Action Against Hunger Vacancy Announcement

About Action Against Hunger:

Action Against Hunger is an international, non-governmental humanitarian organization that takes decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger through implementing relief and development programs globally. Established in 1979, Action Against Hunger has been leading the global fight against hunger for over 40 years in more than 50 countries, saving children’s lives and working with communities before and after disasters to enable self-sufficiency and prosperous communities.

About the Country Program in Ethiopia:

Action Against Hunger’s Ethiopia country office was established in 1985 in response to severe drought and subsequent famine. It operates in six regions of Ethiopia (Amhara, Benishangul Gumuz, Gambella, Somali, Oromia, and Tigray) and Addis Ababa city administration. The organization responds to different crises and builds people’s resilience through a multi-sectoral strategy integrating nutrition, food security and livelihoods, WASH, and mental health and psychosocial support activities. With over 900 staff in Ethiopia, the main donors in 2023/24 include BHA, ECHO, EU RESET, UNHCR, UNICEF, and others.

Vacant Posts

1. Food Security and Resilience Consortium Manager

Location: Addis Ababa

Salary Scale: $1,407

Insurance: Life, Group Personal Accident, and Medical Insurances are covered as per the organization policies.

Seniority Allowance: Paid depending on years of service.

Skill and Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s or MA degree in Food Security, Livelihood, Public Health, Nutrition, or related fields.
• At least 3 years of direct experience in consortium management in humanitarian and development programs (NGO setting).
• Proven track record in humanitarian-development-peace nexus programming or work experience in technical areas like CSA, NSA Livelihood, and NRM/DRR sectors.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent strategic humanitarian development and peace context analysis.
• Proven project management in post-crisis, recovery, and resilience programming.
• Strong management and leadership skills in diverse and complex work settings.
• Strong communication, networking, and representation skills.
• Basic knowledge of ACF programs and procedures is advantageous.
• Good team worker, facilitator, and mediator.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Deadline: Friday, July 26, 2024

2. Roving Food Security, Livelihoods and Resilience Program Manager

Location: Addis Ababa

Salary Scale: $1,407

Insurance: Life, Group Personal Accident, and Medical Insurances are covered as per the organization policies.

Seniority Allowance: Paid depending on years of service.

Skill and Educational Background:

• BA or MA Degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Management, Development Studies, Sociology and Social Anthropology, Geography, DRR, Food Security, and Livelihoods.
• Eight (8) years of relevant professional work experience in humanitarian organizations (NGOs), with at least six years in food security, livelihood, and resilience building, or long-term resilience building programs coordination role for MA Degree holders, and ten years for BA Degree candidates.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Computer knowledge; excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken); report writing skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of programming in vulnerable environments, including conflict environments.
• Good interpersonal communication skills and ability to effectively liaise with government, community leaders, and other stakeholders.

Deadline: July 22, 2024

3. HR Intern

Location: Addis Ababa

Salary Scale: $150

Insurance: Life, Group Personal Accident, and Medical Insurances are covered as per the organization policies.

Seniority Allowance: Paid depending on years of service.

Summary of Position:

The HR Intern will support HR documentation and contribute to the quality of personnel field administration and documentation. Responsibilities include organizing personnel records, updating tracking sheets, and ensuring effective documentation.

Skill and Educational Background:

• BA in Management, Business Management, IT, or other related fields.
• Experience: Zero years.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Good command of the English language.
• Certificate of training in Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to forecast.
• Computer skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Deadline: July 22, 2024

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants should send their application, composed of a non-returnable CV, a covering letter with the job title clearly written in the subject line, and three references to the following address:

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Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be communicated. The selection process includes a technical test and an interview.