Field Coordinator Job Opportunity at Action Against Hunger

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• The incumbent will coordinate ACF Country Strategy implementation at field level
• Actively participate in the development and update of the country strategy by providing information from the field.
• The jobholder will also ensure implementation of the country strategy at field level in collaboration with the Technical Coordinators and Program Managers. Coordinate the overall implementation of programs at field level
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of planned projects.
• The incumbent will also coordinate the development of new projects in the intervention area in collaboration with the Technical Coordinators and Program Managers. Manage the team at field level
• Mentor, supervise and manage the team members under direct responsibility.
• Take part in the recruitment of the direct team.
• Keenly monitor the social climate in the field and alert the Country Director and the HR Coordinator in case of difficulties or social demands.
• Facilitate good relations with the Coordination team
• Maintain the Coordination team informed on the implementation development of programs.
• Request support from coordination team for any issues that could jeopardize programs, findings or security of staff or equipment.
• Ensure the field teams request regular support to the coordination team in order to maximize operational effectiveness and impact of programs. Represent ACF and liaise with regional authorities, UN, NGOs at field and regional level
• Coordinate and oversee all partnerships in the area of intervention.
• In charge of the promotion and defense of humanitarian and ACF principals towards all stakeholders.
• Actively participate to humanitarian coordination activities in the area of intervention. Provide reporting and communication
• Coordinate the reporting activities of Field Program Managers in compliance with ACF standards and donor requirements (type and quality of information).
• Coordinate the establishment of a system of “lessons learned” about programs to provide information to conduct advocacy activities.
• Implement good communication practices in the area of intervention.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant should hold a University/Master degree in connection with ACF activities.
• Previous exposure and experience in coordination of a base and in positions of significant responsibility.
• Previous experience in security and safety management in unstable environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the day to day activities, organizing, training and motivating a multicultural team.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role
• One year of previous experience in an NGO in managerial position.
• Substantial knowledge of standard logistics procedures and practices required
• Broad knowledge and understanding of financial and HR procedures required
• Proven management and coordination skills (HR, Logistics, Finance &projects)
• Excellent communication and representative skills (written, oral, cross-cultural)
• Solid understanding of the project cycle.
• Ability to manage and implement a mechanism for continuous monitoring of operations in order to increase quality and identify/mitigate risks associated with programs implementation.
• Good English language skills, spoken and written.
• Able to write and synthesize information and ideas.
• Able to analyze a situation, its challenges, and make decisions.

How to Apply: 

All candidates are strongly encouraged to send their applications including a cover letter, CV (not more than 4 pages) with at least three referees and a daytime telephone contract. For email applications please note that attached documents should not be larger than 2MBs. All documents should be zipped in one folder. Any email larger than 2MBs will not be considered - Address your email application to: recruitment.ug@acf-international.org mentioning Field Coordinator in the subject line.

Deadline: Monday, 14th March 2016