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Job Title: Head of Sector Strategy, Knowledge & Learning Unit

 
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 organisations for development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. As a politically and
confessionally independent organisation, 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 mission to end hunger around the world, we look forward to receiving your application as:
 

Head of Sector Strategy, Knowledge & Learning Unit*

in Bonn 
 
The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of two years. There are good prospects for an extension. Employment location will
be Bonn, Germany.
 
As Head of Sector Strategy, Knowledge & Learning Unit, you will lead Welthungerhilfe experts who strategically and conceptually develop the programmatic
approaches of Welthungerhilfe, develop the methodological guidelines for the programmes and promote learning within the organization. In doing so, you will
contribute to increasing the quality of Welthungerhilfe's programmes through the Sector Strategy, Knowledge & Learning Unit. The unit works closely with the 27
country offices and their project staff who implement programmes in both humanitarian and development aid. As an experienced leader, you will lead a group,
which has a broad range of expertise. You will succeed in shaping the cooperation in such a way that, in line with Welthungerhilfe's strategy "One Planet - Zero
Hunger", systemic approaches can develop their effect and synergies are strengthened. In doing so, you constantly align the work of the team with the
requirements of the future.
 
Your responsibilities
 
Management, strategic direction and further development of the "Sector Strategy, Knowledge & Learning" Unit
Ensuring continuous professional quality improvement of Welthungerhilfe's programmes in cooperation with the management of the organization's
Technical Team and an ICT4D (Information and Communication Technologies for Development) specialist
Monitoring and ensuring methodical MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning) guidelines and their appropriate implementation in the
programmes and projects - in cooperation with the MEAL team management
Ensuring CHS (Core Humanitarian Standard) mainstreaming at institutional level
Ensuring that cross-cutting issues are mainstreamed across all programmes
Enhancing knowledge management and organizational learning
Strengthening the quality of country programmes and projects in close collaboration with Welthungerhilfe's Regional Directorates, Institutional Donor Unit
and Humanitarian Directorate
Networking and collaboration with both internal organizational units, such as the Innovation Unit, the Digital Transformation Office, and the Policy
Department, as well as external partner organizations, research institutions, think tanks and other stakeholders
Monitoring and evaluation of relevant trends, external initiatives and innovations in relevant working fields
Representation of Welthungerhilfe at events, in relevant forums and networks
 
Your profile
 
A university or polytechnic degree in a field relevant to the position
At least five years of professional and leadership experience in the context of development and/or humanitarian aid, ideally also in non-european
countries
Proven experience in knowledge management and organizational learning
Sound experience with agile working methods and analytical thinking
High willingness to cooperate in a multinational team and ability to build internal and external networks
Open for innovations and capable of leading and setting up your team in line with future trends
Willingness to go on business trips in Germany and abroad
Excellent spoken and written English language skills and a good command of German; French language skills are an advantage
 
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. This includes flexible working hours as well as
working from home. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale. In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which are
listed under "Our benefits".
    
 
Please send your application via our online recruiting system by July 11, 2021. 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.
 
*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 Benefits
 

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Find out what benefits

Welthungerhilfe offers for
employees.

 
 
Our Projects
 
 

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We fight against hunger and

poverty by implementing
projects in numerous
countries.
 
 
Our Strategy
 

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"Zero Hunger by 2030"
Our strategy guides us in

our work.

 
Transparency and Quality
 

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