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Emergency Coordinator job at Welthungerhilfe (WHH) | Apply Now
Fort Portal, Uganda
Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is one of Germany’s largest private aid organizations, with a mission to eradicate hunger and achieve food security through sustainable development and humanitarian aid initiatives across the globe. Founded in 1962, WHH has earned a stellar reputation for its integrity, transparency, and impactful work in over 35 countries, including Uganda, where it actively addresses issues related to nutrition, water, sanitation, and agriculture.
The organization fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values diversity, continuous learning, and staff well-being, offering dynamic job opportunities in both field and administrative roles with flexible and mission-driven work arrangements. WHH’s evolution has seen it shift from direct food aid to supporting long-term development and resilience-building among vulnerable communities through innovative, community-based models.
With more than 2,500 staff worldwide, WHH operates at both grassroots and policy levels, emphasizing values such as accountability, partnership, and empowerment. Its CSR commitment is embedded in its core operations, promoting environmental protection, gender equity, and local capacity building. Through impactful programs and strategic collaborations, WHH continues to champion the global fight against hunger and poverty. For more information, visit https://www.welthungerhilfe.org.
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Deadline:
30 Jul 2025
Job Title
Emergency Coordinator job at Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
Job Description
Position Title: Emergency Coordinator
Organization: Welthungerhilfe (WHH)
Location: Fort Portal, Uganda
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Contract Duration: Until 31st December 2025 (with possibility of extension based on funding)
Salary Scale: WHH Pay Grade SG7
Position Objective
The Emergency Coordinator will lead the coordination and implementation of humanitarian projects with local partner organizations, ensuring adherence to organizational, contractual, and financial guidelines. The role also contributes to humanitarian program development and resource mobilization strategies for WHH Uganda.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Application Deadline: 30th July 2025
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Contact Person: Gertrude Munduru
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How to Apply
Strategic and Programmatic Coordination
Analyze humanitarian needs and changing contexts in Uganda, particularly in sectors such as Food Security, Nutrition, WASH, and Protection.
Contribute to the development and execution of WHH Uganda’s humanitarian strategy in alignment with the country strategic plan.
Ensure integration of emergency preparedness planning into WHH’s humanitarian operations.
Support the design of WHH Uganda’s humanitarian funding and resource mobilization strategy.
Coordinate the development and implementation of humanitarian projects in partnership with national organizations.
Operational Oversight & Partnerships
Lead and coordinate field-level rapid assessments and emergency response interventions.
Maintain active engagement with key humanitarian actors including UNHCR, OPM, Start Network, and other partners.
Represent WHH in national and field-level coordination platforms, joint assessments, and appeals.
Serve as focal point for WHH Uganda’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPreP), ensuring it is up-to-date and functional.
Facilitate training and capacity building for WHH’s Country Emergency Team (CET), ensuring preparedness actions are implemented effectively.
Program Quality & Innovation
Ensure all humanitarian interventions align with WHH and international humanitarian standards.
Support the integration of Anticipatory Action approaches into humanitarian programming.
Monitor project quality, ensuring effectiveness, compliance, and impact.
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Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Agriculture, Nutrition, Humanitarian Studies, Peacebuilding, Social Sciences).
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in emergency coordination or response.
Strong command of English (written and spoken).
Demonstrated experience in stakeholder coordination and inter-agency collaboration.
Strong leadership, planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Previous experience in Uganda’s refugee or displacement settings is an asset.
Familiarity with donors such as ECHO, WFP, and START Network is desirable.
Experience in developing humanitarian proposals is a plus.
Willingness to travel on short notice for emergency interventions.
What We Offer
Welthungerhilfe offers a meaningful and dynamic work environment in a dedicated team focused on humanitarian impact. The organization values both personal and professional development and provides a fair, gender-independent salary structure.
