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
Expert for Technical and Social Issues:Livelihoods
in Sinjar– Governorate of Nineveh
The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration until October 31, 2021. The place of work will be Sinjar– Governorate of Nineveh.
Implementation of project activities according to the specified deadlines and organisational, contractual and financial directives.
Depending on the specialist division, the Expert is responsible for carrying out procurement activities, implementing technical measures and / or implementing social components within the framework of the specified project assignment.
Your responsibilities
2.1. Duties with own area of responsibility
2.2 Duties without own area of responsibility
• Implementation of specialist workshops
• Consultancy regarding the introduction, rehabilitation or maintenance of technical equipment, regarding social issues or any other areas in the focus of this position.
• Helps ensure adherence to quality standards in relevant fields
• Management and maintenance of technical equipment, if applicable
• Instruction and training of national staff
• Monitoring of the inventory management of relief supplies (incoming/outgoing goods, regular stock checks, resupply) and their distribution to the target groups or project locations
• Documentation of relevant technical and procurement processes in accordance with the co-financing agreement or Welthungerhilfe directives (such as Assignment Allocation Regulation, AAR).
• Preparation of project progress reports
• Fulfillment of any other tasks which are assigned by the management and correspond in general with the character of this position
2.3 Specific Activities and duties of the position
• Conduct assements and focus group dicussions with the targeted communities.
• Support the Senior Project Officer in planning, preparing and conducting the project activities.
• Support beneficiary identification and registration for planned trainings.
• Ensure that feedback and response mechanisms are in place and working smoothly
• Support the Senior Project Officer in recruiting trainers.
• Select a suitable venue for conducting trainings.
• Identify topics of the trainings based on the needs.
keep the participants attendance sheets up to date.
Support the trainer in conducting the pre-post tests for each trainings.
Perfurm other duties as requested by the line manager.
1. Knowledge/ Qualifications
1.1 Professional/ formal qualification
Vocational training, on-the-job training, vocational school
1.2 Job-related professional experience
1 to 2 years' professional experience working in the global South
1.3 Foreign language skills
Ability to communicate in a world language
1.4. Miscellaneous
Ability to cope in a tropical climate
2. Social skills
2.1 Social skills
Communicates and liaises with others
2.2 Capacity for teamwork
Ability to work in a team
2.2 Intercultural competence
3. Disciplinary Leadership of staff
None
4. Responsibility
Activity based on instructions, scope of action within the assignment
Our offer
We offer you co-operation in a highly dedicated team and a responsible scope of tasks. Furthermore, we facilitate a flexible organisation of working time as well as a healthy work-life balance. Of course, a comprehensive training is also part of our offer. Disabled persons will be considered preferentially in the event of equal qualification. The job description can be sent to you in case of interest.
Please note that WHH has applied for a grant with our donors and is very confident to be awarded these funds. It must be understood that an employment contract will only be given if the grant is awarded to WHH.
Please note that Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
