Your responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, qualitative implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme activities within agreed budgets, timeframes and donor guidelines and requirements in close collaboration with the Head of Program and Head of Finance
• Identify funding opportunities in the area, and develop successful proposals and budgets in line with the relevant donor regulations and strategies
• Oversee the day-to-day management of logistics, administration and human resources in accordance with organizational policies and best practices, and ensure the proper management of the office
• In collaboration with the Country Office, manage longer term planning in Logistics, Administration and Human Resources
• Identify, recruit and lead assigned staff, contribute to capacity building and career development in accordance with WHH leadership principles, staff policies and overall strategy
• Act as a security focal point in operational areas and ensure the Security SoPs are implemented according to organizational standards
• Identify partnership opportunities to increase the impact of WHH’s programme in the region
• Ensure active representation of WHH in coordination mechanisms, establish and maintain excellent working relationships with UN agencies, government agencies, donors and relevant stakeholders
• Ensure compliance of WHH’s programme work with the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS)
• Ensure that the Complaints and Response Mechanism (CRM) is functional and accessible

Your profile

• A College or Master’s degree in social sciences, humanitarian/development studies or a related technical discipline
• At least 5 years of professional experience working in the humanitarian/development sector
• Experience in access and security management
• Demonstrated experience in successfully training and building the capacity of teams
• Previous working experience in the Sahel region as well as experience working with german donors would be an advantage
• BMZ, GFFO, ECHO, WFP donor experience would be an asset
• Solid administrative, logistic and financial management experience and ability to perform under pressure
• Proven track record of securing funding and developing high-quality proposals
• Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for working in Welthungerhilfe’s project countries
• Excellent spoken and written English and French 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 ».