WASH & Water Resource Management Advisor

WHH Uganda - Welthungerhilfe; Bonn; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fair compensation

Work-life balance

Modern & agile work environment

Personal & professional growth

Collaborative teams

Résumé du poste

Welthungerhilfe is seeking a WASH & Water Resource Management Advisor in Bonn/Berlin or WHH country offices. The role focuses on developing a WASH/WRM strategy, donor engagement, and cross-thematic programming to support zero hunger.

The position runs until January 1, 2027, with potential extension and country office deployments. Ideal candidates have a university degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong English, and willingness to collaborate across teams and regions.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience, with 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong WASH knowledge; WASH engineering is an asset but not required.
• Strategic thinking with ability to coordinate global portfolio.
• Excellent networking, partnership-building and stakeholder engagement.
• Fluency in English; German/French skills are an asset.

Responsabilités

• Develop and sharpen a WASH/WRM strategy to bridge service gaps.
• Engage in business development with Donor Unit and Marketing.
• Network with global WASH/WRM actors and represent WHH externally.
• Collaborate across WASH, Food, Health to strengthen programming.
• Provide technical advisory support to country offices and develop tools.

Connaissances

WASH knowledge

Strategic advisory

Networking & partnerships

Communication & negotiation

Intercultural competence

Teamwork

Formation

University degree in a relevant field

Description du poste

Full Time

Career Opportunities: WASH & Water Resource Management Advisor (14556)

Requisition ID 14556 - Posted 08/27/2026 - Bonn - Full Time

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!

WASH & Water Resource Management Advisor*

in Bonn / Berlin or one of the WHH country offices

The position is to be filled by January 1, 2027, with a contract duration of two years. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Bonn / Berlin or one of the WHH country offices

Candidates employed in their home country will be subject to the respective national terms and employment conditions.

Your responsibilities

• Development and constant sharpening of a WASH / WRM strategy which includes identification of evidently impactful approaches to bridge service gaps and achieve the strategic ambition of WASH system transformation. Identification of research gaps and coordination of research collaborations together with the Research Coordinator.
• Active engagement in business development in collaboration with the Donor Unit and Marketing Department through early positioning with potential consortia partners, donors and international stakeholders. This can be in the form of "big bets", i.e. identifying programmatic solutions for underfunded levers and building funding alliances or "big bids", i.e. successful application in competitive high volume calls for proposals.
• Proactive exchange with global key actors in WASH / WRM via network building and participation in international events. This includes active positioning of WHH’s WASH program strategy as well as advocacy messaging to political stakeholders (Germany and abroad) in collaboration with colleagues from the Policy and External Relations department.
• Close collaboration with other technical advisors and Emergency Response Team experts to deepen cross-thematic programming to strengthen the complementarities and interconnections between WASH / WRM, Food, and Health Systems in contributing to zero hunger. Of specific importance will be the Water-Energy-Food-Environment (WEFE) nexus and Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). Other topics include WASH-related labor markets for youth, WASH in Emergencies, etc.
• Coordinate capacity strengthening and technical advisory support for country offices to ensure WASH/WRM programming meets technical and systemic standards. This includes support throughout the project cycle, country strategy development, recruitment and field visits, as well as developing technical tools and guidance materials to address systemic gaps. Continuous data assessment and analysis of the global WASH / WRM portfolio via WHH’s data collection systems to enable evidence based advisory services for executive management, key stakeholder groups and leadership in strategic and thematic matters.

Your profile

• University degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience, combined with at least 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Sound technical knowledge of WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene); experience or skills in WASH engineering are an asset but not a requirement.
• Strong systems-thinking mindset, with a good understanding of strategic and thematic linkages between WASH and adjacent areas, particularly food systems and health systems.
• Demonstrated advisory and strategic competencies, with the ability to develop, manage, and provide guidance on a global portfolio.
• Strong networking and partnership-building skills, with the ability to bring relevant networks into the organization and the potential to shape and guide networks or consortia.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, with the ability to identify leverage points, build alliances, and engage diverse stakeholders effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate constructively and purposefully across different teams, functions, and professional backgrounds.
• High level of intercultural competence and the ability to work effectively in diverse, international and multicultural environments.
• You recognize the growing value of data in your field and are eager to build your awareness and skills to incorporate data-informed approaches into your work
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in German and/or French is an asset

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.

• 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.

Your contact person is Ina Stepka. 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.