Are you aiming to work for an organization where it is worthwile investing your personality, your skills and your time? Are you looking for a job that is exciting and has clear goals? Welcome to Welthungerhilfe!

We are one of the largest and most respected private organisations for development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. As a politically and confessionally independent organisation, our value-oriented actions are always based on ethical principles. Our vision is clear: "Zero Hunger by 2030" - If you want to become part of this joint mission and support us in the fight against hunger worldwide, we look forward to receiving your application as:

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of one year. There are good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Kirundo with frequent trips to Muyinga, Burundi.

As Expert Quality Management you will contribute to a project that is part of a vast European Commission funded programme (TUBEHO-NEZA) and aims at enhancing the resilience of the most vulnerable population groups in Burundi. The project will focus on food security, nutrition, and social cohesion. Within the project, Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is the leading consortium of 3 international NGOs, including Concern Worldwide-CWW and International Rescue Committee -IRC. As such, WHH is responsible for the implementation of the planned measures. The focus of this position is to lead the technical implementation of the activities related to rural development.

Your responsibilities

• Planning rural development activities
• Developing technical tools for the implementation of agricultural activities in 3 provinces
• Elaborating the terms of reference for the agricultural activities (technical design for their implementation)
• Training/Coaching technical teams (agronomists) in techniques suitable for the activities planned in the catalogue
• Monitoring the execution of the work planned in the 3 provinces regularly and proactively proposing corrective measures
• Assessing the capacity of staff in the 3 provinces and ensuring that they are well informed at any time
• Actively cooperating with local technical services and ensuring their participation in ongoing activities
• Actively participating in thematic coordination meetings (cluster groups, provincial coordination, etc.)
• Writing donor reports

Your profile

• A university or polytechnic degree in a relevant field like agriculture and/or rural development
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience, preferably working in the global south
• Sound knowledge of EU regulations and priorities
• Ability to work under high pressure and difficult living and working conditions
• Intercultural competence and ability to work in a team
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in French and high-level English skills are mandatory

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. This includes flexible working hours as well as working from home. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale. In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which are listed under "Our benefits".