About : Action contre la Faim
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 2022, Action contre la Faim provided aid to 28 million people in more than 46 countries worldwide. www.actioncontrelafaim.org
Mission :
Under the supersivion of the Country Director, your role will be to :
Coordinate ACF country strategy implementation at field level – North base
Coordinate overall implementation of program at field level
Manage the team at field level
Facilitate good relationships with the coordination team
Represent ACF and liaise with regional authorities, UN, NGOs at field and regional level
Ensure reporting and communication
Ensure Security management
Priorities when taking up the position will be to coordinate ACF Programme implementation in Mueda according to the new setup. ACF intervenes in Humanitarian sector (static + RRM) as well as Development (FSL in particular). You will also be in charge of the Consortium with NRC and Humanity & Inclusion.
You will manage the Program, Operations and Support Teams (Logistics, Finance, Human-Resources Managers/Officers) and Security and Liaison Officer. The team is composed of 5 staffs under your direct management and 10 indirectly.
Start date : 2024-10-14
Profile :
You hold a Master’s Degree in Humanitarian Program Coordination, International Development or International Relations.
You have at least 3 years of field experience in operational management of humanitarian projects/programs in a similar role, including experience in emergency context, and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a managerial role.
You have substantial knowledge of standard logistics procedures and practices, and developed good knowledge of financial and HR procedures.
You are familiar with ACF intervention sectors (FSL, WaSH, Nutrition).
You have excellent capacity of strategic humanitarian context analysis, as well as Leadership and management skills in a complex international setting.
You have strong communication, networking and representation skills (written, oral, cross cultural), as well as training, coaching, capacity building experience and skills.
You are fluent in English (spoken and written), and you have professional working proficiency in Portuguese or another Latin language.
Conditions d’emploi
Fixed term contract under French legislation: 12 months
Monthly gross salary from 2597 to 2968euros upon experience, including 13th month
Reimbursement of the pension insurance for non-French citizens: 16% of the gross monthly salary
Annual salary increase: 6% increase after and each 12 months of continuous contract
Monthly per diem and living allowance: 622euros net, field paid
Monthly country allowance: 450euros
Child allowance: 1500euros per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000euros/year)
Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house
Medical coverage: ACF covers 100% of the social security, health insurance, and repatriation insurance agreement fees.
Salary sustainment measures (sickness, paternity, maternity)
Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year, airfare reimbursement with a ceiling to get to the chosen break destination, and 215 euros for each RnR period
Accompaniment and trainings:Follow-up and support for career development
Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge ©
Field trips
ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.
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