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 51 countries worldwide. www.actioncontrelafaim.org

Your position and responsibilities

As Country Director, you will be responsible for implementing a sound and relevant delegation system (with appropriate control mechanisms), which will allow you to be accountable for all the following responsibilities:

• Ensure strategic and operational planning and organizational performance
  • Oversee the development of a high-quality strategic plan through inclusive and participatory processes, monitor implementation, and ensure stakeholders understand the strategic approach
  • Lead the preparation, updating, and implementation of the country strategy, ensuring alignment with the ACF vision and mission
• Lead programming, working with the Programme Coordinator
  • Review the impact of ACF's programmes and integrate lessons learnt into the Country Strategy
  • Put in place appropriate programme oversight processes and tools to ensure that programmes are implemented on time and budget and that programmatic risks are identified and mitigated
  • Ensure regular donor engagement during programme implementation
  • Review proposals and ensure high quality and competitive proposals that align with donor priorities and requirements
  • Oversee the coordination of proposal development to ensure that relevant people in country and in HQ are engaged on proposal design
  • Ensure appropriate assessments are conducted to inform and support proposal design
  • Identify and and review funding opportunities and take go/no go decisions
• Maintain and develop external relations and partnerships
  • Support coalitions and networks, ensure cordial media relations and act as an ACF spokesperson when necessary
• Guarantee security
  • Ensure the mission has robust security plans in place and adheres to security guidelines and procedures
• Provide teams and Human Resources management
• Manage Finance and Logistic
  • Together with the HQ ARC department, ensure the overall supervision and development of the Audit, Risk and Compliance function
  • Coordinate, with the local Senior Management Team and the ARC function (Audit, Risk and Compliance), the audit recommendations follow up within the country office
  • Be the guarantor of the effectivity & quality of the internal control, compliance and risk mitigation systems in the country office
  • Ensure compliance with ACF charter, policies and ethical standards
  • Ensure compliance of the activities with national and international laws/regulations with the support of the selected local/national legal consultant and ACF legal department within HQ ARC
• Work relationships with HQ

Your profile

You hold a university degree in the field of international relations, business administration or management.
You have at least 4 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 French and English fluently. Knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian is a great asset.

Your employment conditions

• Fixed term contract under French legislation: 12 months
• Monthly gross salary from 3572 to 4128euros 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: 504euros net, field paid
• Monthly country allowance: 450euros
• Cold allowance: Reimbursement for the purchase of winter equipment for a maximum of 380euros per person per year in severe cold contexts
• 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:Follow-up and support for career development
  • Free and unlimited access to the e-learning platform Talentsoft
• Field trips

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