Country Director

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Welthungerhilfe/WHH is one of the largest private aid organizations in Germany that is non-profit, non-denominational and politically independent. Welthungerhilfe’s vision is to create a world in which all people can exercise their right to a self-determined life in dignity and justice, free from hunger and poverty. To do so, we work in both development cooperation and humanitarian aid together with civil society organizations in the countries where we operate. Our fight against poverty and hunger is reflected through 4 thematic areas in Nepal: food and nutrition security, right to food and empowerment, WASH, and disaster risk reduction. 

Operational in Nepal since 2012, the current programme portfolio covers 32 municipalities, 4 thematic areas, 9 partner organizations and various civil society organizations. The overall goal in Nepal is to work hand in hand with civil society in Nepal to empower socially marginalized and economically poor citizens to reinforce their resilience and to ensure their right to adequate food and nutrition. 

WHH announces applications from Nepali nationals for the position of Country Director based at Kathmandu.  An ideal candidate should have an university degree, for example in International Development Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid, Management, Geography or Agricultural Sciences with at least 10 years of project management experience and relevant leadership experience in international humanitarian aid and development co-operation, preferably in the region. 

Application:

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to apply online through the link Career Opportunities: Country Director - Nepal (8892) (successfactors.eu) by 20 March 2022. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.