners, government structures, ministries, German Embassy etc.
• Experience in work in conflict areas and security management
• A high level of mental and physical resilience and readiness to work in areas with volatile local conditions
• Strong people management and motivational skills
• Good communication skills, both written and oral in French and English (preferably also in German)

Our offer

We offer you co-operation in a highly dedicated team and a responsible scope of tasks. Furthermore, we facilitate a flexible organisation of working time. The remuneration is based on an in-house salary scheme. Of course, a comprehensive training is also part of our offer.