Policy Advisor POWA*

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with a contract duration until October 31, 2023 due to parental leave substitution. There are good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Berlin, Germany. In coordination with your Team Lead, working in Home Office is possible at any time.

As Policy Advisor POWA in our Policy and External Relations Unit, you will implement Welthungerhilfe’s advocacy work with the aim of improving the quality and quantity of german and global development policies and programs on food security and agriculture.

Your responsibilities

• National and international advocacy work on the topics of agriculture, nutrition and food security.
• Establishment of development policy positions in the field of agriculture and food policy and representation of these positions vis-à-vis national and international political authorities, business communities, civil society and the general public
• Support the development policy dialogue with representatives from politics, business, science, civil society and the media
• Participation in the conception and further development of advocacy measures, including the preparation and implementation of conferences, expert discussions, etc.
• Preparation of background information and draft texts for correspondence, speeches and publications
• Represent technical content and positions in public appearances and in the media

Your profile

• A university or polytechnic degree with a focus on policy and advocacy or a comparable qualification
• Solid experience in strategy building and implementation as well as in the preparation of complex and cross-cutting analyses and concepts in the field of development cooperation
• Experience in policy and advocacy work at national and international level (EU, UN)
• Representation experience towards representatives from politics, economy, civil society, science, media on national and international level
• Sound expertise in the field of (global) food security with focus on at least one of the following topics: agriculture, nutrition, food security, climate policy
• Strong communication and negotiation skills as well as persuasiveness towards partners and decision makers from politics, administration and civil society
• Excellent spoken and written German and English language skills; knowledge of French 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”.

How to apply

Please send your application via our online recruiting system by September 25, 2022 by following this link. 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.