Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 20 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
Country Director (m/f)in Goma, DR Congo
The post is to be filled as of October 2016 with an initial contract duration of two years. The office is located in Goma, DR Congo.
Objectives and responsibilities of the position
As the Country Director, you are responsible for managing the Welthungerhilfe Office in Goma, and for implementing the programmes and projects in the DR Congo in accordance with Welthungerhilfe's applicable concept paper and country concept.
Your most important duties are as follows:
Overall responsibility for the development and implementation of the country programme
Represent Welthungerhilfe and coordinate the country programme with local decision-makers and with other aid agencies and development organisations operating in the country
Represent Welthungerhilfe vis-a-vis international and national stakeholders
Acquisition of donor funds on location, and international coordination with the head office
Responsibility for expatriate and national project staff, and in particular, responsibility for compliance with local security regulations
Maintenance and expansion of cooperation with national and international partners
Secure the conceptual further development of Welthungerhilfe's commitment in the DR Congo
Regular exchange of information with the head office in Bonn and other Regional Offices
Your qualifications will include:
A university degree, for example in International Development Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid, Management, Geography or Agricultural Sciences
At least 10 years of project management experience and relevant management experience in international humanitarian aid and development co-operation, preferably in the region as well as very good analytical capabilities to judge the humanitarian and health situation
Experience in security/crisis management
A high level of mental and physical resilience and readiness to travel to areas with volatile local conditions
Relevant knowledge of German, European and UN donor environment
Coordination and organisational skills - even under a high workload
Proven ability to engage in active and sensitive communication with employees and contacts in a very diverse environment
A very good command of French and English, both spoken and written, German language skills would be an asset
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.
How to apply:
Please send a covering letter and CV by e-mail, quoting reference "COD 2016"
by June 20, 2016 to Barbara Kürsten (recruitment.kuersten@welthungerhilfe.de)**