Expert (m/f) in « Programme Coordination » in Monrovia, Liberia

Présentation entreprise

Description du poste

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

Expert (m/f) in « Programme Coordination » in Monrovia, Liberia

The post is to be filled from 1 August 2013, and is scheduled to end on 31 July 2014. The office is located in Monrovia with duty trips to project locations in Liberia and Sierra Leone

Objectives and responsibilities of the position

As the Expert Programme Coordinator in the regional office, you will support the Regional Director with the planning and implementation of the programme and projects, as well as assisting with the conceptual development of the Welhungerhilfe’s involvement in West Africa.

Your most important duties are as follows:           

• Identifying, checking and commenting on new project ideas and co-financing possibilities.
• Managing the implementation of projects and programmes according to plan and conforming to the Welthungerhilfe quality standards.
• Overseeing the allocation of funds and financial requirements as well preparation and timely submission of narrative reports and financial statements to head offices and co-financing donors.
• Participation in coordination committees with other relevant organisations.
• Communication of information regarding the political, economic and social development of the region and project regions to the Regional Director.

Your qualifications will include:

• A university or polytechnic degree
• Several years of relevant experience in co-financed projects run by international (aid) organisations, preferably in the region
• Coordination and organisational skills, even under high workloads and difficult local conditions
• EDP skills
• A very good command of written and spoken English, a knowledge of French and German would be advantageous

We offer you the opportunity of working in an extremely committed team, and a range of duties involving a high degree of responsibility. Naturally, our offer also includes comprehensive induction training and a variety of attractive social benefits.

Please send a covering letter and CV by e-mail, quoting reference « LBR 9013″ by 07 July 2013 to Barbara Kürsten (recruitment.kuersten@welthungerhilfe.de)

Email de la personne contact

recruitment.kuersten@welthungerhilfe.de

Date de fin de validité de l’annonce

07/07/2013