Head of Finance

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!

Head of Finance* in Goma

The position is to be filled by 15.06.2026, with an initial contract duration until December 31, 2027. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Goma, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the (CD).

Welthungerhilfes (WHH) country programme in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is focusing on humanitarian aid as well as on integrated multi-sectorial development activities within the sectors of agriculture incl. value chain development, WASH, nutrition and infrastructure. The programme is funded by the German Government (GFFO, BMZ, GIZ, KfW), EU and USAID. As Head of Finance, you will be responsible for all financial and administrative processes and will implement financial management standards in the programmes and projects efficiently and promptly, thereby making a significant contribution towards the success of the programme work. Projects are implemented by WHH, but also in cooperation with other national and international partners like NNGOs and INGOs. In general, you will ensure that the WHH DRC country programme including the various projects is financially managed in accordance to relevant donor and WHH internal rules and regulations as well as that the Human Resources management is following the standards set by WHH Head Office.

Your Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a programme wide financial management system in DRC
• Ensure a sound budget planning when project proposals are being drafted
• Control and supervise the liquidity and spending planning of the projects and internal fund requests
• Monitor and ensure a proper planning of the financial and other resources
• Finance control of the country office budget and strict follow-up of refinancing of the respective country office budget positions under other projects.
• Recruiting, account assignment and induction of new staff (in the field of financial/project administration)
• Provide guidance and train local and international financial experts and project partners in line with WHH policy to enhance the national staff capacity
• Monitor and ensure the accurate and prompt drawing up of internal and external financial reports in accordance with the appropriate guidelines
• Conduct training sessions in the field offices to uplift the capacities of administrative compliance
• Checking of partner agreements taking into account the capacity of the partners and the donor regulations
• Support the local HR Expert to ensure that the organizational standards are implemented
  
  

Your profile

• A relevant university or college degree with specialist knowledge in areas such as finance, accounting and/or controlling
• At least 3 years of project-related professional experience in the administration of co-financed projects for international (aid) organizations - preferably in the region
• Experience in change management and restructuring
• Experience in refinancing mechanisms
• Excellent coordination and organizational skills, including ability to work under pressure
• Co-operation skills and ability to work in a team
• Excellent communication skills and broad intercultural competences
• A high level of mental and physical resilience and readiness to travel to areas with volatile local conditions
• You recognize the growing value of data within an organization and inspire teams to make decisions grounded in analysis and evidence
• Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for working in Welthungerhilfes project countries
• Excellent spoken and written English and French
  
  

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 May 3, 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.

Our Benefits

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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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