Area Manager* At 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 Farafangana, Madagascar.

As Area Manager you will ensure that the BMZ, EU, L’Agence française de développement (AFD), GIZ funded and any future programmes and projects in the project area covered by the field office in Farafangana are implemented on the basis of specified directives in terms of content, schedule and budget. The projects are to be carried out in accordance with the general Welthungerhilfe standards, the strategy of the country programme and the regulations of the donors. You will ensure a sound financial management of the allocated funds for the programme in your area and carry the overall responsibility for the Welthungerhilfe staff working on site.

Your responsibilities

• Ensure that all projects in the area are implemented according to the country programme and the rules and standards of donors and Welthungerhilfe
• Identify co-financing opportunities and develop successful project proposals in line with the relevant donor regulations and strategies
• Ensure coordination with the Area Manager in Fort Dauphin on common-implemented projects
• Elaborate and ensure a preparedness plan for disasters and potential crises on the basis of area specific situation
• Establish functioning security plans and adherence to the country wide security management system in accordance to the global security policy
• Establish good working relationships with donors and other stakeholders in-country /regionally for emergency, rehabilitation and development programs
• Represent Welthungerhilfe vis-à-vis all relevant national and international stakeholders and partners in the area

Your profile

• A university or polytechnic degree in a relevant field
• A minimum of 5 years professional experience working in the global South
• Experience in working in cooperation with national partner organizations
• Experience with institutional donor funded programmes, ideally with BMZ and EU
• Broad intercultural competence and team collaboration skills
• Ability to cope with the psychological and health challenges of working/living in a rural setting in South Eastern Madagascar
• Good command of spoken and written English and French, ability to communicate in German 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”.

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