Head of Project – Agricultural Sector Strengthening*

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of one year. There are good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Bangui, Central African Republic.

As Head of Project – Agricultural Sector Strengthening you will be managing a World Bank funded project focusing on the strengthening of the agricultural sector in the Central African Republic through the provision of capacity building services to selected departments of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADR). Through this project you will contribute to the revival of agricultural production in the target areas and enable the beneficiaries to earn a living for themselves and their families, but also contribute to a more robust Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development that is prepared to face critical situations inherent to the general operating context.

Your responsibilities

• Carry out the project according to the rules and standards of the World Bank and Welthungerhilfe
• Prepare key project documents, e.g. procurement plan, M&E plan, quarterly internal reports and reports to donors
• Ensure that the monitoring framework within the programme is implemented, including baseline data, secondary data, reviews, end line surveys and internal/external evaluations
• Ensure that all project expenditures are made in line with Welthungerhilfe’s financial and procurement policies and procedures
• Manage the project team and all activities related to the project
• Participate in the recruitment and training of team members if needed
• Develop support plans and strategies aimed at improving the capacity of farmers’ groups and cooperatives
• Develop and propose techniques to improve governance within the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
• Implement appropriate teaching and learning strategies, orientation mechanisms and lesson/work plans to deliver content to target audiences
• Ensure compliance with the Core Humanitarian Standards

Your profile

• A university or polytechnic degree in the field of Agriculture
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in project management of complex projects from different sectors (education and agriculture)
• Experience in organizational effectiveness and institutional support
• Proven experience in working with governmental authorities
• World Bank Donor experience would be an asset
• Excellent coordination and organisational skills, including ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in an insecure environment and commit to strict security regulations
• Excellent spoken and written French and English, German languag skills would be an asset

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”.

*Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.