Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 01 May 2018
Created in 1979, Action Against Hunger 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 35 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 and Care Practices - Food Security and Livelihoods – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – Advocacy. In 2016, Action contre la Faim provided aid to 14.7 million people in more than 49 countries worldwide. www.actioncontrelafaim.org
Action Against Hunger is looking for a Field Coordinator - Gambella
Country: Ethiopia - Gambella
Length of contract: 12 months – starting June 15th, 2018.**
The context:
Ethiopia has harsh environmental conditions, with hot and dry weather. The programs of ACF Ethiopia are implemented in vast areas so high mobility from the FC will be required to supervise the teams appropriately. Currently there are no major security problems, but it could change, given the presence of rebel group and the recurrent conflict at the border between Oromiya and the Somali regions. The team is composed of approximately 200 persons, as it increased recently.
The Position: You will have to coordinate the operation in Gambela region (program and supports) and potential scale up for further emergency response
In particular, you'll be responsible for:
Ensure overall management of the programs and supports in Somali region
Overall management of the security of the team at the base
Continuous strategic analysis of the security and humanitarian context in the region
Representation of ACF and liaison with authorities, UN, NGOs at field and regional level
Reporting and communication
The Applicant:**
You hold a master in humanitarian / developpment field and you've at least 4 years of experience in program in NGOs.
You've succesful experiences of working in complex and difficult environment as weel as a good Good knowledge of logistic and financial tools
Your English (oral and written) is professional
an experience in Horn of Africa is a plus, Ethiopia best.
For salary and benefits visit our web site (it's a B level position):
How to apply:
Please send a cover letter and your CV ( no more than 4 pages) to :
http://recrutement.actioncontrelafaim.org/positions/view/3212/A-Field-Coordinator-Gode/
note that it's an expatriate position