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
RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Country Director, we are looking for a field coordinator based in Aden. Your mission will be to ensure leadership and strategic oversight of programs and support functions (Finance, HR and Logistics), while coordinating mission’s internal risk control, including security.
More specifically, you will:
– Coordinate ACF country strategy implementation at field level by designing and updating the country strategy and implementing it at field level
– Coordinate overall implementation of program at field level through the facilitation of new projects, the supervision of the support and programs and the synergy between Technical and Support services at field level
– Manage the team performance at field level : social climate, training needs, prevention of frauds and power abuses…
– Facilitate good relationships with the coordination team by updating them on program implementation, by refering to them for any matter that could jeopardize the programs, the funding or the security of staff and premises or by demanding support.
– Represent ACF and liaise with regional authorities, UN, NGOs at field level
– Manage overall security and safety operations on the base by drafting the local security plan, organizing the briefing of ACF team on local context and security, ensuring the application of security procedures and managing any security incidents at base level and report to the Country Director.
– Reporting and communication
– Additional Responsabilities as required
REQUESTED PROFILE
You have a Bachelor Degree with at least 3 years of experience as Area Manager or Field Coordinator in conflict or post conflict context. Your competences and skills in humanitarian analysis are high and you have experiences in project cycle management and capacity building of national teams. Moreover, you have already worked in a multi-cultural environment and security management in complex environment.
You are diplomatic, have good interpersonal skills and the willingness to travel regularly to the field sites.
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS / SALARY
– Fixed term contract under French legislation: 6 months
– Monthly gross salary from 2597 to 2968EUR upon experience
– Reimbursement of the pension insurance for non-French citizens: 16% of the gross monthly salary
– Annual salary increase: 6% increase after and each 12 months of continuous contract
– Monthly per diem and living allowance: 730 USD net, field paid
– Monthly country allowance: 450EUR
– Child allowance: 1500EUR per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000EUR/year)
– Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house
– Medical coverage: ACF covers 100% of the social security, health insurance, and repatriation insurance agreement fees.
– Salary sustainment measures (sickness, paternity, maternity)
– Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year, airfare reimbursement with a ceiling to get to the chosen break destination, and 215 EUR for each RnR period
– Accompaniment and trainings: – Follow-up and support for career development
– Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge ©
– Other benefits (gifts vouchers; birth, wedding, etc…)
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