Welthungerhilfe it is one of Germany's biggest non-governmental relief organizations. Non-profit making, politically independent and non-denominational, the organization is run by a Supervisory Board of honorary members under the patronage of the President of the Federal Republic of Germany. Its work is funded by private donations and public grants. Welthungerhilfe is working since the 1980’s continuously in Afghanistan and opened the first offices in 1992. Since this time Welthungerhilfe has implemented some 165 projects in Afghanistan. Main fields of Welthungerhilfe intervention in Afghanistan are emergency relief, food and nutrition security, rural and regional development and water and sanitation.

Objectives, duties, areas of responsibility

1. Objectives of the position

The aims of the job are to manage and implement projects on the basis of specified directives in terms of content, schedule and budget. The project is carried out in accordance with Welthungerhilfe standards and the directives/provisions of the co-financer.

The Head of Project is responsible for the operative implementation of the project(s) and the appropriate use of funds. He/she is responsible for coordination, planning and implementation, correctly and duly reporting to Welthungerhilfe's Regional /Country Office.

2. Duties and area of responsibility

2.1. Duties with own area of responsibility

Development and Management of the project(s)

• Carries out the project according to the rules and standards of the co-financing funders and Welthungerhilfe standards for the implementation of projects.

• Ensures that all project relevant support is in place (monitoring, logistics, finance administration, etc.)

• Is responsible for modifying and continuing project planning and the project budget.

• Establishes good working relationships with donors and other stakeholders in-country for emergency, rehabilitation and development programs in coordination with the Country Office

• Reports to the Country Director/Area Manager on the progress of the project(s) 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

Leadership

• Manages staff according to WHH leadership principles, staff policies and WHH strategy

• Recruits staff

• Responsible for project office management (in case this is delegated to him/her)

• Ensures implementation of WHH policies and their adaptation to local conditions

• Is responsible for the establishment and adherence to the projects’ security management system in accordance to the global security policy / guidelines of Welthungerhilfe

Representation, Collaboration and Networking

• Represents WHH in-country/ in project(s) region vis-à-vis selected relevant national and international stakeholders and partners in coordination with country office

• Expands WHH network with relevant stakeholders from civil society, government and academia within the context of projects in responsibility

• Marketing, public relations and local image management

• Accompanies visiting donors and WHH Head Office staff journalists/or appoints adequate representation

2.2. Duties without own area of responsibility

• Contributes to the country development and strategies, actively participates in strategic discussions and keeps herself/ himself informed of the overall organizational topics

• Actively participates in the Country Management forum and development and strategic planning

• Fulfilment of any other tasks which are assigned by the management and correspond in general with the character of this position

2.3 Specific Activities and duties of the position

• Support the project team and partners to understand and apply food systems components.
• Ensure the proper application of Welthungerhilfe food systems transformation tool kit.
• Lead the market systems assessments & analysis, ensure the accurate identification of systems gaps, and supervise the implementation of corresponding interventions.
• ensure proper application of Welthungerhilfe gender responsive tool kit and apply all necessary measures to implement inclusive intervention.

Annexed: List of some important tasks related to the position:

• Is responsible for correctly and duly completing end-of-month accounts

• Examines and signs end-of-month accounts

• Is responsible for preparing (does not apply if there is a Finance Officer in the project) or examining inventory accounting

• Is responsible for project purchases according to the approved procurement budget

• When purchases are made locally, the Head of Project is responsible for observing internal or external procurement directives

• Is responsible for controlling inventories

• Is responsible for carrying out regular petty cash controls

• Responsible for the financial report (final report)

• Prepares and/or examines distribution reports

• Prepares status reports according to Welthungerhilfe standards or the rules of donors

• Is responsible for bringing the project to an orderly conclusion

Responsibility

Largely independent performance of task within a given task-related scope of action and decision-making; alternative courses of action are possible

- Bechlore degree in agriculture, food systems, or equivalent.

- At least 5 years’ experience in project management/leadership position in international or lead national non-for-profit organizations.

- Proven experience in leading consortiums will be an asset.

- high technical knowledge in food systems and market systems in northern region of Afghanistan.

- Proven experience in tailored - gender responsive food security projects.

- Dynamic persona with excellent communication skills.

- Very good command in MS office.

- Very good English skills (spoken/written).

- Very good skills in local languages in the northern region of Afghanistan.

- Support the project team and partners to understand and apply food systems components.

- Ensure the proper application of Welthungerhilfe food systems transformation tool kit.

- Lead the market systems assessments & analysis, ensure the accurate identification of systems gaps, and supervise the implementation of corresponding interventions.

- ensure proper application of Welthungerhilfe gender responsive tool kit and apply all necessary measures to implement inclusive intervention.

- Females are highly encouraged to apply.   

• The applicants should complete and submit the WHH Online Recruitment Form with their resume attached through the following link: (https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/dK55JxTh)

• The HR database will not accept resumes submitted without completing the Online Recruitment Form and mentioning the excatly Vacancy Number.

• Only applications submitted through the above online link will be considered. Applications sent through any other channel, even within the organization, will not be reviewed.

• Please mention the vacancy number and job title correctly in the Online Recruitment Form; otherwise, your application may be rejected from the system.

Females are highly encouraged to apply.   

WHH will screen all applications on the fulfillment of the requirements and if an applicant has no response from WHH within 30 days after closure of the vacancy, it indicates that the applicant is not shortlisted.  WHH encourage applicants who are not shortlisted to keep checking for vacancies in the future to check if more suitable vacancies to apply for.