Regional Programme Coordinator & Head of Programme oPT

Welthungerhilfe; Bonn; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Welthungerhilfe seeks a Regional Programme Coordinator & Head of Programme for oPT to manage grants and lead emergency programs in Amman, Jordan. The ideal candidate will have a degree in International Development, at least 5 years of experience in emergency program management, and fluency in English. We offer a supportive environment with professional development opportunities, competitive salary, and various benefits.

Leistungen

Personal and professional development

Balance between work and private life

Gender-independent salary scale

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years in emergency program management or related roles.
• Proven expertise in managing consortium programming and large-scale emergency grants.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in French and/or Arabic highly desirable.

Aufgaben

• Lead grant management and stakeholder coordination for regional programs.
• Direct emergency program creation and implementation in oPT.
• Maintain high standards of quality and strategic crisis management.

Kenntnisse

Cultural sensitivity

Leadership

Strategic flexibility

Capacity building

Project cycle management

Ausbildung

University degree in International Development

Jobbeschreibung

Are you aiming to work for an organization where it is worthwhile investing your personality, your skills and your time? Are you looking for a job that is exciting and has clear goals? Welcome to Welthungerhilfe!

We are one of the largest and most respected private organizations for development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. As a politically and confessionally independent organization, our value-oriented actions are always based on ethical principles. Our vision is clear : "Zero Hunger by 2030" - If you want to become part of our global community to end hunger around the world, we look forward to receiving your application as :

Regional Programme Coordinator & Head of Programme oPT

in Amman

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of 9 months. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Amman, Jordan.

As Regional Programme Coordinator and Head of Programme for oPT you will play a crucial role in transforming lives across the region. With your dynamic leadership and your passion for making a difference you will make a difference in emergency and development programs in oPT. As our Regional Programme Coordinator (50% of your working time), you'll spearhead grant management, stakeholder coordination, and capacity building to ensure that our regional programs are both cohesive and impactful. In your role as Head of Programme oPT (50%), you'll be at the forefront of emergency program leadership, strategic crisis management, and quality assurance. You'll guide our Gaza and West Bank response efforts, maintain high standards, and strengthen partnerships to address humanitarian needs effectively.

Your responsibilities

Regional Programme Coordinator :

• Grant Management : Collaborate with COs Programme Departments to ensure compliance with donor and WHH grant requirements. Oversee reporting, review documentation, and support project cycle management.
• Regional Integration : Develop and implement a unified regional program with a cohesive logframe. Align current projects and strategies to achieve consistent outcomes.
• Stakeholder Coordination : Build and sustain strong relationships with donors, partners, and field teams to enhance communication and collaboration.
• Capacity Building : Enhance regional and country team skills in project cycle management through targeted training and learning sessions, focusing on best practices and MEAL aspects.

Head of Programme oPT :

• Emergency Program Leadership : Direct the creation and execution of emergency programs in oPT, ensuring adherence to Safe and Inclusive Programming Minimum Standards.
• Strategic Crisis Leadership : Guide the strategic direction of emergency programs to ensure feasibility, sustainability, and effectiveness.
• Quality Assurance : Maintain high standards by integrating M&E feedback into program adjustments and safeguarding against aid diversion.
• Representation : Engage with decision-makers and stakeholders to influence humanitarian responses and strengthen collaboration with other actors.
• Program Development & Management : Set up emergency surveillance, conduct rapid needs assessments, draft contingency plans, and identify funding opportunities.

Your profile

• A University degree in International Development, Emergency Management, or a related field is essential.
• A minimum of 5 years in emergency program management or related roles, with a preference for experience in operations start-up in the Middle East.
• Maintain a high degree of cultural sensitivity, particularly in emergency contexts.
• Proven expertise in managing consortium programming and large-scale emergency grants, ideally funded by GFFO or other humanitarian institutional donors.
• Demonstrate leadership in high-pressure, rapidly changing scenarios.
• Exhibit quick thinking and strategic flexibility in response to unfolding emergencies.
• Resilience : Maintain high performance under stress and uncertainty.
• Engage actively in establishing operations in the nascent Amman office.
• Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in French and / or Arabic is highly desirable.

Our offer

We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees and the balance of their work and private life. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale. In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which are listed under "Our benefits".