Global context of the mission:
In Sierra Leone Action Against Hunger was established in 1991, working in more than 11 districts. Action Against Hunger overall objective in this context is to fight against hunger and this is achieved through the implementation of nutrition and health, Advocacy and Raising awareness, mental health care practices, food security, Livelihood, and water sanitation and Hygiene projects.
Security context:
Sierra Leone has taken significant strides following 4 democratic elections since the end of its civil war in 2002 and the political situation is stable.
At mission level security situation is relatively peaceful this is evident by the recently conducted presidential elections and a smooth transition of the newly elected president.
Specificity to take into account at capital:
Our focus for the next five years is to continue a presence in the current geographical areas to have a consolidated footprint, continuing to implement quality, consistent programs in line with the overall strategy of the organisation, the Government of Sierra Leone, taking into account the needs of beneficiaries. We also give support to local partners-Focus 1000, which mainly engages on focusing on children.
Poor road facilities and shortage of clean water at households and public facilities level are among the key obstacles to human development and school attendance. Poor water, sanitation and hygiene are also among the main causes for under-five of age mortality. Lack of proper WASH conditions is an impediment to economic development of a country. It is with this background that Action Against Hunger is implementing its WASH project in Freetown operating at community and health facility levels coupling hardware initiatives (Construction / rehabilitation) with software activities aiming at triggering behavioural change particularly in vulnerable communities.
Length of contract: 12 months, to start as soon as possible.
The position: Your main objective will be to define the strategies and coordinate activities of Action Contre la Faim in the fields of Nutrition and Health.
More precisely, you will have to:
- Design, develop, and evaluate actions in the department
- Monitor and coordinate the programmes of the department
- Manage the Nutrition and Health team in the capital and be the Technical/Support Manager of the Nutrition and Health Program Managers
Do you fit with the position?
You hold a Masters’ degree in Health/Public health, or similar studies
You have an experience in humanitraian assistance or related fields
You are recognized for your excellent managerial skills with a demonstrated experience
You have proven interpersonal, organizational, multitasking and communication skills and a high capacity of work, able to overcome stress and work under pressure, with high degree of flexibility
Languages: You are fluent in English (written, spoken, read)
Why joining ACF:
Contract: 12 months fixed term contract under French legislation
Remuneration and benefits:
- Monthly gross salary from 2450 to 2800 € upon experience
- Per diem and living allowance: 531 € (cf eurocost) net, field paid.
- + 150€ of context allowance
- + 16% of monthly gross. For non-French citizen for retrocession of retirement and unemployment insurance.
- + Child allowanceTransportation and Accommodation:**
- Individual room in guesthouse covered
- Coverage of transportation costs to and in the mission
- Medical coverage: 100% coverage of medical expenses + repatriation insurance.
Leaves and RnR:**
- 25 days of paid leaves per year
- 20 RnR per year**
- 215 € at each RnR period every 12 weeks
- Coverage of the transportation expenses to the RnR area of reference (Ghana)
Training :
- Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge ©
- Technical trainings at HQ or regional level (averagely 1 per year)
- Intermission Workshop once a year
- Participation to external trainings costs upon eligibility of the request
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