in Germany or another WHH programme country

The position is to be filled by May 1, 2026, with a contract duration until 30.04.2029. There are good prospects for extention. Employment location will be Bonn or Berlin, Germany, or a country office within another WHH programme country.

As Expert Finance and Processes Anticipatory Action you are filling the role as financial expert within the Programme Management Unit of Welthungerhilfe’s Anticipatory Humanitarian Action Program. With this you will be part of the Program Finance and Operations (PFO) team in the Finance Unit.

By providing information and specialized services of an analytical, advisory, and interpretative nature, a critical contribution is made to the success of the organizational unit and the organization as a whole.

Key characteristics of the position include the independent management of complex subject areas/topics, with a proportion of frequently recurring tasks, as well as the design, coordination, implementation, and strategic development of processes/projects.

The objective is to ensure the smooth execution of processes/projects by taking on coordination and organizational tasks, as well as information and communication management within ones own area of expertise.

Your responsibilities

• Coordination and management of finances in accordance with internal and external regulations
• Budget activation in FundsPro and coordination of budget planning
• Coordinating and ensuring the input and updating of financial data in FundsPro (financial management of the program) and reconciliation with ProMIS
• Preparation of financial overviews for budget monitoring
• In cooperation with the project/program management, ensuring up-to-date expenditure and income/liquidity planning
• Quality check and assurance, preparation of aggregated internal and external financial reports in cooperation with project/program management
• Contact person for financial reports and financial enquiries
• Coordinate financial issues related to the program with the relevant RFM(s) (Contact persons for Heads of Finance) of the participating country offices
• Support project/programme management in risk assessment and monitoring
• Support and coordination of internal and external audits and implementation of improvement measures
• In cooperation with the project management, reconciliation of financial data between FundsPro and ProMIS
• Supporting the financial coordination and management of partner agreements in accordance with internal and external regulations

Your profile

• A univerity or polytechnic degree in a relevant field such as accounting and/or controlling
• At least 3 years of professional experience in the financial management of programs
• Experience in the financial management of projects funded by the German Federal Foreign Office
• Several years of international experience in financial management is desirable
• Strong ability to work under pressure and willingness to travel to areas with volatile local conditions
• Excellent spoken and written English

Please send your application via our online recruiting system by April 7, 2026.Your contact person is Peter Doerr. 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.