Development and Management of the regional or sectorial Program or group of projects• Carries out the programme/projects according to the rules and standards of the co-financing
donors and Welthungerhilfe standards for the implementation of projects.• Ensures that all program relevant support is in place (monitoring, logistics, finance
administration, etc.)
• Is responsible for modifying and continuing program planning and the program budget.
• Develops needs based & impact oriented regional or sector programme or group of projects
planning (in line Welthungerhilfe and regional strategy).
• Supports the Country Office in the decision on co-financing opportunities to be pursued
according to the principles of subsidiarity and the existing annual planning,
• Identifies co-financing opportunities and ensures the timely development of successful
project/program proposals in line with the relevant donor regulations and strategies.
• Establishes good working relationships with donors and other stakeholders in-country
/regional for emergency, rehabilitation and development programmes in coordination with
the Country Office.
• Reports to the Country Director/ Head of Programmes on the progress of the programme and
all risks associated with the project work.
• Prepares and implements a preparedness plan for disasters and potential crises on the basis
of country specific situation.
• Indicates needs of support from Sector, Donor and Finance Coordination Unit necessary to
adhere to the relevant WHH and external standards.
• Ensures a close coordination with the Humanitarian Assistance Team in case of a crises
(protracted, slow onset or sudden).
Leadership
• Manages staff according to WHH leadership principles, staff policies and WHH strategy.
• Recruits staff required for implementation.
• Ensures implementation of WHH policies and their adaptation to local conditions.
• Is responsible for the establishment and adherence to the projects’ security management system(establishment of functioning security plans etc.) in accordance to the global security policy / guidelines of Welthungerhilfe.
Representation, Collaboration and Networking
• Represents WHH in-country vis-à-vis selected relevant national and international stakeholders
and partners in coordination with Country Office.
Job requirements
Professional/ formal qualification
Master’s degree in Social Science, International Development or a related field from an accredited academic institution.
Job-related professional experience
5-10 years’ professional experience working in the global South in humanitarian or development
programmes.
Foreign language skills
Fluency in English and ability to communicate in an additional world language. German Language
would be an advantage.
Miscellaneous
Ability to cope in a tropical climate and frequently travel to remote settings.
Social skills
Communication and cooperation in the area of overseas structures/projects where objectives are
often conflicting.
How to Apply
Interested qualified applicants are encouraged to submit (1 motivation letter indicating the position applied for as the subject, expected salary and availability. (2)Detailed CV including (3)referees. (2)of which MUST be from previous employment.
Submit applications to: co.ken.recruitment@welthungerhilfe.decc josephine.thome@welthungerhilfe.de
DEADLINE: not later than 7 April, 2021 addressed to:
The HR Manager, Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V., P.O.Box 38829-00623 Nairobi.
The incumbent (Programme Coordinator) will apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Welthungerhilfe is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices neither does it charge any fee for recruitment.
For more information about the vacancies. please visit the link below;
• Kenya Programme Coordinator http://bit.ly/WHH-ProgCoordinator
