🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ ACF International (Action contre la Faim) – 2 Positions

ACF International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Support Head of Department - Finance, HR & Logistics
2.) Country Director

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Support Head of Department - Finance, HR & Logistics

A SUPPORT HEAD OF DEPARTMENT - FINANCE, HUMAN RESSOURCES & LOGISTIC

Durée du contrat (mois)

12

Type de contrat

CDD

Votre environnement de travail

Action contre la Faim has been working continuously in Sierra Leone since 1991. The organization is well recognized as a key actor in both humanitarian/emergency response (civil war, Ebola virus epidemic 2014-2016, COVID-19 pandemic) and now in a more development setting. ACF currently plays a strong role in Health System Strengthening, working on national level policies and plans, building capacities national and district level to deliver improved services. Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation has also become a central element of ACF interventions in country. Due to Sierra Leone’s vulnerability to climate change, seen through changing rain patterns and increasing incidence of major floods and landslides, ACF works to increase local community resilience to climate related shocks through dissemination of knowledge related to climate resilient agricultural practices and sustainable land management, and increased access to meteorological information.

Sierra Leone is currently ranked 182nd/189 on the Human Development Index, and for the period March-May 2022, 1 605 719 people were in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis) or worse, with a worsening of the situation projected for the period from June-August 2022. Due to repeated shocks, such as Ebola, COVID-19, and the war in Ukraine, food insecurity and poverty are increasing. Additionally, almost 1 in 3 children under 5 suffer from chronic malnutrition.

Votre poste et vos responsabilités

Under the supervision of the Country Director, you will manage the support department (Finance, HR and Logistic teams), ensure compliance with ACF and donors' policy, and contributed to the growth of the country office.

More precisely your missions will be to:

•  Lead the definition / update of mission’s HR, finance and logisitcs strategy
•  Finance - Ensure quality of financial controls including accountancy, cash management, financial and budgetary management
•  Human Resources - Ensure quality recruitment process, contract management and retention efforts aligned with mission planning
•  Identify, prevent and manage departmental risks (including fraud, corruption and other misconduct issues)
•  Oversee financial, HR and logistics strategy for partnership management
•  Manage the Finance, HR and logistics team in the coordination office and be Technical/Support Manager of Finance and HR teams in the bases
•  Coordinate logistics according to AAH standards Contribute to security management

Votre profil

With a master degree in accounting, Finance or management with previous experience of managing the support functions in a humanitarian or development context. Note that Action Against Hunger's experience as a Field Coordinator, Base Support Manager (with experience in Finance, HR and logistics) or a Finance HoD willing to shift to multi-sectorial senior management position will be considered as an asset.

Fluent in spoken and written English.

With a strong leadership and capacity building skills, a real ability to manage the priorities, you have already managed various teams.

Vos conditions d'emploi

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•  12 months fixed term contract under French legislation
•  Monthly gross salary from 2597 to 2968€ upon experience
•  Monthly per diem and living allowance: 615€ net, field paid
•  Monthly country allowance: 150€
•  Child allowance: 1500€ per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000€/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 € at each RnR period
•  Training: Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge ©

ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.

Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?

ACF has been working in Sierra Leone since 1991, and currently operates in 4 districts (West and South of the country). Our programmes are implemented in partnership with national partners and focus on innovation, particularly in the following sectors: agriculture and adaptation to climate change; WASH; health system strengthening, and MHPSS. Our team comprises 50+ staff members (based at the coordination in the capital, Freetown, and 2 bases: Moyamba and Matru Jong). The main focus for 2024 will be on growing the donors portfolio and diversfying our areas of interventions.

This is a new, exciting position to manage our support department (finance, HR and LOG teams), ensure compliance with ACF and donors' policy, and contributed to the growth of the country office, ideal for someone willing to move to a DCD support position afterwards.

Localisation du poste

Localisation du poste

Afrique, Sierra Leone, Freetown

Critères candidat

Niveau d'études min. requis

4- Master ou MBA

Niveau d'expérience min. requis

2-5 ans

Langues

Anglais (3- Niveau avancé)

Conditions

Date d'arrivée souhaitée

02/01/2024

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2.) Country Director

Intitulé du poste (publié)

A COUNTRY DIRECTOR

Durée du contrat (mois)

24

Type de contrat

CDD

Votre poste et vos responsabilités

Your main responsibilities are to lead the effective and efficient implementation of the country strategy of ACF in Sierra Leone and oversee the overall management of the country team in line with ACF values, quality standards and processes in a context of increasing humanitarain needs and challenging operating environment.

And more specifically:

•  You provide the overall leadership and strategic guidance of the Country Office, using a strategic partnership model.
•  You oversee the programmatic development, ensure fundraising and implementation of the country strategy.
•  You ensure that systems / procedures are in place and properly implemented.
•  You ensure the proper management, well being and safety of ACF staff, and the proper use of ACF resources. d71LMX9 B2MjrN
•  You create a shared vision among all staff, promoting ACF Charter and ensuring an organizational culture where ACF core values are embedded, team work is encouraged and all staff feels valued;
•  You are responsible for establishing and maintaining good working relationships with host government officials, donors and other partners.
•  You will be expected to analyse strategic funding opportunities for country programme based on ACF added value and expertise.

Votre profil

•  You have a Bachelor or Master degree.
•  You have at least 5 years of experience in senior management position in the humanitarian and/or development sector (experience in the 2 sectors a big plus).
•  You have a strong leadership, strong management skills, an interest in thinking out of the box, a capacity to conceptualize and interact with the national authorities and donors.

Localisation du poste

Localisation du poste

Afrique, Sierra Leone, Freetown

Critères candidat

Niveau d'études min. requis

4- Master ou MBA

Niveau d'expérience min. requis

6-10 ans

Langues

Anglais (3- Niveau avancé)

Conditions

Date d'arrivée souhaitée

01/04/2024

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