Support Field Staff – Focus -Agriculture and Nutrition – SG 3
Job Description
WELT HUNGER HILFE
Are you looking for a meaningful job where you can invest your skills, passion, and time in an impactful way? Do you want to work for an organization that is dynamic, goal-driven, and dedicated to making a difference? Welcome to Welthungerhilfe!
Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is one of Germany’s largest private aid organizations. Politically and religiously independent, we work toward a world without hunger.
Together with national and international partners, we respond to humanitarian crises and support long-term solutions that improve the living conditions for the most vulnerable people. We change and shape food systems, we are locally-led and globally connected. As an impact-oriented and human-centered organization, we use innovation, evidence and data-informed decision-making to continuously improve our work and contribute to #Zero Hunger. Our vision: “Zero Hunger on a Healthy Planet.” Join us in creating a world where everyone has accessto food while ensuring a sustainable future for our planet. If you are ready to make an impact, we look forward to receiving your application!
Support Field Staff – Focus -Agriculture and Nutrition – SG 3*
in Pujehun / Kenema
The position is to be filled as soon as possible. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be in Pujehun / Kenema.The position is paid according to local pay grade
Objectives:
To strengthen food and nutrition security among venerable rural households by addressing challenges of climate, food instability and resource scarcity enhancing resilience, and sustainability and inclusive community development
Your responsibilities
- Act as the key point of contact between project participants and the technical team, ensuring effective communication of community needs and feedback.
- Support the design and organization of sector-specific activities to facilitate effective community mobilization.
- Conduct sensitization and motivation sessions to enhance understanding and participation of project beneficiaries in project activities.
- Organize and closely follow up with project participants targeted by the project.
- Prepare and share regular updates and reports on project activities for internal use, community feedback, and relevant partners, in collaboration with the technical team.
- Assist in planning and coordination of trainings and other capacity-building sessions for project participants.
- Conduct surveys and collect project-related data within implementing communities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Support development and implementation of project visibility measures and communication channels.
- Assist the technical team in project-related assignments and reporting processes as required.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the MEAL Officer and Head of Project in line with project objectives.
Your profile
- B.SC in Agriculture or a related field.
- At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in agriculture and/or nutrition programming, preferably within development or humanitarian projects.
- Basic knowledge of climate-smart agriculture, food security, and community-based nutrition practices.
- Experience working with rural and hard-to-reach communities.
- Ability to support farmer groups, women’s groups, and community-level training.
- Good communication skills in English and local languages relevant to the project area.
- Ability to ride a motorbike with a valid driver license and willingness to travel frequently to field locations.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and use of the internet.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team and with diverse stakeholders.
Our offer
We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees. Remuneration is based on our local salary scale.
Please send your application via our online recruiting system by May 18, 2026 link (https://shorturl.at/4v9Zh). 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. *Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non–discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.
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We fight against hunger and poverty by implementing projects in numerous countries.