Are you looking for a meaningful job where you can invest your skills, passion, and time in an impactful way? Do you want to work for an organization that is dynamic, goal-driven, and dedicated to making a difference?
Welcome to Welthungerhilfe!
Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is one of Germany’s largest private aid organizations. Politically and religiously independent, we work toward a world without hunger. Together with national and international partners, we respond to humanitarian crises and support long-term solutions that improve the living conditions for the most vulnerable people. We change and shape food systems, we are locally-led and globally connected. As an impact-oriented and human-centered organization, we use innovation, evidence and data-informed decision-making to continuously improve our work and contribute to #Zero Hunger.
Our vision: "Zero Hunger on a Healthy Planet." Join us in creating a world where everyone has access to food while ensuring a sustainable future for our planet. If you are ready to make an impact, we look forward to receiving your application!
MEAL Advisor*
in Bonn/Berlin or WHH countries in West and Central Africa.
The position is to be filled by 15 September 2026, or as soon as possible. Employment location will be in Bonn/Berlin or WHH countries in West and Central Africa. Should the selected candidate be hired in their home country, the role will be contracted under national employment conditions of that specific duty location.
The position focuses on strengthening MEAL systems and capacities in francophone country offices and programmes, while contributing to the development of organisation-wide MEAL approaches and initiatives.
Your responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of strategic objectives for MEAL systems and organisational MEAL standards.
- Advise and support country offices and programmes in assessing, developing, implementing and continuously strengthening effective and context-appropriate MEAL systems, in close coordination with management at country and regional level and with MEAL colleagues on the ground.
- Develop and support capacity-strengthening measures and other initiatives aimed at improving the quality, effectiveness and sustainable application of MEAL systems in country offices and programmes.
- Identify, develop and refine WHH methods and approaches in the field of MEAL, taking into account WHH’s strategic objectives, donor requirements, international technical developments and operational realities in different contexts.
- Provide technical advice to country offices, programmes, regional structures and headquarters on MEAL systems, strategic evaluations, accountability, data quality, organisational learning and the use of evidence for programme steering, adaptation and decision-making.
- Support the development and strengthening of accountability systems, including mechanisms for community feedback and complaints and the systematic use of feedback for programme improvement.
- Advise on the planning and development of country strategies, projects and programmes, as well as on the preparation of high-quality funding proposals, with a particular focus on appropriate and feasible MEAL arrangements.
- Independently conceptualise, coordinate and accompany strategic MEAL initiatives that strengthen systems, standards, tools, capacities and learning across the organisation.
- Facilitate exchange, peer learning and collaboration between MEAL colleagues across country offices, regional structures and headquarters.
Your profile
- Completed university degree in a field relevant to the position, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
- At least three years of relevant professional experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning within international development cooperation or humanitarian assistance.
- Practical experience in developing, implementing or strengthening MEAL systems at project, programme or country-office level; experience in a regional or global MEAL advisory role is an asset.
- Experience in providing technical advice and support to programme teams, MEAL colleagues and management on MEAL-related questions and the use of data and evidence for programme steering, adaptation and decision-making.
- Practical experience in developing, implementing or strengthening accountability systems, including community feedback and complaints mechanisms.
- Experience in designing and facilitating capacity-strengthening and capacity-sharing measures for MEAL and programme colleagues; experience in developing practical MEAL guidance, tools or organisational initiatives is an asset.
- Sound and applied knowledge of impact-oriented programme management, monitoring and evaluation approaches, including strategic evaluations, data quality assurance and organisational learning processes.
- Experience in integrating MEAL into the planning and development of projects, programmes, country strategies or funding proposals.
- Ability to translate organisational and technical MEAL requirements into practical, proportionate and context-appropriate systems and solutions.
- Strong analytical, advisory, communication and facilitation skills, combined with a high level of intercultural competence.
- Ability to promote a strong data and evidence culture and to support teams in using analysis and evidence for decision-making.
- Full professional proficiency in French and English is essential.
What we offer
- 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.
In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which you can find under Our benefits.
Please send your application via our online recruiting system by 02 August, 2026. Your contact person is Ina Stepka. 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.
Our Strategy
"Zero Hunger on a Healthy Planet"
Our strategy guides us in our work.
Transparency and Quality
Welthungerhilfe, its employees, as well as its partners commit to transparency and quality.
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