Welthungerhilfe (www.welthungerhilfe.de) is one of the large and respected private organisations in the field of development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. It carries out projects in 39 countries and campaigns for fairer cooperation with developing countries. If you are prepared to dedicate yourself to carrying out projects under sometimes difficult conditions and you match the requirements set out below, we look forward to receiving your application for the position of

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration until June 30, 2019. The place of work will be Dohuk, Iraq (KRI). Taking the security situation into account, travel for work will be required.

Within the project the Junior Expert – Nutrition reports to the Head of Project and suports the general project coordination and gives technical input towards the project in regards to nutrition sensitive programming. Although the main objective of the project is to increase the incomes of the beneficiaries in a sustainable way, good nutrition sensitive programming will provide additional benefits.

Your responsibilities

• Support the Head of Project with the general coordination and implementation of the project
• Provide technical input related to nutrition sensitive programming. This includes taking part in research, strategy development and monitoring and evaluation for nutrition sensitive programming
• Assist national staff in relation to project-specific, technical issues
• Participate in the preparation of regular reports on the implementation status of the project and local developments
• Participate in coordination committees
• Perform preparatory work for visits and visitor support

Your profile

• A university or polytechnic degree in a relevant subject (health communication, public health promotion, nutrition, health or behavioral sciences)
• Ideally 1-3 years of professional experience in Middle East or other less developed regions; specifically focussing on nutrition, health promotion, nutrition, water, sanitation, and hygiene or similar programs in developing county contexts
• Coordination and organisational skills, including ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in a multinational environment
• A "can do" mentality and good sense of humor
• Excellent communication skills and intercultural sensibility
• A high level of mental and physical resilience and readiness to travel to areas with volatile local conditions
• A very good level of written and spoken English, good knowledge of Arabic/Kurdish/German is desirable

Our offer

We offer you co-operation in a highly dedicated team and a responsible scope of tasks. Furthermore, we facilitate a flexible organisation of working time as well as a healthy work-life balance. The remuneration is based on an in-house salary scheme. Of course, a comprehensive training is also part of our offer.