Welthungerhilfe is looking for Head of Project Bentiu,South Sudan
Details :
- Organization: Deutsche Welthungerhilfe
- Location: Bentiu (South Sudan)
- Grade: Senior – Internationally recruited position – Senior level
- Occupational Groups:
- Project and Programme Management
- Managerial positions
- Closing Date: 2019-08-18
Context :
We are one of the largest and most respected private organisations for development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. As a politically and confessionally independent organisation, our value-oriented actions are always based on ethical principles. Our vision is clear: “Zero Hunger by 2030” – If you want to become part of this joint mission and support us in the fight against hunger worldwide, we look forward to receiving your application as:
Head of Project in Bentiu :
The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of one year. There are good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Bentiu, South Sudan.
As Head of Project you will manage and implement projects based on specified directives in terms of content, schedule and budget. The project is carried out in accordance with Welthungerhilfe standards and the directives/provisions of the co-financer. You will be responsible for the coordination, planning and operative implementation of the project while ensuring an appropriate use of funds as well as a correctly and duty reporting to Welthungerhilfe’s Country Office and donors.
Your responsabiliies :
- Ensuring that all project relevant support (monitoring, logistics, finance administration, etc.) is in place
- Carrying out the project planning, implementation, monitoring and the project’s financial control
- Reporting to the Country Director/Area Manager/Program coordinator on the progress of the project(s)
- Recruiting and managing staff according to Welthungerhilfe’s policies
- Ensuring the implementation of Welthungerhilfe’s HR policies and their adaptation to local conditions
- Representing Welthungerhilfe in relevant fora/clusters at state and national levels and within the humanitarian community
- Contributing to the development of country policies and strategies
- Making project purchases according to internal procurement guidelines
- Monitoring of logistical procedures, including warehouse management, inventory control and distribution reports
Your profil :
- A university or polytechnic degree in Agriculture, development/humanitarian aid or qualifications that are commensurate with this position
- A minimum of 5 years of project and management experience in carrying out transitional/development projects with international aid agencies
- Regional working experience in South Sudan would be an asset
- A high level of mental and physical resilience and readiness to travel to areas with volatile local conditions
- Coordination and organisational skills – even under a high workload
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent spoken and written English, German language skills would be an asset
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. This includes flexible working hours as well as working from home. 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 18, 2019. Your contact person is Carolin Moellenbeck.
*We welcome applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession, or origin. In case of equal qualification, people with disabilities will be given preferential consideration.