Communications Manager: USAID/West Africa

PROJECT SUMMARY

IBTCI is currently seeking a Communications Manager for a USAID project focused on Evaluation and Research Services for Health Programs in West Africa.

In West Africa, there is a dearth of up-to-date information on key health indicators. Decision makers have insufficient evidence to determine which intervention models are best suited to overcome particular public health challenges and to achieve health-indicator targets. The project is expected to grow the evidence base to support improved resource allocation, policy advocacy, and public health programming. It will address critical gaps in the research and evidence for program implementation for USAID/West Africa’s Regional Health Office (RHO) family planning and HIV/AIDS activities. The purpose of this project will be to make available relevant and timely research and evaluation findings to decision makers at USAID/WA and its regional and local partners at all levels: local, regional, national, and international.

POSITION SUMMARY

Based in Accra, Ghana, the Communications Manager is responsible for oversight of all project-related communications and dissemination of operations research and evaluations findings locally, regionally, and internationally. S/he will work closely with USAID/West Africa, RHO, and the IBTCI Home Office, and reports to the Chief of Party.

Position Responsibilities

• Working closely with USAID RHO and partners, assess and evaluate existing communications capacity and needs, including an analysis on existing communications strategies;
• Plan and operationalize a communications and dissemination strategy at international, regional, and national levels;
• Based on the needs assessment and project objectives, build capacities to deliver the communication strategy;
• Work with USAID RHO and other partners to design new communications programs and identify new channels of dissemination for research and evaluation findings;
• Strengthen existing outreach and communication tools; and,
• Develop and maintain relationships with partners and stakeholders at national and regional levels.

Minimum qualifications include:

• At least 7 years of experience in developing and implementing communications strategies and developing communications materials for international public health projects in Africa, ideally in francophone West Africa.
• Master’s degree in Communications, Public Health, or related field required.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and utilize relationships with key external stakeholders, including: USAID/WA, USG, WAHO, and host-country Ministries of Health to identify decision time-lines and strategies on how, when, where, and to whom research and evaluation findings should be disseminated.
• Ability to conduct stakeholder analysis for communications materials.
• Ability to translate complex scientific and public health policy and programmatic findings and reports into communications materials for various target audiences.
• Skills in the development and implementation of a wide range of communication products.
• Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing both English and French.
• Travel throughout the West African region as necessary will be required.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please visit https://ibtci.devhire.devex.com/ or email twallace@ibtci.com and kjones@ibtci.com. No phone calls please. Only final candidates will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination of race, creed, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. We are an E-verify employer.

Operations Manager – West Africa

Operations Manager – West Africa

Looking for challenges in a developing market? Ready to start an exiting journey in a new place? We offer the right candidate the possibility to manage a quickly growing enterprise across several countries, and become part of our international management team.

The company

Ignitia is an entrepreneur led business that offers critical decision support in West Africa. Based on several years of development and market traction, our science-based innovation is designed for the agriculture sector. We have developed a weather forecasting model for the tropics that is twice as accurate as existing models, allowing us to provide daily, monthly, and seasonal forecasts for farmers in the developing world. Using our forecasts, small-scale farmers have the ability to double yields and incomes, reducing food insecurity and poverty for some of the poorest in the world.

To date we have reached over 80,000 farmers and are on track to reach 1 million in the next 3 years! Due to our pioneering position and proven track record we now offer the right person the opportunity to grow with the company internationally.

The position

Your responsibility will be to manage Ignitia’s offices and operations across West Africa.

The ideal candidate:

• is highly organized with excellent, proven management skills
• can efficiently coordinate a wide variety of activities
• has a history working in telecommunications industry
• is driven and confident in leading his or her own work
• has a team player attitude in line with the company
• has a positive, confident and determined approach
• is resilient and has an ability to focus on the business
• is fluent in spoken and written English and French

The main task will be to efficiently manage and coordinate Ignitia’s activities as we expand into new markets in West Africa. You will be responsible for advising management on issues of corporate significance and will play a major role in resource allocations among offices. We would like to see that you are an incredibly agile organizer, and can manage many competing priorities at the same time. An important part of your role will be to work closely with our management team in order to improve and optimize the business processes and operations.

Location

Based in Accra, Ghana.

Remuneration & terms of employment

Competitive salary, commensurate with skills and experience

HOW TO APPLY:

Application

Please email your CV and a personal letter to info@ignitia.se with the subject “Operations Manager – West Africa” by January 31, 2016. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants with no proven management experience will not be considered. For more information please see www.ignitia.se

Contact for questions:

Cindy Laird, Operations Manager

+233 543 15 19 24

Resource Acquisition Manager , World Vision Ghana

World Vision is a humanitarian, development and advocacy organisation devoted to improving the lives of children, families and their communities around the world. Our 45,000+ staff members working in more than 90 countries are united through our ethos, mission and shared desire for all individuals, especially children, to overcome poverty, inequality and injustice.

Here’s where you come in:

As Resource Acquisition Manager, you will successfully pre-position World Vision Ghana with donors and partnering World Vision offices in strong and effective donor engagement activities. You will pursue grant and proposal development opportunities to help fund World Vision Ghana’s strategic plan. You will act as representative of World Vision Ghana in various forums and meetings and adhere to all donor rules and regulations.

Requirements include:

• Master’s degree in a social science or development related discipline.
• Technical training qualifications required: Professional technical skill in project cycle management, proposal and report writing, monitoring, requirement of major donors (eg USAID, EU, DFATD, AudAid) desired.
• 5 years of practical experience in aid management and leadership.
• 20% Domestic/international travel is required.

HOW TO APPLY:

Is this the job for you?

World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.

Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position online and apply by the closing date 03 FEB 2016. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.Due to the number of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Finance Officer - Food and Agriculture Organization

Organizational Setting

The Finance Division recommends and administers financial policies and procedures that meet the highest professional standards; keeps accounts that accurately record financial activities and meet the requirements of internal and external audits; prepares reports to accurately portray the financial status of the Organization and its activities; ensures that the Organization's financial resources are securely kept and productively employed while in FAO's custody; oversees financial operations wherever performed in the Organization; and ensures that all disbursements are timely and made in accordance with established policies and procedures.

The position is located in the Global Financial Management Group which continuously monitors the usage of GRMS in all Decentralized Offices to ensure compliance with FAO's financial regulations. In addition, it provides best practice advice, training and support to the Decentralized Office in all areas of GRMS related to Finance.

The posts are located in the Regional Office for Africa (RAF) – Accra, Ghana

Reporting Lines

The Finance Officer functionally reports to the Senior Finance Officer based in Rome and operationally to the Administrative units of the Regional Office

Technical Focus

The collection and analysis of financial information to support the delivery of various financial services/activities.

Accounts preparation in accordance with the UN System Accounting Standards (UNSAS) and the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)

Key Results

Financial services and related assistance in accordance with internal policies, UN financial guidelines and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)

Key Functions

· Provides financial reporting, general accounting, project accounting, and/or investment related services in accordance with FAO policies and regulatory framework;

· Collects and analyzes financial information for inclusion in statutory and/or management reports, financial statements, and/or reports to donors as well as specific reports for Governing Bodies, donors and other partners;

· Contributes to updating financial policies and related tools, systems, technologies and related procedures;

· Responds to requests for assistance from managers and staff at HQ and the Decentralized Offices;

· Exchanges and/or provides information to banks, other financial institutions, donors and partners and provides information/clarification to auditors;

· Participates in the development of training and related training materials and promotes best practices and capacity development at HQ and the Decentralized Offices;

· Supports daily financial operations of the Regional Office as required;

· Participates on Finance Division teams, leads working groups, and/or collaborates with other departments on short-term assignments.

Specific Functions

· Monitors adherence to financial policies in the decentralized office, highlighting any risks and suggesting mitigating factors to senior management;

· Provides functional support and training to decentralized offices in the region on best financial practices and usage of ERP system, Oracle;

· Prepares analysis of financial practices in decentralized offices for senior management;

· Recommends improvements to ERP systems to better support operational requirements in the decentralized office;

· Provides support to upgrades of financial modules of ERP systems.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

· Advanced university degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field, or an accounting accreditation (CA/CPA)

· Five years of relevant experience in finance, accounting and/or business analysis

· Working knowledge of English and French

Competencies

· Results Focus

· Teamwork

· Communication

· Building Effective Relationships

· Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

· Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable

· Relevance and extent of experience in accounting and in managing accounting functions

· Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Oracle Financials is considered a strong asset

· Extent and relevance of experience in accounting and in managing financial functions

· Demonstrated knowledge of IPSAS or equivalent internationally accepted accounting standards

· Working knowledge of other FAO languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) is considered a strong asset

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

· All candidates should possess computer/word processing skills.

· Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by a competency-based interview.

· Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your iRecruitment online profile (see “How to Apply”). We strongly recommend that you ensure that the information is accurate and complete including employment record, academic qualifications and language skills.

· Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognised in the IAU/UNESCO list.

· Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice and the endorsed candidates will be considered for the Employment Roster for a period of 2 years.

· Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments.

REMUNERATION

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm

HOW TO APPLY:

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, visit the iRecruitment website at http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/ and complete your online profile. Only applications received through iRecruitment will be considered.

Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.

Vacancies will be removed from iRecruitment at 23:59 Central European Time (CET) on the deadline for applications date. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help, or have queries, please contact: iRecruitment@fao.org

FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

Administrateur de base

COOPI est une organisation non gouvernementale italienne, indépendante et laïque, engagée dans la lutte contre les injustices sociales et la pauvreté dans le Sud du monde et dans la construction d'un futur dans lequel soient garantis pour tous de bonnes conditions de vie, le respect des droits et la parité des opportunités. #Depuis 1965, COOPI a réalisé plus de 600 projets de développement et interventions d'urgence dans 50 pays , employant plus de 30 mille opérateurs locaux et assurant un bénéfice direct à plus de 50 millions de personnes. En Afrique, en Amérique Latine, en Asie et dans l'Europe de l'Est, COOPI favorise l'accès à l'eau et le droit à la santé et à l'instruction des communautés les plus pauvres. COOPI assure aussi une assistance immédiate et à long terme aux populations touchées par les guerres ou les catastrophes naturelles. Le siège central de COOPI est à Milan (Italie), mais pour la réalisation des projets, COOPI s’appuie sur un réseau de sièges périphériques (régionaux et nationaux) dans les pays où ses activités sont plus importantes. www.coopi.or

Descrizione e requisiti

Titre:

Administrateur de base au Niger

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Description :

#Assurer toute activité de gestion administrative relative à la base et des projets en cours dans cette localité, tout en respectant le planning opérationnel définit en coordination avec les Chefs de Projet# et le coordinateur administratif pays, ceci dans le strict respect des procédures de COOPI et du bailleur de fonds.

Pays:

Niger **

Localité:

Diffa avec possibles missions dans les zones d’intervention et à Niamey

Bailleurs :

Divers (Unhcr, Unicef, FAO)

Responsabilités confiées au Collaborateur:

1) Gestion de la comptabilité/finance base et projets:

a) Supervision de la gestion et la comptabilité des projets en collaboration avec les chefs de projet;

b) suivi budgétaire du programme et planification des dépenses en collaboration avec les chefs de projet et le coordinateur administratif pays;

c) gère la trésorerie du projet en collaboration avec le comptable (suivi du journal de caisse et du cahier des avances);

d) respect des délais dans l’envoi de la comptabilité et des documents administratifs à la coordination pays/bailleur;

e) envoi mensuel des documents administratifs, logistiques et financiers aux responsables de la Coordination et communication du prévisionnel mensuel des besoins en trésorerie;

f) réalisation de la clôture de fin de mois, envoi comptable, réconciliation et inventaire de caisse;

g) participation à la rédaction des rapports et propositions de projets destinés aux bailleurs de fond pour la partie financière, administrative et logistique en collaboration avec le Responsable de l’Administration de la Coordination.

a) suivi et réalisation des contrats fournisseurs et prestataires en coordination avec le coordonnateur logistique;

3) Ressources humaines:

a) Coordination avec le responsable RH et les chefs de projet des procédures de recrutement du personnel local, l’élaboration de TdR et des contrats, des bulletins de salaire et paiement, le suivi des congés, des absences, des évaluations, mesures disciplinaires, des requêtes individuelles;

b) suivi des mouvements du Personnel national et international et du respect des formalités administratives et règles de sécurité dans la zone d’intervention du projet;

c) réalisation sur une base périodique établie les bilans individuels de l’équipe dont il a la charge

d) suivi du respect du règlement intérieur dans l’organisation du temps de travail ainsi qu’éventuellement sur d’autres aspects;

e) définition des besoins et soutien au renforcement de capacités de son équipe en adéquation avec les objectifs du projet.

#4) Contribution à la gestion du projet:

a) Contribuer à la planification des activités des projets dans la zone d’intervention en étroite collaboration avec chefs de projet et avec la Coordination de COOPI à Niamey;

b) assurer la gestion des ressources humaines, en supervisant le processus de recrutement et d’installation du nouveau staff, en apportant un support technique à l’équipe et un renforcement de capacités;

c) contribuer au monitorage de la progression des activités;

d) assurer la supervision régulière des opérations d’achat et approvisionnement en conformité avec le plan de passation de marché dans le respect de procédure du bailleur et de COOPI, en étroite collaboration avec le coordonnateur de la logistique;

e) assurer la rédaction des rapports d’activités financières et tous autres documents de monitorage selon les échéances données;

f) coopérer avec les autres acteurs sur le terrain: coopération inter agence, ONG, institutions locales, leaders communautaires et autres acteurs liés à l’action où à la présence de COOPI sur terrain, en étroite coopération avec les chefs de projet et la Coordination de Bangui;

g) participer aux réunions de coordination sur le terrain et en capitale en fonction des priorités établies par la Coordination COOPI et les chefs de projet;

h) circulation des informations avec la Coordination Pays COOPI Niger, vers la coordination sur le projet et vice-versa;

i) participation active à la phase d’élaboration des nouvelles propositions de projet, en étroite collaboration avec la Coordination de COOPI de Niamey;

j) soutenir la conception et l’implémentation des stratégies de protection et contribuer à la définition des stratégies auprès de la Coordination de COOPI Niger;

k) l’exécution d’autres tâches pour le progrès du Projet, ou pour l’amélioration des conditions de travail dans les bases d’affectation, sur demande de la Coordination de COOPI à Niamey.

Et toute autre tache nécessaire à la bonne et ponctuelle réalisation du projet demandé par l’administrateur pays ou le CM **

Durée : **

Organisation et coordination

Le référent du collaborateur avec le quel il devra se coordonner est le Chef Mission COOPI au Niger

Envoyer un dossier complet de candidature (CV et lettre de motivation)

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HOW TO APPLY:

http://www.coopi.org/it/lavoroformazione/offertedilavoro/lavoro/1212/

Chef de Projet éducation

ONG COOPI

COOPI est une organisation non gouvernementale italienne, indépendante et laïque, engagée dans la lutte contre les injustices sociales et la pauvreté dans le Sud du monde et dans la construction d'un futur dans lequel soient garantis pour tous de bonnes conditions de vie, le respect des droits et la parité des opportunités. Depuis 1965, COOPI a réalisé plus de 600 projets de développement et interventions d'urgence dans 50 pays , employant plus de 30 mille opérateurs locaux et assurant un bénéfice direct à plus de 50 millions de personnes. En Afrique, en Amérique Latine, en Asie et dans l'Europe de l'Est, COOPI favorise l'accès à l'eau et le droit à la santé et à l'instruction des communautés les plus pauvres. COOPI assure aussi une assistance immédiate et à long terme aux populations touchées par les guerres ou les catastrophes naturelles. Le siège central de COOPI est à Milan (Italie), mais pour la réalisation des projets, COOPI s’appuie sur un réseau de sièges périphériques (régionaux et nationaux) dans les pays où ses activités sont plus importantes. www.coopi.org

COOPI au Niger

La mission de COOPI au Niger s’inscrit dans la mission de COOPI au niveau mondial: coopérer pour la lutte contre la pauvreté à travers l’engagement, la motivation, la détermination et le professionnalisme des collaborateurs sur le terrain. La stratégie est ainsi basée sur: la collaboration étroite avec les Autorités et les partenaires de la société civile locale; la coordination et la concertation avec tous les acteurs impliqués dans le développement du Niger (Institutions internationales et ONG).

La première intervention de COOPI au NIGER date de 2012, avec la mise en place du projet financé par ECHO «Projet de prise en charge de la malnutrition aigüe sévère au Niger» dans le Région de Tillabéry et dans la ville de Niamey. Actuellement, COOPI travaille dans le district de Tillabery et Diffa dans la protection, le soutien psychosocial, l'éducation en situation d'urgence, la malnutrition et la construction d’abris d’urgence.

Responsabilités

Objectif et résultats demandés

Garantir la mise en oeuvre effective du projet d’éducation en urgence de COOPI dans la région de Diffa en assurant la coordination, la programmation, le suivi, l’évaluation des activités, ainsi que l’écriture, la révision des rapports et l’appui technique dans la préparation des nouvelles propositions de projets en lien avec la Coordination de COOPI à Niamey.

Résultats:

I. Gestion stratégique :

— Gérer la documentation officielle (hard copy et électronique) en lien avec le projet.

— Favoriser les synergies avec les autres programmes et participer aux échanges avec les autres acteurs clés dans la zone d’intervention du projet.

— Participer aux réunions de coordination du Groupe de Travail Education à Diffa.

— Assurer la coordination des activités avec la DREN de Diffa.

— Contribuer à l’identification de potentielles idées et partenariats, en collaboration avec la coordination de COOPI à Niamey.

— Analyser les informations sur les bailleurs et réaliser la recherche et la transmission d’appels à proposition nationaux et internationaux.

— Guider les consultants et autres partenaires intervenant dans la mise en œuvre du projet afin de garantir la bonne compréhension du projet, le respect des lignes directrices des bailleurs, etc.

II. Suivi et évaluation :

Suivi

— Suivi des activités du projet pour assurer la qualité des interventions et le respect du chronogramme, en liaison avec le Coordinateur Administratif et la Chef de mission

— Validation et transmission des rapports techniques aux bailleurs, dans le respect des procédures et échéances ;

— Renforcement les capacités des staffs et des partenaires sur les thématiques clés du projet et les stratégies et approches et méthodes.

Evaluation

— Organisation et mise en œuvre des missions d’évaluation prévues par les projets : élaboration TdR consultants, organisation visites terrain, préparation rapports d’évaluation internes et pour les bailleurs.

III. Liaison et networking

— Participation aux réunions de coordination

— Participation aux réunions de présentation stratégies/appels à proposition bailleurs

Moyens et outils

Ils seront mis à disposition par la Coordination de COOPI à Niamey.

Organisation et coordination

L’interlocuteur direct est la Chef de Mission et la chargée des programmes

Profil du Candidat (Formation, Exp., Compétences, Attitudes)

ESSENTIEL

· Formation universitaire Bac+4

· Excellente connaissance de l’education en urgence

· Excellente connaissance du Cycle de projet

· Maîtrise de procédures principales bailleurs (ECHO, Commission Européenne, USAID, UNDP, UNICEF etc.)

· Expérience en coordination de programmes d’éducation requise

· Connaissance et expérience méthodologies de suivi et évaluation indispensable

· Excellente connaissance paquet MS Office

· Capacité de travailler dans un environnement multiculturel avec des personnalités très diverses

· Forte capacité organisationnelle et habilité à prendre des décisions de façon indépendante;

· Capacité de travailler dans un contexte instable et de gérer le stress

LE COOPERANT COOPI

COOPI intervient dans des situations de développement et de crises souvent défavorisées et difficiles à gérer.

Le coopérant COOPI doit prendre la bonne décision au bon moment.

Il sait lire et interpréter le contexte dans lequel il agit et qui se transforme souvent très rapidement. Il est capable de respecter les valeurs de l’ONG, d’établir relations positives avec ses supérieurs, ses collègues et collaborateurs.

Le coopérant COOPI travaille habituellement dans des contextes multiethniques, ce qui exige de la souplesse et le respect de l’autre, expatrié et personnel local.

En considération du milieu souvent défavorisé et du poids des responsabilités, il faut posséder une réelle motivation, énergie et une grande flexibilité, disponibilité pour aller parfois au-delà de ses propres tâches selon les besoins de la mission, en utilisant l’expérience, l’enthousiasme et l’esprit d’équipe.

Deadline : as soon as possible

HOW TO APPLY:

http://www.coopi.org/it/lavoroformazione/offertedilavoro/lavoro/1211/

Head of Project, Food Security and Agriculture in Kassala, Sudan

Welthungerhilfe (www.welthungerhilfe.de) is one of the large and respected private organisations in the field of development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. It carries out projects in almost 39 countries and campaigns for fairer cooperation with developing countries. If you are prepared to dedicate yourself to carrying out projects under sometimes difficult conditions and you match the requirements set out below, we look forward to receiving your application for the position of

Head of Project, Food Security and Agriculture

Kassala, Sudan

The post is to be filled as soon as possible, and is scheduled to end on 31 March 2018. The office is located in Kassala, Sudan. The project is financed by the European Commission and focuses on small-scale agricultural productivity.

The design of the „Small Scale Agricultural Productivity Project” implemented in Kassala State, Eastern Sudan (a four year project that started mid February 2014) is based on three pillars (1) sorghum production (2) small scale farmers and (3) private sector input providers. The main objective of the project is to boost the agricultural production of sorghum in the State through applying new technologies and through linking small scale farmers with the extension services of the Ministry of Agriculture and research centers.

Objectives and responsibilities of the position

The Head of Project is responsible for implementing Welthungerhilfe projects in the project region in accordance with the framework specified as regards content, organisation, time schedules and finance.

Your most important duties are as follows:

• Start up an emergency food security and livelihood intervention in and around Kassala, Sudan
• represent Welthungerhilfe and coordinate the project concept and planned project activities with the local decision-makers, and with other aid agencies and development organisations operating in the project area
• ensure proper implementation of the project in accordance with the approved concept; supporting evidence for attained outcome and impact
• ensure the required flow of information and public transparency of project activities in the country of deployment
• cooperation with international and national partner organisations
• recruitment, management and training of national experts
• preparation of final financial reports for reporting to financing parties

Your qualifications will include:

• relevant university or polytechnic degree or several years of project-related professional experience
• several years of project and management experience in carrying out co-financed projects of international (aid) agencies, preferably in the region
• experience and technical knowledge in the sectors Food Security/Agriculture and WASH
• coordination and organisational skills - even under difficult local conditions
• knowledge about the management of EC projects and experience working with partner organisations
• proven ability to manage national staff
• cooperation skills and ability to work in a team, strong communication skills and assertiveness
• a very good command of both written and spoken English

We offer the opportunity of working in an extremely committed team, and a range of duties involving a high degree of responsibility. Naturally, our offer also includes comprehensive induction training and a variety of attractive social benefits.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send a covering letter and CV by e-mail, quoting reference "SDN 1016" by 08 February 2016 to Carolin Möllenbeck (recruitment.moellenbeck@welthungerhilfe.de)