Emergency Response Teamlead

Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e. V.; Berlin; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair compensation

Work-life balance

Modern & agile work environment

Personal & professional growth

Diverse teams

Job summary

Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e. V. is seeking an Emergency Response Teamlead to coordinate the emergency response team and implement crisis monitoring systems. The role focuses on developing concepts to support the humanitarian strategy and coordinating with partners and country offices.

You will lead the team, ensure quality standards, and maintain 24/7 readiness. A degree in humanitarian action with 5+ years of management experience and fluency in English are essential.

Qualifications

• University or polytechnic degree in humanitarian action, disaster management or international development.
• Minimum of 5 years professional and management experience.
• Experience in development and implementation of strategies.
• Experience in initiation and implementation of complex emergency measures.
• Experience in humanitarian networking and representation.
• Willingness to travel for short-term missions.
• Excellent English; French and German are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Emergency Response team.
• Strategic development of the team; set priorities and ensure quality standards.
• Advise humanitarian stakeholders and function holders on emergency issues.
• Coordinate emergency responses with WHH Country Offices or partners.
• Ensure 24/7 on-call response within 48 hours.
• Develop and update SOPs, guidelines, and templates.
• Represent the organization at emergency conferences and relevant forums.
• Act as main focal point for all emergency-response topics.

Skills

Team leadership

Emergency coordination

Strategic development

Stakeholder advisory

On-call management

Education

Degree in humanitarian action / disaster management / international development

Job description

Are you looking for a meaningful job where you can invest your skills, passion, and time in an impactful way? Do you want to work for an organization that is dynamic, goal-driven, and dedicated to making a difference? Welcome to Welthungerhilfe!

Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is one of Germany’s largest private aid organizations. Politically and religiously independent, we work toward a world without hunger.

Together with national and international partners, we respond to humanitarian crises and support long-term solutions that improve the living conditions for the most vulnerable people. We change and shape food systems, we are locally-led and globally connected. As an impact-oriented and human-centered organization, we use innovation, evidence and data-informed decision-making to continuously improve our work and contribute to #Zero Hunger.

Our vision: "Zero Hunger on a Healthy Planet." Join us in creating a world where everyone has access to food while ensuring a sustainable future for our planet. If you are ready to make an impact, we look forward to receiving your application!

in Bonn , Berlin

The position is to be filled by January 1, 2027, with a contract duration of two years as a parental cover. Employment location will beBonn/Berlin, Germany. The position is paid according to Salary Group 10 .

As Emergency Response Teamlead, you are responsible for the coordination of emergency response approaches and the deployment of the emergency response team at internal and external level in case of a disaster. You will develop and implement emergency response concepts to support the humanitarian strategy and will work on the implementation and further development of a standardized crisis monitoring system.

Your responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating the Emergency Response team
• Strategic development of the team, assurance of quality standards and setting of priorities within the team
• Advisory for all relevant humanitarian stakeholders and function holders in Welthungerhilfe on emergency issues
• Coordination of emergency responses with WHHs Country Offices and / or in collaboration with other humanitarian organisations
• In coordination with the management - ensure the 24/7 on-call response of the Humanitarian Directorate within 48 hours
• Development and updating of Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), guidelines, minimum requirements, information materials, tolls and templates, in accordance with current standards and needs in international humanitarian action
• Representation of the organisation at emergency-relevant conferences and in relevant forums
• Act as main focal point in the organisation for all emergency response related topics

Your profile

• A university or polytechnic degree in a relevant field such as humanitarian action, disaster management or international development
• A minimum of 5 years professional and management experience
• Experience in the development and implementation of strategies
• Experience in the initiation and implementation of complex emergency measures
• Experience in humanitarian networking and representation
• Willingness to identify and work on new topics relevant to humanitarian action
• Willingness to (short-term) missions in connection with emergency response operations
• Excellent communication skills in English; French and German language skills would be an advantage

What we offer

• Fair Compensation: A fair and equal remuneration based on a transparent salary scale.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working arrangements to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Modern & Agile Work Environment: Be part of a forward thinking organization that fully embraces digitalization and innovation across all areas.
• Personal & Professional Growth: Access diverse learning and development opportunities to advance your career.
• Team: Join our dedicated and diverse teams, where passion, expertise, and joy come together to create a better world.

In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which are listed under Our benefits.

Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities. Accordingly, any applicant who is offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists.

* Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.