Head Of Wash Department at Action Against Hunger| ACF International


Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.
Action Against Hunger is currently looking to fill the role of an Agropastoralist Programme Manager who will be responsible to implement and monitor the activities of the Regional Project to Support Pastoralism and Livestock Marketing in the Cameroon/Nigeria/Chad Cross-Border Territories – PASCO.
Location: Abuja ( Field trip: Borno, Sokoto, Yobe
Duration: 12 Months contract
RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director for Programmes, you will guarantee the quality, relevance and scaling up of WASH programme of the mission, in conformity with ACF and international standards and national policies.
More specifically, your tasks will be to:
- Contribute to defining the country strategy as well as the strategy and positioning of the WASH technical Department
- Coordinate the identification of needs and the formulation of project proposals
- Oversee the implementation of, and ensure reporting on, programs/projects
- Guarantee the quality and accountability of projects
- Ensure the active participation of ACF in national sectoral coordination and technical forums and develop sectoral partnerships
- Manage your team : 1 Deputy Head of Departement (Direct Report) and
4 Programme Managers (Indirect Report)
- Promote capitalization, technical development, research and innovation within the WASH Department.
Qualification and Experience
- You hold a Master’s degree in Water Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Public Health, and you have over 3 years of experience working on water, sanitation, hygiene, and health education projects, in humanitarian contexts. Experience with Action Against Hunger is highly desirable.
- You have a proven experience and capability in managing large-scale WASH programs and teams, with strong leadership and understanding of humanitarian principles, code of conduct, and specific NGO field and operational roles.
- You have already managed the preparation of budgets for programs, and demonstrated a strong proposal writing and donor reporting skills.
- You are familiar with WASH policies and the Nigerian mission context. You have an experience working in security-volatile contexts.
- You are fluent in English (spoken and written).
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS / SALARY
Vaccination against Mpox is recommended for employees travelling to this country.
- Fixed term contract under French legislation: 12 months until 01/10/2026
- Monthly gross salary from 2597 to 2968€ 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: 838$ net, field paid
- Monthly country allowance: 150€
- Child allowance: 1500€ per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000€/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 (as well as your dependents if you have a family post), 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 € for each RnR period
- Accompaniment and trainings:
- Follow-up and support for career development
- Free and unlimited access to the e-learning platform Talentsoft
- Field trips : Borno, Sokoto, Yobe
Application Dealine not specified
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified should Go click link below to Apply.