Are you aiming to work for an organization where it is worthwhile 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 Bangui, Central African Republic.

As Head of Project you will be managing a BMZ funded project focusing on vocational training for young people. Through this project you will reduce crime and migration among young people by creating new perspectives for them and improving their level of education and training. In this way you will enable the beneficiaries of this project to earn a living for themselves and their families.

Your responsibilities

• Carrying out the project according to the rules and standards of the donors and Welthungerhilfe
• Preparing key project documents, e.g. operation plan, M&E plan, quarterly internal report and reports to donors
• Managing the project team and all activities related to the project
• Developing standardized curricula for the agricultural vocational training for unemployed youth and internally displaced persons
• Implementing appropriate teaching and learning strategies, guidance mechanisms and lesson/work plans to communicate subject matter to students
• Ensuring that all relevant infrastructure is in place through close coordination with infrastructure advisor
• Establishing good working relationships with donors, ministries, communities and other stakeholders

Your profile

• A university or polytechnic degree in the field of Agriculture
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in project management of complex projects from different sectors (education and agriculture)
• Experience in training community-based vocational skills and agricultural teaching
• BMZ Donor experience would be an advantage
• Excellent communication skills and intercultural sensibility in a multinational environment
• Hands on mentality
• Excellent spoken and written French, knowledge of English and German would be an advantage

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".