Manager in Professional Department - International Aid

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.

• 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.

• 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.