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!

As one of Germany’s largest and most respected private organizations in development cooperation and humanitarian aid, we are committed to driving positive change. We operate  independendently from religious and political influences, ensuring that our actions are always guided by strong ethical principles. Through embracing innovation we strive to become a data-mature, human-driven organization that continuously improves the way we work.

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! 

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of one year. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Damascus, Syria. 

The Food System Strengthening Lead will manage WHH’s country food systems portfolio and provide strategic and operational support to country priorities in Türkiye, Syria, and Lebanon.

Food systems transformation is a core strategic pillar for WHH, aiming to build sustainable and resilient systems that deliver safe and healthy diets for all on a healthy planet.

In this role, you will ensure technical excellence in interventions promoting nutrition, climate-smart agriculture, and economic opportunities. You will lead proposal development, provide guidance and support to country teams and partners, conduct assessments, build staff capacity, and facilitate cross-country learning in collaboration with WHH’s global advisor.

Your responsibilities

• Lead WHH’s food system strengthening portfolio and regional team across Türkiye, Syria, and Lebanon, ensuring programs are strategically aligned and implemented according to WHH and donor standards.

• Design, develop, and oversee food system program and project proposals, providing technical guidance and support to country teams and partners.

• Support country offices and partners in strategy development, needs assessments, and program planning, coordinating with clusters, networks, and relevant stakeholders.

• Collaborate with local organizations, NGOs, civil society, government, and private sector to enhance inclusive programming, food system interventions, cash assistance, and policy/advocacy initiatives.

• Monitor and analyze trends in food and nutrition security, climate change, and poverty; lead assessments, market analyses, and data-driven planning.

• Facilitate workshops and advisory sessions to build capacity, guide transformative food system approaches, and operationalize tools and frameworks.

• Provide ongoing technical support, including project development, implementation, monitoring, adaptive management, and guidance on MEAL indicators for transformative change.

• Represent WHH’s work in regional networks, communities of practice, and peer exchanges, while regularly assessing team capacities and support needs.

Your profile

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.