Area Manager At Welthungerhilfe

The position is to be filled as of July 1, 2021, with an initial contract duration of two years. There are good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Mopti, Mali.

As Area Manager you will manage and implement projects based on specified directives in terms of content, schedule and budget in the Mopti region of Mali. You will work in close coordination with the Head of Programmes, the Head of Finance and the Project Coordinators, with the aim of achieving greater proximity to beneficiary populations, more effective response and better representation of Welthungerhilfe with local partners and administrative authorities.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and manage all Welthungerhilfe activities in the Mopti/Segou area of operation
• Ensure that all projects in the area are implemented according to the country programme and the rules and standards of donors and Welthungerhilfe
• Ensure sound financial management of the allocated WHH funds for the programme in his/her area
• Manage staff working in the Mopti region according to Welthungerhilfe leadership principles, staff policies and strategy and manage their security
• Responsibility for the establishment and adherence to the country wide security management system (establishment of functioning security plans etc.) in accordance to the global security policy / guidelines of Welthungerhilfe
• Identify co-financing opportunities and develop successful project proposals in line with the relevant donor regulations and strategies (in collaboration with Head of Programmes and the Country Director)
• Elaborate and ensure a preparedness plan for disasters and potential crises on the basis of area specific situations
• Represent WHH 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
• Solid administrative, logistical, and financial management experience
• A minimum of 5 years professional experience working in the humanitarian/development sector (incl. WASH, Food Security, Nutrition)
• Proven experience in access, security and conflict management
• BMZ/KFW and/or AA donor experience would be an advantage
• Sound knowledge of the sahelian context, in particular malian local administration
• Ability to individually manage the psychological and health challenges of working and living in the Mopti region and provide staff support
• Strong intercultural competence and willingness to work in a multinational team
• Excellent spoken and written English and French; 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”.

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