A DEPUTY COUNTRY DIRECTOR – BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND PARTNERSHIP – DRC

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, Pratiques de Soins, Genre et Protection – Sécurité Alimentaire et Moyens d’Existence – Eau, Assainissement et Hygiène – Plaidoyer. En 2019, Action contre la Faim est venue en aide à plus de 17 millions de personnes dans 49 pays à travers le monde. www.actioncontrelafaim.org

VOTRE POSTE ET VOS RESPONSABILITÉS

You will work in coordination with the Deputy Country Director for Program (DCD P) to ensure adequate analysis of programs impact and research on new programmatic approaches.
You will be responsible for :
– Business Development, with a focus on business planning and pursuits in humanitarian and development opportunities
– Building out strategic areas of growth in localization and partnerships
– Leadership and Management : directly managing a group of four team members, you will guide efforts, and oversee all aspects of proposal development and reporting, including presentation of collected evidence for achievements of strategic milestones along the program cycle.

VOTRE PROFIL

Masters level degree in International Relations, Development Studies or related technical discipline relevant for ACF programs is strongly preferred; Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline combined with substantive work and international experience will be considered;
5 years of experience in successful proposal development.
Experience with USAID (BHA) and FCDO solicitations is required; substantive relevant experience in proposal development for other multilateral or bilateral donors is strongly preferred;
Experience in developing and managing localization processes is an asset;
Excellent technical skills in writing, editing, formatting, research, negotiation, and verbal communications;
Excellent level of English required.
Fluency in French is an asset;
Ability to effectively communicate with and coordinate activities of multiple partners, including field-based staff;
Builds links, maintains relationships or puts an end to them,as required to keep moving forward;
Ability to develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.

VOS CONDITIONS D’EMPLOI

– 12 months fixed term contract under French legislation
– Monthly gross salary from 2735EUR to 3185EUR upon experience
– Monthly per diem and living allowance: $1021 net, field paid
– Monthly country allowance: 150EUR
– Child allowance: 1500EUR per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000EUR/year)
– 16% of the gross monthly salary for pension insurance reimbursement for non-French citizens
– Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house
– Medical coverage: 100% coverage of health contributions (social security + health insurance) and repatriation insurance
– Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year and 215 EUR at each RnR period
– Training: Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge ©

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