deputy country director

Created in 1979, Action contre la Faim is a non-governmental organization that fights against hunger. Its charter of humanitarian principals- independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, transparency - has been part of its identity for 45 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of under-nutrition, particularly during and after emergency situations linked to conflicts or natural disasters. Action contre la Faim focuses its actions on 7 main areas of expertise: Nutrition and Health - Mental Health, Psychosocial Support - Food Security and Livelihoods - Water, Sanitation and Hygiene - Advocacy - Climate - Research. In 2023, Action contre la Faim provided aid to 21 million people in nearly 51 countries worldwide.

You will ensure the overall management of the Technical Heads of Departments and provide support to the Country Director.

In this context, your missions will be to :

Coordinate technical country strategy and ensure operational management of all technical areas (Management of Program and MEAL Head of Departments, Grants Coordinators...)

Represent and liaise for program strategy and align programs with donors, national priorities and UN (HRNP)

Analyze the humanitarian needs through technical departments and country coordination architecture like Clusters

Manage Human Resources

Follow-up on management of program budgets

Ensure programmatic quality and strategic leadership

Act as Country Director in his·her absence

Start date : 15/12/2025

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 a similar position, including proven success in proposal development, in insecure settings, and ideally with international NGOs.  You have a strong background in health, and ideally experiences as Field Coordinator or Head of Department.

A previous experience with ACF is a great asset.

With project and human resource management skills, strong multitasking abilities, you have the capacity to manage stress in high-pressure environments, lead, train, and motivate multicultural teams.

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

National applications : 12-month contract according to the internal and national salary conditions of ACF in Afghanistan

International applications :

Fixed term contract under French legislation: 12 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: 681euros net, field paid

Monthly country allowance: 450euros

Cold allowance: Reimbursement for the purchase of winter equipment for a maximum of 380euros per person per year in severe cold contexts 

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

Field trips : Ghor, Daikundi, Badakhsan, Helmand

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