ACF recruiting a Food Security Project Manager (national position)

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Dear All,

Please see the below reported vacancy from ACF-SL Food Security and Livelihoods Department.

Action Contre la Faim (ACF) is an International Non-Governmental Organization that is charitable, impartial, non-political, independent and non-profit making. ACF overall objective in these contexts is to fight against hunger and this is achieved through the implementation of nutrition, health, food security and water & sanitation (WASH) projects. ACF is seeking motivated, dynamic and experienced candidates for the following positions:

POSITION: Food Security and Livelihood-Program Manager

DURATION OF CONTRACT: 3 months (with possible extension for 7.5 months)

LOCATIONS: Moyamba

END OF CONTRACT DATE: 5^th  December 2016                  STARTING DATE:5^th September 2016

PROBATION PERIOD: Four (4) Weeks                                   SUPERVISED BY: Food Security and Livelihood HoD

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: One (1)                                           NUMBER OF CANDIDATES: One (1)

SALARY: M2: (5,008,323.34+ Allowances (Housing, Transport, medical, 426,000)

Assignments:

To implement high quality Project activities which are appropriate and comprehensive, in conformity with overarching strategy and the standards set internationally, by ACF and by national policies.

Objectives:

·        Upon request, contribution to the analysis of ongoing, systematic and thorough analysis of the humanitarian situation in respect of FSL and of the context of intervention in his/her field of activity;

·        internal dissemination of information gathered and its analysis to the Field Coordinator, Nutrition Expert and the FSL HoD

·        taking part in the determination of strategy in his/her area of activity and sectorial strategy at national level

·        Upon request, participating to the setting up of possible future projects consistently with the ACF Charter setting up projects consistent with the ACF Charter, the ACFIN 2015 strategic framework, the policies of FSL and other ACF sectors, national strategic and other legal texts produced by ministers responsible for the FSL sector, and key international documents in the sector (Standards SPHERE and WHO, etc.)

·        ensuring that teams have a clear understanding of these documents

·        participating, as and when necessary, in the development of the FSL section of the emergency response plan in his/her area of activity ;

·        promoting transversal integration of the FSL sector with other sectors, in collaboration with the Nutrition Expert and the Field Coordinator;

·        taking cognizance of transversal problems associated with FSL initiatives (HIV, Gender issues, Disaster Management, Environment, Handicap, etc.)

·        Identifying humanitarian needs in the field of FSL and in his/her area of activity, this to include the submission of reports pertaining to such matters

·       Including, where appropriate, target populations and local actors in the identification of needs and ways of responding to them

·       Participation in defining FSL programs

·       Contributing to the writing of the FSL sections of project proposals

 

·        Setting up of the FSL program taking into account the logical framework of the program, the budget, and the logistical and administrative processes of ACF

·        The quality of the programs established in conformity with the technical and project management standards of ACF

·        Familiarizing him/herself thoroughly with his/her projects, the issues involved, the logical framework and indicators; retaining printed copies of all funding agency contractual documents; sharing all such information with his/her teams

·        Identifying the technical constraints associated with the implementation of the project

·        Proposing innovative technical solutions in response to such constraints

·       The implementation of technical recommendations concerning his/her project (Head of Department, Technical Advisor at Headquarters, Experts, Evaluators)

·        Coordination of activities with other sectors and departments of ACF in order to ensure rational use of resources and optimum integration

·       Participation in visits by funding bodies whenever requested by the FSL Head of Department or the Nutrition Expert

·        Representing ACF and ensuring coordination with partners, the authorities, agencies of the United Nations and NGOs in his/her sector, in collaboration with the Field Coordinator, Nutrition Expert and the FSL Head of Department

·        Contributing to the process of selecting partners, formalizing partnerships and enhancing their capabilities (Local NGOs, international NGOs, national authorities, private agencies etc)

Qualification and Experience:

BSC or higher Degree in Rural Development or Agriculture

3-4 years in Agriculture and Rural Development

Required skills:

·        Capacity to communicate with people

·        knowledge of budget management, training skills

·        Knowledge of farming practices (in particular vegatbles and pulses)

·        Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Applicants should submit their application letters with two referees, CV and copies of professional certificates to:

Human Resources Manager       or        Administrator East Base                           or         Admin Base

Action Contre la Faim                             Action Contre la Faim                                           Action Contre la Faim

10 Sall Drive, Cockle bay                        10 New Diversion, Old railway line                    Sembehun road,

Off Aberdeen Road                                  Ojuku Junction, Lower Allen Town                    Moyamba

Freetown.                  .                            Freetown.                                 Or         Admin-Log, Kambia Base  62 Hospital Road, Kambia

Or by Email: recru...@sl.missions-acf.org

PLEASE NOTE THAT A COPY OF APPLICATION LETTER, CV AND CERTIFICATES SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE NGO DESK OFFICER, MINISTRY OF LABOUR, NEW ENGLAND, FREETOWN.

Deadline for applications: 31st August,2016 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Action Contre la Faim for a written test and interview and please mark position applied for at the top right hand of envelop.

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