Strategic Investment Partnerships Lead

About the Organization

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!

Job Summary

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with a contract duration of two years. At the end of the initial two-year contractual period, there are good prospects for extension. The position can be based in any of the following confirmed locations: Kenya, Ethiopia, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Germany. Additional duty locations within the EU may be considered, subject to local employment possibilities. Employment will be subject to the national terms and conditions and salary structure applicable at the respective duty station.

As Strategic Investment Partnerships Lead, you will enable Welthungerhilfe (WHH) to realize its sustainable Global Growth ambition by steering the development and launch of high-impact "Big Bets" — novel solutions, investment mechanisms, and partnerships that address underfunded, high-leverage opportunities and accelerate progress toward Zero Hunger on a Healthy Planet.

The focus of the role is on building strategic investment partnerships that influence funding priorities, flows, and mechanisms. Your success will be measured by your contribution to WHH's strategy, your ability to mobilize investment for Big Bets that are closely aligned with WHH's values, brand, strategy, and capabilities, and your contribution to strengthening the organization's readiness to grow its overall impact, influence, innovation, and investment readiness as One WHH.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of an organization-wide opportunity funnel for high-impact, influential and innovative Big Bets for Zero Hunger on a Healthy Planet.
• Establish transparent governance, decision-making criteria, processes and tools for the development and prioritization of Big Bets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to identify promising opportunities across WHH and its ecosystem and develop them jointly with idea owners.
• Translate promising opportunities into suitable mechanisms, such as coalitions, funds, public-private partnerships or ventures, and develop actionable partnership and investment plans.
• Map and engage relevant communities, funders and investors, influencers, regulators, technology providers and other key actors to validate opportunities and identify where WHH can deliver distinctive value.
• Develop and implement tailored partnership and capital mobilization strategies together with relevant units and Country Offices.
• Build coalitions around shared agendas and align public, philanthropic and private capital to mobilize investment for Big Bets.
• Use compelling narratives, strategic convenings, coordinated campaigns and tailored pitches to build momentum, increase visibility and secure commitment from anchor partners.
• Strengthen WHH's role as a thought and practice leader in investment partnerships in international cooperation.
• Build and share organizational knowledge on relevant trends, breakthroughs, bottlenecks and Big Bet opportunities through horizon scanning and exchange with external ecosystems.
• Foster a growth mindset across WHH and champion a culture of curiosity, courage, creativity and collaboration to increase WHH's impact, influence and innovation.

Required Qualifications

• A strong track record of establishing a portfolio of ventures, partnerships or highly influential programs in an international cooperation setting, with proven success in growing an organization's impact, influence, innovation and income
• Cross-functional experience across programs, innovation, policy, partnerships, investment and business development is a strong asset
• Demonstrated competence in pitching, partnership development, leadership, strategic thinking, collaboration and communication
• A strong understanding of sector trends, innovations and key actors in nutrition, climate, food, WASH and humanitarian systems
• Excellent understanding of funding and investment dynamics, including Official Development Assistance (ODA), Other Official Flows, public and private investment and philanthropic giving, as well as relevant partnerships and platforms
• A demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic and complex multi-stakeholder environment
• A strong network of existing relationships with philanthropic and institutional donors and other relevant organizations in food, WASH and humanitarian systems, climate resilience and nutrition is a strong asset
• Previous experience working in low-income, fragile and conflict-affected settings and in securing and/or managing high-value programs or ventures is an asset
• You recognize the growing value of data in your field and are eager to build your awareness and skills to incorporate data-informed approaches into your work
• Excellent English language skills; good French language skills are a strong asset

Required Skills and Competencies

• Pitching
• Partnership development
• Leadership
• Strategic thinking
• Collaboration
• Communication

How to Apply

Please send your application via our Online Recruiting System by September 28, 2026. Your contact person is Ina Stepka. 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.