Ethiopia: A CARE PRACTICES (BABY FRIENDLY TENTS) PROGRAM MANAGER

2012, April the 02nd Action Against Hunger (ACF) was founded by a group of prominent French figures in response to the emergency caused by Afghan refugees fleeing to Pakistan to escape fighting in 1979, with the aim of eradicating hunger in a more global, lasting and effective way worldwide. ACF’s mission consists of saving lives via the prevention, detection and treatment of malnutrition, in particular during and following disasters and conflicts. The organisation focuses its activities on an integrated approach, taking various aspects into account: “Nutrition, health and healthcare practices”, “Food security and livelihoods”, “Water, sanitation and hygiene” and “Advocacy and awareness-raising”. In 2009, ACF-International was active in over 40 countries, coming to the aid of around 5 million individuals. By integrating our programmes with regional and national systems, ACF is ensuring that short-term actions are becoming long-term solutions. http://www.actioncontrelafaim.org/

We are looking for: A CARE PRACTICES (BABY FRIENDLY TENTS) PROGRAM MANAGER

Country: Ethiopia – Dollo Ado

Length of Contract: 6 months, as soon as possible

General objective and Responsibilities: The program manager will be responsible for implementation/improvement and monitoring of the "Baby Friendly Tents" program and team supervision. In addition, the program manager will be responsible for analysis and monitoring of psychosocial needs in Dollo Ado. He/she will work closely with the other program managers (nutrition).

Implementation/monitoring of a Baby Friendly Tents program: Research/analysis/evaluation of potential sites for the establishment of Baby Friendly Tents in connection with the baby tents nutrition team, Communication with management committees for the camps or areas identified for the smooth operation of activities, Ensure monitoring and operation of activities and psychosocial staff (psychosocial workers) for the tents, working closely with the nutrition team. Ensure the consistency and relevance of proposed activities,…

Management of the project team: Recruit psychosocial personnel (psychosocial workers), Ensure initial and on-going training of psychosocial staff on psychosocial activities,…

Coordination: Coordinate activities closely with the nutrition team. Coordinate activities with the various actors present in the field (health facilities, NGOs ...). Coordinate and share information gathered with other nutritional program managers but also other ACF activity areas in food security and water and sanitation,…

Logistics and administrative management for the program

Reports and capitalization of the project

Qualification and previous experience: Psychologist or psychiatrist. Two years’ experience as a psychologist and/or child psychologist is required including at least one year experience abroad. Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Internet). Sense of privacy, good communication, interpersonal skills, maturity. Clinical Experience, humanitarian experience, skills in project management and training - experience in team management. Good stress management, ability to adapt to a changing environment. French. Fluency in English.

Status: Volunteer status for applicants with less than 24 months of humanitarian experience - Fixed-term contract of 1 year, renewable - All expenses paid on the field: travel out/return, collective accommodation, meals and hygiene expenses - €838 of indemnities per month on your bank account + Allowance of €200 per month paid on the mission - Social benefits: Medical, life and accident insurance provided by the institution - Acquisition of 2.5 days of paid leaves per entirely worked month - Recovery time breaks of one week every 2 or 4 months depending on the mission + break allowances - Pre departure training of two weeks, at the HQ in Paris

Program Managers with at least 24 months of humanitarian experience, Coordinators and Heads of Mission - Fixed-term contract, provided by ACF according to the French labour law. - Total average yearly gross income: from 39360 € to 43860 € o Food and housing: 1000 € / month average o Per Diem : 210 € / month average o Support to the R & R costs : 110 € / month average o Transportation costs to and from the mission : 460 € / month average o Monthly gross salary ranging from 1500 € to 1875 € (Net: from 1380 € to 1725 €) depending on relevant experience (possibility to increase up to 2137 € gross (1966 € net) according to seniority and performances) - 25 days of annual paid leaves - 20 days of R & R per year (taken as recovery time breaks of one week every 2 or 4 months depending on the mission) - Social benefits: Medical, life and accident insurance provided by the institution - Accompanied position (partner, children) according to the place of assignment - Training before departure and all along the career with Action Contre la Faim.

Motivating Job Prospects in the medium and long term

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