About : Action contre la Faim
Founded in 1979, Action contre la Faim is an international non-governmental organization fighting hunger worldwide. Its charter of humanitarian principles - independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, transparency - has underpinned its identity for over 40 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of undernutrition, particularly during and after emergency situations linked to conflicts and natural disasters. Action contre la Faim coordinates its programs around 5 areas of activity: Nutrition and Health - Mental Health, Psychosocial Support and Protection - Food Security and Livelihoods - Water, Sanitation and Hygiene - Advocacy. In 2022, Action contre la Faim helped more than 28 million people in 46 countries worldwide. www.actioncontrelafaim.org
Mission :
Your main responsibilities are to lead the effective and efficient implementation of the country strategy of ACF in Mozambique and oversee the overall management of the country team in line with ACF values, quality standards and processes in a context of increasing humanitarain needs and challenging operating environment.
More precisely, you will:
Provide the overall leadership and strategic guidance of the Country Office, using a strategic partnership model.
Oversee the programmatic development, ensure fundraising and implementation of the country strategy.
Ensure that systems / procedures are in place and properly implemented.
Ensure the proper management, well being and safety of ACF staff, and the proper use of ACF resources.
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 feels valued.
Be responsible for establishing and maintaining good working relationships with host government officials, donors and other partners.
Be expected to analyse strategic funding opportunities for country programme based on ACF added value and expertise.
Profile :
You have a Bachelor or a Master degree.
You have previous experiences as Country Director, Deputy Country Director or senior Field Coordinator in the humanitarian sector and emergency programs. Experiences with ACF will be an asset.
You have a strong leadership, strong management skills, an interest in thinking out of the box, a capacity to conceptualize and interact with the national authorities and donors.
You have experiences of secutiry management.
You have a knowledge of a Latin language and a willingness to learn Portuguese.
Salary statut
Fixed term contract under French legislation: 24 months
Monthly gross salary from 3572 to 4128euros (including a 13th month) 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: 653euros net, field paid
Monthly country allowance: 300euros
Child allowance: 1500euros per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000euros/year)
Coverage of transportation and accomodation
Medical coverage: ACF covers 100% of the social security, health insurance, and repatriation insurance agreement fees.
Accompanied posting : Airfare, transportation of personal effects, individual housing, payment of living expenses for the partner
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 ยฉ
Applications until March 15th 2024