Head of Programmes

About the role

Welthungerhilfe is seeking a Head of Programmes to lead the development, implementation and monitoring of its multi‑annual country programme in Mali. Reporting to the Country Director, the role combines strategic programme design, resource mobilisation and quality oversight to maximise impact towards the "Zero Hunger by 2030" vision.

Key responsibilities

• Shape the country programme’s direction by analysing community priorities, partner knowledge and operating‑context developments.
• Lead the creation of a prioritized funding pipeline, from opportunity identification to proposal development and submission.
• Build and sustain relationships with donors, institutional partners and local organisations, translating discussions into concrete collaborations.
• Ensure technical coherence, quality monitoring and learning through MEAL findings and community feedback.
• Develop national technical capacity and allocate support according to programme needs.
• Collaborate with Operations and Finance to align programme design with operational and financial feasibility.

Required profile

• University degree in a relevant field.
• Relevant regional experience in the Sahel.
• Systems and programme‑thinking approach.
• Donor experience with ECHO, BMZ, GFFO and preferably KfW.
• Strong proposal and report writing skills.
• Fluent in French and English.

Required skills

• Donor management
• Proposal development
• Strategic programme planning

What we offer

• Responsible and interesting work in a dedicated team.
• Focus on personal and professional development.
• Gender‑independent salary scale (Salary Group 8) and additional benefits.