26/04/2019
ABOUT US
Created in 2000, our Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) – Action Against Hunger – is fighting against hunger in the world. Its mission is to save lives eradicating hunger through the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition, in particular during and after emergency situations caused by conflicts and natural disasters.
In Sierra leone since 1991, Yokiemusa foundation started operation in Kailahun in 2009, we are currently having programs on the following thematic areas, Health and Nutrition and Food Security and livelihood in four Chiefdoms (Kissi Tongi, Malema, Luawa and Upper Bambara Chiefdom) within Kailahun district.
Action Against hunger is recruiting his new Field coordinator for coordinating, consolidating, and ensuring smooth implementation of program and operations’ activities and adherence to logistic, human resource, administration and security procedures
Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Field coordinator will develop and implement the district strategy integrating NUTRITION and FSL programs in collaboration with the respective program managers and technical coordinator(s).
The Field Coordinator ensures that ACF procedures and donor regulations applicable to projects implemented in the region about program, logistics, security, HR, and administration are closely followed.
The Field Coordinator represents the organization at regional level including general meetings with donors, humanitarian actors, local authorities, protocol meetings, security meetings, as well as sector program meetings when requested by the mission coordination.
The Field Coordinator is responsible for the district security management and ensures the security of staff, premises, materials and assets. The Field Coordinator monitors the political, economic, and social environment in the area, assesses and analyses the risks, monitors and reports the security situation and develops security procedures relevant to the context.
QUALIFICATIONS
Masters Degree or equivalent.
Substantial knowledge regarding the program management on field level.
Substantial knowledge of standard logistics procedures and practices required
Good understanding of financial and HR procedures required
Excellent communication and representative skills (written, oral, cross-cultural)
Ability to multitask and deal with stressful situations.
Ability to adapt within the working environment.
Ability to work in a team setting.
EXPERIENCE
At least 3 years previous field experience in a relief NGO, ideally in a similar role.
Minimum of one year of previous experience in an NGO in managerial position.
Previous experience in security management.
WORK CONDITIONS
STARTING DATE: As soon as is possible
DURATION OF CONTRACT: One year
REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS ACCORDING TO
LOCATION: Kailahun
HOW TO APPLY: Motivation letter, CV with names of three (3) referees to be addressed to:
The Human Resources Coordinator
Yokiemusa foundation
10 Sall Drive, Cockle bay
Off Aberdeen Road
Freetown.
Or by Email to: [email protected]/ [email protected]
Or at our Field Offices
Kailahun : Old Barrack Road, Kailahun
Freetown: 10 Sall Drive, off Aberdeen Road,Freetown
Deadline for the receipt of applications is 13th May 2019 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by UNDP for a written test and interview. Please mark position applied for at the top right hand of envelope. Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunity Employer.
Please be informed that this is National Position and the terms and conditions of Sierra Leonean employees or Liberian employee will apply.
PLEASE NOTE THAT A COPY OF APPLICATION LETTER, CV AND CERTIFICATES SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE NGO DESK OFFICER, MINISTRY OF LABOUR, NEW ENGLAND, FREETOWN.
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