A CASH – BASIC NEEDS COORDINATOR At Action Contre la Faim France

Created in 1979, Action contre la Faim is a non-governmental organization that fights against hunger. Its charter of humanitarian principals- independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, transparency – has been part of its identity for more than 40 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of under-nutrition, particularly during and after emergency situations linked to conflicts or natural disasters. Action contre la Faim focuses its actions on 5 main areas of expertise: Nutrition and Health – Mental Health and Care Practices, Gender and Protection – Food Security and Livelihoods – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – Advocacy. In 2019, Action contre la Faim provided aid to 17 million people in more than 49 countries worldwide. www.actioncontrelafaim.org

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your main responsibility is to provide a technical support to ACF project staff on Basic Needs and Cash Programmes planning, implementation and coordination.
More specifically you will be in charge of :
– Monitor the humanitarian situation on basic needs, and evolution on markets and financial services in the country of intervention
– Define basic needs and Cash program strategies
– Supervise basic needs and Cash programs
– Ensure active participation of ACF in national coordination and technical forums and develop functional partnerships with relevant partners and other stakeholders
– Supervise and manage the basic needs/cash/FSL team

REQUESTED PROFILE

You hold a master degree in Economics, Agriculture, Public Health, International Development or related fieldYou have at least 3 years experience in a similar position;You have experience in leadership and demonstrate excellent managerial and leadership skills;You are able to manage and optimize a project specifically in an emergency context.;Fluent English is mandatory, Romanian or Ukrainian would be a plus.

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS / SALARY

– 3 to 6 months fixed term contract
– Remuneration package and competitive benefits according to ACF policies.

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