Welthungerhilfe recruits an Area Manager (m/f) – Madagascar
| Town/City | Farafangana |
|---|---|
| Experience | 0 to 3 years |
| Positions | Program/Project management |
| Areas of activity | Food & Nutrition, Crisis & Post-crisis management |
| Country | Africa |
| Advertisement expiration date | 09/06/2019 |
Context :
The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration until July 31, 2021. Employment location will be Farafangana, Madagascar (MG).
As Area Manager you will ensure that the programmes and projects in your district are implemented on the basis of specified directives in terms of content, schedule and budget. The projects are to be carried out in accordance with the general Welthungerhilfe-standards, the strategy of the country programme and the regulations of the donors. You will ensure a sound financial management of the allocated WHH funds for the programme in your area and carry the overall responsibility for the Welthungerhilfe staff working on site.
Your responsibilities :
- Ensure that all projects in the area are implemented according to the country programme and the rules and standards of donors and Welthungerhilfe ;
- Identify co-financing opportunities and develop successful project proposals in line with the relevant donor regulations and strategies (in collaboration with Head of Programmes and Head of Finance in Country Office) ;
- Report to the Country Director on the progress of the programme and all risks associated with the project work in the area ;
- Elaborate and ensure a preparedness plan for disasters and potential crises on the basis of area specific situation ;
- Manage staff according to WHH leadership principles, staff policies and WHH strategy ;
- Responsibility for the establishment and adherence to the country wide security management system (establishment of functioning security plans etc.) in accordance to the global security policy / guidelines of Welthungerhilfe ;
- Establish good working relationships with donors and other stakeholders in-country /regionally for emergency, rehabilitation and development programs in coordination with the Country Office ;
- Represent WHH vis-à-vis all relevant national and international stakeholders and partners in the area
Your profile :
- A university or ploytechnic degree in a relevant field ;
- A minimum of 5 years professional experience working in the global South ;
- Experience in working in cooperation with national partner organizations ;
- Broad intercultural competence ;
- Ability to cope with the pyschological and health challenges of working/living in Farafangana ;
- Ability to cooperate and work in a team ;
- Good command of spoken and written English and French, ability to communicate in German would be an advantage.
Our offer :
We offer you co-operation in a highly dedicated team and a responsible scope of tasks. Furthermore, we facilitate a flexible organisation of working time as well as a healthy work-life balance. The performance oriented remuneration is based on an in-house salary scheme. Of course, a comprehensive training is also part of our offer. Disabled persons will be considered preferentially in the event of equal qualification.