Work context

Country: position based in Paris (France)

Asia Zone: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal

Action Contre la Faim (ACF) in Asia mainly targets refugees, internally displaced persons and populations affected by natural disasters. Integrated projects in the areas of nutrition and health, water, sanitation and hygiene, food security and livelihoods, and mental health and care practices are implemented in the region. Our work with local partners is essential to gain access to more geographic areas.

Our missions contribute to humanitarian efforts to alleviate the suffering and build the resilience of millions of vulnerable people. To this end, the Deputy Regional Director of Operations (DRDO) and his team of technical advisors provide technical advice, encourage innovation through pilot initiatives and creative solutions, build capacity, and promote protection and gender mainstreaming.

Responsibilities

Working closely with the Regional Director of Operations (RDO), you will contribute to the definition and strategic development of ACF’s missions in Asia by supporting the development and implementation of quality operations. Collaboration and coordination with the Deputy Regional Directors of Operations (DRDO) of the other pool desks will be essential to the success of the mission support mission.

Your objectives are based on four main areas:

  • Your action, and that of your team, is based on strategic thinking (programmatic and budgetary) with the RDO between missions and the pool desk, ensuring the compatibility and coherence of programs with high operational stakes in line with country strategies, donor guidelines, technical strategies and ACF’s vision.
  • You will advise the missions in the development of new programs according to needs and you will coordinate all stakeholders (headquarters teams, ACF international network, and partner organizations) in order to define macro-programs in support of the missions.
  • You will position ACF as a key player in the humanitarian crisis and the fight against hunger by coordinating the general coordination of the headquarters pool desk team, monitoring the quality of ongoing programs, setting up program management tools and monitoring the implementation of recommendations for country missions in your area.
  • You are primarily a manager. You are able to give vision and direction to your teams. You know how to give meaning to their contribution, accompany them on a daily basis in their projects, without losing sight of the strategic plan, and you value their skills and commitments. You promote collaborative working methods with the different departments at headquarters.

Requested profile

You have at least 5 years of professional experience in humanitarian missions in coordination positions (Deputy Country Director or Country Director) in ACF’s fields of activity (Nutrition, Health, Food Safety, Water Sanitation and Hygiene, or support functions).

You have already held management positions and managed significant teams (at least 7 people). You are recognized for your managerial and leadership talents.

You master all the levers of institutional donors (proposal writing, financing, orientations, compliance).

Your knowledge of Asia and your field experience in this geographical area will be a plus for the position.

You are familiar with the latest trends in the humanitarian field.

Fluency in English (bilingual level) is essential and French (bilingual level) is an asset.

Specific conditions / Salary

Status**:** Executive – Permanent Contract – Full time

Start date: December 11th, 2020

Conditions for French Contract: From 44.2 to 50.2 K€ gross per year over 13 months depending on experience, 19 days of RnR, restaurant vouchers at 8€ (60% paid for by ACF), complementary health insurance (80% paid for by ACF), 50% reimbursement for public transportation.

Special conditions and skills: very regular travel on missions, prolonged sitting, oral expression, screen work, telephone contacts.

This vacancy is archived.

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