Area Coordinator (Senior Profile) at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International (Re- Advertised)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Description

• Promoting relevant, needs-based, integrated humanitarian/recovery programming in line with country strategy, and ensuring proper project cycle management by working closely with program managers under the technical guidance of the Technical Coordinators.

Key Activities

• Effectively manage and develop Action Against Hunger's Programming and Strategy in Maiduguri, Western Borno State.
• Ensure Safety and Security of Action Against Hunger's Staff and Assets.
• Overall responsibility for Action Against Hunger's Finance, Human Resources, and Logistics in Borno state.
• Field representation of Action Against Hunger and adherence to the Mandate/Charter/Principles.

Requirements

• You’re an experienced humanitarian professional
• With a university degree; Masters in humanitarian studies is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of previous experience working with NGOs covering multi-sectoral 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 principles, guidelines and standards including those of donors
• String experience in management of multi - cultural team
• 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
• Strong Experience in insecure context

Preferred:

• Previous experience working with Action Against Hunger
• Experience in conflict-related displacements and nutrition crisis contexts
• Familiarity with emergency donors (OFDA, ECHO, UN, DFID, FFP) reporting and regulation
• Working experience in Nigeria

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