Action contre la Faim has been working continuously in Sierra Leone since 1991. The organization is well recognized as a key actor in both humanitarian/emergency response (civil war, Ebola virus epidemic 2014-2016, COVID-19 pandemic) and now in a more development setting. ACF currently plays a strong role in Health System Strengthening, working on national level policies and plans, building capacities national and district level to deliver improved services. Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation has also become a central element of ACF interventions in country. Due to Sierra Leone’s vulnerability to climate change, seen through changing rain patterns and increasing incidence of major floods and landslides, ACF works to increase local community resilience to climate related shocks through dissemination of knowledge related to climate resilient agricultural practices and sustainable land management, and increased access to meteorological information. The field team also supports the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) on the development and digitalization of a flood anticipation tool, improving data management and providing trend analysis to improve readiness.
Sierra Leone is currently ranked 182nd/189 on the Human Development Index, and for the period March-May 2022, 1 605 719 people were in IPC Phase 3 (Crisis) or worse, with a worsening of the situation projected for the period from June-August 2022. Due to repeated shocks, such as Ebola, COVID-19, and the war in Ukraine, food insecurity and poverty are increasing. Additionally, almost 1 in 3 children under 5 suffer from chronic malnutrition.
We are looking for a Deputy Country Director to support the Country Director in our activities in the country.
The position based in the capital Freetown, on the Atlantic Ocean, offers a peaceful and beautiful duty station.
© Samuel Hauenstein Swan pour Action contre la Faim
Under the supervision of the Country Director, you will ensure the overall management of the Support functions (Logistics, Finance, HR) in Sierra Leone mission. You will ensure the oversight of financial and administrative activities to reduce risks and ensure compliance with AAH’s, donors’ and GoSL rules. You supervises the Support functions department and ensure the proper structure, documentation, control, monitoring and reporting of financial, administrative, HR and logistics operations.
More precisely your missions will be to:
With a master degree in accounting, Finance or business management with previous experience of managing the support functions in a humanitarian or development context, you can also demonstrate an experience with donor's regulation and policies. If you can add experience in working with/through local partners in Sierra Leone, this will be plus. Note that Action Against Hunger's experience will be considered an asset, in compliance with ACF and donor guidelines and standards.
Fluent in spoken and written English, strong written and verbal communication and representation skills
With a strong leadership and capacity building skills, a real ability to take initiatives and build the capacity of others, you have already managed various teams.
ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.
The mission has about 70 staff (both National and International) with country office in Freetown, field base in Moyamba and now establishing a sub base in Bonthe district. The mission implements an integrated and development programs, together with national partners, government line ministries, research institutions, local authorities and the communities. ACF aims to strengthen the resilience of the communities to shocks and contribute to strengthening of local system to prevent, detect and treat undernutrition.
The position is interesting and dynamic. It will offer you a challenging experience!
This vacancy is archived.