Job Vacancy at Action Against Hunger – Deputy Field Coordinator
ABOUT US
International Non-governmental organization, Action Against Hunger (ACF) has been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe for almost 40 years and across nearly 50 countries. Action Against Hunger established its presence in both Liberia and Sierra Leone in 1991 during the Civil War and since then has been operational in the two countries by implementing various humanitarian and development programs related to health, nutrition, food security/livelihoods, WASH and advocacy geared towards the reduction of the prevalence rates of under-nutrition in both countries. Action Against Hunger collaborate with other international organizations, National organizations, the private sector, the line ministries and authorities at all level as well as the communities. ACF has people centred approach and work with the affected communities in program development and implementations. The position will be based in either Freetown or Monrovia and will cover both countries.
Action Against Hunger is recruiting a suitably qualified Sierra Leonean as a Deputy Field Coordinator to coordinate Action Against Hunger intervention at field level
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Assists the Field Coordinator to coordinate Action Against Hunger’s Country Strategy implementation at field level
Assist to coordinate overall implementation of programs at field level
Manage the team at field level
Facilitate good relationships with the coordination team
Represent Action Against Hunger and liaise with regional authorities, UN, NGOs at field and regional level
Ensure reporting and communication
Security
Others
Adhere to all COVID-19 precautionary measures
Timely Filling and submission of timesheets and checking and approving for staff s/he supervises.
Gender Action
Contribute to the development of necessary gender methods and tools, such as overall guidelines and guidelines for specific processes.
Demonstrate experience and/or personal commitment to promoting gender equality within the Action Against Hunger work environment
Works with project teams teams to ensure access and participation of women, men, girls and boys at risk to Action Against Hunger’s response, recovery and rehabilitation work
Arrange for the preparation of special reports as needed, on particular gender issues.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of BSC degree in relevant field. Master Degree is preferred
At least 3 years of experience in the same field.
Previous experience in Humanitarian field will be an asset.
Humanitarian values
knowledge in logistics, finance and administration
Good Project and team management skills
Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet)
Pro-activity
Aptitude to work in remote environment
Previous working experience in NGO highly appreciated
Personal features : Human quality (calm, diplomacy, self-control, respect of values and cultural differences), Flexibility and pragmatism, rigor and team spirit
REQUIRED SKILLS
Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet)
Pro-activity
Aptitude to work in remote environment
3-5 years of working experience on managerial and coordinator position in NGO in the highly appreciated
Personal features : Human quality (calm, diplomacy, self-control, respect of values and cultural differences), Flexibility and pragmatism, rigor and team spirit
Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility, reliability and solidity, discernment and initiative.
Common sense is however your key tool, along with empathy, listening skills and persuasiveness.
WORK CONDITIONS
STARTING DATE: As soon as Possible
DURATION OF CONTRACT: Six (6) Months Sierra Leonean contract (Renewable)
LOCATION: Moyamba,with possible travels, Freetown and other field areas
REMUNERATION:
Monthly Basic Salary: SLL10,418,100 to SLL11,459,910 based on profile
Monthly Transport Allowance: 10% of Monthly Basic Salary
Housing Allowance: 10% of Monthly Basic Salary
Medical Insurance
HOW TO APPLY:
Send Motivation Letter, CV saved in your name – for example (Joe Blue CV) for your CV, and (Joe Blue Motivation Letter) for your motivation letter, with names of three (3) referees by EMAIL, under the Subject “FIELD COORDINATOR” to
Deadline for the receipt of applications is Friday, 11TH February 2022.
Due to the urgency of this position, applications may be sorted on a rolling basis.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and oral interview.
Please state the position applied for on the subject line of your email.
Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity employer.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
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