Country Director

Welthungerhilfe

Islamabad, Pakistan

As Country Director, you are responsible for developing and managing an impact oriented country programme that generates a relevant contribution to the development of the country. You are leading the WHH team in the country. In doing so you take into consideration the new global WHH strategy (2025-2030), the organisational mandate and ensure adherence to WHH quality standards. You will ensure that WHH is recognized as a competent partner in relevant humanitarian and development policy dialogues. As part of Welthungerhilfe's global leadership team you play an active role in contributing to organizational performance and learning.

Your responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the development, implementation and adaptation of the country strategy
• Ensure sound financial management of allocated funds
• Ensure acquisition and diversification of funding from private and institutional donors
• Ensure the setup of country structures and processes adhering to WHH procedures and WHH quality and compliance standards
• Manage expatriate and national project staff, and ensure compliance with security regulations
• Position WHH in the country context, maintain and expand the cooperation with national and international partners
• Engage in regular exchange of information with Head Office in Bonn and other Country Offices
• Observe, analyse and report on relevant trends in Pakistan
• Update and ensure application of preparedness plan for disasters and potential crises on the basis of country specific situation

Your profile

• A university degree, in a relevant field like International Development Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid, Management, Geography or Agricultural Sciences or legal background
• At least 10 years of project management experience and relevant leadership experience in international humanitarian aid and development co-operation, preferably in the region
• Excellent HR Management skills, as well as cultural sensitivity and excellent negotiation skills
• Coordination and organisational skills, even under a high workload
• Sound experience in security and crisis management
• Experience in advancing localization processes with local partners
• You recognize the growing value of data in your field and strive to make evidence-based decisions, exploring how tools like data processing, visualization, and communication can enhance your work
• Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for traveling to Welthungerhilfe's project countries
• A very good command of English, both spoken and written