General objective of the position
He/she ensures, in particular, that:
- Promote a common operational vision between the mission’s various bases, programs and departments;
- Strengthening synergies and complementarities between sectors, particularly nutrition/health, food security and livelihoods, WASH, protection and rapid response;
- To ensure the link between emergency response, stabilization, recovery and resilience, according to the realities of the different intervention areas;
- Ensure regular prioritization of areas, populations and intervention methods based on evolving needs, access, risks and operational capacities;
- Ensure that programmatic decisions are translated into realistic operational choices, consistent with available human, financial, logistical and security resources;
- Promote a culture of coordination, breaking down silos and collective responsibility between program, support and coordination teams
Main responsibilities
- Define, in coordination with the teams and the geographical manager, Action Against Hunger’s intervention strategy in Mali, in accordance with the mandate, the ACF-IN regional strategy in West Africa, the ACF-E general strategy, the ACF-IN international strategy, and the organization’s political framework; Define, implement, and monitor the mission’s Action Plan in all its aspects: The Country Director is responsible for the implementation and achievement of the mission’s strategy objectives; Conduct ongoing monitoring of the intervention context and centralize decision-making on the strategic directions necessary to achieve the objectives. Define, with headquarters, the mission’s organizational chart and resource allocation in line with the defined strategic objectives and available resources; Ensure, in collaboration with the teams and the geographical manager, the quality and relevance of projects and programs, in reference to ACF’s mandate; Support the drafting of proposals and reports (narrative and financial) in collaboration with the Technical Coordinator, Project Managers, Logistics, and Administration. Ensure submission to financial partners, in accordance with the strategic plan guidelines, respecting standards and deadlines defined at headquarters.
- Define a fundraising strategy and allocate resources for the implementation of the Mission strategy; monitor and manage co-financing needs (public and private). Identify new funding sources, including non-traditional donors (public and private). Develop a donor mapping tool for Mali and establish relationships with new donors, particularly those from English-speaking countries. Promote the development and dissemination of marketing materials for ACF’s activities in Mali for external representation. Improve external communication of our interventions based on better capitalization and ongoing advocacy activities. Ensure ACF’s active participation, at the national and regional levels as needed, in sectoral platforms, national coordination meetings, and strategic working groups in conjunction with the Country Director and the Technical Coordinator.
- Promote a security and access culture in accordance with ACF’s institutional security principles; Monitor the political and humanitarian situation in the country (share information and conduct mutual analysis with the rest of the team, particularly with Base Managers and the Security Officer); Analyze security risks to the mission and adapt the mission’s internal operations and measures to the security situation; Define, with the support of the Security Department and key personnel, the mission’s security standards and procedures; Systematically update the mission’s Security Plan, ensure its validation at headquarters, and ensure its dissemination and implementation within the teams; Monitor the teams’ application of mission security rules, ACF International principles, and the ACF-International security guide in collaboration; Coordinate hibernations/evacuations and any changes in security levels with headquarters.
- Represent the organization before local and national authorities in the country, in accordance with ACF’s mandate, charter of principles, and strategic framework; Submit necessary reports and information exchanges, and resolve any issues with authorities, partners, or beneficiaries; Ensure the organization’s proper registration and compliance with legal obligations in the country, including framework agreements enabling work and travel within the country, monitoring general relations between civil society and the government, and establishing the guidelines and actions necessary for the organization’s effective work in the country; Develop, manage, and monitor strategic and operational partnerships; Maintain and guide the organization’s positioning in the country (participate in various meetings with donors, partners, ministries, etc., and demonstrate the organization’s ability to address its technical and operational challenges); Represent and strengthen relationships with donors and UN agencies, advocating for the organization’s interests, monitoring their priorities, and analyzing opportunities in line with the mission strategy. Represent before national and international media. Represent and strengthen relations with other international actors represented in Mali.
- Mission Management: Ensure the sound operational and financial management of the mission, in collaboration with their team and headquarters. The Project Director (PD) is responsible for achieving the mission’s operational and financial objectives; Ensure the control and application of ACF and donor procedures across all aspects of the mission (logistics, technical, financial, human resources, operations, communications, training, visibility); Guide and support the administration in the overall management of the mission’s resources; Monitor the mission’s financial situation, directly linked to the strategy and objectives set, and make the necessary financial decisions and provide guidance in collaboration with their team and headquarters; Ensure the funding volume, financial margin, and proper use of equity to guarantee the mission’s operational stability, in accordance with the mission strategy and guidelines established with the Geographic Manager; Monitor logistics management indicators, ensuring efficiency. To ensure compliance with ACF’s principles and values, particularly with regard to the code of conduct and the fight against fraud, corruption, abuse of power and other bad practices.
- Team coordination: Activate a dynamic of unity, coherence and motivation of the mission, by strengthening and relying on the key positions of the mission; Ensure internal communication of the mission, supporting the role of the managers: organization of regular team meetings at the national level; Ensure systematic exchange of information and coordination of all departments (and any bases) of the mission; Disseminate the mission strategy within the team and guide them.
- Human Resources and Training: Ensure the overall management of ACF employees and volunteers (expatriates and nationals), in accordance with ACF’s policy, code of ethics, and charter of principles. Define, with headquarters, the necessary team/organizational chart to achieve the set objectives. Welcome and integrate new team members; establish and ensure the monitoring and integration of training programs related to the mission (Mission Training Plan, International Training Plan, etc.) into the HR system, in collaboration with headquarters.
Do you fit the profile we are looking for?
- Knowledge of international development, project management, political science, social sciences or equivalent fields.
- Excellent knowledge of donor procedures. Excellent analytical skills. Very good command of team and program management.
- Desired specific/technical skills: Knowledge of the sub-region is preferred. Knowledge of ACF (Organization, mandate, charter, strategy, procedures) is also required.
- Experience in external representation (especially with Anglo-Saxon donors).
- Prior experience required: At least 5 years of expatriate professional experience.
- Solid experience in managing and leading multicultural teams.
- Experience in finance, human resources management and administration required.
- Good knowledge of logistics.
- Proficiency in the financial procedures of international donors (ECHO, EU, DFID, OFDA/USAID).
- Required skills: Active listening, initiative, tolerance, rigor, honesty, negotiation skills. Team spirit: sociable, able to bring people together. Languages: Fluent French. English preferred.
Our compensation package
We offer immediate incorporation into a dynamic, internationally renowned organization with the following contractual conditions:
- Official employment contract (24 months).
- Base : Bamako, Mali.
- Salary according to Action Against Hunger’s salary scale and the candidate’s experience.
- Family status position.
- Expatriate insurance (health, life, repatriation, travel, etc.)
- Break tickets in a defined area, per diem break €215.
- Return plane ticket for annual leave.
- Accommodation and lodging costs.
- Travel expenses are covered by the organization.
- 26 working days of paid leave per year.
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