Duties with own area of responsibility

Development and Management of the project(s)

• Carries out the project according to the rules and standards of the co-financing funders and Welthungerhilfe standards for the implementation of projects.
• Ensures that all project relevant support is in place (monitoring, logistics, finance administration, etc.)
• Is responsible for modifying and continuing project planning and the project budget.
• Establishes good working relationships with donors and other stakeholders in-country for emergency, rehabilitation and development programs in coordination with the Country Office
• Reports to the Country Director/Area Manager on the progress of the project(s) and all risks associated with the project work
• Prepares and implements a preparedness plan for disasters and potential crises on the basis of country specific situation

Leadership

• Manages staff according to WHH leadership principles, staff policies and WHH strategy
• Recruits staff
• Responsible for project office management (in case this is delegated to him/her)
• Ensures implementation of WHH policies and their adaptation to local conditions
• Is responsible for the establishment and adherence to the projects’ security management system in accordance to the global security policy / guidelines of Welthungerhilfe

Representation, Collaboration and Networking

• Represents WHH in-country/ in project(s) region vis-à-vis selected relevant national and international stakeholders and partners in coordination with country office
• Expands WHH network with relevant stakeholders from civil society, government and academia within the context of projects in responsibility
• Marketing, public relations and local image management
• Accompanies visiting donors and WHH Head Office staff journalists/or appoints adequate representation

Duties without own area of responsibility

• Contributes to the country development and strategies, actively participates in strategic discussions and keeps herself/ himself informed of the overall organizational topics
• Actively participates in the Country Management forum and development and strategic planning
• Fulfilment of any other tasks which are assigned by the management and correspond in general with the character of this position
• Other tasks that may be requested by the line manager.

Annexed: List of some important tasks related to the position:

• Is responsible for correctly and duly completing end-of-month accounts
• Examines and signs end-of-month accounts
• Is responsible for preparing (does not apply if there is a Finance Officer in the project) or examining inventory accounting
• Is responsible for project purchases according to the approved procurement budget
• When purchases are made locally, the Head of Project is responsible for observing internal or external procurement directives
• Is responsible for controlling inventories
• Is responsible for carrying out regular petty cash controls
• Responsible for the financial report (final report)
• Prepares and/or examines distribution reports
• Prepares status reports according to Welthungerhilfe standards or the rules of donors
• Is responsible for bringing the project to an orderly conclusion.

• Bachelor Degree in Project Management, Social Science, or Business Management/Administration.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience with Internatoinal NGOs. 
• Very good contextual knowledge
• Proven experience in local partner engagement and management. 
• Prior experience in manging Small & Medium Enterprises related to food security and Ecenomic Recovery.

Please send your application via our online recruiting system (here) by December 16th, 2025. Applications after this date will not be considered.

Only shortlisted applications will be contacted.

Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities. Accordingly, any applicant who is offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists.

*Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.