Deadline: Ongoing
Action Against Hunger (ACF) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Deputy Country Director Support in Abuja, Nigeria. The duration of this post is 12 months.
Action Against Hunger | ACF International, a global humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger, works to save the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Deputy Country Director Support will perform the following functions-
- Support the development and implementation of the support aspects of the Country strategy plan of action and support departmental strategies (Finance, Logistics and HR). Monitor achievement and report on QTR basis on the monitoring plan.
- Ensure coordination between support department and with program implementation teams for the development of planning and management tools such as the mission funding plan, HR forecasting, supply plan and equipment forecasts among others.
- Conduct regular analysis of mission structure costs, coherence with overall structure and strategy to inform quality proposal development improve financial management and increase visibility for the structure cost.
- Coordinate the development of support aspects of proposal writing and budget building (forecast of specific logistics needs, support HR needs…) in line with donor rules and ACF internal procedures and support the development by project managers of basic management tools (Project procurement and supply plan, anticipation of challenges and mitigation measures, anticipation of complex procurement, importations, finance or HR related needs).
- Line managing Finance, HR and logistics coordinators. Assign objectives, perform regular meetings for feedback a required appraisals with the finance, HR and logistics coordinators to ensure sounds management of individuals and coherence of objectives/vision among the team.
- Ensuring that Action Against Hunger Financial, logistics and HR Guidelines are adhered to at all times.
- Ensure organizational compliance to donor policies and guidelines and Nigerian regulations.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- A Master’s degree in Humanitarian Studies, International Politics, Economics or another related field.
- Additional training donor compliance, strategic planning, audit or other skills relevant to working in humanitarian contexts.
- At least 3 years’ experience working in country level senior management/coordination role, preferably in a variety of contexts and countries.
- High organized & pay attention to small details.
- Passion about finding creative solutions & innovative approaches to long-standing & critical problems.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit ACF.
