Job Title: Technical Agronomist / Deputy Head of Project – SG 5
Job Description
Job Title: Technical Agronomist / Deputy Head of Project – SG 5
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!
Technical Agronomist / Deputy Head of Project – SG 5*
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
- Provide technical leadership and guidance for project implementation, including overall operational planning across project locations.
- Coordinate with relevant line ministries and government departments, representing the project at both administrative and technical levels.
- Supervise field teams and lead capacity-building efforts, including trainings and sensitization activities in remote and hard-to-reach communities.
- Support proposal development by contributing technical input, field data, and strategic insights for new funding opportunities.
- Compile and submit high-quality monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual reports to management and donors, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Your profile
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agronomy or a related field.
Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in agronomy, preferably within development and/or humanitarian organizations.
Demonstrated experience working with remote and rural communities.
Ability to effectively ride a motorbike, with a valid license.
Strong written and spoken communication skills in English.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, as well as effective use of the internet.
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/so6Fs). 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.
Our Code of Conduct
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Our Projects
We fight against hunger and poverty by. implementing projects in numerous countries.
Our Strategy.
“Zero Hunger by 2030″ Our strategy guides us in our work.
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Welthungerhilfe, its employees, as well as its partners commit to transparency and quality.
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