A COUNTRY DIRECTOR 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, Psychosocial Support and Protection – Food Security and Livelihoods – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – Advocacy. In 2021, Action contre la Faim provided aid to 25 million people in more than 46 countries worldwide. www.actioncontrelafaim.org

Action Against Hunger is operating in Liberia since 1990 following the start of the first Civil War, and has become one of the main humanitarian and development actors in the country, focusing on the links between nutrition, health, mental health, psychosocial support and protection (MHPSS-P), food security and livelihoods (FSL), water sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and advocacy to address the underlying and root causes of nutrition insecurity. The portfolio of Liberia will experience an incremental growth from the end of 2023 and for the following years (multi-year projects currently under negociation/contractualisation).
Action Against Hunger currently works in in eight counties (out of the total 15 nationally), with main beneficiaries being children under 5 years, pregnant and lactating women and adolescents. We have operational offices in Montserrado (Monrovia) and Nimba (Sanniquellie) counties.
As per Action Against Hunger’s commitments to promote national talent, the majority of the team are national staff. It is constituted of 40 staff members today but shall increase with the upcoming portfolio increase.
The country office currently works with several national partners, works extensively with various Ministries (in particular Health and Agriculture) as well as local institutions, and has developed a strong acceptance within the communities in the areas of interventions.

The position is based in Monrovia

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the management of the Regional Operations Direction, the Country Director, based in Monrovia, is responsible for overseeing the development, funding and implementation of the Country Strategy and Program and for the overall supervision of the country staff in Liberia.
– You coordinate and implement Action Against Hunger’s Strategy at country level;
– You coordinate overall implementation of programs;
– You manage the team at country level;
– You maintain external relations with the Government, Donors and Partners (International and National);
– You facilitate good working relationships with HQ and with the Liberia Senior Management Team;
– You manage overall security and safety in Liberia;
– You ensure mission overall compliance;
– You lead the fundraising and networking efforts.

REQUESTED PROFILE

You hold a Master Degree in International Relations, humanitarian or development studies. You can justify 8 years of experience in mangement position in the Humanitarian or Development sector in Africa.
You show advanced leadership and project management skills with best practices in country team and performance management.
You show excellent knowledge and understanding of working in a complex, very constrained and sensitive environment; Excellent negotiation skills, and politically astute.
You are experienced in identifying, analysing humanitarian needs & designing potential responses, and follow up with technical referents proposal writing, concept notes, etc.
You have significant experience with external representation and promotion of programs with stakeholders and donors, and able to generate goodwill towards the program with the intention of raising funds. You show an extensive knowledge and understanding of humanitarian coordination mechanisms and Nexus between Recovery and Development.
You have experience of managing security in a volatile environment.
You have an excellent command of English language. Excellent knowledge and understanding of the West Africa (Liberia) context would be an asset.

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS / SALARY

– 24 months fixed term contract under French legislation
– Monthly gross salary from 3300 to 3800EUR upon experience
– Monthly per diem and living allowance: 758$ net, field paid
– Monthly country allowance: 150EUR
– Child allowance: 1500EUR per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000EUR/year)
– 16% of the gross monthly salary for pension insurance reimbursement for non-French citizens
– Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house
– Medical coverage: 100% coverage of health contributions (social security + health insurance) and repatriation insurance
– Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year and 215 EUR at each RnR period
– Training: Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge ©
– Couple posting
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