General job description
The purpose of the Area Coordinator position is to ensure high quality and cost-effective program/project implementation within the designated geographical area.
The Area Coordinator is responsible for oversight of ACF operations in the area of operation attributed.
The position is duty-stationed in one of the filed office with frequent travels to other areas to support and supervise program implementation and teams. this position is a member of the SMT (Senior Management Team)
Key activities
Objective 1: Program implementation and Area Management
- Oversee and ensure effective implementation of all programs within the Area of Responsibility, guaranteeing adherence to project plans, timelines, budgets, ACF guidelines, and donor requirements.
- Hold overall accountability for timely and high-quality delivery of ACF programs across a large and diverse operational area, in support and collaboration of the Program Coordinator of the assigned area
- Provide strategic leadership and line management to Heads of Bases, Field Coordinators, and Field Managers, ensuring harmonized approaches and operational coherence across states.
- Support Area Program Coordinator in applying and monitoring BFU, ITT, DIP, PPP, and other project management tools consistently across all field locations.
- Ensure program coherence and compliance, maintaining quality standards and donor requirements across multiple operational contexts.
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor implementation quality, identify bottlenecks, and provide timely solutions to operational challenges
Objective 2: Program Development and Coordination Office Support
- Lead and contribute to the development of new programs and proposals that address the needs of the most vulnerable households, through comprehensive needs assessments and program design.
- Act as a key link between field bases and the Coordination Office, ensuring area-level priorities, challenges, and lessons learned are reflected in proposal development, donor engagement, and strategic planning.
- Provide timely and high-quality inputs for donor reports, evaluations, and learning processes, consolidating field-level data and insights.
- Identify and proactively propose opportunities for program expansion, scale-up, or adaptation across the region based on emerging needs, access constraints, and funding opportunities.
- Strengthen coordination and coherence between field bases and the Coordination Office by promoting harmonized approaches, aligned work plans, standardized tools, and effective information flow throughout the program cycle.
Objective 3: Area Operations and Systems Oversight
- Oversee and coordinate area-level HR, logistics, finance, and security functions across multiple states to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
- Establish and maintain robust operational systems, internal controls, and risk management mechanisms fully aligned with ACF procedures, national legislation, and donor regulations.
- Anticipate and mitigate operational risks related to scale, movement, and access by developing proactive strategies and contingency plans.
- Promote efficient resource allocation to support program scale-up, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness across all operational contexts.
- Strengthen cross-functional coordination between operations and program teams to ensure timely recruitment, procurement, movement planning, and financial support aligned with program priorities and implementation timelines.
- Build the capacity and performance of area operations staff through coaching, performance management, and systems strengthening, ensuring continuity and resilience of operations.
- Ensure emergency preparedness and rapid response capacity at area level, including readiness to support sudden-onset emergencies or program expansions.
Objective 4: Mission Representation and Humanitarian Access
- Represent ACF at area and state-level coordination meetings, INGO forums, and relevant UN-led platforms to ensure effective humanitarian access and visibility.
- Facilitate communication and negotiation with communities, local authorities, and partners to enable safe and timely program implementation while maintaining neutrality and humanitarian principles.
- Advocate for the needs of vulnerable populations, ensuring alignment with ACF’s mission, values, and strategic objectives.
- Coordinate with line ministries and local governance structures to align program activities with national policies and priorities, fostering collaboration and acceptance.
- Monitor and report on access constraints, security risks, and operational challenges, proposing actionable solutions to maintain staff safety and program continuity.
- Ensure robust safety and security management at the area level, including:
- Implementation of ACF security protocols and contingency plans.
- Continuous risk analysis and mitigation measures for staff movement and program delivery.
- Regular security briefings and capacity-building for field teams to strengthen awareness and preparedness.
- Strengthen humanitarian diplomacy and networking, building relationships that enhance operational access and influence in coordination platforms.
Additional Responsibilities
- Support emergency response within existing programme areas when requested.
- Contribute to operational components of strategy development and process improvement.
- Any other tasks assigned by the DCD–Operations.
Candidate description
Education & Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Logistics, Business Administration, Humanitarian or Development Studies, or a related field.
- Alternatively, substantial experience in humanitarian and development operations may be considered.
Technical Knowledge:
- Thorough understanding of complex procurement procedures (national and international), administration/finance, safety and risk management, PCM, and institutional donor compliance.
- Demonstrated skills in staff capacity building, team management, and representation.
- Experience in risk management, fraud prevention, and operational systems strengthening.
- Strong background in logistics, administration, HR, and program implementation.
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years in similar senior roles such as Head of a large field office, Field Coordinator, Area Manager, or Head of Department for large portfolios.
- Previous experience with ACF in other countries is strongly desirable.
- Proven ability to manage operations in complex and challenging contexts.
Organizational Knowledge:
- Familiarity with ACF/INGO operational structures, program standards, and field implementation modalities is an asset.
Language Skills:
- English (mandatory); Arabic is an asset.
IT Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
- Ability to work with project tracking tools and digital reporting systems.
Remuneration package
We offer immediate incorporation to a dynamic international network with the following remuneration package:
- Formal work contract: 12 months .
- Base: (Sudan)
- Salary: according to Action Against Hunger salary scale and to candidate’s previous experience.
This packaged includes:
- Expatriate insurance (health, live, repatriation, travel, etc.)
- Break flights/trips to defined area: (break per diem: 215 EUR)
- Yearly holiday return flight ticket
- Accommodation and housing expenses (in shared guest house)
- Travel costs to and from the mission.
- 28 working days of paid leave per year
- Emotional care service at the service of the employee and family.
Notes:
- Candidates may be contacted for other suitable positions within Action Against Hunger.
- Due to the high-number of application received, only potential applicants will be contacted.
- Applications will be assessed and vacancy might be closed before the end of the announcement as per qualifications availability.
- The organization is committed to the principles of non-discrimination and diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people.In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Action Against Hunger implement a range of procedures and actions including Criminal Background Checks/ International vetting/Certificate of good conduct to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and abuse is prevented
How to apply
Interested candidate should submit application using the following link
https://employ.acf-e.org/index.php/positions/view/11357/Area-Coordinator-Expat-Position