Head of Programmes* in Yangon

The position is to be filled as soon as possible with an initial contract duration of one year. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Yangon, Myanmar.

The Welthungerhilfe programme in Myanmar focuses on sustainable food and nutrition security, civil society and humanitarian aid. It is mainly financed through the following donors: German Federal Foreign Office, BMZ and Myanmar specific multidonor trust fund (LIFT). As Head of Programmes you will be coordinating, implementing and monitoring the country strategy for Myanmar and Cambodia, in close coordination with the Country Director.

Your responsibilities

• Liaise with key stakeholders and important donors for the programme and represent Welthungerhilfe in coordination fora and relevant meetings
• Identify co-financing opportunities and lead the development of proposals in line with donor compliance
• Ensure a timely and correct reporting towards our Head Office and donors
• Ensure the further development of the MEAL system and implement MEAL standards in the country programme
• Further develop the fundraising strategy of the Myanmar Country Office
• Prepare, coordinate and facilitate strategic country meetings and other workshops
• Monitor context developments incl. the humanitarian debate and share relevant information with the Myanmar team and Head Office

Your profile

• A university or polytechnic degree in humanitarian/development studies or an equivalent degree related to the position
• A minimum of 5 years relevant working and project management experience (regional working experience would be an asset)
• Relevant professional experience in MEAL
• Proven reporting and organizational skills and a diverse donor relation experience
• Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for traveling to Welthungerhilfe's programme countries
• Excellent spoken and written English is mandatory; German (report-) writing 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".

Please send your application via our online recruiting system by July 17, 2022 by following this link. 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.