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.
Sierra Leone has taken significant strides following 4 democratic elections since the end of its civil war in 2002 and the political situation is stable.
The recent student union election which led to the police making some arrest was the only security treat for this month. The present security suitation in the country is peaceful.
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 manage the support department (Finance, HR and Logistic teams), ensure compliance with ACF and donors' policy, and contributed to the growth of the country office.
More precisely your missions will be to:
With a master degree in accounting, Finance or management with previous experience of managing the support functions in a humanitarian or development context. Note that Action Against Hunger's experience as a Field Coordinator, Base Support Manager (with experience in Finance, HR and logistics) or a Finance HoD willing to shift to multi-sectorial senior management position will be considered as an asset.
Fluent in spoken and written English.
With a strong leadership and capacity building skills, a real ability to manage the priorities, you have already managed various teams.
ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.
ACF has been working in Sierra Leone since 1991, and currently operates in 4 districts (West and South of the country). Our programmes are implemented in partnership with national partners and focus on innovation, particularly in the following sectors: agriculture and adaptation to climate change; WASH; health system strengthening, and MHPSS. Our team comprises 50+ staff members (based at the coordination in the capital, Freetown, and 2 bases: Moyamba and Matru Jong). The main focus for 2024 will be on growing the donors portfolio and diversfying our areas of interventions.
This is a new, exciting position to manage our support department (finance, HR and LOG teams), ensure compliance with ACF and donors' policy, and contributed to the growth of the country office, ideal for someone willing to move to a DCD support position afterwards.