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 organizations for development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. As a politically and confessionally independent organization, 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:
Country Director Myanmar*
in Yangon
The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of two years. There are good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Yangon, Myanmar.
Since 2002, Welthungerhilfe (WHH) Myanmar has been contributing to improve the nutritional status of Myanmar's most vulnerable population by providing access to food, nutrition training and livelihood support. Humanitarian assistance is an integral part of the country programme, with a focus in recent years on internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities in geographical areas affected by armed conflict and displacement. As Country Director, you will be responsible for managing WHH's impact oriented country programme. In doing so, you take into consideration the overall WHH strategy and mandate and ensure adherence to WHH quality standards. You will be responsible for a sound financial management of allocated funds as well as for the acquisition of additional funding. In addition, you will take over responsibility for security management to assure the safety and security of your employees, projects and the organisation as a whole.
Your responsibilities
Overall responsibility for the development, implementation and review of the WHH country strategy in Myanmar and Cambodia
Take on responsibility for a newly established non-profit company to balance the risk of project activities
Ensure sound financial management of allocated funds
Ensure acquisition of funding from private and institutional donors with a focus on diversifying the donor portfolio
Ensure that country structures and processes are set up in accordance with WHH procedures and quality standards
Manage expatriate and national project staff and ensure compliance with security regulations
Maintain and expand the cooperation with national and international partners
Maintain regular information exchange with Head Office in Bonn and other Country Offices
Update and ensure the application of disaster and potential crisis preparedness plans based on the country-specific situation
Your profile
A university or college degree in a relevant field such as International Development Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid, Management, Geography or Agricultural Sciences
At least 10 years of project management and relevant leadership experience in international humanitarian aid/development cooperation, preferably in the region
Experience in security/crisis management
Relevant knowledge of the German and UN donor environment
Excellent HR Management skills
Coordination and organisational skills - even under a high workload
Cultural sensitivity and willingness to work in a multinational team
Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for working in Welthungerhilfe's programme countries
Excellent spoken and written English
Our offer
We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees and the balance of their work and private life. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale. In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which are listed under "Our benefits".
Please send your application via our online recruiting system by March 17, 2024. Your contact person is Sarah Liem-Hartmann.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.
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