A SECURITY AND SAFETY EXPERT

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

Under the direct responsibility of the Humanitarian Access and Security Head of Department, you provide crucial support to ACF teams by providing context analysis and building scenarios based on geopolitical trends. In particular you will be working on supporting mission’s team to improve and increase security and sefety in the mission through analysisn development of networks, negotiation and community engagement.
You will work towards 3 key objectives:
– Develop geopolitical trends analysis for the mission
– Diversify sources of information for Security and Safety understanding
– Using ACF policy, implement ACF security and safety standards for the mission

REQUESTED PROFILE

This position implies to possess a wide set of skills, as you will be working on multiple areas such as analysis, strategy, people management, operations and networking development. You also need to be efficient and flexible.
You have a previous experience in such position, preferably with ACF otherwise with a similar NGO and appetance for developping strategies and implementing them. You have also a participative approach which will be essential for a new mission.

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: 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
– 15% of the gross salary for specific flying allowance
– 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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