A FOOD SECURITY AND LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM MANAGER – UKRAINE

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, Psychosocial Support and Protection – Food Security and Livelihoods – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – Advocacy. In 2021, Action contre la Faim provided aid to 25 million people in more than 46 countries worldwide. www.actioncontrelafaim.org

RESPONSIBILITIES

You are in charge to identify and implement high quality food security and livelihood (FSL) activities, in the Eastern part of Ukraine, which are appropriate and comprehensive, in conformity with overarching strategy and the standards set internationally, by ACF and by national policies.
More precisely you will:
– Set up, implement and report on food security and livelihood projects (distribution)
– Supervise and manage the program team
– Participate in the coordination, representation and partnerships of ACF in your area of intervention
– Identify needs and contribute to project elaboration
– Contribute to deliberations on strategy and the positioning of the FSL Department
– Contribute to the quality, accountability and impact measurement process of your program
– Contributing to the capitalization and technical development in the sector

REQUESTED PROFILE

– You hold a Bachelor Degree in business, social sciences, or economic studies with 3 years of work experience in a similar and relevant field, including project cycle management experience and a confirmed team management and capacity building experience (FSL Team and Partners).
– You demonstrate solid commands of the English language and reports writing.
– You also have experience in cash and in-kind distribution.
– A knowledge of the region and the local languages would be an asset.

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS / SALARY

– 3 months fixed term contract under French legislation
– Monthly gross salary from 2010 to 2335EUR upon experience
– Monthly per diem and living allowance: 686EUR net, field paid
– Monthly country allowance: 450EUR
– 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 ©