Field Position Profiles
We accept applications for field positions on an ongoing basis.

Country Director/Head of Mission

Main Objective

To define and manage a timely, pertinent, effective, and efficient response to the humanitarian needs of the Country and population within the framework of the ACF Charter while ensuring the security of the team.

Responsibilities

Overall Management of Staff and their Security

  • Responsible for all expatriate and national staff.
  • Managing human resources in conformity with applicable labor laws and with internal regulations.
  • Security management.
  • Setting of job descriptions and requests for new staff to headquarters.
  • Performance appraisals of expatriate staff and objective setting in line with program requirements.

Strategy, Co-ordination and Representation

  • Formulating the country strategy for Action Against Hunger in light of political, economic and humanitarian context.
  • Acting as key contact with head offices, local partners, NGOs, UN agencies, local authorities, government authorities, donors. 
  • Acting as a focal point, to issue policy recommendations in collaboration with field staff and headquarters.
  • Representing Action Against Hunger to partners, NGOs, local authorites, government authorities and donors.

Overall Management of Programs

  • Defining the programmes with the coordinated team.
  • Ensuring achievement of the program's objectives.
  • Ensuring the organization has adequate resources.
  • Ensuring programme is still appropriate, according to the situation, the context and the programme's objectives.
  • Planning with technical staff.
  • Ensuring technical staff carry out their work to the right standard.
  • Narrative and financial reporting to donors and to managing headquarters.

Operational Management

  • Responsible for financial feasibility of the country programme: initially to obtain resources, at final stage to make sure programme is within budget.
  • Responsible for all logistical aspects.
  • Responsible for the appropriate management of all resources in a transparent manner.
  • At all times the country director is accountable to the donors and benefactors of ACF missions.

Qualifications

  • Masters Degree in Political Science, Development Studies or Technical field.
  • Second language skills highly recommended.
  • Ability to deal with stressful situations. 
  • Ability to work within a team setting.
  • Ability to adapt within the working enviornment.

Experience

  • At least 2 years previous field experience in a relief NGO.
  • Minimum of one year's previous experience in an NGO in managerial position.
  • Previous management experience is highly preferred.
  • Knowledge or experience of donor guidelines indispensible.
  • Experience in security management.

Field Coordinator

Main Objective

The Field Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, consolidating, and ensuring smooth implementation of program and operations’ activities and adherence to logistic, human resource, administration and security procedures. At the regional/district level, the Field Coordinator represents ACF to relevant stakeholders. Typically, the field coordinator reports to the Head of Mission (HOM).

Responsibilities

  •  Coordination

Depending on the context and mission needs, the Field Coordinator develops and implements the district strategy integrating NUT, FSL, and WASH programs in collaboration with the respective program managers and technical coordinator(s). The Field Coordinator provides general support, guidance, and serves as focal point during program planning, grant writing, and reporting.

  • Management

The Field Coordinator oversees opening, closing and/or regular running of one or more bases including management of all or part of support staff, program support activities, administration, and security of the base as well as coordination with program staff on the base level. The Field Coordinator ensures that ACF procedures and donor regulations applicable to projects implemented in the region with regards to program, logistics, security, HR, and administration are closely followed.

  • Representation

The Field Coordinator represents the organization at the regional level including general meetings with donors, humanitarian actors, local authorities, protocol meetings, security meetings, as well as sector program meetings when requested by the mission coordination. The Field Coordinator represents manages the visit of donors representatives / HQ visitors / other stakeholders whenever requested.

  • Logistics

While the context may vary, the Field Coordinator is typically in charge of overseeing the logistics on the district level ensuring the proper set up / rehabilitation / running of base premises (office / guest house), the functioning of supply chain including procurement planning, purchasing of goods and services, their transport and storage, the organization, planning, and maintenance of the fleet and equipment, and the functioning of the means of communication appropriate for the respective region.

  • Administration / Human Resources

The Field Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the management of finances and administration on district level. The Field Coordinator ensures the proper management of finances on the bases including planning, authorization of expenses, and reporting. The Field Coordinator also ensures the management of Human Resources in accordance with the ACF guidelines and the legal requirements in the host country.

  • Security

Field Coordinator is responsible for the district security management and ensures the security of staff, premises, materials and assets. The Field Coordinator monitors the political, economical, and social environment in the area, assesses and analyses the risks, monitors and reports the security situation and develops security procedures relevant to the context.

Qualifications

  • Masters Degree or equivalent.
  • Substantial knowledge regarding the program management on field level.
  • Substantial knowledge of standard logistics procedures and practices required
  • Good understanding of financial and HR procedures required
  • Excellent communication and representative skills (written, oral, cross-cultural)
  • Ability to multitask and deal with stressful situations.
  • Ability to adapt within the working environment.
  • Ability to work in a team setting.
  • Second language skills highly recommended and for some missions required.

Experience

  •  At least 3 years previous field experience in a relief NGO, ideally in a similar role.
  • Minimum of one year of previous experience in an NGO in managerial position.
  • Previous experience in security management.

Field Finance Administrator

Main Objective

The Field Finance Administrator objective is to manage all financial resources and administrative aspects of the mission and supports the activities of the technical teams. The Finance Administrator is responsible for ensuring the mission adheres to local financial and administrative regulations while minimizing the financial risk in the mission. It is the Finance administrator responsibility to conduct these activities in an effective, transparent and consistent manner in the field while keeping in mind the rules and deadlines set in place by donors and Action Against hunger.

Responsibilities

  • Finance Management and Accounting

The Finance Administrator is responsible for managing the accountancy ledger of the mission, as well as, managing the financial risk, auditing and reporting to donors. This includes treasury control, the budget follow-ups, grant proposals and the drawing of financial reports. 

  • Logistics

The Field Finance Administrator and the logistician will work together in cases related to contract negotiations, orders, and rental of equipment and premises. In addition, they will establish principles and clear procedures on issues like how to place orders, payment, etc.

  • Human Resources

The Field Finance Administrator will offer daily support to the local and expatriate staff. This includes planning staff development/ training, recruitment, labor regulations, salaries, performance evaluation, and internal regulations. In addition, it includes the supervision of the local and expatriates staff.

  • Representation

The Field Finance Administrator will represent the organization at local/ regional level meetings. In addition, the Administrator will be representing the organization when donors or HQ representatives make a visit to the mission.

  • Security

The Field Finance Administrator is responsible for participating in all the affairs related to security policies. In addition, the Finance Administrator will need to know mission’s evacuation plan, travel rules, etc.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance with a recognized professional certificate in accounting such as CPA, or a Masters degree in Accounting.
  • Demonstrated interest in finance management, finance training and/or accounting.
  • Good written and verbal skills in two of the following languages: English, French or Spanish.
  • Must be comfortable in being a proactive member of the top-management team.
  • Must be able to function effectively in a loosely structured, but complex work. environment and to set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements.
  • Ability to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support from within the program organization.
  • Must be a patient and good communicator who can function in an organizational environment involving a diversity of cultures, languages, and personal interests and agendas.
  • Good at role of facilitator and team player in solving problems.
  • Committed to staff training and development.
  • Genuine commitment to the principles and work of Action against Hunger.

Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of managerial experience in the financial area (including internships in finance areas).
  • Extensive experience working with computerized accounting systems, standard spreadsheet and database programs.
  • Good working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and accountancy package.

Food Security and Livelihoods Coordinator

Main Objective

The FSL coordinator is responsible for coordinating, consolidating, and ensuring smooth implementation of FSL programmes through support to the FSL teams and ensuring adherence to ACF and donor guidelines and standards. The FSL coordinator is in charge of building the capacity of the FSL team and ACF internal and external representation and coordination. Depending on size and structure of the mission, the FSL coordinator reports to Programme Coordinator or Head of Mission.

Responsibilities

Identify geographical areas of interest to the organisation according to humanitarian needs and vulnerable population context.

Analyse and report the humanitarian needs and provide clear and detailed recommendations for interventions.

Develop appropriate targeting criteria and mechanisms to ensure the needs of identified vulnerable groups are met.

Plan and implement food security and livelihood activities such as:

  • Assessments and surveillance interventions.
  • Agro-sylvo-pastoral interventions.
  • Cash based interventions.
  • Food aid interventions.
  • Income Generating Activities interventions.
  • Research an innovative interventions to fight hunger.

Ensure technical guidance of programme implementation in multiple operational bases through regular field visits (30 to 50% of the time) and according to donors requirements and ACF-IN internal procedures and programme standards.

Ensure monitoring of food security and livelihood projects (field visit, regular programme monitoring, budget forecast, staff evaluation and planning, donors reports, monthly reports, …).

Ensure the preparation and writing of food security and livelihood proposals and donor reports (log frame, narrative, budget) together with the FSL team and in link with the support team.

Support the organisation and facilitation of training sessions for technical teams and assisted communities.

Supervise and evaluate the Food security and livelihoods programme managers and subordinates.

Closely coordinate and collaborate with other technical departments (nutrition, water and sanitation) and support departments (log-admin, Human resources).

Liaising with donors, authorities, research institutes, partner organizations, NGOs, government bodies, and clusters at sub-regional/country level.

Qualifications

Initiative and problem solving skills

  • Ability to capitalise on past experience and information available within the organisation in order to become self-sufficient and autonomous quickly.
  • Ability to take initiative where appropriate to deal with difficulties encountered in daily work.

Adaptability and flexibility

  • Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organisation itself.
  • Ability to work within a fluid situation (changes within the team, location of programmes).
  • Ability to live and work within a team and respect the rules of collective living
    Motivation and involvement
    • Motivation and commitment to humanitarian ideals.
  • Interest in involvement beyond the job assigned i.e. active involvement in the ethos of the organisation itself.
  • Ability to integrate into the local environment including awareness of political and economic aspects of the country.
  • Energy and stamina to withstand long working hours and often stressful conditions.

Professionalism and Management

  • Ability to conduct work in a professional and mature manner.
  • Ability to deal with relations with local authorities as a representative of Action Against Hunger.
  • Ability to manage local staff in a mature and impartial manner.

Additional Qualifications

  • Master degree in agronomy, veterinary, socio-economic, rural development, anthropology, geography, international development.
  • Further qualification in tropical agriculture or related subject preferred.
  • Working knowledge of at least English or French necessary, preferably both.

 

Experience

  • Two years relevant work experience essential.
  • Previous experience with ACFIN preferred.
  • Minimum 4 years humanitarian experience.
  • Management of international and national multi-cultural team
  • Open, creative, experienced, mature, responsible, flexible, culturally sensitive, energetic, interested.
  • Dedicated to ACF values.
  • Coordination with other international actors (i.e: donors, UN, INGO, local authorities) Knowledge of donors policies and guidelines
  • Good stress management in tense and difficult environment

Food Security and Livelihoods Program Manager

Main Objective

The FSL program manager is responsible for planning and implementing of food security and livelihood program in adherence with ACF and donor guidelines and standards, at an ACF base in an ACF mission. The FSL program manager is in charge of building the capacity of the local FSL team in the base. Depending on size and structure of the mission, the FSL program manager reports to Head of Base or FSL Coordinator.

Responsibilities

Analyse and report the humanitarian needs and provide clear and detailed recommendations for intervention.

Develop appropriate targeting criteria and mechanisms to ensure the needs of identified vulnerable groups are met.

Plan and implement food security and livelihood activities such as:

  • Assessments and surveillance interventions.
  • Agro-sylvo-pastoral interventions.
  • Cash based interventions.
  • Food aid interventions.
  • Income Generating Activities interventions.
  • Research an innovative interventions to fight hunger.
  • Manage a food security and livelihood national team for programme implementation and achievement of the fixed results.

Ensure monitoring of food security and livelihood projects (field visit, regular programme monitoring, budget forecast, staff evaluation and planning, donors reports, monthly reports, …)

Organise and facilitate training sessions for technical teams and assisted communities.

Liaise with local authorities, research institutes, partner organizations, NGOs, government bodies and clusters at base level.

Coordinate with other technical departments (nutrition, water and sanitation) and support departments (log-admin, human resources).

Qualifications

Initiative and problem solving skills

  • Ability to capitalise on past experience and information available within the organisation in order to become self-sufficient and autonomous quickly 
  • Ability to take initiative where appropriate to deal with difficulties encountered in daily work

Adaptability and flexibility

  • Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organisation itself
  • Ability to work within a fluid situation (changes within the team, location of programmes)
  • Ability to live and work within a team and respect the rules of collective living

Motivation and involvement

  • Motivation and commitment to humanitarian ideals.
  • Interest in involvement beyond the job assigned i.e. active involvement in the ethos of the organisation itself.
  • Ability to integrate into the local environment including awareness of political and economic aspects of the country.
  • Energy and stamina to withstand long working hours and often stressful conditions.

Professionalism and Management

  • Ability to conduct work in a professional and mature manner
  • Ability to deal with relations with local authorities as a representative of Action Against Hunger
  • Ability to manage local staff in a mature and impartial manner

Further Qualifications

  • Master degree in agronomy, veterinary, socio-economic, rural development, anthropology, geography, international development, etc.
  • Further qualification in tropical agriculture or related subject preferred
  • Working knowledge of at least English or French necessary, preferably both.
  • Open, creative, experienced, mature, responsible, flexible, culturally sensitive.

Experience

  • Two years relevant work experience essential.
  • Some previous overseas experience essential.
  • Experience in managing people essential

Head of Base

Main Objective

The Log/Admin (Head of Base) is responsible for coordinating, consolidating, and ensuring smooth implementation of and adherence to logistic, human resource, administration and security procedures and provides operational support to the Nutrition / Food Security / Water and Sanitation programs on an ACF base in ACF mission. The HoB is in charge of building the capacity of the local support team in the base. Depending on size and structure of the mission, the Head of Base is reporting to Log Coordinator/Admin Coordinator or Head of Mission.

Responsibilities

  • Management

Depending on the context and program needs, the Head of Base is in charge of managing the opening, closing and/or regular running of the base including management of all or part of support staff, program support activities, administration, and security of the base as well as coordination with program staff on the base level. The Head of Base ensures that ACF procedures and donor regulations applicable to projects implemented on the base in regards to logistics, security, HR, and administration are closely followed.

  • Logistics

While the context may vary, the Head of Base is typically in charge of managing the proper set up / rehabilitation / running of base premises (office / guest house), ensures the proper functioning of supply chain including procurement planning, purchasing of goods and services, their transport and storage, supervises the organization, planning, and maintenance of the fleet, evaluates/reports the need and ensures the proper use of ACF equipment, assesses and ensures the functioning of the means of communication appropriate for the ACF base.

  • Administration/ Human Resources

The Head of Base is responsible for set up and implementation of standard ACF Administration. The HoB ensures the proper management of finances on the base (under the supervision of Admin Coordinator) including planning, authorization of expenses, and reporting. The Head of Base also ensures the management of Human Resources in accordance with the ACF guidelines and the legal requirements in the host country.

  • Security

Head of Base is responsible for the security on the base including staff, premises, as well as security of ACF materials and assets. The HoB assesses, monitors and reports the security situation and develops security procedures relevant to the context.

  • Representation

Head of Base represents the organization at the local / regional level including general meetings with humanitarian actors, local authorities, protocol meetings, security meetings, as well as sector program meetings when requested by the mission coordination. The HOB manages the visit of donors representatives / HQ visitors / other stakeholders whenever requested.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent in technical studies.
  • Substantial knowledge of standard logistics procedures and practices required.
  • Some knowledge of financial and HR procedures expected.
  • Good level of technical skills in mechanics / IT/ Communications / construction or other desired.
  • Good communication and representative skills.
  • Ability to multitask and deal with stressful situations.
  • Ability to adapt within the working environment.
  • Ability to work in a team setting.
  • Second language skills highly recommended and for some missions, required.

Experience

  • At least 2 years previous field experience in a relief NGO, ideally in a similar role
  • Minimum of one year of previous experience in an NGO in managerial position
  • Previous experience in security management

Logistics Coordinator

Main Objective

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, supervising the implementation, and reporting of all logistics activities for the mission. Based on mission program needs and with respect to ACF logistics / security policies and procedures, the Logistics Coordinator sets the objectives for the mission logistics department within the projected time frame and budget and works towards their implementation. The Logistics Coordinator reports to the Head of Mission and is supported by the Mission Management Logistician (HQ).

Responsibilities

  • Coordination

The Logistics Coordinator oversees all logistics-related activities in the mission including the supply chain, assets, materials, and security and ensures their implementation in accordance with ACF policies and procedures. The Log Coordinator works together with program coordinators, administration, Head of Mission, other members of mission coordination team and liaises with HQ whenever necessary in order to develop the logistics strategy of the mission, anticipate logistics / operational needs, ensure subsequent availability of funding, and to provide adequate logistics support to the missions’ program(s).

  • Human resource management

The Logistics Coordinator ensures that the logistics department is staffed to adequately support mission’s project(s) by anticipating the need for increase / reduction of staff and informing the coordination team / HQ accordingly, recruiting appropriate staff nationally, and ensuring that all logistics staff is adequately trained. The Logistics Coordinator manages senior logistics staff on mission level and provides technical support to other management / coordination staff.

  • Management of property and equipment

The Logistics Coordinator oversees the rehabilitation / construction and management of ACFpremises, including offices, warehouses, and guesthouses. The Logistics Coordinator ensures that ACF property, including the fleet, means of communication, and other equipment are purchased, used, replaced, and disposed in accordance with ACF and donors’ policies and procedures.

  • Management of security

Along with other mission’s staff, the Logistics Coordinator continuously monitors and analyses the security context in country and briefs / trains international and national staff. In close collaboration with senior logistics staff / the Head of Mission and in accordance with ACF security guidelines / security context of the mission, the Logistics Coordinator develops, implements, monitors, and updates security policies that ensure the security of ACF staff, premises, materials, and assets and participates in the management of security incidents.

  • Reporting

The Logistics Coordinator organizes and monitors the reporting within the country ensuring the preparation and submission of adequate and timely reports to the Head of Mission, headquarters, and donors regarding regular and emergency logistics activities in the mission, stocks, in-kind donations, transport, equipment, communications, and security.

  • Representation

The Logistics Coordinator represents the logistics team of the mission internally in coordination, regional, and headquarters meetings and activities. On behalf of ACF, the Logistics Coordinator participates in external logistics and security-related meetings and represents ACF to NGOs, partners, donors, embassies, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent in technical studies
  • Excellent knowledge of standard logistics procedures and practices
  • Good understanding of financial and HR procedures
  • Good level of technical skills in IT / Communications / construction or other desired
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and representative skills
  • Ability to adapt, multitask and deal with stressful situations
  • Ability to work within and motivate the team
  • Second language skills highly recommended and for some missions required

Experience

  • At least 2 years previous field experience in a relief NGO, ideally in a similar role
  • Minimum of 3 years of previous experience in a managerial position
  • Previous experience in security management

Logistics Officer

Main Objective

The Logistics Officer is responsible for coordinating, consolidating, and ensuring smooth implementation of and adherence to logistic and security procedures and provides logistical support to the Nutrition / Food Security / Water and Sanitation programs on an ACF base in ACF mission. The Logistics Officer is in charge of building the capacity of the local logistics support team in the base. Depending on size and structure of the mission, the Logistics Officer reports to Log Coordinator or Head of Mission.

Responsibilities

  • Management

Depending on the context and program needs, the Logistics Officer is in charge of the set up / closing and/or regular running of the base including management of logistics team (logistics, procurement, warehousing staff, drivers and guards) and security of the base as well as coordination with administration, HR, and program staff on the base level. The Logistics Officer ensures that ACF Log procedures and respective donor regulations applicable to projects implemented on the base are closely followed.

  • Logistics

While the context may vary, the Logistics Officer is typically in charge of managing the proper set up / rehabilitation / running of base premises (office / guest house), ensures the proper functioning of supply chain including procurement planning, purchasing of goods and services, their transport and storage, supervises the organization, planning, and maintenance of the fleet, evaluates/reports the need and ensures the proper use of ACF equipment, assesses and ensures the functioning of the means of communication appropriate for the ACF base.

  • Security

Logistics Officer is typically responsible for the security on the base including staff, premises, as well as security of ACF materials and assets. The Log Officer assesses, monitors and reports the security situation and develops security procedures relevant to the context.

  • Representation

Log Officer must be aware of logistics-related actors, services, and opportunities in the location. He/she represents ACF to the relevant authorities at the local / regional level and participates in logistics and security meetings with humanitarian actors and local authorities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent in technical studies.
  • Substantial knowledge of standard logistics procedures and practices required.
  • Some knowledge of financial and HR procedures expected.
  • Good level of technical skills in mechanic s / IT / Communications / construction or other desired.
  • Good communication and representative skills.
  • Ability to multitask and deal with stressful situations.
  • Ability to adapt within the working environment.
  • Ability to work in a team setting.
  • Second language skills highly recommended and for some missions required.

Experience

  • At least 2 years previous field experience in a relief NGO, ideally in a similar role.
  • Minimum of one year of previous experience in an NGO in managerial position.
  • Previous experience in security management.

Nutrition and Medical Coordinator

Main Objective

The medical and nutrition coordinator (CMN) is responsible for designing, overseeing and coordinating the nutrition programs, as well as liaising with various external partners. S/he reports to head of mission, medical and nutrition advisor at headquarters level.
The panel of activities in a nutrition programs includes:

  • Community based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) approach
  • Assessments and surveillance interventions (nutrition surveys using ENA for SMART, coverage surveys, sentinel site, LQAS etc)
  • Capacity building of local partners
  • Community mobilization
  • Research projects

Responsibilities

Management of the nutrition program

  • Follow up and ongoing analysis of the context
  • Definition, supervision and monitoring of ACF Nutrition programs, in compliance with ACF’s and national guidelines and in coherence with identified humanitarian needs
  • Provision of continuous guidance and technical support
  • Design and ensure the use of monitoring tools
  • Ensure compliance of programs in terms of achieving objectives in current grants

Team management

  • Management and evaluation of nutrition program managers; elaboration their Job description
  • Provision of technical and organizational support and trainings to the nutrition program managers

Reporting

  • Compilation, analysis and feedback on monthly reports from the nutrition program managers
  • Ongoing communication with nutrition advisor in HQs
  • Technical input in donor reporting

Representation and internal/ external communication

  • Coordination with other technical departments at coordination level (Food Security and Livelihood, Water Sanitation and Hygiene, Logistics and administration)
  • Represent ACF at national and regional level in nutrition and health technical meetings
  • Participate in the external coordination with nutrition partners and governmental bodies and provide technical support and guidance in the nutrition sub-committee and cluster, where relevant

Qualifications

  • Nurse, nutritionist or medical doctor
  • Further qualification in public health or nutrition or related subject is desirable
  • Excellent inter-personal, communications and representative skills (written, oral, cross-cultural)
  • Ability to work with multi-cultural teams
  • Skills in training and management
  • Ability to manage own work
  • Flexibility and ability to work under pressure
  • Second language skills are desirable

Experience

  • Minimum 2 years field experience in nutrition program in a relief NGO, ideally in a similar role
  • Minimum 1 year in a position of requiring managing a team of expatriates is desirable

Nutrition Program Manager

Main Objective

The nutrition program manager is responsible for implementing and supervising the nutrition program on the field, in adherence with ACF’s and national protocols/guidelines, and in collaboration with local partners. S/he reports to head of base, medical and nutrition coordinator or nutrition advisor at headquarters level.
The panel of activities in a nutrition program include:

  • Community based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) approach
  • Assessments and surveillance interventions (nutrition surveys using ENA for SMART, coverage surveys, sentinel site, LQAS etc)
  • Capacity building of local partners
  • Community mobilization
  • Research projects

Responsibilities

  • Team management including staff recruitment, training, evaluation
  • Provision of continuous guidance and technical support
  • Monitoring of nutrition projects (field visit, regular program monitoring, budget forecast and follow up, statistics follow up report, etc.)
  • Reporting (donors reports, monthly reports)
  • Representation of Action Against Hunger in coordination meeting with local and international partners, health authorities, etc.
  • Coordination with other departments (food security and livelihood, Water Sanitation and Hygiene, logistics, administration)

Qualifications

  • Nurse, nutritionist or medical doctor
  • Further qualification in public health or nutrition or related subject is desirable
  • Excellent inter-personal, communications and representative skills (written, oral, cross-cultural)
  • Ability to work with multi-cultural teams
  • Skills in training and management
  • Ability to manage own work
  • Flexibility and ability to work under pressure
  • Second language skills is desirable

Experience

2 years relevant work experience essential

Some previous overseas experience is a plus.

Program Logistician

Main Objective

The Program Logistician is assigned to provide logistics support to the Food Security and Livelihoods, Nutrition, or Wash program when the volume of activity is large. The Program Logistician is responsible for all logistics activities pertaining to the respective program and ensures smooth implementation of and adherence to logistic and security procedures during the program implementation. The Program Logistician is in charge of building capacity of local logistics staff supporting the program. Excellent communication and coordination between the Program Logistician, Log/Admin, and relevant Program Manager on one or more bases are central for this role. Typically, the Program Logistician reports to Log Coordinator and to the relevant Technical Coordinator.

Responsibilities

  • Management and Coordination

Depending on the context and program needs, the Program Logistician is in charge of the set up, training, and management of the logistics team assigned to support the program activities. To avoid overlapping and gaps with Log / Admin and Program Manager, the Program Logistician must clearly coordinate and communicate with them. The Program Logistician ensures that ACF Logistics procedures and respective donor regulations applicable to the implemented project are closely followed.

  • Logistics

While the exact responsibilities may vary significantly, the Program Logistician is typically in charge of organizing and supporting the logistics of program activities, such as food distribution, provision of water/sanitation services, rehabilitation, and construction. Program Logistician ensures the proper functioning of supply chain including program procurement planning, purchasing of goods and services, their transport and storage, supervises the organization, planning, and maintenance of the fleet, evaluates/reports the need and ensures the proper use of ACF equipment, assesses and ensures the functioning of the means of communication appropriate for the program.

  •  Reporting

The Program Logistician prepares or centralizes the logistics reports of the programmes he/she supports in accordance with ACF Logistics procedures and donor regulations applicable to the implemented program.

  • Security

The Program Logistician assesses, monitors, reports the security situation, and participates in the development of the security plan of the base together with the Head of Base. The Program Logistician ensures that security procedures are followed on all stages of his/her involvement to the program.

  • Representation

The Program Logistician must be aware of logistics-related actors, services, and opportunities in the program location. Though not central to Program Logistician’s responsibility, she/he may have to represent ACF/coordinate with the relevant authorities in locations where program activities take place.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent in technical studies
  • Substantial knowledge of standard logistics procedures and practices required
  • Some knowledge of financial and HR procedures expected
  • Good level of technical skills in mechanics / IT / Communications
    / construction or other (depending on the specific program) expected
  • Good communication and representative skills
  • Ability to multitask and deal with stressful situations
  • Ability to adapt within the working environment
  • Ability to work in a team setting
  • Second language skills highly recommended and for some missions required

Experience

  • At least 2 years previous field experience in a relief NGO, ideally in a similar role
  • Minimum of one year of previous experience in an NGO in managerial position
  • Previous experience in security management

Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Project Manager

Main Objective

The WASH program manager (PM) is responsible for running and supervising water, sanitation and hygiene programs at all stages of the project management cycle. He/she is also responsible for accomplishing the program objectives and outcomes within the contextual constraints. The PM ensures the overall success of the program by making sure the WASH team completes the defined activities while adhering to internal standards and contractual obligations; and that the program is completed on time, within budget and with acceptable quality.

Further objectives for the WASH PM concern the capacity building and mentoring of staff; humanitarian needs identification through monitoring of the evolving situation; context analysis to contribute to the development of future programs; and internal coordination to reinforce AAH’s integrated approach. Depending on the size and organizational structure of the mission, the WASH program manager reports to either the WASH Coordinator, Field Coordinator or Country Director.

Responsibilities

Develop a program plan, ensure its smooth implementation, and manage the team’s performance of project tasks and activities that may include, but are not limited to:

  • Construction or rehabilitation of water networks, gravity flow systems, wells or boreholes
    • Implementation of latrines or other sanitation facilities
  • Hygiene promotion and education
  • Creation and training of management structures
  • Cholera prevention campaigns
  • Water treatment
  • Water trucking and emergency water supply
  • Water provision for irrigation
  • Carrying out of assessments and post-implementation monitoring
  • Geophysical analysis
  • Capacity building of partners
  • Monitoring of sub-contractor work
    Ensure appropriate design, construction and implementation of WASH hardware according to technical standards, as well as proper maintenance and use of WASH equipment

Develop and ensure the use of appropriate techniques and materials for hygiene promotion and training

Manage the WASH team human resources and provide technical support, training and capacity building

Manage the program budget through the passing of timely orders, the preparation of monthly forecasts and the monitoring of expenditure

Track the progress of activities, ensure the collecting of program indicators and provide on-time internal status reports and external donor reports
Identify and monitor risks, constraints or escalating issues, and inform the hierarchy accordingly

Ensure that all data and information is updated, well organized and easily accessible; and that lessons learnt and best practice are capitalized

Coordinate with other technical departments to ensure a common approach, synergy and sharing of information

Represent Action Against Hunger externally and collaborate/coordinate with local authorities, counterparts, partners and stakeholders

Analyze and report on the evolving humanitarian needs and provide clear recommendations for interventions

Develop appropriate targeting criteria and mechanisms to ensure the needs of identified vulnerable groups are met

Participate in the development of new proposals and the Action Against Hunger annual country strategy

Qualifications

  • Degree in WASH related studies (engineering, public health, geology, etc.)
  • Further qualifications in engineering in development related contexts preferred
  • Working knowledge of at least English or French necessary, preferably both
  • Familiarity with GIS, data analysis software and water modeling software preferred
  • Professional, motivated, open, creative,, mature, responsible, flexible, culturally sensitive

Experience

  • Two years relevant work experience essential
  • Previous overseas experience essential
  • Experience in managing teams essential
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