Your responsibilities
Strengthen the humanitarian and development profile of WHH in country towards relevant stakeholders with the goal of making communities and households more resilient
Further develop the Kenya country programme and continue to integrate new methods and approaches such as system thinking, nutrition in emergencies and advocacy aspects in line with WHH global strategy
Diversify the funding basis of the country programme and including new, innovative institutional and private donors willing to support with longer term funding
Forge and maintain strong relationships with other international and national organizations and continue to expand outreach through relevant meetings, workshops, and conferences
Continue to identify strategically relevant partners (CSO, research, local government, international NGOs etc.) to be supportive in achieving programme objectives, identifying and integrating innovative approaches/methods and establishing a more diversified funding portfolio
Willingness to support other country offices with the capacity of the Kenya program
Willingness to support WHH communication/ media works globally and nationally and accompaniment of high ranking donor visits in country
Willingness to work in an innovative and agile manner
Contribute with the experience from the Kenya country programme to the learning objectives of the overall organization and Regional Directorate and create an enabling environment for the country team to actively exchange and learn from colleagues throughout the region
Your profile
A university or polytechnic degree in the fields of agricultural sciences, engineering, rural development, or a comparable level of qualifications
At least 5 to 7 years project and management experience in carrying out co-financed projects of international (aid) agencies, preferably in the region
Media representation experience is an asset
Coordination and organisational skills – even under a high workload
Ability to work in a multinational team
Excellent communication skills and intercultural sensibility
Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for traveling to Welthungerhilfe’s programme countries
A very good command of both written and spoken English, German language skills would be an asset
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