Head of Project - Economic Development

Welthungerhilfe’s country programme in Iraq aims to improve the food & nutrition security and resilience of vulnerable populations such as internally displaced people, returnees, refugees and host communities. As Head of Project - Economic Development, you will promote job creation and income opportunities through the establishment of producer groups for both women and men and the development of value chains and market linkages. You will manage the rehabilitation of basic infrastructure like WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) & Health facilities and promote social cohesion and peaceful coexistence in the Ninewa and Salah Al-Din areas. The projects are carried out in accordance with Welthungerhilfe standards and the directives and provisions of the cofinancer.

Requirements:

• A university or polytechnic degree in agronomy or development/humanitarian work or equivalent qualifications that are commensurate with this position
• Several years of project and management experience in the Middle East or comparable crisis regions
• BMZ donor experience is an added value
• Coordination and organisational skills, including the ability to work under pressure
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to project sites, field locations and stakeholder meetings, including areas with volatile local conditions
• Excellent communication skills and intercultural sensibility in a multinational environment
• A "can do" mentality paired with a high level of mental and physical resilience
• German language skills would be an asset