As Country Director, you will be responsible for ACF’s overall operational response in Ukraine. In collaboration with the Regional Support Team and Project Team, you will define the operational strategy at country level and support the Project Team in the execution of the program, and ensure consistency. You will represent ACF’s interests towards third parties and partners, and ensure compliance with ACF’s charter, ethical standards and policies as well as international and national laws and regulations, in order to realize organizational objectives and reach quality targets for the mission.

More precisely, your role will be to :

• Lead strategic and operational planning
  • Lead the preparation, updating, and implementation of the country strategy, ensuring alignment with the ACF vision and mission
  • Oversee the development of a high-quality strategic plan through inclusive and participatory processes, monitor implementation, and ensure stakeholders understand the strategic approach
  • Ensure programs align with the country context and ACF’s vision
  • Collaborate with senior staff to generate viable programs, secure funding, and develop phasing out strategies
  • Ensure programs are designed and implemented based on sound analysis, address the causes and effects of malnutrition, and comply with ACF standards

• Develop external relations and partnerships
  • Develop and enhance relationships with stakeholders
  • Establish and maintain good relations with government officials, donors, and other organizations
  • Support coalitions and networks, ensure cordial media relations and act as an ACF spokesperson when necessary

• Lead security planning
  • Ensure the mission has robust security plans in place and adheres to security guidelines and procedures
  • Manage Human Resources
  • Oversee Finance and Logistics departments

• Work relationships with HQ
  • Serve as a key liaison between the field and HQ
  • Update HQ on strategy implementation, proactively refer matters that could affect the mission, and facilitate communication between field teams and HQ
  • Ensure deadlines are met and pilot the follow-up on HQ recommendations

Requirements:

You hold a university degree in the field of international relations, business administration or management.

You have at least 2 years in similar management positions in humanitarian aid, including an experience with Action contre la Faim or international NGOs.

You have experience in coaching of teams and change management.

You have already been on mission in Ukraine.

You are particularly skilled in strategic vision, leadership , networking , management and development of staff , and communication and advocacy.

You speak and write fluently in French and English. Knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian is a great asset.