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About : Action contre la Faim
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 2024, Action contre la Faim provided aid to more than 26 million people in 57 countries worldwide. www.actioncontrelafaim.org
Mission :
Under the supervision of the Country Director, you are responsible for guaranteeing the quality, relevance and scaling of the Nutrition & Health strategy and interventions at the mission, in conformity with ACF, international standards, and national policies, in line with the Mission’s localization agenda.
More specifically, your tasks will be to:
Contribute to defining the country strategy as well as the Nutrition & Health strategy and positioning of the department
Coordinate the identification of needs and formulation of project proposals
Design, develop and evaluate actions in the field of nutrition and health;
Monitor and coordinate programs in the fields of nutrition and health;
Develop and launch programmes in collaboration with governmental and local agencies;
Manage technically the Nutrition and Health Program Managers
Represent Action Contre la Faim and its positioning at the local level, including coordination and collaboration with other actors
Profile :
You hold a medical background with a specialization in nutrition, public health, or general medicine, and you have at least 5 years of experience in humanitarian emergency or complex contexts, including a minimum of 3 years in a coordination role.
Experience with Action Against Hunger is highly desirable.
You have demonstrated experience in the management of malnutrition, in supporting healthcare organizations, and in implementing humanitarian responses in emergency settings, with a strong focus on community-based prevention, as well as maternal and child health.
You have experience working in partnership with local authorities, and exposure to outbreak response is considered an asset.
You are familiar with nutrition survey methodologies (SMART, NCA, SQUEAC, etc.).
You have demonstrated strong management experience, including team leadership, capacity building, and supervision in demanding and multicultural environments.
You are fluent in English (spoken and written), and Portuguese is mandatory. Knowledge of Italian or Spanish is an asset.
Conditions d’emploi
Fixed term contract under French legislation: 12 months from 15 September 2026
Monthly gross salary from 2597 to 2968euros 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: 627euros net, field paid
Monthly country allowance: 150euros
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:Follow-up and support for career development
Free and unlimited access to the e-learning platform Talentsoft
ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.
How to apply
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