About: Action Against Hunger
Founded in 1979, Action Against Hunger is an international non-governmental organization that fights hunger worldwide. Its charter of humanitarian principles—independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, and transparency—has defined its identity for over 40 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection, and treatment of undernutrition, particularly during and after emergencies related to conflicts and natural disasters. Action Against Hunger coordinates its programs around seven areas of activity: Nutrition and Health; Mental Health and Psychosocial Support; Food Security and Livelihoods; Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene; Advocacy; Climate; and Research, Analysis, and Learning. In 2023, Action Against Hunger France teams assisted more than 9.7 million people worldwide. www.actioncontrelafaim.org
Mission :
Under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director – Programs, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the mission’s nutrition surveillance strategy in the DRC, coordinating and providing technical support for the implementation and monitoring of quality nutrition assessments (including SMART, SMART Rapid, SQUEAC, and other assessments as needed), and ensuring the analysis of nutrition data and the strengthening of local capacities (PRONANUT, SNSAP, and local partners).
Your responsibilities will include:
Developing and implementing ACF’s nutrition surveillance strategy in coordination with the Nutrition and Health Department;
Planning and conducting SMART-SMART Rapid surveys or other nutrition assessments in partnership with nutrition/health partners and PRONANUT;
Strengthening PRONANUT’s surveillance expertise
; Contributing to the revitalization of SNSAP;
Managing the surveillance program team; Directly managing 3 SMART Program Managers
; Indirectly managing 4 Mentors and 3 Supervisors.
Start date: 01/12/2025
Profile :
You have a medical, paramedical, or similar qualification, with at least 5 years of professional experience in NGOs in the nutrition and/or health sector, including 2 years in nutrition surveillance (SMART, SQUEAC, KAP, other assessments, etc.) and MEAL, with an international NGO.
You are proficient in EPI and ENA software for SMART and other relevant IT software.
A good understanding of project management and the project cycle, as well as the mechanisms of Nutrition Clusters, is essential, as you will be working closely with the government and partners.
You have strong management and workshop facilitation skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills in French.
You have a good understanding of donor requirements and the humanitarian context in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Employment conditions
Vaccination against Mpox is recommended for employees travelling to this country.
Fixed-term contract under French law: 4 months until 31/03/2026.
Gross monthly salary: from €2,597 to €2,968 depending on experience, including a 13th-month bonus.
Retirement insurance reimbursement for non-French citizens: 16% of gross monthly salary.
Base salary increase: 6% every 12 months of continuous contract.
Monthly per diem and living expenses: $1,032 net, paid on-site.
Monthly context allowance: €300.
Child allowance: €1,500 per year per child present in the country of origin (capped at €6,000/year).
Transportation and accommodation: Travel and shared accommodation provided.
Medical coverage: 100% coverage of health insurance contributions and repatriation insurance, and your medical expenses for up to 1 month after the end of your contract.
Salary maintenance provisions (illness, maternity, paternity).
Leave and RnR: 25 days of paid leave per year and 20 RnR days per year; airfare covered up to a certain limit to reach the chosen break zone, and a flat-rate allowance of €215 per RnR.
Support and training: Career development monitoring and support;
unlimited and free access to the Talentsoft e-learning platform.
Field travel: In all provinces where the mission operates: North Kivu, Ituri, South Kivu, Maniema, Mai-Ndo
How to apply
To apply, please click on this link: apply here