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 45 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 7 main areas of expertise: Nutrition and Health – Mental Health, Psychosocial Support – Food Security and Livelihoods – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – Advocacy – Climate – Research. In 2023, Action contre la Faim provided aid to 21 million people in nearly 60 countries worldwide.
Mission :
Under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director – Operations, you will be responsible for the overall coordination, leadership and management of ACF programs and operations in Borno State, Nigeria, including coordination for Damasak Field Office.
More precisely, your missions will be to :
Effectively manage and develop ACF Programming and Strategy in Borno State, Northeast Nigeria
Ensure Safety and Security of ACF personnel and assets
Ensure overall accountability for ACF Finance, Human Resources, and Logistics in the Maiduguri Base and Damasak Field Office
Represent in the field ACF and adherence to Mandate and Charter/Principles
Manage and support to local implementing partner(s)
Ensure reporting, capitalization and contribute to quality and accountability
You will manage 4 Support Team directly (the HR, Finance, Logistics Managers, Liaison Manager, Program and Project Managers), including Operations Team and 98 people indirectly.
Start date : 2025-02-01
Profile :
You hold a degree in social science, international relations, international development, humanitarian response or relevant field, with significant experience (7 to 10 years) with INGOs, in insecure setting in the same type of position.
A previous experience with ACF in emergency and post-emergencies setting is an asset.
You are able to organize, train and motivate a multicultural team. You are disciplined and able to work independently.
You have excellent diplomatic, negotiation, drafting and written skills. You are also able to adapt and communicate effectively.
You master English, both spoken and written.
Conditions d’emploi
International applications :
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: 838$ 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 health and repatriation insurance agreement fees, for your medical expenses, and up to 1 month after the end of your contract.
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
Deep Field trips : Damasak, Konduga
National applications :
Basic Salary: 1721 USD per month
Living conditions allowance: 141 USD per month
Leave allowance: 10% of basic salary per month
Pension: Employer contribution 10%, Employee contribution 8%
Annual leave: 2 days per month
Private medical insurance and Private life assurance provided by the organization
Relocation Allowance: 130 USD
Accommodation: 20 calendar days
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