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 by June 1, 2019, with an initial contract duration of one year. There are good prospects for an extension. The place of work will be Berlin, in Germany.

As Head of Project Innovation you will be responsible for the role out of Welthungerhilfe's Child Growth Monitor App.

Your responsibilities

• Establishing Child Gorwth Monitor as a WHH product
• Developing of Business and Scaling Model for Child Growth Monitor
• Establishing the Business and Scaling in line with the requirements of the Executive Board of Welthungerhilfe
• Identifying new partners for the Child Growth Monitor in private sector, academia and technology
• Ensuring coordination with country offices, regional directorates, marketing and communication
• Creating a supportive environment for the technological development
• Representing Child Growth Monitor and Welthungerhilfe in International Fora and within Europe
• Ensuring external and internal communication including newsletters and monthly reports

Your profile

• Relevant university/polytechnic degree in the field of Business or a comparable qualification
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in a start up environment
• Technical knowledge and experiences in health-app positioning
• Experiences in nutrition
• Excellent networking skills
• Very good oral and written command of 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. Of course, a comprehensive training is also part of our offer. Disabled persons will be considered preferentially in the event of equal qualification. The job description can be sent to you in case of interest.