Head of Project

Head of Project*

About the role

The position is to be filled by September 01, 2026, with an initial contract duration of 1 year. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Freetown, Sierra Leone (SL).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate regular coordination between key actors, including partner banks and microfinance institutions, agro-dealers, importers, farmers and the National Fertilizer Regulatory Agency (NaFRA), ensuring smooth implementation and information flow.
• Operationalize and adapt the project’s distribution, credit, and training components to local realities, in line with contractual agreements and AfDB/AFFM implementation guidance.
• Support the legal and financial due diligence of project partners, including banks and importers, and oversee usage of the trade credit guarantee scheme.
• Create and present regular project evaluation to key stakeholders.
• Represent the project in national stakeholder meetings and with potential off-takers, supporting inclusive growth of market linkages and long-term sustainability of the input finance model.
• Participate and contribute to the country programme growth through project proposal and portfolio growth both in his/her project or across country office .

Requirements

• University degree in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Rural Development, (Micro)Finance, Development Economics, Development Studies or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years (Master's) and 10 years (Bachelor's) of proven experience in managing complex, multi-stakeholder rural development or value chain (micro)finance projects in lower-/lower-middle income countries, preferably with exposure to public-private partnerships, agricultural input systems, or blended finance mechanisms.
• Strong understanding of agricultural market systems, especially in West Africa.
• Experience working with financial institutions and/or market-based rural development approaches.
• Strong facilitation and negotiation skills with public and private stakeholders
• You recognize the growing value of data in your field and are eager to build your awareness and skills to incorporate data-informed approaches into your work.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the country, including to rural areas
• Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for traveling to Welthungerhilfe's programme countries
• Fluency in English (both spoken and written) is required. Working knowledge of Krio or other local languages is an asset. Proficiency in German is an asset

Qualifications

• Fair Compensation: A fair and equal remuneration based on a transparent salary scale.
• Commitment to Well-Being: We attach great importance to our duty of care with a focus on safety, security & health.
• Modern & Agile Work Environment: Be part of a forward thinking organization that fully embraces digitalization and innovation across all areas.
• Personal & Professional Growth: Access diverse learning and development opportunities to advance your career.
• Team: Join our dedicated and diverse teams, where passion, expertise, and joy come together to create a better world.

Benefits

Please find additional details about our benefits here.

Schedule

Application deadline: July 21, 2026

Skills

• Strong facilitation and negotiation skills with public and private stakeholders
• You recognize the growing value of data in your field and are eager to build your awareness and skills to incorporate data-informed approaches into your work.

Pay

A fair and equal remuneration based on a transparent salary scale.

Benefits

We offer numerous other benefits, which you can find here.

Contact

Your contact person is Peter Doerr.

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