Organisation
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 more than 40 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 5 main areas of expertise: Nutrition and Health – Mental Health, Psychosocial Support and Protection – Food Security and Livelihoods – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – Advocacy. In 2022, Action contre la Faim provided aid to 28 million people in more than 46 countries worldwide. www.actioncontrelafaim.org
Reference
2024-1692
“Over one year after the escalation of tensions between Russia and Ukraine, a total of 7.6 million Ukrainian refugees remain overseas and a further 5.1 million remain internally displaced in Ukraine. Currently, an estimated 17.6 million people within Ukraine require humanitarian assistance, including the need of food, water and medicines.
5,796,748 refugees have crossed the Polish border, 591,947 refugees have crossed the Moldavian border and 1,127,998 refugees the Romanian border.
This situation has led ACF France to open Country Offices, in Ukraine, Poland and Romania and ACF Spain in Moldova.
ACF has deployed a regional multi-sectorial strategy through direct implementation and partnership. Core activities are Food Security & Livelihood (canned and dry food distribution, hot meals, cash) and Mental Health & Care Practices (psychosocial support, PFA training, Baby Friendly Space, psychiatric referrals). Additionally, in Ukraine the strategy also includes WASH activities (rehabilitation/repair of centralized water and sanitation networks, minor repair of Collective/Transit Centers, emergency Water supply and hygiene kit distribution) as well as Health & Nutrition (primary health care structures support including provision of medicines and trainings).
In Ukraine ACF currently intervenes in the East (Dnipro, Kharkiv, Sumska and Zapporizhzhia), the West (Ivano Frankivsk and Chernivtsi) and is extending its coverage to the southern part of the country.
Mission 1: Contribute to defining the country strategy as well as the strategy and positioning of the FSL technical department
Mission 2: Coordinate the identification of needs and the formulation of project proposals
Mission 3: Oversee the implementation of programs/projects and ensure that reports are submitted
Mission 4: Guarantee the quality and cost-effectiveness of projects
Mission 5 : Ensure the active participation of ACF in national sectoral coordination and technical forums and develop sectoral partnerships
Mission 6: Team management
Mission 7 : Promote capitalization, technical development and research within the FSL Department
Applicants with strong experience in FSL in challenging context, who can absord important workload and work under pressure. Knowledge of the region and the local languages (Ukrainian and / or Russian) would be a great plus. Experience in volatile environments and excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills. Experience of team management, with ability to support and empower a large team. Excellent adaptable skill and cultural awareness and are able to work with various nationalities. Fluent in English. Knowledge of ACF internal process would be a plus too.
This is an extremely challenging position, requiring strong adaptability and management skills. The main challenge will be to define the best modalities of intervention in a challenging context (huge needs spread on large area, ongoing armed conflict, electricity shortages). However, you will be work with great motivated team,within a "nice" working environment / living conditions despite the ongoing conflict.
Ukraine is a beautiful country where is very nice to live.
