A DEPUTY COUNTRY DIRECTOR – PROGRAMS – LIBERIA

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 more than 40 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 5 main areas of expertise: Nutrition and Health – Mental Health, Psychosocial Support and Protection – Food Security and Livelihoods – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – Advocacy. In 2022, Action contre la Faim provided aid to 28 million people in more than 46 countries worldwide. www.actioncontrelafaim.org

Mission :

We are looking for a Deputy Country Director for Programs based in Liberia, Monrovia, to strengthen coordination and synergies between project teams, roll out accountability mechanisms at field level, launch next Irish Aid-funded project, and support the Country Director in pursing funding opportunities.
Under the supervision of the Country Director, your responsability will be to oversee, coordinate and ensure the quality of the design, implementation and monitoring of programs in line with the Liberia Country Strategy and ACF guidelines and policies.
You will participate in the Health System Strengthening Project (ongoing), the Integrated response to address chronic malnutrition and climate change (upcoming)
and support to fishing communities to adapt to climate change.
More precisely, your missions will be to :
Contribute to the elaboration and roll-out of the Action contre la Faim Country StrategyInitiate and coordinate need assessments when and where relevant and suggest potential responses
Identify funding opportunities by ensuring that the country office has up to date knowledge of donor strategies and funding mechanisms
Lead technical staff in drafting new concept notes and proposals
Coordinate the implementation and ensure the quality of Action contre la Faim programming in LiberiaProvide guidance to all program staff on project cycle management and tools
Oversee the planning and review of internal (APR) and external (donor) reports and ensure the country office meets its reporting obligations
Identify challenges and areas and improvements and ensure program teams follow up on visit recommendations
Contribute to the roll-out of Action contre la Faim partnership strategy and coordinate existing consortiaContributes to the finalization and roll-out of Action contre la Faim Liberia local partnership strategy
Contribute to the identification and assessment of potential partners in close coordination with the Compliance Coordinator
In case of consortia led by Action Against Hunger, ensure coordination among partners by leading consortium technical group meetings and preparing steering committee meetings
Represent the consortium when/where relevant
Oversee the implementation and quality of Action contre la Faim’s MEAL Strategy
Manage and strengthen Action contre la Faim program teams
Represent Action contre la Faim with donors, authorities, local organizations, UN, NGOs on operational strategy and program-related issues

Profile :

You hold a Masters degree in development, humanitarian aid, international relations or a relevant field, with at least 5 years of field experience.
You have demonstrated leadership and management skills.
You have a strong understanding and experience in MEAL, especially implementing accountability mechanisms.
You have a consolidated experience of project cycle management and using participatory tools and methodologies.
You have experience and/or personal commitment in mainstreaming Gender, Protection and/or Environment across the different programs.
You know well main ACF sectors of intervention and main donors’ policy, requirements, and partnerships.
You have excellent managerial, communication and personal skills. You also have strong analytical and conceptual thinking and are able to understand complex issues.
You are able to adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through.
You speak and write English fluently. Knowledge of French would be an asset.

Conditions d’emploi
For international candidates :
Fixed term contract under French legislation: 12 months
Monthly gross salary from 2899 to 3376euros upon experience
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: 758$ net, field paid
Monthly country allowance: 150euros
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
Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge©

For national candidates :
Contract length: 12 months
Basic Salary: $3,307
Transportation allowance: $135
Education Allowance: $90
Medical Insurance: staff and four dependents inclusive of spouse

Field trips in ACF Counties of intervention
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