Head of Base At Acción contra el Hambre España

Key activities:

• Mission 1: Coordinate ACTION AGAINST HUNGER country strategy implementation at the field level.
• Mission 2: Coordinate overall implementation of program and operations at the field level.
• Mission 3: Manage the team at field level.
• Mission 4: Facilitate good relationships with the team in the capital.
• Mission 5: Represent ACTION AGAINST HUNGER and liaise with local partners, authorities, UN, and NGOs at the field and federal levels (latter for matters relevant to White Nile state)
• Mission 6: Ensure reporting and capitalization and contribute to quality and accountability.
• Mission 7: Security, Safety, Access

Candidate description:

• Training: At least a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; long experience in the role of Program Management or roles as Program Coordinator / Head of base / Field Coordinator / Area Coordinator / Area Manager.
• Technical specific knowledge: General knowledge of Food Security, livelihood, WASH, and nutrition and health required / Knowledge of DRM, Climate Change, Gender & Protection, MEAL
• Previous experience (years): At least five years of professional experience in managing Programs and Operations in humanitarian projects /programs, preferably with an international NGO/ Work experience in partnership with local NGOs would be an asset.
• Humanitarian sector knowledge: Prior humanitarian experience is required/ Organization knowledge: Prior INGO experience required.
• Languages: Fluent written and oral English and Arabic are mandatory.
• IT systems: Perfect mastery of Word, Excel, PowerPoint / Mobility (national/ international) They are based in Kosti, with frequent trips to localities where AAH intervene in the White Nile.
• Commitment to Gender Equality: Valuable prior experience in issues related to the promotion of gender equality or personal commitment to gender equality.

Remuneration package

• Based in: Kosti (with frequent travel to localities across the White Nile)
• Internal relations: Line management of all officers and assistants at White Nile base and sub-bases; technical support from Khartoum coordination staff (Nutrition, Health, WASH, FSL, MEAL, Advocacy, Gender & Protection, Logs, Finance & Admin, HR, Liaison)
• External relations: Implementing partners, relevant authorities and stakeholders at federal and state levels, beneficiaries (donors during field visits and based on CD request)
• Position length: 1 year (renewable)
• Line manager: Country Director
• Salary: 1650 USD (gross)
• 20 annual leave days.