Welthungerhilfe Country Director Ethiopia / Somaliland - Jobs in Ethiopia

Welthungerhilfe Country Director Ethiopia / Somaliland - Jobs in Ethiopia

The position is to be filled by October 1, 2022 with an initial contract duration of two years. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.

As Country Director in Ethiopa/Somaliland you are responsible for managing the impact oriented Welthungerhilfe (WHH) country program. In doing so you take into consideration the overall WHH strategy and mandate and ensure adherence to WHH quality standards. In addition, you will be responsible for a sound financial management of the allocated funds as well as for the acquisition of additional funding.

This will require a professional and experienced approach towards structures and processes, strategic programming and human resources management. As teamleader of the national and expatriate staff members, you are expected to take over responsibility for security management to assure the safety and security of your employees. At present the programme consists of activities in Ethiopia and Somaliland. The structure and set up of the programme shall be evaluated and assessed to decide on the future orientation of the programme.


Your responsibilities

Overall responsibility for the development and implementation of the country strategy in Ethiopia and Somaliland

Representing Welthungerhilfe and coordinating programme activities with local decision-makers, partner organizations and other aid agencies and development organizations operating in the country

Ensuring efficient and reliable structures and processes that reflect decentralization, and which allow to facilitate, coordinate and improve project implementation

Ensuring proper planning of financial, asset and human resources as well as regular reporting to the Regional Directorate and the co-financiers

Preparing planning documents for project follow-up phases and for new projects in the country

Acquiring donor funds on location and international coordination with the Head Office

Maintaining and expanding cooperation with national and international partners

Taking responsibility for national and international project staff, and in particular responsibility for compliance with local security regulations

Elaborating and ensuring a preparedness plan for disasters and potential crises

on the basis of the country specific situation

Observing, analyzing and reporting on relevant trends in the programme country and the neighboring areas

Regular exchange of information with the Head Office in Bonn and other Country Offices


Your profile

A university or polytechnic degree in a relevant field like international development, international management, rural development, agricultural sciences or a comparable level of qualification

At least 10 years of project management experience and relevant leadership experience in international humanitarian aid and development cooperation, preferably in the region

Sound experience in security/crisis management and working with partner organizations

Relevant knowledge of German, European, American and UN donor environment

Coordination and organisational skills - even under a high workload

Excellent HR Management skills and ability to work in a multinational team

Excellent communication skills and intercultural sensibility

Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for traveling to Welthungerhilfe's project countries

A very good command of spoken and written English; proficiency in German language would be an advantage


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



How to apply

Please send your application via our online recruiting system by August 31, 2022. Your contact person is Ina Stepka. 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.

For more information and job application details, see; Welthungerhilfe Country Director Ethiopia / Somaliland Jobs in Ethiopia


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