Field Manager at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure proper PCM (Project Cycle Management) follow up and implementation of project activities in line with the different work plans through line management of the POs (Program Officers) and under the technical guidance of the Technical Coordinators;
• Lead and motivate the management team in the Monguno Office;
• Ensure good level of coordination and integration of new program assessments and project evaluations in project areas;
• Examine possibilities for program expansion at both geographical and sectoral dimensions;
• Ensure good coordination between Programmes and Support departments in the Base;
• In coordination with Area Coordinator, responsible for decisions regarding the Security and Safety of ACF premises and staff in Monguno LGA;
• Closely coordinate with Crisis Management Team (Country Director, Deputy Country Director HP, Security Coordinator and Logistics Coordinator) for any developments on the security situation;
• Brief all staff on security and context changes as needed;
• Supports and follows up with Finance & Admin and Logistics (Supply, Procurement, Fleet and Movements), including planning, authorization of expenses and reporting through line management of the Log Officer, and Finance & Admin Officer, in coordination with Fin, HR and Log Managers;
• Ensures that ACF policies, procedures and donor regulations applicable to field activities are executed in close collaboration with field team;
• Defines Administrative needs and ensures field recruitment is carried out according to regulations and national labor laws;
• Responsible for stress management and conflict mitigation within the teams;
• Lead the weekly base coordination meetings and promote departmental coordination;
• Act as the senior representative of ACF in Monguno LGA of responsibility in Borno State and liaise/exchange information with the Area Coordinator to ensure common ACF positioning in humanitarian issues;
• Promotion and defense of humanitarian principles towards all stakeholders;
• Training and reinforcement of understanding and adherence to humanitarian principles by AAH staff;
• Maintenance/expansion of regular relations with field-based donors, authorities and partners;
• Compliance with national laws, regulations and best practices;
• Ensure respect of ACF Code of Conduct by all ACF staff;
• Development of an information (formal/informal) network.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in related humanitarian studies. Master’s degree will be an additional advantage;
• Minimum of 5 years of previous experience working with NGOs covering multi-sectorial programming;
• Proven management and coordination skills (HR, projects, and stress management);
• Proven ability to translate learning, analysis and evaluation into operational planning and strategy;
• Excellent written and spoken English, including the ability to write clear and engaging reports;
• Advanced knowledge of international humanitarian guidelines and standards including those of donors;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with respect for diversity, including ability to motivate, train and organize a multi-cultural team;
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a rapidly changing professional environment;
• Diplomacy and good interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities;
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to the field sites;
• Experience in insecure context.