Emergency Field Coordinator at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Job Description

• Overseeing the development , appropriate implementation and coordination of Action Against Hunger Nigeria’s multi-sectoral emergency program strategy in Nigeria under a rapid response mechanism (RRM).

Responsibilities

• Oversee Nigeria emergency/rapid response programming to ensure the effective and efficient design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of emergency program portfolio.
• Lead the preparation, regular updating and implementation of a dedicated security plan for rapid response mechanism (RRM) interventions in line with Action Against Hunger standards and procedures.
• Support DCD HP to develop and enhance relationships between the mission and donors’ representatives, civil society, private sector, government agencies and other humanitarian organizations.
• Oversee the overall implementation of emergency programs at field level.
• Represent Action Against Hunger emergency programmes.

Requirements

• You have a bachelor degree in International Development, Political or Social Science, Economics, Business Administration or related field. (Masters Degree Preferred)
• You have at least 6 years of work experience preferably in humanitarian or development work with at least 3 years of experience in management.
• You have significant experience with INGOs, particularly in complex emergencies and high-security
• You have essential experience in rapid response mechanism implementation/coordination in similar contexts.
• You have advanced knowledge of donors’ guidelines and procedures (ECHO, UNICEF, DFID, OFDA, etc.) .
• You have proven ability to build external relationships with diplomacy, tact and professionalism in a complex and demanding environment.
• You have a Strong analytical capacity for program design and development.
• You are disciplined and able to work and arrive at decisions autonomously with minimal guidance.
• You are fluent in English.
• You have previously worked in Nigeria or similar context with conflict/access analysis ability.

Benefits
Action Against Hunger values its employees and offers a comprehensive remuneration and benefits package. These include but are not limited to:

• Health Insurance
• R&R Breaks
• Paid annual leave (vacation)
• Training opportunities
• Child allowance