02 June 2014

Welthungerhilfe (WHH) Social Work Jobs - Accountability and Mainstreaming Officer



Organisation: Welthungerhilfe (WHH)


Reports to: Program CoordinatorWelthungerhilfe (WHH) is an International German NGO founded in 1962, is today one of the biggest non-governmental aid and development agencies in Germany. We campaign against worldwide hunger and for sustainable food and nutrition security by promoting site- appropriate farming, establishing access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene, improving healthcare and education for people living in rural areas.


Job Summary: The Accountability and Mainstreaming Officer will mainly drive the key objectives which are the implementation of the standard promoted by the Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP) and to ensure mainstreaming of other relevant topics such as Gender, HIV/AIDS, and Security in programmes throughout the country.


Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Grow the understanding and strengthen practice of humanitarian accountability and quality management among staff and partnersActively coordinate/ develop a country specific accountability framework as per baseline results and recommendationsDevelop guidelines, tools and processes in line with the HAP standardOrganize/conduct HAP training and workshops in the countryPerform any other assignments on topics like gender, HIV/AIDS, Security (40% of the position)


Qualifications, Skills and Experience:The applicant should preferably hold a University degree in development studies/social sciencesComprehensive knowledge of the HAP Standard, either in theory or practice.Professional experience in gender analysis and capacity development for gender mainstreaming in the rural development contextExcellent interpersonal skillsProven ability to work in international and multicultural teams.Capacity to initiate and execute tasks described above and ability to express ideas clearly.Excellent analytical skills, flexibility and adaptability, learning skills and ability to think strategicallyIf you feel you are the best candidate for this job opportunity, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV (including three referees with their current official contacts) by email to greatlakes@welthungerhilfe.de.The email subject line should clearly be marked: “Application for Humanitarian Accountability Mainstreaming Officer Position"NB: Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage. Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.


Deadline: Friday, 13th June, 2014

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