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Votre environnement de travail

Action Contre La Faim ACF) has been operational since 2010 in Northeast and has been able to successfully implement integrated programs in Nutrition, Health, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) and Water, sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).. further the mission has expanded its programs in the wake of conflict in Borno state since 2017 , focusing on long term sustainable programs focused on system strengthening for Health, WASH, Social Protection, and Agriculture sectors.. The mission is currently in the process to launch response in the Northwest?Nigeria. In 2018,?ACF launched the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) in Nigeria in an effort to address the urgent humanitarian assistance to the displaced populations in Northern Nigeria. With this Approach ACF is among the lead agency that is currently reaching the NE & NW regions with Rapid Humanitarian assistance for to the conflict and other disaster affected population. Currently, ACF is providing an integrated humanitarian response in Yobe State, Borno, Bauchi and Jigawa with partial presence in Kano. Despite the remarkable achievements in humanitarian sector, ACF, as other humanitarian actors, has been continuously affected by the shrinking humanitarian space.

The mission currently employs 25 international and 345 national staff, working from the coordination office in Abuja, field offices in Maiduguri, Potiskum, Dutse and Bade to address the humanitarian needs of the population. Road movement between Yobe and Borno is strictly prohibited for ACF staff, whether for business of personal reasons.

110 staff are in Yobe state, with the Potiskum base supporting interventions in many Local Government Areas (LGAs). Movement is not restricted within the LGAs. FSL, Nutrition and Health and WASH programs are implemented in the state. Currently there is no guesthouse in Potiskum, as the previous one was closed when the main office relocated.

This position is based in Potiskum with field trips in Damaturu and Bade.

© Sebastien Duijndam pour Action contre la Faim

Votre poste et vos responsabilités

As the Operations Support Coordinator, you'll provide leadership and management of all the Support Service functions and systems at regional/field level, including Logistics, ICT, Finance and HR & Administration Management

More precisely, your missions will be :

• Provide overall coordination of the support function inter-departmental work plans, in order to provide operational support to project implementation,
• Conduct risk management, internal control, and audit of support functions,
• Approve all financial documents that require payment,
• Train support staff on best practices that will improve the mission's operations,
• Ensure proper reporting in support departments.

  The position requires someone with extensive experience in managing support teams such as Logistics, ICT, Finance and HR & Administration Management. You should be able to take responsibility in ensuring that the support teams are giving their optimum support towards the implementation of all ACF funded activities which results into timely and quality services to the beneficiaries.

  Votre profil

  • You hold an advanced University degree (Masters) preferably in Finance, Economics, Logistics and/or Social/humanitarian/Development studies or equivalent and have experience in HR and financial management;
  • You have at least 3 years humanitarian experience in country level senior management/coordination role, in complex emergency / insecure contexts
  • You are known for your management and coordination skills (Finance, HR, and Logistics). Proven experience in proposal writing and budget development;
  • With excellent written and oral communications skills, you have demonstrated ability to write and edit reports under deadline pressure.
  • Proven ability to translate analysis and evaluation into operational planning and strategy;
  • You are well organized, you work autonomously and you are able to take decisions and/ or conclusions with minimal guidance. Excellent organizational, leadership, and motivational/training skills and experience;
  • Fluent (written and spoken) in English
  • Having a training in in safety and security management will be a plus.

    Vos conditions d’emploi

    • 12 months, fixed term contract under French or Nigerian legislation

      For expatriates :

      • Monthly gross salary from 2200€ to 2525€ upon experience
      • Monthly per diem and living allowance: $305 + $449 net, field paid
      • Monthly country allowance: 450€
      • Child allowance: 1500€ per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000€/year)
      • 16% of the gross monthly salary for pension insurance reimbursement for non-French citizens
      • Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house
      • Medical coverage: 100% coverage of health contributions (social security + health insurance) and repatriation insurance
      • Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year and 215 € at each RnR period
      • Training: Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge ©

        ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.

        Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?

        You'll be a vital pilar of our core team at the base level and your decisions will greatly contribute to the operational excellence we desire to achieve.