Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 12 Jun 2016
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 for fairer cooperation with developing countries. If you are prepared to dedicate yourself to carrying out projects under sometimes difficult conditions and you match the requirements set out below, we look forward to receiving your application for the position of
Head of Projectin the Democratic Republic of Congo
The post is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration until 31 March 2017. The office is located in Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Objectives and responsibilities of the position
As Head of Project, you are responsible for coordinating Welthungerhilfe's projects in accordance with the framework specified as regards content, time schedules and finance.
Your most important duties are as follows:
represent Welthungerhilfe and coordinate the project concept and planned project activities with local decision-makers and other aid agencies and development organisations operating in the project area
conceptual further development of the project and preparation of planning documents for follow-up phases of the project
establishment of a complaint and response system according to HAP standards in coordination with the Country Office
elaborate a monitoring plan and ensure monitoring activities
ensure orderly financial and material expenses planning
appoint, manage, and provide guidance to local experts
participatory planning with local NGOs respecting the rural development standards.
develop and implement a capacity building plan for local partners
participate actively in all relevant Clusters (SECAL, WASH, Nutrition, Population Movement etc) in Beni and Goma
Your qualifications will include:
a university of polytechnic degree, ideally in the field of food security as well as several years of professional experience
experience in rural development
several years project and management experience in carrying out co-financed projects of international (aid) agencies - preferably in the region; experience with OFDA and AA (German Foreign Office)
coordination and organisational skills - even under a high workload
ability to successfully motivate a multinational team
willingness to travel on business within the Democratic Republic of Congo
a very good command of French (mandatory) and English, both written and spoken
We offer you the opportunity of working in an extremely committed team, and a range of duties involving a high degree of responsibility. Naturally, our offer also includes comprehensive induction training and regular rest and recreation days.
How to apply:
Please send a covering letter and CV by e-mail, quoting "COD 3616" until 12 June 2016 to Barbara Kürsten (recruitment.kuersten@welthungerhilfe.de)