DEPUTY COUNTRY DIRECTOR - PROGRAMMES- PAKISTAN

About : Action contre la Faim

Créée en 1979, Action contre la Faim est une organisation non gouvernementale internationale qui lutte contre la faim dans le monde. Sa charte des principes humanitaires - indépendance, neutralité, non-discrimination, accès libre et direct aux victimes, professionnalisme, transparence - fonde son identité depuis 45 ans. Sa mission est de sauver des vies en éliminant la faim par la prévention, la détection et le traitement de la sous-nutrition, en particulier pendant et après les situations d'urgence liées aux conflits et aux catastrophes naturelles. Action contre la Faim coordonne ses programmes autour de 7 domaines d'activités : Nutrition et Santé - Santé Mentale, Soutien Psychosocial - Sécurité Alimentaire et Moyens d'Existence - Eau, Assainissement et Hygiène - Plaidoyer - Climat - Recherche.

En 2024, Action contre la Faim est venue en aide à plus de 26 millions de personnes dans 57 pays à travers le monde. www.actioncontrelafaim.org

Mission :

The purpose of this role is to support high-quality program delivery and ensure the successful implementation of ongoing projects.
The position will contribute to strengthening ACF Pakistan's strategic positioning for business development, while fostering and maintaining strong partnerships with local organizations.
In addition, the role will focus on enhancing leadership capacities within the program team, particularly supporting the Head of Programs, Deputy Head of Programs, MEAL team, and Program Development Manager.

In this context, your missions will be to :

Strengthen program quality and efficiency

Support business development and positioning

Strengthen technical strategy and program design quality

Strengthen partnerships and localization

Strengthen leadership capacity of program teams

Acting Country Director (when required).

Profile :

You hold a Master's degree (or a Bachelor's degree combined with substantial international and field experience), in International Relations, Development Studies, Public Health, or another technical discipline relevant to ACF's programs.
You have at least 5 years of experience in leading development and humanitarian programs portfolio in challenging contexts.
You have prior experience as DCD Programs and technical knowledge of health, nutrition, FSL or WASH is desired, with a strong preference for health and nutrition. A previous experience with ACF is a great asset.
You have experienced with all stages of project cycle management including participatory tools and methodologies.
You have good management skills, strong multitasking abilities.
You have advanced knowledge of donor guidelines and procedures (ECHO, UN donors, FCDO, etc.) and you are particularly skilled in diplomatic, negotiation, and communication.
You speak and write English fluently, with strong drafting abilities.

Conditions d'emploi

Fixed term contract under French legislation: 6 months

Monthly gross salary from 2899 to 3376euros upon experience, including 13th month

Reimbursement of the pension insurance for non-French citizens: 16% of the gross monthly salary

Annual salary increase: 6% increase after and each 12 months of continuous contract

Monthly per diem and living allowance: 519 usd net, field paid

Monthly country allowance: 300euros

Child allowance: 1500euros per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000euros/year)

Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house

Medical coverage: ACF covers 100% of the health and repatriation insurance agreement fees, for your medical expenses, and up to 1 month after the end of your contract.

Salary sustainment measures (sickness, paternity, maternity)

Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year, airfare reimbursement with a ceiling to get to the chosen break destination, and 215 euros for each RnR period

Accompaniment and trainings:
Follow-up and support for career development
Free and unlimited access to the e-learning platform Talentsoft

Field trips : Sindh, KPK and Baluchistan