Contexte :
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 Bangui, Central African Republic.
As Head of Programmes, you will support the Country Director in developing and managing the impact oriented Welthungerhilfe (WHH) country programme. In doing so you take into consideration the overall WHH strategy and care for the adherence to WHH quality standards. In agreement with the Country Director, you will represent Welthungerhilfe in the country.
Your responsibilities :
- Monitor the implementation of projects and programmes according to Welthungerhilfe quality standards, including the setup of an effective and participatory M&E system ;
- Identify, examine and assess (pre-select) new project ideas on the basis of the intervention strategy, the concept papers and the orientation framework of the Country Programme ;
- Contribute towards definition and orientation of the planned multiannual programme strategy ;
- Ensure consideration of feasibility, sustainability and exit strategies of the projects ;
- Identify potential new project partners and ensure active collaboration with partner organizations ;
- Ensure reporting (status and financial reports) occurs correctly and in due time to Welthungerhilfe Head Office and to donors ;
- Monitor the humanitarian situation in-country and the evolution of possible crises through early warning indicators ;
- Represent Welthungerhilfe vis-à-vis other national and international, governmental and non-governmental bodies as well as relief and development organizations.
Your profile :
- A university or polytechnic degree in humanitarian/development studies or an equivalent degree related to the position ;
- A minimum of 5 years relevant working and leadership experience (regional working experience would be an asset) ;
- Good knowledge of planning and survey methods (incl. M&E) ;
- Proven reporting and organizational skills, with proficiency in writing for different audiences ;
- Ability to work under time pressure and high workload ;
- Ability to work in an insecure environment and commit to strict security regulations ;
- Excellent spoken and written French and English, ability to communicate in German would be an advantage.
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”.