Action Against Hunger
description
Action Against Hunger is a global humanitarian organisation committed to ending world hunger and recognized as a leader in the fight against malnutrition. Founded in 1979, Action Against Hunger delivers programmes, in over 40 countries while committed to respect humanitarian principles as a non-governmental, non-political, non-religious and, non-profit organisation. Our mission is to save lives through the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition, especially during and after emergency situations and conflict. Action Against Hunger intervenes in four main areas: Nutrition, Mental Health & Care Practices; Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Food Security and Livelihoods; Advocacy and Raising Awareness.
Overall objective of the position
In charge of organizing and mentoring the teams for the FSL programs, in cooperation with the Program Manager.
Assignment 1: Support the implementation of FSL activities
Responsibilities and Tasks:
- Coordinate with the ACF logistic and the administrative team for activities implementation, and respecting internal procedures
- Support in the organization and coordination of Community Mobilizers’ activities
- Support in the coordination of Business Experts’ activities
- Follow up on logistic activities conducted for the project implementation
- Insure a good use of the items allocated to the project
- Insure time tables and planning are respected for ACF FSL staff; link with administration
Assignment 2: Ensure proper internal follow up of the activities
Responsibilities and Tasks:
- Collect reports from the field workers
- Insure quality of reporting
- Analyse data collected in the database and other program tools
- Analyse the data provided and report to the FSL Program Manager
- Support internal and external reporting requirements
Assignment 3: Facilitate the coordination with external partners
- Gather information in order to get an updated mapping of each camp/area of intervention
- Set up and follow up on coordination mechanisms
- Identify focal points in each organisation in order to raise awareness about the activity and to refer appropriately
- Organize meetings with vocational training centres and local authorities
- Support the organization of the external consultancy and Training of Trainers process
Assignment 4: Support on-going assessments in FSL in close collaboration with the FSL Head of Department and MEAL
- According to needs identified, gaps, ACF opportunities, support the development / translation of appropriate assessment tools
- Facilitate the implementation of assessment methods (interviews, focus groups discussions…) in camps and in host community through immediate translation / direct information gathering
Assignment 5: Assist in Ensuring Program Communication
- Develop communication tools to explain ACF program to stakeholders
Assignment 6: Set up, implement and report on FSL project.
- Supervising his/her programs, by means of internal APR monitoring tools, regular presence in the field, maintenance of a timeline, monthly review of the budget
- Take part in the monthly budgetary monitoring exercise, and request it if it has not been undertaken
- Engage in the planning of needs and resources with the Logistic and Finance Departments
Assignment 7: Respond to ACF FSL needs and priorities
- According to the needs defined by the FSL department, respond and facilitate
- Be flexible according to ACF priorities, especially regarding the returnees and IDPs needs
Qualifications
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Qualification/Degree: |
Bachelor’s Degree minimum required or equivalent University Degree in Project or Program Management and Development or Equivalent |
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Professional Experience |
Minimum 3 year of professional experience on a similar program management position with an international NGO Team Management and team supervision experience required Training experience an asset |
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Technical/Speciliazed Skills |
Good knowledge and understanding of humanitarian crises issues Command of project cycle management Advanced skills in at least one of the key FSL areas: Socio-economy (income generating activity, support for agricultural cooperatives, vocational training), food assistance (money, coupon, food aid), food and nutrition surveillance, natural resources management/ environment Complementary skills in: community approach and logistical and administrative procedures considered an asset |
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General Skills
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Very good data and project analytical capacities Good communicator and good training abilities Very good problem solving abilities Attention to detail Diligence Autonomy Organisation Flexibility |
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Managerial Skills (if applicable) |
Experience in team management an asset Strong commitment for confidentiality Flexible with working hours Stress tolerant Able to stick to deadlines Strong autonomy Good capacity to communicate with people Good team spirit Good analytical capacity Good organizational abilities: capacity to be articulate and advise |
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Language Skills |
English: Written and spoken fluency mandatory Arabic: Written and spoken fluency mandatory |
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IT Skills |
Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook) |
Apply
Closing Date: Wed 23rd of February 2022
Qualified candidates must submit a Cover Letter and a Resume (CV) including 2 professional references and a copy of any relevant Certification/Degree and a copy of National ID and/or Residency Card to [email protected]
Please indicate the job reference number: MO/FSL/01/022022, in the e-mail subject line.
Action Against Hunger encourages female candidates to apply.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we will only contact short-listed candidates for further screening.
Please note that the final candidates will be subjected to security screening and positive references.
For more information please visit our website: http://www.actioncontrelafaim.org/en