A FIELD COORDINATOR – ROMANIA

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 more than 40 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 5 main areas of expertise: Nutrition and Health – Mental Health and Care Practices, Gender and Protection – Food Security and Livelihoods – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – Advocacy. In 2019, Action contre la Faim provided aid to 17 million people in more than 49 countries worldwide. www.actioncontrelafaim.org

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct responsibility of the Country Director for Romania and Poland, you coordinate, supervise and develop ACF intervention in Romania. Your main responsibilities include the following:
– Coordinate ACF country strategy implementation in Romania
– Demonstrate leadership of the Romanian Sub-office, its programs and the program team
– Coordinate program implementation in the sub-office with the aim of creating impact for people in need
– Manage the teams at field level
– Facilitate good relationships with the coordination team
– Represent ACF and its mission in the program area, and ensuring productive and positive relations with partners, government and authorities, United Nations agencies and NGOs
– Ensure reporting and communication
– Safety / Security of the base, its staff, equipment and resources

REQUESTED PROFILE

If you are the right candidate you have/are:
– Around 3 years experience in a similar or country management position
– Strong leadership skills with the capacity to drive your teams towards common objectives
– Excellent people management skills, you are able to guide and support your teams and work on capacity building
– Experience in project management with knowledge of project life cycle
– Experience in humanitarian environment (NGO, UN)
– Rigourous, with excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
– Full working proficiency in English
– Romanian language is an asset

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS / SALARY

– 6 months fixed term contract under French legislation
– Monthly gross salary from 2450 to 2800EUR upon experience
– Monthly per diem and living allowance: 458EUR 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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