Field Manager at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Location: Bade/Potiskum, Yobe State

Job Summary

• The two positions are based in Bade and Potiskum, Yobe State respectively and reports directly to the Area Coordinator.
• The Field Manager will facilitate the good coordination between the various departments in order to support the project objectives as set by the Area Co and Project/Sector Managers.
• The Field Manager is responsible for the overall management of the Field Office and also oversee the programme activities with the support functions.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Support the documentation of lessons learnt, best practices and proven innovations in programme design, implementation, monitoring and reporting to improve program design and implementation strategy;
• Create a culture of knowledge and information among staff, community partners and opinion leaders, and peers;
• Provide support to ensure that internal and donor timelines and deadlines are monitored, managed and met and reporting mechanisms are strengthened;
• Completion of quantitative and qualitative Activity Progress Reports (APRs) together with the project team.
• Provide periodic sessions to clarify and enforce financial / administration procedures and policies and act as the focal point in the Base for the roll out of any changes;
• Facilitate training/capacity building of all staff on administrative processes where identified as necessary;
• The Field Manager is also expected to conduct all duties in a professional manner following Action Against Hunger staff regulations and charter including commitment to gender equality.
• Communicate Action Against Hunger performance standards and expectations to team members.
• Monitor the compliance of ACTION AGAINST HUNGER financial, logistics and HR guidelines.
• Ensure organisational compliance with donor policies and guidelines, in addition to country specific (Nigerian) regulations.
• Provide periodic sessions to clarify and enforce HR procedures and policies and act as the focal point in the base for the roll out of any changes.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor level degree in Management, Finance, or related field; MBA or similar higher degree a plus
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an INGO in positions of progressively more responsibility and scope, in one or more of the following areas: Administration, HR, Finance, Logistics & Security.
• Previous experience with donor-funded programs.
• Proven experience in contexts with volatile security and safety issues.
• Exceptional organization and planning skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, able to negotiate, influence, give effective feedback, foster teamwork, promote cohesion, bring diverse teams, staff and peer-level colleagues into alignment around work plans and organizational objectives
• Able to manage stress effectively, juggle competing priorities, balance various programmatic, logistic and team needs
• Champion of AAH Charter values - professionalism, transparency, neutrality, access to victims, non-discrimination.