Country Director Mali* 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 Bamako, Mali.

Since 1968, Welthungerhilfe (WHH) has been contributing to sustainably improve the food and nutrition security and the livelihoods of the vulnerable communities in rural, urban and peri-urban areas in Mali. WHH’s multi-sectoral country programme aims to sustainably accelerate the transformation of inclusive and resilient food systems focusing on food and nutrition security, WASH, livelihoods and economic development, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and humanitarian aid, with a systems transformative approach. As Country Director you will be responsible for managing WHH’s impact-oriented country program. In doing so, you take into consideration the overall WHH strategy and mandate and ensure adherence to WHH quality standards. You will be responsible for a sound financial management of the allocated funds as well as for the acquisition of additional funding. In addition, you will take over responsibility for security management to assure the safety and security of your employees, projects and the organization as a whole. This will require a professional and experienced approach towards structures and processes, strategic programming and human resources management.

Your responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the development, implementation and review of the country strategy in Mali
• Represent Welthungerhilfe and coordinate program activities with local decision-makers, partner organizations and other aid agencies and development organizations operating in the country
• Ensure efficient and reliable structures and processes that reflect decentralization, and which allow to facilitate, coordinate and improve project implementation
• Ensure the proper planning of financial, asset and human resources as well as regular reporting to the Regional Directorate and the donors
• Acquisition of donor funds on location and international coordination with the Head Office
• Maintenance and expansion of cooperation with national and international partners
• Responsibility for expatriate and national project staff, and in particular responsibility for compliance with local security regulations
• Elaborate and ensure a preparedness plan for crises based on the country specific situation
• Observe, analyze and report on relevant trends in the program country and the neighboring areas
• Regular exchange of information with the Head Office in Bonn and other Country Offices

Your profile

• A university or college degree in a relevant field like international development, international management, rural development, agricultural sciences or a comparable level of qualification
• At least 10 years of project management experience and relevant leadership experience in international humanitarian aid and development cooperation, preferably in the region
• Sound experience in security/crisis management and working with partner organizations
• Sound experience in Country strategy development
• Working experience in Mali would be an advantage
• Relevant knowledge of German, European, American and UN donor environment
• Coordination and organisational skills – even under a high workload
• Excellent HR Management skills and ability to work in a multinational team
• Excellent communication skills and intercultural sensibility
• Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for working in Welthungerhilfe programme countries
• Excellent spoken and written French and English

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.