Co-Head of Agriculture and Rural Development Department (m/w/d)*

Job Description

As a Co-Head of our ARD Department, you’ll be an integral part of our management team, driving impactful projects and shaping the future of agriculture and rural development.

Your role:

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the strategic direction for the ARD Department, ensuring financial sustainability and growth.
• Project Portfolio Development: Curate and expand our portfolio of long-term German development cooperation projects, technical assistance, and advisory services.
• Acquisition and Project Management: Lead the acquisition, management, and quality assurance of complex projects, making a tangible difference in communities.
• Team Management: Mentor and guide our talented staff within the ARD Department.
• Key Account Management: Cultivate relationships with important clients, fostering collaboration and trust.
• Cross-Departmental Coordination: Collaborate with other Dept. Heads, Managing Directors, HR/Administration, and department heads to achieve organizational goals.

Requirements

• Education: A Master or PhD in agriculture, rural development, or a related field.
• Experience: Seven or more years of experience in development and implementation of development cooperation projects (e.g., GIZ, KfW, LuxDev, SDC, BMEL).
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage and mentor a team.
• Strategic Acumen: Experience in strategic portfolio development and acquisition is highly valued.
• Networks: Existing connections with German development cooperation organizations and other clients.
• Communication Skills: Very good communication and presentation abilities.
• Languages: Fluency in English and German; proficiency in French or Spanish is advantageous.

What we offer

• Exciting opportunity of strategic department and portfolio development.
• Work in an intercultural, interdisciplinary team with a spirit of collaboration.
• An international, dynamic and innovative work environment with a high degree of autonomy.
• A monthly salary based on the requirements of the job and your level of expertise plus yearly company performance and loyalty bonus.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Flexible working hours / working place (home office possible).
• The opportunity to travel to project countries (e.g., Latin America, Africa or Asia).
• Other benefits like “Hansefit” (provider of company fitness), JobRad (bike leasing), financial support for public transport/train costs, preferred rates for pension plan.
• Organic fruits, coffee, and tea for free at the office.
• Convenient work location in the center of Freiburg, 5 minutes’ walk from the main train station.

The position is based in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany and is expected to be filled in the third quarter of 2024/beginning of 2025.

Please upload your resume and cover letter online on our recruiting platform.

*(m/f/d) is a statement for equal inclusion/diversity in Germany and means 'male/female/diverse', in German: (m/w/d).