Head of Programmes*

  • Contractor
  • Harare Zimbabwe
  • TBD USD / Year
  • Welthungerhilfe profile




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Welthungerhilfe

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 Harare, Zimbabwe.

As Head of Programmes, you will develop and manage the impact oriented Welthungerhilfe country programme in Zimbabwe with a strong committment to the Core Humanitarian Standards and compliance to internal and external regulations. You will develop agribusiness approaches in coorperation with Heads of Project, as well as new initiatives and opportunities for ICT4D (Apps for agricultural learning and child growth monitoring).

Your responsibilities

  • Programme development and development of new funding proposals in the areas of agribusiness and ICT4D
  • Oversee project implementation, ensuring impact of the country programme and on time reporting
  • Maintain and develop organizational learning and accountability, and respective systems and frameworks
  • Identify co-financing opportunities and negotiate with donors
  • Build and maintain good relationships with existing and potential consortium partners

Your profile

  • A university or polytechnic degree in agriculture or an equivalent degree related to the position
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience managing multi-donor programs, preferably in the area of agriculture, rural development or agribusiness
  • Good knowledge of planning and survey methods (MEAL)
  • Proven reporting and organizational skills, especially with donors active in Zimbabwe (BMZ, EU, ECHO, USAID, WFP and UNICEF)
  • Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for traveling to Welthungerhilfe’s project countries
  • Excellent spoken and written English language skills

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”.

How to apply

Please send your application via our online recruiting system by August 21, 2022 by following this link. 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.

*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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