Head of Operational Support Department (Administration) | THW-2026-049 Referatsleitung (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This leadership role involves heading the 'Operational Support' department for the North Rhine-Westphalia regional office of the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW). You will lead a dedicated team of 15 employees and oversee critical administrative functions including budgeting, human resources, real estate management, and occupational health and safety. The position requires strategic collaboration with state-level committees and providing high-level advice to the State Commissioner. Key responsibilities include exercising service and technical supervision over twelve regional areas, optimizing business processes, and ensuring the smooth execution of financial and procurement measures. This is a permanent position offering a unique opportunity to shape the administrative backbone of a major humanitarian-technical emergency organization. It is ideally suited for professionals with strong leadership experience and a background in public administration or economics who are willing to support emergency operations when necessary.