A COUNTRY DIRECTOR – SERRA LEONE

Créée en 1979, Action contre la Faim est une organisation non gouvernementale internationale qui lutte contre la faim dans le monde. Sa charte des principes humanitaires – indépendance, neutralité, non-discrimination, accès libre et direct aux victimes, professionnalisme, transparence – fonde son identité depuis plus de 40 ans. Sa mission est de sauver des vies en éliminant la faim par la prévention, la détection et le traitement de la sous-nutrition, en particulier pendant et après les situations d’urgence liées aux conflits et aux catastrophes naturelles. Action contre la Faim coordonne ses programmes autour de 5 domaines d’activités : Nutrition et Santé – Santé Mentale, Soutien Psychosocial et Protection – Sécurité Alimentaire et Moyens d’Existence – Eau, Assainissement et Hygiène – Plaidoyer. En 2021, Action contre la Faim est venue en aide à plus de 25 millions de personnes dans 46 pays à travers le monde. www.actioncontrelafaim.org

Your main responsibilities are to lead the effective and efficient implementation of the country strategy of ACF in Sierra Leone 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.
And more specifically:
You provide the overall leadership and strategic guidance of the Country Office, using a strategic partnership model.
You oversee the programmatic development, ensure fundraising and implementation of the country strategy.
You ensure that systems / procedures are in place and properly implemented.
You ensure the proper management, well being and safety of ACF staff, and the proper use of ACF resources.
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 feels valued;
You are responsible for establishing and maintaining good working relationships with host government officials, donors and other partners.
You will be expected to analyse strategic funding opportunities for country programme based on ACF added value and expertise.

You have a Bachelor or Master degree.
You have at least 5 years of experience in senior management position in the humanitarian and/or development sector (experience in the 2 sectors a big plus).
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.