Action contre la Faim France Country Director Jobs in Nigeria

Action contre la Faim France Country Director Jobs in Nigeria

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 2021, Action contre la Faim provided aid to 25 million people in more than 46 countries worldwide.

Responsibilities

As Country Director, you are responsible for providing the overall leadership and strategic guidance of the Country Office.
Your main responsibilities are to lead the definition and the implementation of the country strategy of ACF in Nigeria and oversee the overall management of the country team in line with ACF values, quality standards and processes.

More specifically:

You ensure that systems and procedures are in place and being properly implemented, and that they ensure the proper management, well being and safety of ACF staff, and the proper use of ACF resources.

You ensure that programs reflect the country strategy and adhere to the ACF technical and transversal policies.

You build on best practices previously developed by the country team.

You create a shared vision among all staff, promoting ACF Charter and ensuring an organizational culture where ACF core values are embedded, team work is encouraged and all staff feel valued.

You are responsible for establishing and maintaining good working relationships with host government officials, donors and other partners.

You are responsible for the safety, security and well being of your team.

Requested Profile

You hold a master degree in development studies or in management.

You show at least 8 years of relevant humanitarian experience or you have a bachelor with more than 15 years of relevant humanitarian experience.

You are experienced in complex emergencies in difficult security context.

You show excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

You are known for your excellent negotiation skills, and political astuteness as well as your excellent adaptation and culturally sensitivity skills.

You

also have a significant experience with external representation and promotion of programs with stakeholders and potential donors, and are able to generate goodwill towards the program with the intention of raising funds and the country grant portfolio.

Fluent spoken and written English skills.

Specific Conditions / Salary

Fixed term contract under French legislation: 24 months

Monthly gross salary from 3 572,20 EUR to 4128,70EUR 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: 754EUR net, field paid

Monthly country allowance: 150EUR

Cold allowance: Reimbursement for the purchase of winter equipment for a maximum of 380EUR per person per year in severe cold contexts

Child allowance: 1500EUR per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000EUR/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 and 215 EUR at each RnR period

Accompaniment and trainings: - Follow-up and support for career development

Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge

Family Status

Other benefits (gifts vouchers; birth, wedding, etc...)

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Action contre la Faim France Country Director Jobs in Nigeria

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