Ethiopia: Field deputy country Director Emergency - Ethiopia

Country:Ethiopia – roving

Length of contract: 6 months – ASAP.

Main goal : Support the improvement of FC and support functions

Objective 1:Field support and gap filling as assigned by CD

• Build the capacity of field co’s (through gap analysis and support plan) in all aspect of their JD including:


• Monitor the good functioning of the base, support the FC for needed correction, report to CD major challenges, directly manage/supervise tasks if authorised by CD.

Objective 2: Conduct data analysis and field assessment as assigned by CD (to be coordinated

with DCDP)

· Taking the lead and coordinating the survey team (TA/HoD, PM/base support, FC, surveyors…) in conducting emergency assessments

• Support and supervise the design and implementation of tools to launch needs assessments

Supervise the design and implementation of tools and procedures to monitor and evaluate ACF field activities

• Produce a final assessment report

Objective 3: Management of start-up of new bases (2 reopening and 1 new base opening are planned)

• Act as field coordinator in case of opening of a new base


• Train/coach new field co or head of bases


• Draft new bases security plan or update existing plans when reopening of existing base.


• Handover responsibilities when replacement field coordinator arrives

Objective 4: Reporting, communication and representation

• Provide regular updates and reports directly to the Country director


• Follow all communication to and from field coordinator when supporting a base


• Attend meeting and represent ACF in the field when filling gap and in Addis as per CD request

Objective 5: Supervise support project or tasks (log, HR, fin, liaison) as delegated by CD

• Undertake any additional responsibility delegated by the CD (as example: HR training policy, salary/benefit policy review, staff regulation, HR software, archive, communication, , security plan review, base security follow up, stock cleaning, preparedness stock organisation, financial control at base level, new deal processes implementation…)


• If time allows, work on emergency preparedness of main bases.

Objective 6: Assist bases and finance team in Addis to prepare budget projections

• Work with field team to build budget projections when needed

The applicant

Education: master level required (work permit)

Previous experience of field co needed.

experience as administrator or log admin is a plus

Experience in Ethiopia a plus.

Other remarks: The post holder will spend 75% of his time in the field. Flexibility to move to the field at short notice required

Status:

Competitive salary offered up to 3500 € net + accommodation and medical insurance.

25 days of annual paid leaves and 20 days of rest and recuperation (R&R) per year.