About: Action against Hunger

Created in 1979, Action Against Hunger is an international non-governmental organization that fights against hunger in the world. Its charter of humanitarian principles – independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, transparency – has founded its identity for more than 40 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of undernutrition, particularly during and after emergencies linked to conflict and natural disasters. Action Against Hunger coordinates its programs around 5 areas of activity: Nutrition and Health – Mental Health, Psychosocial Support and Protection – Food Security and Livelihoods – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – Advocacy. In 2022, Action Against Hunger has helped more than 28 million people in 46 countries around the world. www.actioncontrelafaim.org

Assignment :

You will be responsible for managing the heads of technical departments and providing support to the Country Director.
Your role will be to:
Ensure that ACF programs in Chad respond to ACF’s vision and mission and strengthen ACF’s impact at the level of beneficiaries and various stakeholders Demonstrate leadership in the development and quality of ACF programs in Chad
Take into account ACF’s overall strategy at the international level, the strategy and ambitions of ACF in Chad, and the strategic positions of the Chadian state, donors present in Chad, as well as the expectations of communities and beneficiaries of ACF programs
Supervise heads of technical and programmatic departments (RDDs WASH, SAME, MEAL, Advocacy and Communication, Grant and Partnership, Mental Health and Care Practice) Guarantee technicality, expertise and the quality of the programs implemented by ACF in Chad
Actively participate, in support of the Country Director, in the definition of the ACF strategy in Chad and the operational variations of this strategy through programs and projects in the field
Ensure that ACF’s strategic themes – Health/Nutrition, Mental Health and Care Practice, Food Security and Livelihoods, Water, Hygiene and Sanitation, Advocacy – are developed and integrated into ACF’s strategy and programming in Chad
Establish and strengthen mechanisms for monitoring, evaluation, capitalization of best practices and learning in connection with the programs developed by ACF in Chad
Ensure the interim Country Director and the leadership of the Senior Management Team in the event absence of the Country Director
More precisely, your missions will be to:
Participate in the definition and implementation of the strategy and ensure the management of the programmatic technical departments
Participate in the representation of ACF and the maintenance of relations with donors funds, authorities, United Nations agencies and other NGOs, on technical operational strategy, programs and advocacy
Identify and analyze humanitarian needs and issues in the country
Manage your team
Monitor program budgets and contribute to the identification of potential financing opportunities

START DATE: 06-17-2024

Profile:

You hold a higher level Bac+5 diploma in project or organizational management or any other equivalent field or experience.
You have successful experience in strategic management of operational planning, as well as management of multi-sectoral, emergency and development programs, including their budgetary management.
You have demonstrated experience in writing project proposals, leadership and management of senior staff (management level).
You have already worked in a complex environment and/or situation.
You know the procedures and strategies of donors (ECHO, SIDA, EuropeAid, FFP, OFDA, AFD, SDC, United Nations Agencies, etc.).
You have excellent leadership skills, integrity and honesty and are able to effectively manage teams and monitor performance.
You are particularly competent in managing stress and complexity, and in emotional intelligence.
You are fluent in French and English, both spoken and written, and have good communication and writing skills.

Conditions of employment
Fixed-term contract under French law: 12 months
Gross monthly salary: from 2,899 to 3,376 euros depending on experience
Retirement insurance reimbursement for non-French citizens: 16% of the gross monthly salary
Per diem and monthly living expenses: 767 euros net, paid in the field
Monthly context allowance: 150 euros
Child allowance: 1500 euros per year and per child present in the country of origin (ceiling of 6000 euros/year)
Transport and accommodation: Coverage of travel and collective housing
Medical Coverage: 100% coverage of health contributions (CFE + supplementary health) and repatriation insurance
Salary maintenance schemes (sickness, maternity, paternity)
Leave and RnR: 25 days per year of CP and 20 RnR per year; payment of the ticket with ceiling to go to the chosen break zone, and 215 euros of fixed compensation per RnR
Support and trainingProfessional career monitoring and support
Unlimited and free access to the Crossknowledge certifying e-learning platform ©
Position eligible for Family status
Field trips to be planned on all mission bases