Created in 1979, Action contre la Faim is a non-governmental organization that fights against hunger. Its charter of humanitarian principals- independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, transparency – has been part of its identity for more than 40 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of under-nutrition, particularly during and after emergency situations linked to conflicts or natural disasters. Action contre la Faim focuses its actions on 5 main areas of expertise: Nutrition and Health – Mental Health, Psychosocial Support and Protection – Food Security and Livelihoods – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – Advocacy. In 2021, Action contre la Faim provided aid to 25 million people in more than 46 countries worldwide. www.actioncontrelafaim.org
RESPONSIBILITIES
You will work with the Country Director to provide leadership to the development and maintenance of the program’s strategy for the mission.
You will ensure the overall implementation of the operational strategy of the mission and follow-up the quality of the programs, and develop new project proposals in line with the mission strategy
More precisely your missions will be to :
– Ensure coordination and implementation of programs and operational management in line with the country strategy.
– Design the programmatic strategy of the mission and develop project proposals
– Manage the Program Team
– Analyze the humanitarian needs (in country and at regional level)
– Represent and liaise with donors, authorities, UN, NGOs on operational strategy and program-related issues
– Follow-up on management of program budgets
– Represent Country Director when and as required
REQUESTED PROFILE
Education and professionnal experience
– A Master’ s degree in development / humanitarian aid, international relations or a field relevant to ACF expertize (WASH, FSL, nutrition / health, MHCP)
– At least 5 years of project management experience in international NGOs and in a similar coordination position
Technical skills
– Leadership and management skills in a complex international setting
– Extensive knowledge and understanding of Humanitarian coordination mechanisms
– Good knowledge of main ACF sectors of intervention: N&H, WASH, FSL, Emergency response, MHCP-GP.
– Consolidate experience of project cycle management and using participatory tools and methodologies for assessment, programs identification, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning
– Knowledge of the main donors policy, requirements and partnerships
– Strategic planning and program design and development
– Experience and/or personal commitment in mainstreaming Gender across the different sectorial programs
General skills
– Excellent personal and communication skills
– Ability to coach on the building of strong relationship with INGOs, government and donors
– Ability to adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through
– Strong analytical and conceptual thinking; able to understand complex issues and translate them into simple, workable actions and plans
Languages
– Fluency in written and spoken English
– Arabic will be consider as an asset
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS / SALARY
– 12 months fixed term contract under French legislation
– Monthly gross salary from 2735EUR to 3185EUR upon experience
– Monthly per diem and living allowance: $426 + $304 net, field paid
– Monthly country allowance: 450EUR
– Child allowance: 1500EUR per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000EUR/year)
– 16% of the gross monthly salary for pension insurance reimbursement for non-French citizens
– Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house
– Medical coverage: 100% coverage of health contributions (social security + health insurance) and repatriation insurance
– Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year and 215 EUR at each RnR period
– Training: Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge ©
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