Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
Welthungerhilfe is a humanitarian organization that has been active in Afghanistan for over four decades, providing humanitarian aid since the early 1980s and maintaining a permanent presence since 199
Job Overview:
As the Director Programs, you will work under the supervision of the Country Director and play a pivotal role in steering Welthungerhilfe’s strategic and operational program direction in Afghanistan. Your position is crucial for the implementation of the multi-annual country strategy, ensuring that the organization maximizes its impact in alignment with its global strategy, relevant concept papers, and quality standards. You will represent Welthungerhilfe in the country, contributing to the development and implementation of programs and projects while continually strengthening the overall intervention concept. Your role will involve overseeing the full project portfolio, guiding project managers in applying Welthungerhilfe’s standard project cycle management, and supporting them in analyzing implementation challenges and identifying mitigation measures. You will also work closely with area managers to assess and address access-related risks to ensure safe and effective project delivery. Additionally, you will coordinate technical excellence across all program areas, as three international experts will report directly to you, covering food security & nutrition, agriculture & natural resource management, and grants management.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include coordinating and monitoring the implementation of projects and programs according to Welthungerhilfe's quality standards, including an effective monitoring and evaluation system, and supervising the use of funds and financial requirements. You will provide leadership, direction, and constructive performance management to Project Managers, Technical Experts, Grants/Donor Coordinator, and MEAL Coordinator, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and mutual trust. You will contribute to organizational planning, strategic reviews, donor engagement, and resource mobilization. Identifying, examining, and assessing new project ideas based on the country and intervention strategy, as well as the concept papers and orientation framework, will be part of your role. You will coordinate the development of new project proposals and ensure the quality of donor reporting. Participation in the recruitment and training of team members will also be required. You will operationalize and periodically review Welthungerhilfe Afghanistan’s multi-year country strategy, translating strategic ambitions into annual program priorities, technical approaches, and measurable results. Supporting the Country Director in ensuring the impact of the country program and providing regular updates on the status of the program will be essential. You will develop partnerships, identify new partners, and advise partner organizations on organizational and conceptual matters, ensuring the quality of projects and programs while identifying capacity-building measures. Monitoring the evolution of possible crises through early warning indicators and updating or modifying the preparedness and contingency plan in consultation with the Country Director will also be part of your duties. Lastly, you will represent Welthungerhilfe vis-à-vis other national and international governmental and non-governmental bodies, as well as relief and development organizations.
Required Qualifications:
The position requires a university or college degree in humanitarian or development studies or an equivalent degree related to the position. You should have at least 5 years of professional experience in a similar position, with a minimum of two years in a fragile context. Regional experience working in Afghanistan, the global South, and/or in an insecure environment is considered an asset. Demonstrated experience in resilience or development programming is preferred, along with specific expertise in one or more of the following technical areas: market/food systems development, economic empowerment, climate resilience, and anticipatory action. Proven leadership and organizational skills, including financial planning and oversight, are essential. You should also have proven reporting skills, with excellent writing capacities for different audiences, and the ability to work under time pressure and high workload with high cultural sensibility. Recognizing the growing value of data within an organization and inspiring teams to make decisions grounded in analysis and evidence is important. You must be able to work in an insecure environment and be committed to adhering to strict security procedures. Excellent spoken and written English is mandatory.
Educational Background:
A university or college degree in humanitarian or development studies or an equivalent degree related to the position is required for this role. This educational background is essential to ensure that the candidate has the necessary theoretical knowledge and understanding of the complexities involved in humanitarian and development work, particularly in fragile contexts such as Afghanistan.
Experience:
The position requires at least 5 years of professional experience in a similar role, with a minimum of two years spent in a fragile context. Experience in regional work within Afghanistan, the global South, and/or in insecure environments is highly valued. Candidates should demonstrate a strong background in resilience or development programming, which is preferred, and specific expertise in technical areas such as market/food systems development, economic empowerment, climate resilience, and anticipatory action will be considered a strong asset.
Languages:
Excellent spoken and written English is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages relevant to the region or the communities served may be considered an asset, enhancing communication and engagement with local stakeholders and partners.
Additional Notes:
The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of 2 years, and there are very good prospects for an extension. The employment location will be in Kabul, Afghanistan. Welthungerhilfe offers fair compensation based on a transparent salary scale, a commitment to well-being with a focus on safety, security, and health, and a modern and agile work environment that embraces digitalization and innovation. The organization also provides access to diverse learning and development opportunities for personal and professional growth. Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment, welcoming applications from suitably qualified individuals from all sections of the community.
Welthungerhilfe is a humanitarian organization that has been active in Afghanistan for over four decades, providing humanitarian aid since the early 1980s and maintaining a permanent presence since 199
- The organization shifted towards long-term development programming after 2002 but returned to large-scale humanitarian assistance following the international sanctions of August 202
- Currently, Welthungerhilfe operates in nine provinces across Afghanistan, delivering life-saving interventions that reach up to 600,000 people. The organization is committed to addressing security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security and acute malnutrition in the country, which has become increasingly urgent due to the ongoing crises.
Job Overview:
As the Director Programs, you will work under the supervision of the Country Director and play a pivotal role in steering Welthungerhilfe’s strategic and operational program direction in Afghanistan. Your position is crucial for the implementation of the multi-annual country strategy, ensuring that the organization maximizes its impact in alignment with its global strategy, relevant concept papers, and quality standards. You will represent Welthungerhilfe in the country, contributing to the development and implementation of programs and projects while continually strengthening the overall intervention concept. Your role will involve overseeing the full project portfolio, guiding project managers in applying Welthungerhilfe’s standard project cycle management, and supporting them in analyzing implementation challenges and identifying mitigation measures. You will also work closely with area managers to assess and address access-related risks to ensure safe and effective project delivery. Additionally, you will coordinate technical excellence across all program areas, as three international experts will report directly to you, covering food security & nutrition, agriculture & natural resource management, and grants management.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include coordinating and monitoring the implementation of projects and programs according to Welthungerhilfe's quality standards, including an effective monitoring and evaluation system, and supervising the use of funds and financial requirements. You will provide leadership, direction, and constructive performance management to Project Managers, Technical Experts, Grants/Donor Coordinator, and MEAL Coordinator, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and mutual trust. You will contribute to organizational planning, strategic reviews, donor engagement, and resource mobilization. Identifying, examining, and assessing new project ideas based on the country and intervention strategy, as well as the concept papers and orientation framework, will be part of your role. You will coordinate the development of new project proposals and ensure the quality of donor reporting. Participation in the recruitment and training of team members will also be required. You will operationalize and periodically review Welthungerhilfe Afghanistan’s multi-year country strategy, translating strategic ambitions into annual program priorities, technical approaches, and measurable results. Supporting the Country Director in ensuring the impact of the country program and providing regular updates on the status of the program will be essential. You will develop partnerships, identify new partners, and advise partner organizations on organizational and conceptual matters, ensuring the quality of projects and programs while identifying capacity-building measures. Monitoring the evolution of possible crises through early warning indicators and updating or modifying the preparedness and contingency plan in consultation with the Country Director will also be part of your duties. Lastly, you will represent Welthungerhilfe vis-à-vis other national and international governmental and non-governmental bodies, as well as relief and development organizations.
Required Qualifications:
The position requires a university or college degree in humanitarian or development studies or an equivalent degree related to the position. You should have at least 5 years of professional experience in a similar position, with a minimum of two years in a fragile context. Regional experience working in Afghanistan, the global South, and/or in an insecure environment is considered an asset. Demonstrated experience in resilience or development programming is preferred, along with specific expertise in one or more of the following technical areas: market/food systems development, economic empowerment, climate resilience, and anticipatory action. Proven leadership and organizational skills, including financial planning and oversight, are essential. You should also have proven reporting skills, with excellent writing capacities for different audiences, and the ability to work under time pressure and high workload with high cultural sensibility. Recognizing the growing value of data within an organization and inspiring teams to make decisions grounded in analysis and evidence is important. You must be able to work in an insecure environment and be committed to adhering to strict security procedures. Excellent spoken and written English is mandatory.
Educational Background:
A university or college degree in humanitarian or development studies or an equivalent degree related to the position is required for this role. This educational background is essential to ensure that the candidate has the necessary theoretical knowledge and understanding of the complexities involved in humanitarian and development work, particularly in fragile contexts such as Afghanistan.
Experience:
The position requires at least 5 years of professional experience in a similar role, with a minimum of two years spent in a fragile context. Experience in regional work within Afghanistan, the global South, and/or in insecure environments is highly valued. Candidates should demonstrate a strong background in resilience or development programming, which is preferred, and specific expertise in technical areas such as market/food systems development, economic empowerment, climate resilience, and anticipatory action will be considered a strong asset.
Languages:
Excellent spoken and written English is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages relevant to the region or the communities served may be considered an asset, enhancing communication and engagement with local stakeholders and partners.
Additional Notes:
The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of 2 years, and there are very good prospects for an extension. The employment location will be in Kabul, Afghanistan. Welthungerhilfe offers fair compensation based on a transparent salary scale, a commitment to well-being with a focus on safety, security, and health, and a modern and agile work environment that embraces digitalization and innovation. The organization also provides access to diverse learning and development opportunities for personal and professional growth. Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment, welcoming applications from suitably qualified individuals from all sections of the community.
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