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 postition is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of 5 years. Employment location will be Monrovia, Liberia.

As Head of Project you will be heading a consortium and be the official consortium coordinator based in Monrovia with a possible change of duty station at a later point. Excellent implementation of the consortium program financed by the EU is expected. Apart from managing the program, you will assist the Area Manager and the Country Director in program development and strengthening of administrative systems. Heading a consortium and being the official consortium coordinator based in Monrovia.

Your responsibilities

• Carrying out the project according to the rules and standards of the co-financing donors and Welthungerhilfe
• Developing key project documents, e.g. operation plan, M&E plan, quarterly reports to donors
• Ensuring that all project relevant support is in place (monitoring, logistics, finance administration, etc.)
• Being responsible for modifying and continuing project planning and the project budget.
• Supporting the identification of co-financing opportunities to be pursued and ensuring the timely development of successful project proposals in line with the relevant donor regulations and strategies
• Establishing good working relationships with donors and other stakeholders
• Coordinating local partners and supporting them in report preparation
• Representing project in sector meeting and other forums
• Implementing an information and communication policy for the project
• Preparing project visits by different stakeholders

Your profile

• A relevant university / polytechnic degree
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in project management of complex and large scale projects
• Experience with project management of different sectors (WASH, construction, agriculture)
• EU Donor experience is an advantage
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English

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 performance oriented remuneration is based on an in-house salary scheme. Of course, a comprehensive training is also part of our offer. Disabled persons will be considered preferentially in the event of equal qualification.