Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is one of Germany's largest private aid organizations. Politically and religiously independent, it works toward a world without hunger ("Zero Hunger on a Healthy Planet"), responding to humanitarian crises and supporting long-term solutions that improve living conditions for the most vulnerable people.
Position: Policy Advisor - Food Security and Agriculture (70%), based in Berlin or Bonn, Germany. To be filled by December 01, 2026, with a fixed contract duration of 8 months. As Policy Advisor, you will implement Welthungerhilfe's lobbying and advocacy projects with the aim of improving the quality of German and international development policy on food and nutrition security and increasing public funding for these purposes.
Responsibilities:
- National and international advocacy work on development policy, agriculture, food, food security, climate policy, and development financing
- Formulating development policy positions in these areas and advocating for them with national and international policymakers, the business community, civil society, and the general public
- Supporting the development policy dialogue with representatives from politics, business, academia, civil society, and the media
- Preparing background information and drafting texts for correspondence, speeches, and publications
- Contributing to the design and further development of lobbying and advocacy initiatives, including conferences and expert discussions
- Project management and use of monitoring tools (MEAL), including reporting
- Applying for third-party funding
Profile:
- University or college degree in a relevant field (policy, agriculture, nutrition, etc.)
- Experience in policy and advocacy work, strategy development, and management of externally funded projects
- Experience in project work and collaborating with diverse stakeholders, ideally within international networks or multi-stakeholder processes
- Independent, structured approach with strong analytical and conceptual skills
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, intercultural competence
- Very good written and spoken German and English
What we offer: fair compensation based on a transparent salary scale, flexible working arrangements, a modern and agile work environment, learning and development opportunities, and a diverse, dedicated team.
Closing date: 2026-10-26
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your application via our online recruiting system by October 26, 2026. Contact person: Peter Doerr.
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