Policy Advisor - Food Security and Agriculture (70%)

Welthungerhilfe (WHH); Berlin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair compensation

Work-life balance

Modern & agile work environment

Growth opportunities

Diverse team

Job summary

Welthungerhilfe is seeking a Policy Advisor for Food Security and Agriculture in Berlin or Bonn. The role focuses on implementing lobbying and advocacy projects to influence German and international development policy on food and nutrition security and to increase public funding.

The position involves national and international advocacy, policy development, and collaboration with diverse partners, with a fixed 8-month contract and location in Berlin or Bonn.

Qualifications

• University or college degree in a relevant field (policy, agriculture, nutrition, etc.).
• Experience in policy and advocacy work, strategy development, and managing externally funded projects.
• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, ideally within international networks or multi-stakeholder processes.
• Independent, structured work approach with strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Excellent written and spoken German and English.

Responsibilities

• National and international advocacy on development policy, agriculture, food security, climate policy, and development financing.
• Formulating development policy positions and advocating with policymakers, business, civil society, and the public.
• Supporting policy dialogue with politics, business, academia, civil society, and media.
• Preparing background information and drafting texts for correspondence, speeches, and publications.
• Designing and developing lobbying initiatives, conferences, and expert discussions.
• Project management and MEAL monitoring, including reporting.
• Applying for third-party funding.

Skills

Policy development

Advocacy

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

German and English

Education

University degree in policy/agriculture/nutrition

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!

Policy Advisor - Food Security and Agriculture (70%)* in Berlin or Bonn

The position is to be filled by December 01, 2026, with a fixed contract duration of 8 months. Employment location will be in Berlin or Bonn, Germany.

As Policy Advisor - Food Security and Agriculture, you will implement Welthungerhilfe's lobbying and advocacy projects with the aim of improving the quality of German and international development policy on food and nutrition security and increasing public funding for these purposes.

Your Responsibilities

• National and international advocacy work on development policy, agriculture, food, food security, climate policy, and development financing
• Formulating development policy positions in the above-mentioned areas and advocating for these positions with national and international policymakers, the business community, civil society, and the general public.
• Supporting the development policy dialogue with representatives from politics, business, academia, civil society, and the media
• Preparing background information and drafting texts for correspondence, speeches, and publications
• Contributing to the design and further development of lobbying and advocacy initiatives, including the preparation and implementation of conferences, expert discussions, etc.
• Project management and the use of monitoring tools (MEAL), including proper reporting
• Applying for third-party funding

Your profile

• A university or college degree in a relevant field (policy, agriculture, nutrition, etc.)
• Experience in policy and advocacy work, as well as in strategy development and the management of externally funded projects.
• Experience in project work and in collaborating with diverse stakeholders, ideally also within the context of international networks or multi-stakeholder processes.
• An independent, structured approach to work with strong analytical and conceptual skills, as well as the ability to clearly present complex topics and develop them in a goal-oriented manner.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, intercultural competence, and the ability to interact confidently with partners from politics, civil society, business, and academia.
• Very good written and spoken German and English skill.

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.

Your contact person is Peter Doerr.

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.

Our Projects

We fight against hunger and poverty by implementing projects in numerous countries.

Our Strategy

"Zero Hunger on a Healthy Planet"

Our strategy guides us in our work.

Transparency and Quality

Welthungerhilfe, its employees, as well as its partners commit to transparency and quality.