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

Festanstellung, Vollzeit · Freiburg

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.

The department is headed by two Leads, one for ‘Agriculture’ and one for ‘Rural Development’; this opening concerns the Co-Head/Lead ‘Rural Development’.

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, prefered 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).

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About us

We are unique! Efficient, integrative, professional - as a leading international consultancy for the sustainable management of natural resources. Our focus is on forestry, agriculture and climate protection, including innovative digitalization solutions for land use. Since its foundation in 1998, we have implemented more than 1,000 projects in over 80 countries, thanks to a large and diverse team of experts consisting of more than 80 permanent employees from over 25 nationalities and a community of external consultants. Unique land use GmbH is headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany and is represented in Paraguay, Vietnam, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia and Kyrgyzstan.

Ihre Aufgaben

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.

Ihr Profil

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, GFA).
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.

Das bieten wir Ihnen

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, prefered 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.

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Über uns

Wir sind unique! Effizient, integrativ, professionell - als ein international führendes Beratungsunternehmen für das nachhaltige Management von natürlichen Ressourcen. Unsere Schwerpunkte liegen in den Bereichen Forstwirtschaft, Landwirtschaft und Klimaschutz, einschließlich innovativer Digitalisierungslösungen für die Landnutzung. Seit der Gründung im Jahr 1998 haben wir mehr als 1.000 Projekte in über 80 Ländern durchgeführt, dank eines großen und vielfältigen Expertenteams, bestehend aus mehr als 80 festangestellten Mitarbeitenden aus über 25 Nationalitäten und einer Gemeinschaft von externen Beratern und Beraterinnen. Die unique land use GmbH hat ihren Hauptsitz in Freiburg im Breisgau, Deutschland und ist in Paraguay, Vietnam, Uganda, Kenia, Äthiopien und Kirgisistan vertreten.

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