Food Security Project, Tandag – Philippines

ACF-E’s humanitarian assistance in the Philippines has mainly focused on the consequences of the wars that had erupted recently in Central Mindanao between the MILF and the Government of the Philippines in 2000 and 2003, with various donors’ contracts (ECHO, OFDA, EC). Those recent wars had displaced around 600.000 people, in a deeply-rooted conflict, that took a violent means since the 70ies (see political analysis in the security Plan).

Functions:
- To coordinate all activities of PAGLAMBO project in Surigao del Sur and ensure its appropriate implementation.
- To plan and supervise in the field the monitoring and evaluation of all the activities/results/objectives according to the logical frame works of the project.
- To manage the human resources of the project team
- Management of the Administrative/finance issues of the base
- Management of the logistics and of the security of the base
- To Represent ACF-E in Tandag base and insure the respect of the ACF-E Charter in the daily work in the base Profile of the expert:
- University Degree in Agronomy with additionally development studies (specialty in Agro-forestry is a plus).
- An experience of Food Security development program Management is compulsory,
- A strong knowledge of Project Cycle Management is compulsory
- Previous experience in dealing with Log and admin procedures is compulsory
- At least 4 years of experience of work in other developing countries with NGOs (with experience in program management & coordination) is absolutely necessary.
- Experience in management of volatile security contexts with capacity to face a stressful environment
- Good analytical skills and ability to deal with partners
- Ability to be flexible in terms of planning (natural or man made disaster in the country may imply rapid trip and therefore adaptability)
- To be well organized and rigorous, Experience in staff management, Team spirit and good communication qualities, to have Common sense.
- An experience in Asia – Pacific would be an asset.
- A commitment of 12 month is required

We offer:
- Immediate incorporation in a dynamic and growing organization with recognized professional reputation and international projection.
- Formal contract of work.
- Retribution: 17.700 euros gross per annum, plus premium in function of candidate’s experience.
- Travel costs to and from the mission, accommodation and board, per diems and breaks,
- Travel and accident insurance and repatriation for account of the organization.

Requirements:
Interview in Madrid. Travel costs for account of candidate. (Reimbursement in case of successful candidature)
Vacancies Contact
Interested candidates should send CV, letter of motivation, and recent photograph, indicating reference HOP/HOB/PHIL/08 before 29/02/2008 to:
ach-candidaturas@achesp.org or by mail to Acción contra el Hambre, Att: Silvina Campanini C/Caracas, 6 - 1º, 28010 Madrid.
The Human Resources department will contact only those pre-selected for an interview. Many thanks.