The position is to be filled from June 1, 2022, with an initial contract duration of two years. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Kathmandu, Nepal.

As Head of Programmes you will support the Country Director in the development, implementation and monitoring of the multiannual country strategy, while ensuring adherence to Welthungerhilfe’s quality standards. The Nepal strategy focusses on four thematic areas: Sustainable Food and Nutrition Security, Right to Food and Empowerment, Disaster Risk Reduction, and WASH.

Your responsibilities

• Coordinate country programme and strategy development in close coordination with the Country Director
• Responsible for quality assurance and ensuring compliance with Welthungerhilfe’s quality standards and donor regulations
• Plan and develop new projects/programmes ensuring feasibility, sustainability and exit strategies and lead write-up of concept notes and donor proposals in close coordination with the Country Director, programme team and partners
• Ensure implementation of MEAL standards in the country programme and further develop MEAL system
• Further develop partnership cooperation and ensure active collaboration with partner organizations
• Support implementation of emergency preparedness plan and in-country emergency response as necessary
• Development of Fundraising-Strategy
• Represent Welthungerhilfe vis-à-vis other national, international, governmental and non-governmental bodies in agreement with Country Director

Your profile

• A postgraduate degree in Agriculture or Nutrition or an equivalent degree related to the position
• A minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in a similar position with an INGO; regional experience is an asset
• Strong technical expertise in food and nutrition security
• Sound experience in project cycle management, MEAL and programme coordination
• Excellent coordination and facilitation skills
• A high level of mental and physical resilience and readiness to travel
• Exceptional analytical and writing skills with a proven ability to secure complex donor funding
• Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for traveling to Welthungerhilfe’s project countries
• Professional verbal and written proficiency in English, German language skills would be an advantage

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”.