Founded in 1979, Action contre la Faim is an international non-governmental organization which fights against world hunger. Its charter of humanitarian principles - independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, transparency - has been its identity for more than 40 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of undernutrition, especially during and after emergencies related to conflicts and natural disasters. Action contre la Faim coordinates its programs around 5 areas of activity: Nutrition and Health - Mental Health and Care Practices - Food Security and Livelihoods - Water, Sanitation and Hygiene - Advocacy. In 2017, Action contre la Faim helped more than 20 million people in 46 countries around the world www.actioncontrelafaim.org

We are looking for: A RRM PROJECT MANAGER (rapid response mechanism)

Country:

Presentation of the mission

Action contre la Faim has been present in Cameroon since 1998. Since 2014, our action has focused mainly in the East and Far North Region of the country on emergency programs initiated with Central African refugees and affected host communities. by socio-political unrest in CAR and violence linked to Boko Haram's activity in the Lake Chad region. ACF has set up long-term population resilience, health and water nutrition, sanitation and hygiene programs with the support of ECHO and SIDA for more than 150,000 beneficiaries. Since the end of 2018, ACF, under the name of Action Against Hunger, has also been present in the Southwest, in support of the crisis that is raging in this region.

Living and security conditions

The mission currently has 140 employees spread over 5 bases: Batouri in the East, Maroua and Kousseri in the Far North, Buéa in the South West and coordination in Yaoundé.

Cameroon is a fairly stable country. However, the Far North region remains an area of ​​great vigilance with the presence of Boko Haram fractions on the border with Nigeria. Likewise, the North West / South West regions are very unstable.

You will be based in Maraoua where the security context is relatively stable but with possible security developments in the area (curfew, movement restrictions). The city is nice.

The ACF base in Maroua has 6 expatriates and around 72 national staffs. The support team is made up of ten staff. Security is relatively calm in Maroua in a Sahelian climate (temperatures vary between 30 and 45 ° C). Expatriates in a shared house (with apartments) equipped with electricity, internet and air conditioners. Offices and vehicles are also air conditioned. We are implementing emergency and resilience programs in response to the multifaceted crisis in the Lake Chad basin (global warming and incursions by armed groups) to ensure nutritional and food security.

The role :

Under the supervision of the Regional Field Coordinator, in line with ACF quality standards, identifies, implements, monitors and evaluates emergency interventions on the WASH and NFI-Shelter part as part of the Rapid Response Mechanism in dedicated areas. More specifically you will be in charge of:

• Provide food for thought on the strategy and positioning of the WASH and RRM department
• Carry out multisectoral rapid assessments by identifying needs and contributing to the formulation of projects
• Ensure the implementation, monitoring and reporting of WASH projects
• Contribute to the Quality and Accountability processes and measure the impact of its program
• Participate in the coordination, representation and partnerships of ACF in its area of ​​intervention
• Supervise and manage the RRM project team
• Contribute to capitalization and technical development within its sector

The candidate :

Holder of a Master 2 in the relevant disciplines (Agronomic, Hydraulic Sciences, Rural Economy, Social Sciences, Administration Science, Project Management,… or an equivalent combination of experiences), you have at least 2 years of experience within an international NGO, and have experience of at least 1 year in RRM program management.

You have excellent writing and analytical skills. You are recognized for your managerial skills and your interpersonal skills (representation with authorities and partners). You also have proven skills in the organization and optimization of administrative processes and an excellent command of the management of budget activity and the project cycle.

You know how to be autonomous and manage priorities. You demonstrate rigor, adaptability and responsiveness. Your skills in team leadership are demonstrated.

Fluency in written and spoken French essential.

Women are encouraged to apply.

Why join us:

In Maroua, we have a close-knit, friendly and professional team (national and expatriate) with whom to interact without embarrassment. It is very easy to live, integrate and work in a healthy way.

Conditions:

Contract : 10 months c ontract fixed-term use of French law

Remuneration and profits :

· Gross monthly entry salary from 2010 to € 2,335 depending on experience. C2

· Per diem and living expenses : € 521 (see eurocost) net, paid in the field.

· + 150 € Context allowance

· + 16% of the gross monthly salary for pension insurance reimbursement for non-French citizens.

· + Child allowance

Transport and accommodation :

· Support for travel to and from the workplace.

· Single room in shared accommodation supported (specify if individual accommodation).

Medical cover : 100% cover for medical expenses + repatriation insurance.

Holidays and RnR : **

· 25 days of paid vacation per year. **

· + 20 RTT per year. **

· + € 215 paid for the recovery period (every 3 weeks, reference area: Gabon). **

· Support for transport tickets to the reference recovery area. **

Training :

· Unlimited and free access to the e-learning platform certifying Crossknowledge ©.

· Intermediate job workshop once a year.

· Participation in external training costs according to the relevance of the file.