Area Coordinator at Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Area Coordinator
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract
Start date: 2025-02-01
Duration: 12 months

Job Responsibilites

• Under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director - Operations, you will be responsible for the overall coordination, leadership and management of ACF programs and operations in Borno State, Nigeria, including coordination for Damasak Field Office.

More precisely, your missions will be to:

• Effectively manage and develop ACF Programming and Strategy in Borno State, Northeast Nigeria
• Represent in the field ACF and adherence to Mandate and Charter/Principles
• Manage and support to local implementing partner(s)
• Ensure reporting, capitalization and contribute to quality and accountability
• Ensure Safety and Security of ACF personnel and assets
• Ensure overall accountability for ACF Finance, Human Resources, and Logistics in the Maiduguri Base and Damasak Field Office
• You will manage 4 Support Team directly (the HR, Finance, Logistics Managers, Liaison Manager, Program and Project Managers), including Operations Team and 98 people indirectly.

Requested Profile

• You hold a Degree in Social Science, International Relations, International Development, Humanitarian Response or relevant field, with significant experience (7 to 10 years) with INGOs, in insecure setting in the same type of position.
• You have excellent diplomatic, negotiation, drafting and written skills.
• You are also able to adapt and communicate effectively.
• You master English, both spoken and written.
• A previous experience with ACF in emergency and post-emergencies setting is an asset.
• You are able to organize, train and motivate a multicultural team.
• You are disciplined and able to work independently.

Specific conditions / Salary
International applications:

• Fixed term contract under French legislation: 12 months
• Monthly gross salary from 2597 to 2968€ 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: 838$ net, field paid
• Monthly country allowance: 450€  
• Child allowance: 1500€ per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000€/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 € for each RnR period
• Accompaniment and trainings
• Deep Field trips : Damasak, Konduga.

National applications:

• Basic Salary: 1721 USD per month
• Living conditions allowance: 141 USD per month
• Leave allowance: 10% of basic salary per month
• Pension: Employer contribution 10%, Employee contribution 8%
• Annual leave: 2 days per month
• Private medical insurance and  Private life assurance provided by the organization
• Relocation Allowance: 130 USD
• Accommodation: 20 calendar days.

How to Apply
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