Are you aiming to work for an organization where it is worthwhile investing your personality, your skills and your time? Are you looking for a job that is exciting and has clear goals? Welcome to Welthungerhilfe!
We are one of the largest and most respected private organisations for development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. As a politically and confessionally independent organisation, our value-oriented actions are always based on ethical principles. Our vision is clear: "Zero Hunger by 2030" - If you want to become part of our global community to end hunger around the world, we look forward to receiving your application as:
in Ouagadougou
The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of two years. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
As Country Director in Burkina Faso you are responsible for managing Welthungerhilfe's impact-oriented country programme. In doing so, you take into consideration the overall Welthungerhilfe strategy and mandate and ensure adherence to Welthungerhilfe's quality standards. This will require a professional and experienced approach towards structures and processes, strategic programming and human resources management. In addition, you will be responsible for the Country Strategy development and a sound financial management of allocated funds as well as for the acquisition of additional funding. 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.
Your responsibilities
Overall responsibility for the development and implementation of the multiannual country programme in Burkina Faso
Represent Welthungerhilfe and coordinate programme activities with local decision-makers, partner organizations and other aid agencies and development organizations operating in the country
Ensure efficient and reliable structures and processes that reflect decentralization and which allow to facilitate, coordinate and improve project implementation
Ensure the proper planning of financial, asset and human resources as well as regular reporting to the Regional Directorate and the cofinanciers
Acquisition of donor funds on location and international coordination with the Head Office
Maintenance and expansion of cooperation with national and international partners
Responsibility for expatriate and national project staff, and in particular responsibility for compliance with local security regulations
Elaborate and ensure a preparedness plan for disasters and potential crises on the basis of the country specific situation
Observe, analyze and report 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
Sound experience in Country strategy development
Working experience in the Sahel region would be an advantage
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 programme countries
