Welthungerhilfe (www.welthungerhilfe.de) is one of the large and respected private organisations in the field of development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. It carries out projects in almost 40 countries and campaigns for fairer cooperation with developing countries. If you are prepared to dedicate yourself to carrying out projects under sometimes difficult conditions and you match the requirements set out below, we look forward to receiving your application for the position of
Head of Project, "WASH and Food Security" in Mozambique
The post is to be filled as soon as possible, and is initially scheduled to end in November 2013. The workplace is located in Vilanculos.
This project aims to provide the rural population with access to sources of clean drinking water, using measures for improved water supplies and hygiene in schools in particular.
Project activities are comprised of the construction and rehabilitation of water and sanitary facilities in schools, as well as the use of school gardens in terms of healthy nutrition and food security. The activities are accompanied by measures and training for health and hygiene education in schools and village-based social groups.
Objectives and responsibilities of the position
As Head of Project "WASH and Food Security" you are responsible for carrying out and coordinating the project activities in accordance with the framework specified as regards content, time schedules and finance.
Your most important duties are as follows:
Representing Welthungerhilfe and coordinating the project concept and planned project activities with partner institutions, local decision-makers and other aid agencies and development organisations operating in the project area Identification, review and development of new project ideas Ensuring orderly financial and material expenses planning Managing and instructing foreign and national project staff Ensuring the necessary flow of information and transparency of project activities vis-a-vis the public in the host country
Your qualifications will include: Project-related degree in the field of water management and/or agricultural sciences or comparable technical training that is appropriate to the post as well as several years of professional experience. Project and management experience in rehabilitation projects Practical experience in the area of infrastructure measures, particularly WASH Coordination and organisational skills - even under difficult local conditions A very good command of English and a good command of Portuguese, both spoken and written
We offer you the opportunity of working in an extremely committed team, and a range of duties involving a high degree of responsibility. Naturally, our offer also includes comprehensive induction training and a variety of attractive social benefits.
How to apply:
Please send your application by e-mail, quoting reference "MOZ 11212", by 5 November 2012 to Carolin Möllenbeck (recruitment.Moellenbeck@welthungerhilfe.de)
Welthungerhilfe Head of Project, "WASH and Food Security" , Mozambique
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