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 supervision of the Field Coordinator, your role will be to lead the successful implementation of ACF programs in Cabo Delgado base and sub-bases, in accordance with contractual requirements and expected technical and programmatic quality standards, the overall management of Program Team and provide support to the Field Coordinator.
More specifically, your tasks will be to :
Coordinate the planning, implementation and monitoring of ACF programs with high quality standards
Manage and lead the program team
Facilitate internal and external coordination to enhance program implementation
Contribute to the strategic positioning of ACF and to development of new project proposals
Proactively support ACF commitments to gender equality and protection
Replace Field Coordinator during absences if needed

Profile :

You hold a Master’s degree in development or humanitarian aid, international relations or any relevant field.
You have at least 2 years of field experience in humanitarian project management (as Program Manager or Coordinator).
You have experience in team management.
You have already worked in complex humanitarian settings.
You have strong experience and knowledge of project cycle management.
You know well all or part of ACF sectors of intervention: Nutrition and Health, WASH, FSL, Emergency response, MHCP-GP, with a good understanding of support functions (security, logistics, finance and HR).
You also know core donor requirements.
You have excellent personal and communication skills.
You speak and write English fluently.
You are able to speak and understand Portuguese or are fluent in Spanish, French or Italian. If Portuguese is not a language yet mastered, you are willing to learn during the mission.

Conditions d’emploi

Fixed term contract under French legislation: 12 months until 31/07/2025
Monthly gross salary from 2332 to 2676 euros upon experience
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: 150euros
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 : regular visits to Mueda and Macomia sub-offices

ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.

Starting date : 01-08-2024