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As one of Germany’s largest and most respected private organizations in development cooperation and humanitarian aid, we are committed to driving positive change. We operate independendently from religious and political influences, ensuring that our actions are always guided by strong ethical principles. Through embracing innovation we strive to become a data-mature, human-driven organization that continuously improves the way we work.
Our vision: "Zero Hunger on a Healthy Planet." Join us in creating a world where everyone has access to food while ensuring a sustainable future for our planet. If you are ready to make an impact, we look forward to receiving your application!
Market System Development Advisor, Türkiye, Syria and Lebanon*
in Damascus, Syria
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 Damascus, Syria.
The Market Systems Development (MSD) Advisor provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for market-driven and systemic programming on agriculture, food and nutrition security and livelihoods in Türkiye, Syria and Lebanon. The Advisor ensures that interventions are grounded in MSD principles, informed by robust market analysis, and designed to address immediate needs and facilitate systemic change in the long run. Programming applies Market Systems Development (MSD) principles to promote sustainable, inclusive economic growth, strengthen local market actors, and improve access to income, goods, and services for vulnerable populations.
The Advisor supports program design, implementation, adaptive management, and learning processes to ensure interventions strengthen market systems in ways that are inclusive, conflict-sensitive, and resilient. The role includes close collaboration with program teams, MEAL, private sector actors, donors, and local stakeholders.
Your responsibilities
- Lead and provide strategic and operational support across Türkiye, Syria, and Lebanon, ensuring agriculture, food and nutrition security and livelihoods programs/projects are aligned with organizational and donor standards.
- Design, develop, and oversee food system intervention including food and nutrition security, and livelihoods proposals, providing technical guidance to country teams and partners in humanitarian and development context.
- Support country teams and partners in strategy development, needs assessments, program planning for agriculture, food security and livelihoods, and coordinate with clusters, networks, and stakeholders.
- Lead and conduct market and value chain assessments; design interventions and strengthen local market actors while integrating gender, youth, and conflict-sensitive approaches.
- Collaborate with local organizations, NGOs, government, civil society, and private sector actors to enhance inclusive interventions in agriculture, food and nutrition security, agribusiness and livelihoods.
- Monitor and analyze trends in food security, nutrition, climate change, and lead assessments, market analyses, and evidence-based planning.
- Facilitate workshops, training, and advisory sessions to build capacities in agricultural value chains, food security and livelihoods, and market systems approaches.
- Provide technical support on project development, implementation, adaptive management, and guidance on indicators for sustainable agriculture, food security and livelihoods.
- Develop technical materials, including concept notes, guidelines, and strategies for agriculture, agribusiness, value chain, and market system initiatives.
- Promote adaptive, evidence-based programming across agriculture, agribusiness, technical and vocational, and food system sectors by guiding teams, documenting lessons learned, and sharing best practices.
Your profile
- A University or College master’s degree in food security, agricultural or development economics, rural development, nutrition or another field related to the position
- Relevant work experience both in the area of foods systems and nutrition (e.g. market system development/food system analysis), preferably in the Middle East.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the field
- Independent working style and proactive engagement with programming teams and other stakeholders
- Good planning and priority setting, also when deadlines are tight
- Excellent communication and methodological skills for training and capacity building
- You recognize the growing value of data in your field and are eager to build your awareness and skills to incorporate data-informed approaches into your work.
- Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for working in Welthungerhilfe's program countries
- Excellent English skills both written and spoken, as well as Arabic.
What we offer
- Fair Compensation: A fair and equal remuneration based on a transparent salary scale.
- Commitment to Well-Being: We attach great importance to our duty of care with a focus on safety, security & health.
- Modern & Agile Work Environment: Be part of a forward thinking organization that fully embraces digitalization and innovation across all areas.
- Personal & Professional Growth: Access diverse learning and development opportunities to advance your career.
- Team: Join our dedicated and diverse teams, where passion, expertise, and joy come together to create a better world.
In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which you can find under Our benefits.
Please send your application via our online recruiting system by March 22, 2026. Your contact person is Ina Stepka.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.