Action Against Hunger | ACF-International works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Deputy Country Director - Humanitarian Program (DCD HP)
Location: Yobe, Nigeria
Duration: 12 Months
Start Date: 12-Sep-2016
Job Description
You'll contribute to ending world hunger by:
- Playing a key role in leading our teams in a complex environment, providing technical expertise and strategic direction for support and program departments in Yobe and Borno State.
Key Activities
- Program Management
- Resource Management
- Security Management
- External Relations & Partnerships
Requirements
You’re an experienced humanitarian professional:
- You have a Bachelor degree in Humanitarian Studies, International Politics, International Development, Economics or another related field including Finance, Logistics and HR.
- You have completed additional training in project cycle management, proposals development, strategy approaches and tools.
- You have at least 8 years’ experience working in complex humanitarian emergencies, with 3 years of experience in a managerial position, leading projects with multiple funding streams & ambitious multi-sectorial objectives
You are very efficient leading processes:
- You are highly organized & pay attention to small details.
- You are passionate about finding creative solutions & innovative approaches to long-standing & critical problems.
- You are excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload, diverse tasks and responsibilities, and also work calmly under pressure.
- You are self disciplined and can work autonomously making decisions with minimal guidance.
Your leadership style reinforces trust within your team:
- You have management and coordination skills (HR, Finance, Logistics, projects, and stress management)
- You are an excellent communicator
- You have diplomatic skills and are able to conduct negotiation and mediation.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online