Manager in Professional Department - International Aid (f/m/d)

**Location:** Europe, Berlin as advantage

**Start Date:** June 1, 2026

**Position Type:** Full-time / Part-time

**Work Engagement:** Employee / Freelancer

**About OlamAid e.V.**

OlamAid e.V. is an international aid organization dedicated to responding to the evolving needs of crisis and conflict-affected populations. Our mission is to support communities as they transition from crisis to recovery, rehabilitation, and sustainable living. A core focus of our work is supporting vulnerable groups and minorities within affected populations.

**Position Overview**

The Professional Department (Technical Department) is a cross-cutting function at OlamAid. It serves as the guardian of quality and standards, maintaining advisory authority across all organizational functions.We are seeking a manager to lead a team of professional coordinators and advisors. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will ensure that OlamAid’s interventions are evidence-based, ethically sound, and aligned with global aid benchmarks.

## Tasks

**Key Responsibilities**

**1\. Standardization & Methodological Leadership**

• Knowledge Hub: House and develop expertise in core sectors including MHPSS, Resilience, Emergency Response, DRR, and Food Security.
• Methodology Design: Translate global standards into practical, field-ready toolkits and protocols.
• Shared Language: Maintain consistent professional language and delivery quality across the organization.

**2\. Professional Advisory Support**

• Cross-Cutting Oversight: Advise all departments to ensure high-standard project implementation.
• Proposal Design: Provide technical input on development proposals to ensure feasibility and "high-proof" design.
• Operational Support: Guide teams in bridging the gap between field constraints and best practices.

**3\. Safeguarding**

• Safeguarding Lead: Ensuring a robust and comprehensive safeguarding framework is integrated throughout all OlamAid operations

**4\. Quality Assurance & Learning**

• Impact Monitoring: Measure deliveries against professional benchmarks to ensure intended impact.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead the refinement of methodologies based on evaluations and emerging global trends.

## Requirements

**Candidate Profile**

**Education & Academic Background**

• Advanced Degree (MA/PhD): International Development, Social Work, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Specialized Training: Proven expertise in International aid Standards (e.g., Sphere, CHS) and Safeguarding protocols (PSEA, CP, SH).

**Professional Experience**

• Senior Technical Leadership: 7+ years of experience in the humanitarian or social-impact sector, specifically in technical advisory or department management.
• Methodological Design: Proven track record of developing project methodologies, toolkits, and organizational ethical codes.
• Multisectoral Knowledge: Experience overseeing diverse thematic areas (MHPSS, Community Resilience, Emergency Response, DRR, and Food Security).
• Strategic Design: Experience partnering with grant teams to ensure proposals are technically sound and evidence-based.
• M&E Proficiency: Ability to review evaluation methodologies to ensure they meet global benchmarks.Advanced Writing: Excellence in documenting professional protocols and organizational position papers.

## Benefits

• A high-level coordination role in a dynamic NGO with the opportunity to shape the future of OlamAid.
• An international, intercultural working environment that values innovation and collaboration.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a specialized technical field.
• A chance to work on meaningful projects that make a real difference in communities worldwide.
• A flexible work environment with the possibility to also work remote on a hybrid level.

Interested? Please send your complete application documents (Cover Letter, Resume, Diplomas, and Certificates) stating your possible starting date. **We look forward to hearing from you!**