Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 07 Dec 2015
Welthungerhilfe (www.welthungerhilfe.de) is one of the large and respected private organisations in the field of development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. It carries out projects in 39 countries and campaigns publically for fairer cooperation with developing countries. If you are ready to implement projects with a high level of commitment under the current particular conditions and possess the qualities listed below, we look forward to receiving your application for
HEAD OF PROJECT
in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The position is to be filled from March 2016 with an initial contract term running until 28 February 2017. Deployment location is Goma. Taking into account the security, travel for work is required.
Aims and duties of the position
As Head of Project you are responsible for carrying out the projects of Welthungerhilfe in the region, in accordance with the framework specified as regards content, financing and timescales.
Your most important duties:
Representing Welthungerhilfe and coordination of the project concept and planned project activities with local decision makers and other aid and development organisations working in the project area
Development and preparation of measures within the area of emergency aid and
rehabilitationTechnical support of Welthungerhilfe programme, in particular concerning Food and Nutrition Security and Natural Resource Management, Emergency Response in case of crisis
Identification of new local and international project partners and co-financing donors
Conceptual development of the projects and production of planning documents for further project phases
Regular reporting to the country office and/or branch office
Ensuring proper financial and material expenses planning
Ensuring the necessary flow of information and public transparency of the project work
Recruitment, management and guidance of national specialists
As a qualified applicant you will possess the following:
A university or polytechnical degree in the field of international agricultural science, rural development or a comparable relevant qualification
Several years of project and management experience in the planning and supervision of development-oriented transitional aid measures in international (aid) organisations, preferably in crisis regions, as well as very good analytical skills for evaluating the
humanitarian and security-related situationA high level of mental and physical resilience and readiness to travel to areas with volatile local conditions
Coordination and organisational skills, including ability to work under pressure
Ability to successfully motivate a multi-national team
Very good level of written and spoken French and English, a good knowledge of German is an advantage
We are offering you the opportunity to work in an exceptionally engaged team with a high level of responsibility. Naturally, our offer also includes comprehensive training and regular rest and recreation days.
How to apply:
Please send a covering letter and CV by email, including the reference ‘COD 22815’, by 7th December 2015 to Barbara Kürsten (recruitment.kuersten@welthungerhilfe.de).**