Senior Policy Advisor in Berlin bei Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e V

Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e. V.

Are you aiming to work for an organization where it is worthwhile investing your personality, your skills and your time? Are you looking for a job that is exciting and has clear goals? Welcome to Welthungerhilfe!

We are one of the largest and most respected private organisations for development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. As a politically and confessionally independent organisation, our value-oriented actions are always based on ethical principles. Our vision is clear: "Zero Hunger by 2030" - If you want to become part of our global community to end hunger around the world, we look forward to receiving your application as:

Senior Policy Advisor*

in Bonn or Berlin

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an unlimited contract duration. Employment location will be Bonn or Berlin, Germany.

As Senior Policy Advisor, you will work in Welthungerhilfe's Policy and External Relations Unit and accompany both german and international political processes that are relevant to world nutrition. Your assessments contribute to the positioning of Welthungerhilfe, which you represent in the political and public discourse for a world without hunger.

Your responsibilities

National and international policy work in the areas of sustainable development, food security and right to food

Formulation of development policy positions and representation of those to national and international political decision-makers in economy, civil society and the general public
Representation of Welthungerhilfe in relevant national and international networks
Preparation of policy briefs, position papers and other materials
Conception and implementation of specialist events
Development of expertise and speaking skills on other current development-related topics
Representation of subject-related content and positions in public appearances and in the media

Your profile

Several years of experience in policy and advocacy work at national and international level as well as representation experience with representatives from politics, economy, civil society, science and media
Profound experience in strategy building and implementation
Experience in the preparation of complex and cross-cutting analyses and concepts in the field of development cooperation
Work experience in (non-European) countries abroad is an advantage
Expertise in the field of sustainable development and/or (global) food security and in-depth knowledge in a relevant subject area such as agriculture, nutrition, environmental sciences and/or climate change
Strong communication and negotiation skills as well as persuasiveness and assertiveness towards partners and decision makers from politics, administration and civil society
Excellent spoken and written German and English; French language skills would be an advantage

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 and the balance of their work and private life. This includes flexible working hours as well as working from home. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale. In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which are listed under "Our benefits".

Please send your application via our online recruiting system. Your contact person is Peter Doerr. 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 Benefits

Find out what benefits Welthungerhilfe offers for employees.

Our Projects

We fight against hunger and poverty by implementing projects in numerous countries.