About: Action Against Hunger
Founded in 1979, Action Against Hunger is an international non-governmental organization that fights hunger worldwide. Its charter of humanitarian principles—independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, and transparency—has defined its identity for 45 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection, and treatment of undernutrition, particularly during and after emergencies related to conflicts and natural disasters. Action Against Hunger coordinates its programs around seven areas of activity: Nutrition and Health; Mental Health and Psychosocial Support; Food Security and Livelihoods; Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene; Advocacy; Climate; and Research. In 2024, Action Against Hunger assisted more than 26 million people in 57 countries around the world. www.actionagainsthunger.org
Assignment :
Under the supervision of the Regional Director of Operations for the West and Southern Africa Pool and the France Mission, you will contribute to defining and developing the strategy for ACF’s country offices. Working closely with country directors, deputy program directors, and the pool team you will manage, you will support the implementation of strategic directions and the development of activities.
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
Managing the Pool team under your hierarchical authority;
recruiting team members in conjunction with operational contacts and the HR department at headquarters;
ensuring the team’s day-to-day management;
setting priorities, ensuring compliance with internal rules and positive interaction among team members;
initiating and monitoring individual action plans for the team;
conducting performance reviews
; organizing individual meetings with team members;
supporting the definition and implementation of country strategies;
co-facilitating strategic thinking (programmatic and budgetary) with the Regional Director of Operations (DRO) between missions and the pool;
ensuring the compatibility and coherence of high-stakes strategic programs with country strategies;
providing support and advice to missions on funding strategies
; ensuring the organization of external program evaluations
in accordance with the DRO, and exercising a direct role and responsibilities within the mission;
supporting the definition and facilitating the funding of high-stakes regional, multi-country, multi-stakeholder programs
; and advising country offices on… Developing new programs based on needs;
contributing to the coordination of the ACF-IN network;
contributing to the recruitment and development of HR staff within their area of ​​expertise (DPA programs, grant writer, etc.);
technically validating applications for Deputy Country Directors of Programs, Heads of Program Departments, and Consortium Coordinators;
conducting briefings and debriefings for coordination team members
; providing regular follow-up, guidance, and support to DPA programs;
and leading training sessions at headquarters, in regional offices, and in the field.
Profile:
You hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in social or political sciences. You have at least five years of professional experience in humanitarian missions in coordination roles within ACF’s areas of activity (Nutrition, Health, Food Security, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, or Support functions).
You are recognized for your team management and leadership skills.
Your knowledge of West and Southern Africa, and/or your field experience in this region, will be an asset.
You are proficient in all aspects of institutional donor processes (proposal writing, funding, policy development, compliance).
You are autonomous, diplomatic, and proactive. You have the ability to articulate a vision and foster a dynamic team environment. You possess excellent written and oral communication skills in both French and English.
Employment conditions
Status: Integrated Manager – 3-month Fixed-Term Contract,
Full-Time
Location: Montreuil (Seine-Saint-Denis)
Salary: €47,000 to €52,000 gross per year over 13 months, depending on experience
Benefits: 25 days of paid leave per year and 21 days of RTT (reduced working time)
Health and life insurance coverage: 80% covered by ACF
Salary maintenance schemes (illness, maternity, paternity)
Transportation allowance: 50% reimbursement of the flat rate between home and work
Meal vouchers (Up Lunch Card): 60% covered by the association for a value of €8 Works
council benefits (gift vouchers, reimbursement for cultural activities, etc.)
Remote work: Remote work open to all employees within metropolitan France.
A mandatory presence at headquarters of 1 day per month has been defined for this position. Mandatory
group on-site attendance is also required by the employer for meetings and group events (up to 3 days per month) and 2 days of mandatory presence during your integration into the team.
Teleworking allowances
. Training: Unlimited and free access to the TalentSoft e-learning platform.
Special conditions: Possible travel request (emergency, gap filler) and depending on the economic context of the organization: Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso.
ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.
How to apply
To apply, please click on this link: apply here