Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Area Coordinator
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 12 months
Start date: 2025-02-01
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director – Operations, you will be responsible for the overall coordination, leadership and management of ACF programs and operations in Borno State, Nigeria, including coordination for Damasak Field Office.
More precisely, your missions will be to:
- Effectively manage and develop ACF Programming and Strategy in Borno State, Northeast Nigeria
- Ensure Safety and Security of ACF personnel and assets
- Manage and support to local implementing partner(s)
- Ensure reporting, capitalization and contribute to quality and accountability
- You will manage 4 Support Team directly (the HR, Finance, Logistics Managers, Liaison Manager, Program and Project Managers), including Operations Team and 98 people indirectly.
- Ensure overall accountability for ACF Finance, Human Resources, and Logistics in the Maiduguri Base and Damasak Field Office
- Represent in the field ACF and adherence to Mandate and Charter/Principles
Requested profile
- You hold a Degree in Social Science, International Relations, International Development, Humanitarian Response or relevant field, with significant experience (7 – 10 years) with INGOs, in insecure setting in the same type of position.
- You are able to organize, train and motivate a multicultural team. You are disciplined and able to work independently.
- You have excellent diplomatic, negotiation, drafting and written skills. You are also able to adapt and communicate effectively.
- A previous experience with ACF in emergency and post-emergencies setting is an asset.
- You master English, both spoken and written.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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