Humanitarian and Early Recovery Expert

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Humanitarian and Early Recovery Expert

Welthungerhilfe (WHH) was established under the umbrella of the FAO (UN Food and Agriculture Organization) in 1962 and started as the German section of the "Freedom from Hunger Campaign" – one of the first global campaigns to fight hunger. Today it is one of Germany’s leading non-governmental organizations with a dual mandate in both development cooperation and emergency response. Non-profit making, non-denominational and politically independent, Welthungerhilfe works 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 bring justice for all, WHH partners with civil society organizations in the countries where it operates and is currently partnering with over 100 local partners in 39 countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America (www.welthungerhilfe.de). In 2016, Welthungerhilfe supported 8.4 million people with 407 projects abroad.

WHH is operational in Nepal since 2012 and is currently managing different projects in nine districts under three programme thematic areas (sectors): food and nutrition security; right to food and empowerment; WASH and disaster risk reduction. Our overall goal 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 Nepal is also supporting various skills development courses including short- and medium-term courses on both on farm (vegetable, goat, mushroom, etc.) and off farm (tailoring, carpentry, etc.) enterprises. WHH has long institutional experience on food security and WASH in a humanitarian context.

Together with a local partner organization and Alliance 2015 (People in Need and Helvetas), WHH is providing humanitarian assistance to the earthquake affected community in Jajarkot and West Rukum. WHH is also planning to transition from relief to early recovery based on the needs and aspiration of the community.

In this context, WHH announces applications from Nepali nationals for the position of Humanitarian and Early Recovery Expert based at Jajarkot. An ideal candidate should have a master’s degree in Humanitarian Action/Disaster Risk Reduction or related field with at least 5 years of working experience in the humanitarian action, early recovery, and disaster risk reduction. Excellent in written and spoken English and Nepali languages are required.

Application:

Please note that we are planning to have the candidate as soon as possible and we are only encouraging those candidates to apply who can join us from the December 1, 2023. Interested and qualified candidates are requested to apply online through the link https://rb.gy/w05pzq by November 17, 2023. Welthungerhilfe is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained staff. Women and members of marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Welthungerhilfe is committed to fighting terrorism in all its activities. Accordingly, any applicant who is offered employment will be screened against lists of known and suspected terrorists. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.