Field Manager at Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organisation committed to ending world hunger. For almost 44 years, across nearly 50 countries, we have been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe. We carry out innovative, lifesaving programmes in Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Disaster risk reduction, Mental Health and Care Practices, Food security and Livelihoods and Social Protection.

Action Against Hunger began operations in Nigeria in 2010 in response to the high rate of chronic malnutrition in Northern Nigeria, focusing on integrated programming. In 2011, we expanded our work to begin implementing nutrition development projects in Jigawa and in Yobe. Following the crises in Northeast Nigeria, we further expanded our operations to address the Nutrition, Health, Food security and livelihoods, WASH, and shelter needs of conflict-affected communities. Action Against Hunger Nigeria programme is supported by FCDO, ECHO, GAC, BHA, SDC, UNICEF, EU, AFD, SIDA and GFFO.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Manager

Location: Monguno, Borno
Job type: Full-time
Department: Operation
Proposed start date: September 2023
Reporting to: Area Coordinator

Job Description

• Action Against Hunger is currently looking to fill the role of Field Manager who will be responsible for the overall management of operational aspects in support to the program team.
• The Field Manager will also work closely with technical coordinators to ensure proper planning and implementation of activities as per work plans, as well as ensuring that the mission’s procedures are respected and followed by the field teams, as well as serve as the Team Leader and Security focal person.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure proper PCM (Project Cycle Management) follow up and implementation of project activities in line with the different work plans through line management of the POs (Program Officers) and under the technical guidance of the Technical Coordinators;
• Lead and motivate the management team in the Monguno Office;
• Ensure good level of coordination and integration of new program assessments and project evaluations in project areas;
• Examine possibilities for program expansion at both geographical and sectoral dimensions;
• Ensure good coordination between Programmes and Support departments in the Base;
• In coordination with Area Coordinator, responsible for decisions regarding the Security and Safety of ACF premises and staff in Monguno LGA;
• Closely coordinate with Crisis Management Team (Country Director, Deputy Country Director HP, Security Coordinator and Logistics Coordinator) for any developments on the security situation;
• Brief all staff on security and context changes as needed;
• Supports and follows up with Finance & Admin and Logistics (Supply, Procurement, Fleet and Movements), including planning, authorization of expenses and reporting through line management of the Log Officer, and Finance & Admin Officer, in coordination with Fin, HR and Log Managers;
• Ensures that ACF policies, procedures and donor regulations applicable to field activities are executed in close collaboration with field team;
• Defines Administrative needs and ensures field recruitment is carried out according to regulations and national labor laws;
• Responsible for stress management and conflict mitigation within the teams;
• Lead the weekly base coordination meetings and promote departmental coordination;
• Act as the senior representative of ACF in Monguno LGA of responsibility in Borno State and liaise/exchange information with the Area Coordinator to ensure common ACF positioning in humanitarian issues;
• Promotion and defense of humanitarian principles towards all stakeholders;
• Training and reinforcement of understanding and adherence to humanitarian principles by AAH staff;
• Maintenance/expansion of regular relations with field-based donors, authorities and partners;
• Compliance with national laws, regulations and best practices;
• Ensure respect of ACF Code of Conduct by all ACF staff;
• Development of an information (formal/informal) network.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in related Humanitarian Studies. Master’s degree will be an additional advantage;
• Minimum of 5 years of previous experience working with NGOs covering multi-sectorial programming;
• Proven management and coordination skills (HR, projects, and stress management);
• Proven ability to translate learning, analysis and evaluation into operational planning and strategy;
• Excellent written and spoken English, including the ability to write clear and engaging reports;
• Advanced knowledge of international humanitarian guidelines and standards including those of donors;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with respect for diversity, including ability to motivate, train and organize a multi-cultural team;
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a rapidly changing professional environment;
• Diplomacy and good interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities;
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to the field sites;
• Experience in insecure context.

Deadline: 10th August, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Important Information and Notice

• Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion
• Action Against Hunger provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
• Other benefits include but not limited to 100% health care coverage, free and direct access to Cross Knowledge e-learning platform.
• Women at ACF are entitled to benefits such as maternity leave, compassionate leave for a hospitalized child and creche facilities for babies and toddlers.
• All candidates MUST ensure they answer all the questions asked for this application. Failure to do so means candidates will not be considered for the process.