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 !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 . Our vision is clear: - 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 Central African Republic*in BanguiThe 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 Bangui, Central African Republic.Since 20214, Welthungerhilfe (WHH) Central African Republic (CAR) has been contributing to sustainably improve the food and nutrition security and the livelihoods of the most vulnerable populations in urban and rural areas in CAR. WHH's country programme includes a wide range of interventions in agriculture, access to food and WASH, with a strategic focus on food systems transformation, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and humanitarian assistance. 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 the 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 organization as a whole. This will require a professional and experienced approach towards structures and processes, strategic programming and human resources management.Your responsibilities
Overall responsibility for the development, implementation and review of the country strategy in CAR
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 CAR 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
Excellent spoken and written French and English
Our offerWe 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 .Please send your application via our online recruiting system by May 12, 2024. Your contact person is Peter Doerr. 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.