INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY
Action Contre la Faim (ACF) is an International Non-Governmental Organization that is charitable, impartial, nonpolitical, independent and non-profit making. In Sierra Leone ACF opened in 1991. ACF overall objective in these
contexts is to fight against hunger and this is achieved through the implementation of nutrition, health, food security and
water & sanitation projects. ACF is seeking a motivated, dynamic and experienced candidate for:
POSITION: PROGRAM MANAGER FOOD SECURITY
DURATION OF CONTRACT: 18month
PROBATION PERIOD: 3 Months
LOCATION: East Freetown
STARTING DATE: January 2012
SALARY SCALE LEVEL: Executive
MISSION: To identify and implement high quality FSL activities which are appropriate and comprehensive, in
conformity with overarching strategy and the standards set internationally, by ACF and by national policies.
ACITIVITIES:
Contribute to deliberations on strategy and the positioning of the FSL Department:
 ongoing, systematic and thorough analysis of the humanitarian situation in respect of FSL and of the context of
intervention in his/her field of activity;
 internal dissemination of information gathered and its analysis to the Field Coordinator and the HoD
 taking part in the determination of strategy in his/her area of activity and sectorial strategy at national level
 setting up projects consistent with the ACF Charter, the ACFIN 2015 strategic framework, the policies of FSL and
other ACF sectors, national strategic and other legal texts produced by ministers responsible for the FSL sector, and
key international documents in the sector (Standards SPHERE and WHO, etc.)
 ensuring that teams have a clear understanding of these documents
 participating, as and when necessary, in the development of the FSL section of the emergency response plan in
his/her area of activity ;
 promoting transversal integration of the FSL sector with other sectors, in collaboration with the Field Coordinator ;
 taking cognizance of transversal problems associated with FSL initiatives (HIV, Gender issues, Disaster Management,
Environment, Handicap, etc.)
Identify needs and contribute to project elaboration:
 Identifying humanitarian needs in the field of FSL and in his/her area of activity, this to include the submission of
reports pertaining to such matters
 Including, where appropriate, target populations and local actors in the identification of needs and ways of
responding to them
 Participation in defining FSL programs
 Contributing to the writing of the FSL sections of project proposals
Set up, implement and report on FSL projects:
 Setting up of the FSL program(s) taking into account the logical framework of the program(s), the budget, and the
logistical and administrative processes of ACF
 The quality of the programs established in conformity with the technical and project management standards of ACF
 Familiarizing him/herself thoroughly with his/her projects, the issues involved, the logical framework and
indicators ; retaining printed copies of all funding agency contractual documents ; sharing all such information with
his/her teams
 Identifying the technical constraints associated with the implementation of the projects
 Proposing innovative technical solutions in response to such constraints
 The implementation of technical recommendations concerning his/her project (Head of Department, Technical
Advisor at Headquarters, Experts, Evaluators …)
 Supervising his/her programs, by means of internal APR monitoring tools, regular presence in the field, maintenance
of a timeline, monthly review of the budget
 Maintaining the profile of both the funding agency and ACF on the project sites
 Preparing in time to meet deadlines the FSL components of external and internal reports relating to his/her projects
Identifying and implementing safety measures for both the teams and the wider population (building sites,
community based sites …)
Contribute to the quality, accountability and impact measurement process of his/her program:
 Promoting and taking part in the evaluation of the impact of his/her project (external assessment)
 Promoting and contributing to learning and improvement of quality (internal evaluation and joint visits)
 Implementing complaints procedures for ethical and transparency reasons, particularly in respect of the beneficiary
populations
 Ensuring that a double CAP survey is put in place (baseline/final)
Participate in the coordination, representation and partnerships of ACF in his/her area of
 Coordination of activities with other sectors and departments of ACF in order to ensure rational use of resources and
optimum integration
 Participation in visits by funding bodies whenever requested by the Country Director or the Field Coordinator
 Representing ACF and ensuring coordination with partners, the authorities, agencies of the United Nations and
NGOs in his/her sector, in collaboration with the Field Coordinator
 Contributing to the process of selecting partners, formalizing partnerships and enhancing their capabilities (Local
NGOs, international NGOs, national authorities, private agencies etc...)
 Reinforcing the FSL capabilities of partners
Supervise and manage the team
 Determining size and recruitment of his/her team
 Team management (leadership, monitoring, motivation)
 Evaluation of team members
 Staff development of team members
 Contributing to capitalization and technical development in his/her sector
 Capitalization of program-related data and documentation of the innovations achieved
 Dissemination of the technical and operational expertise acquired in the course of the program
 Contributing to the upward transmission of data from the ground the better to inform ACF communications
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Qualifications required
Minimum of BA degree (in Agriculture, Community Development, Rural Development preferably),
Experience in training of staff (including preparation of training tools) is necessary,
Experience of team management in professional sector,
Working experience with INGO in similar sector is compulsory,
Very good knowledge of urban gardening activities and agriculture management,
Ability to ride motorbike plus a driving license is a desirable
Required Competence and Skills:
Capacity to work under pressure,
Physical capacity for field visit,
Very good knowledge of English and computer skills,
Good facilitation and capacity building skills, respectful and diplomatic.
Applicants should submit their application letters with two referees, CV and copies of professional certificates to:
Human Resources Manager
Action Contre la Faim
10 Sall Drive, Cockle bay
Off Aberdeen Road
Freetown.
Or by Email [email protected]
OR FIELD OFFICES:
 Moyamba: Sembehun Road, Moyamba
 East Freetown-10 Diversion Road, Ojuku Junction, Lower Allen Town
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.
Deadline for applications: 13th December, 2013. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Action Contre la Faim
for a written test and interview.