Welthungerhilfe is recruiting to fill the following positions in Sierra Leone:

1.) Head of Programs
2.) Coordinator WASH Systems Strengthening

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Head of Programs

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of one year. There are good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Freetown, Sierra Leone, with frequent travel to project locations in the country.

Welthungerhilfe (WHH) has been working in Sierra Leone since 2003. In this period, WHH has implemented multi-sectoral actions, mostly long-term development cooperation projects in collaboration with local and international partners but also emergency responses to the Ebola crisis and, more recently, Covid-19 pandemic. Through private and institutional funding (e.g., BMZ, the EU, Irish Aid) and in partnership with national partner organizations, WHH Sierra Leone implements projects in the areas of sustainable and resilient agriculture, natural resource management, nutrition, WASH, waste management, skills development, and advocacy for the right to food and land governance.

As Head of Programs, you will support the development of the multiannual country strategy and contribute to its implementation and monitoring in order to maximise the impact of the intervention. Under the supervision of the Country Director, you will lead the implementation and monitoring of the country program according to the Sierra Leone country strategy and quality standards. Additionally, you will instruct and support projects and national implementing partners in matters relating to project management, as well as review and assess the status of program related processes and workflows and identifying gaps and measures for improvements.

Your responsibilities

• Contribute towards the definition and orientation of the planned multiannual program strategy within the thematic and related areas
• Ensure feasibility, sustainability and exit strategies in projects
• Lead on concept/proposal development processes and write project reports for donor submission
• Identify co-financing opportunities and negotiate with donors in agreement with the Country Director and Head Office
• Coordinate the preparation of internal project documents and ensure the preparation of cost and financing plans
• Identify potential new project partners and ensure active collaboration with partner organizations and their capacity building
• Identify lessons learnt from programs, projects and general approaches
• Control the implementation of projects and programs according to WHH quality standards, including the setup of an effective and participatory M&E system, and supervise the use of funds and financial requirements
• Monitor the evolution of possible crises through early warning indicators
• Participate in coordination committees/sector working groups with other relevant organizations
• Represent WHH vis-à-vis other national and international, governmental and non-governmental bodies as well as relief and development organizations

Your profile

• University or college degree in a relevant field such as international relations, program management or rural development
• At least 5 years of professional experience working in the global south in development/relief programming in a similar position, preferably in an international NGO
• Proven experience working with implementing partners/local NGOs
• Regional working experience would be an advantage
• Time management, organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Strong capacity building skills
• Excellent communication and intercultural skills, and the ability to motivate team members
• Analytical and conceptual competence as well as coordination skills, even under high workload
• Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for working in Welthungerhilfe's project countries
• Excellent spoken and written English; German language skills would be an asset

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".

2.) Coordinator WASH Systems Strengthening

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of two years depending on funding approval. Funding approval is very likely and there are very good prospects for an extension beyond two years. Employment location will be Germany (Bonn or Berlin), Zimbabwe (Harare) or Sierra Leone (Freetown).

As Coordinator WASH Systems Strengthening you will provide strategic leadership to the Global WASH program, a flagship program at Welthungerhilfe (WHH) focusing on WASH systems strengthening in fragile and developing contexts to achieve Sustainable Development Goal #6. The program implemented in India, Pakistan, Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe, seeks to strengthen the long-term basis for service delivery at micro- and meso- levels and using lessons and evidence to change and influence systems at national and global levels. Specifically, the program is designed to:

• Facilitate the delivery of WASH services to users by promoting pilot models / advocating for scale-up of infrastructure investments for inclusive services (micro level)
• Strengthen local government or service authorities in their functions (meso level)
• Influence regional or national and international actors to strengthen the enabling environment for service delivery (macro level)

Your responsibilities

• Set-up and coordinate the phase II of the WASH systems program including program inception, intervention design and implementation.
• Oversee and coordinate the activities at country levels, including partner and consultant contracts in cooperation with respective WHH country offices and Head of projects
• Provide technical oversight to the field teams and mentor senior staff in the design of program related activities
• Provide advisory services and review program workplans for the entire project duration
• Ensure effective and transparent use of financial resources for timely reporting in line with donor regulations and WHH policies and procedures.
• Ensure quality control through an effective monitoring system in cooperation with the MEAL team at HQ and in the countries.
• Oversee and manage learning and exchange as well external support services in close collaboration with the head of the learning module of the program
• Act as focal person for external networking, manage and maintain collaboration with international partners and ensure visibility of the program at sector level
• Review and approval of newsletters, learning briefs and other program related publications as well as reports to the donor.
• Representation of WHH in High level meetings and fora (RWSN, SWA, Agenda for Change)
• Managing and maintaining access to a network of subject matter experts inside and outside the program that can be utilized and managed by project teams and other stakeholders involved.
• advising the WHH management at HQ-level on challenges, risks and opportunities to continuously improve WASH service delivery and the WASH portfolio of WHH.
• Conduct appraisals, manage contracts, provide development and training opportunities to country teams (including local partners)
• Participate in and if appropriate facilitate internal exchange workshops and annual program events

Your profile

• A university or college degree in a related field
• 5 years demonstrated experience in a relevant field as a project/program or portfolio manager with responsibility coordinating and guiding implementation teams in multiple countries and under multi-cultural and divers environments including in fragile and developing contexts
• Proven experience with financial management of a large program
• Excellent professional networking skills with proven experience in synthesizing and organizing diverse stakeholder interests (government actors, non-state actors, private sector)
• Experience in the promotion of advocacy work in the Global South
• Experience in designing and implementing training processes and mutual learning activities
• Experience in working with BMZ as a donor is desirable
• Willingness to travel to Asia and Africa
• Willingness to receive necessary vaccinations for working in Welthungerhilfe's programme countries
• Excellent oral 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".

*Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.