Job ID: 314367

Country Director Afghanistan

Welthungerhilfe

Location: Kabul, Afghanistan

Apply by: 15 Sep 2026

Relevant Sectors

Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement

Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief

Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer

Location: Kabul, Afghanistan

As Country Director, you are responsible for developing and managing an impact oriented country programme that generates a relevant contribution to the development of the country. Taking into account the specific challenges of Afghanistan you steer the program identifying needs. You are leading the WHH team in the country, taking into consideration the new global WHH strategy (2025-2030), the organisational mandate, and ensuring adherence to WHH quality standards. You will ensure WHH is recognized as a competent partner in relevant humanitarian and development policy dialogues, and play an active role in Welthungerhilfe's global leadership team.

Responsibilities: Overall responsibility for development, implementation and adaptation of the country strategy; ensure sound financial management of allocated funds; ensure acquisition and diversification of funding from private and institutional donors; ensure setup of country structures and processes adhering to WHH procedures and quality standards with special attention to security management; manage expatriate and national project staff and ensure compliance with security regulations; position WHH in the country context, maintain and expand cooperation with national and international partners; engage in regular exchange of information with Head Office in Bonn and other Country Offices; observe, analyse and report on relevant trends in Afghanistan; update and ensure application of preparedness plan for disasters and crises.

Profile: University degree in International Development Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid, Management, Geography, Agricultural Sciences or legal background; at least 8 years of project management and relevant leadership experience in international humanitarian aid and development cooperation, preferably in Afghanistan or the region; excellent HR management skills, cultural sensitivity and negotiation skills; coordination and organisational skills under high workload; sound experience in security and crisis management; experience in localization and working with partner organizations in restricted contexts; readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for travel; very good command of English, German an asset.

Closing date: 2026-09-15

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your application via our online recruiting system by September 15, 2026. Your contact person is Sarah Liem-Hartmann.