🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ ACF International – 2 Positions

ACF International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Deputy Director - Programs
2.) MHPSS Capacity Building Expert

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Deputy Director - Programs

A DEPUTY COUNTRY DIRECTOR - PROGRAMS

Durée du contrat (mois)

12

Type de contrat

CDD

Votre poste et vos responsabilités

As Deputy Country Director for Programs, your role will be to:

•  Coordinate technical country strategy and ensure operational management of all technical areas
  •  Ensure the coherence of programs with the operational strategy and ACF mandate
  •  Identify, propose and develop new program orientations, strategies and activities
  •  Make sure of the quality and integrity of program implementation, including adherence to technical guidelines
  •  Ensure ACF technical staff members attend regular coordination meetings and take the lead in drafting future program strategies
  •  Ensure the overall planning and follow-up technical reporting for donors, authorities and internal requirements
  •  Visit ACF field activities regularly and report on problems, challenges and obstacles
  •  Implement the internal quality control
  •  Ensure the liaison with administrative systems and appropriate monitoring, evaluation, documentation
•  Represent and liaise for program related issues with donors, authorities, UN, NGOs and lead fundraising
  •  Work closely with stakeholders upon request of the Country Director
  •  Lead ACF's technical contingency planning by region and department
  •  Strengthen field and capital level information-sharing with IOs, NGOs and Government
  •  Advance and disseminate ACF's strategic positioning to donors and other stakeholders
  •  Lead the process of identification and design of concept papers/proposals and ensure timely and qualitative submission eI9QQn0 C0zkI0
  •  Identify opportunities for deeper assessment, applied research, or publication related to past/ ongoing/proposed programs that aid policy advocacy and identify implementation modalities
  •  Ensure that the country office has up to date knowledge of donor strategies and funding mechanisms
  •  Ensure that all reports prepared for donors and other external parties are carefully reviewed and if necessary revised
•  Analyse the Humanitarian and Development needs
  •  Identify needs and brief the Country management team on related events in the country and design potential responses within the operational country strategy
  •  Collect, summarize and analyze information from external sources and technical advisors for future opportunities
  •  Ensure that high quality program assistance in all sectors is available to Operations and Program staff members at any required time
•  Ensure the management of HR
  •  Supervise, manage and oversee the recruitment of all staff members, reporting to the DCD Programs
  •  Lead recruitment and retention in cooperation with collaborators involved
  •  Conduct performance appraisal and career development
  •  Create a learning environment at mission level
•  Follow-up on management of program budgets
  •  Ensure that budgets are respected and that programs and operation forecasts are produced on time and respected
  •  Contribute significantly to the identification of potential funding opportunities
  •  Ensure that under spending or over spending of budgets are adjusted
•  Act as Country Director in his/her absence

Votre profil

You hold a Masters degree in International Relations, Development Studies or related technical discipline relevant for ACF programs, or a Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline combined with substantive work and international experience.

You have a significant experience with INGOs, and ideally a previous experience with ACF.

You have at least 2 years of experience in a similar position, in successful proposal development and ideally an experience as Field Coordinator or Head of Department.

You have excellent management skills (HR, projects, stress management, etc.) and you have demonstrated ability to organize, train and motivate a multicultural team. You are able to multi tasks.

You know well donors' guidelines and procedures, and you are able to draft and write qualitatively.

You are particulary competent in diplomaty and negotiation and you are disciplined and able to work and arrive at decisions autonomously with minimal guidance.

You speak and write fluently in English.

Localisation du poste

Localisation du poste

Afrique, Sierra Leone, Freetown

Critères candidat

Niveau d'études min. requis

3- Licence

Langues

Anglais (3- Niveau avancé)

Conditions

Date d'arrivée souhaitée

15/05/2024

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2.) MHPSS Capacity Building Expert

A MHPSS CAPACITY BUILDING EXPERT

Durée du contrat (mois)

2

Type de contrat

CDD

Votre poste et vos responsabilités

Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, and in collaboration with the MHPSS-P Head of Department, Health and Nutrition Program Manager, MHPSS-P Program Manager and Deputy Program Manager, and the MEAL department, your role will be to :

•  Identify the needs of the ACF MHPSS-P team in Bonthe and elaborate a capacity building plan
  •  Identify the needs in MHPSS-P within the project and the team
  •  Visit activities in the field, including meeting local and sectorial actors to evaluate the quality of the intervention and training gaps
  •  Elaborate a needs assessment report and a capacity-building plan, based on the evaluation
•  Provide technical support in the implementation and follow-up of ACF MHPSS-P activities in Bonthe
  •  Organize and facilitate training sessions on MHPSS-P and child care practices topics, according to identified needs and using ACF training package
  •  Participate in strengthening staff skills, in line with established capacity-building plan and according to needs
  •  Ogranise regular hands-on training (side by side training) with ACF staff (and HF staff) on child care practices and MHPSS-P onsite (HFs and hospital)
  •  Organize regular technical supervision with ACF staff
  •  Develop and/or update training manuals and materials on MHPSS-P and child care practices related topics eJQbD2S C0zkI0
  •  Participate in the monitoring of project activities to ensure effective technical follow-up
  •  Carry out field visits to provide technical support and supervision to teams on MHPSS-P and child care practices related issues and prepare visit reports
  •  Identify recommendations and build action points on MHPSS-P and child care practices related issues for the PM and DPM
  •  Suggest adaptations of activities/approaches or mitigating measures to address challenges faced during the implementation
•  Contribute to the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning processes with regards to the MHPSS-P and child care practices
  •  Review and analyse project reports (APR), make concrete recommendations and follow them up
  •  Draft internal and external reports timely
  •  Capitalise the program data and documentation of activities carried out
  •  Transmit the technical knowledge acquired in your programme
  •  Identify opportunities for learning and document case studies, lessons learnt and best or promising practices in MHPSS-P and child care practices and produce reports on capitalization of project's experience, lessons learned, programme data and documentation of the innovations carried out
•  Train the Partner NGO to become an MHPSS-P expert
•  Maintain strict confidentiality and respect of Action Against Hunger's policies

Votre profil

You hold a Master in Mental Health or Psychology with a training background in Early Childhood Development, Psychosocial Support, mhGAP, Gender-Based Violence.

You have at least 4 years of experience on Early Childhood Development including working with children under 2 years old and caregivers.

You already have worked at least 4 years in providing Mental health and/or psychosocial support and at least 2 years in providing MHPSS trainings, supervision and mentoring.

You have a good knowledge on infant and young child feeding and child care practices. You also have knowledge in project cycle management.

You are particulary skilled in capacity building, supervision, and in writing and analysis. You have a good command of Microsoft.

You are a good listener, communicator and facilitator.

You speak and write English fluently. Knowledge of local language is an asset.

Localisation du poste

Localisation du poste

Afrique, Sierra Leone

Critères candidat

Niveau d'études min. requis

3- Licence

Niveau d'expérience min. requis

2-5 ans

Langues

Anglais (3- Niveau avancé)

Conditions

Date d'arrivée souhaitée

01/05/2024

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