A DEPUTY COUNTRY DIRECTOR – PROGRAMMES – AFGHANISTAN

About : Action contre la Faim

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 45 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 7 main areas of expertise: Nutrition and Health – Mental Health, Psychosocial Support – Food Security and Livelihoods – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – Advocacy – Climate – Research. In 2023, Action contre la Faim provided aid to 21 million people in nearly 60 countries worldwide. www.actioncontrelafaim.org

Mission :

Under the overall strategic direction of the Country Director, you will be a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), contributing to the development and implementation of the overall Country Program Strategy, providing lead to Technical Departments, Program Development and Program Quality delivery. You will be acting as Country Director as may be required and contribute to the strengthening of the SMT and CMT.
Your role will be to ensure the overall management of the Technical Heads of Departments and provide support to the Country Director, and more specifically to :
Coordinate technical Country Strategy and ensure operational management of all technical areas
Represent and liaise for Program Strategy and align programs with donors, National Priorities and UN (HRNP)
Analyze the Humanitarian needs through Technical Departments and Country Coordination Architecture like Clusters
Manage Human Resources and Country Program Team, including HoDs of FSL, MHPSS, WASH and Nutrition/Health Departments, Grants Coordinator, MEAL HoD
Follow-up on management of program budgets
Ensure Programmatic Quality and Strategic Leadership
Act as Country Director in his·her absence

Start date : 2025-03-01

Profile :

You hold a Master in International Relations, Development Studies, related humanitarian issue or related technical discipline relevant for ACF programs, or a Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline combined with substantive work and international experience (Field Coordinator, Head of Department).
You have at least 5 years of significant experience in similar position with INGOs, including experience in successful proposal development and experience in insecure setting.
You have excellent diplomatic, negotiation and management skills (HR, projects, stress management) and advanced knowledge of donors’ guidelines and procedures (ECHO, UNICEF, FCDO, BHA, GFFO/BMZ, etc.).
You have proven and demonstrated ability to multi tasks and to organize, train and motivate a multicultural team. You are also disciplined and able to work and arrive at decisions autonomously with minimal guidance.
You speak and write English fluently, with excellent drafting and written skills.

Conditions d’emploi

For international candidates :
Fixed term contract under French legislation: 12 months
Monthly gross salary from 2899 to 3376 euros upon experience, including 13th month
Reimbursement of the pension insurance for non-French citizens: 16% of the gross monthly salary
Annual salary increase: 6% increase after and each 12 months of continuous contract
Monthly per diem and living allowance: 645euros net, field paid
Monthly country allowance: 450euros
Child allowance: 1500euros per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000euros/year)
Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house
Medical coverage: ACF covers 100% of the social security, health insurance, and repatriation insurance agreement fees.
Salary sustainment measures (sickness, paternity, maternity)
Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year, airfare reimbursement with a ceiling to get to the chosen break destination, and 215 euros for each RnR period
Accompaniment and trainings:Follow-up and support for career development
Free and unlimited access to the e-learning platform Talentsoft

Field trips : GHOR, DIKUNDI, BADAKHSAN, HELMAND

For national candidates :
Fixed term contract : 12 months, according to the internal and national salary conditions of ACF in Afghanistan

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