Created in 1979, Action contre la Faim is a non-governmental organization that fights against hunger. Its charter of humanitarian principals- independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, transparency - has been part of its identity for 45 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of under-nutrition, particularly during and after emergency situations linked to conflicts or natural disasters. Action contre la Faim focuses its actions on 7 main areas of expertise: Nutrition and Health - Mental Health, Psychosocial Support - Food Security and Livelihoods - Water, Sanitation and Hygiene - Advocacy - Climate - Research. In 2023, Action contre la Faim provided aid to 21 million people in nearly 51 countries worldwide. www.actioncontrelafaim.org

Under the supervision of the Country Director and as a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, oversight, and direction to all programmatic areas of the Yemen Country Office. You will ensure that programs are aligned with organizational strategy, implemented with high quality, adapted to the context, and deliver sustainable impact. The role also supports the Country Director in representing Action Against Hunger to donors, partners, and relevant stakeholders.

Your missions will be to :

Lead strategic leadership and program development

Ensure representation and liaison

Coordinate proposal development

Guarantee program quality and implementation oversight

Manage strategically Against Against Hunger's Medical Supply Chain

Manage people development and performance : 6 Program Heads of Department (Health and Nutrition, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Mental Health and PsychoSocial Support, Food Security and Livelihoods, Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) and Grants and Reporting)

Start date : 15/12/2025

You hold a degree in development, humanitarian aid, international relations or a relevant field.

You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field and in one or more challenging context.

You have already demonstrated leadership and management skills in a complex international settings.

You have extensive knowledge and understanding of humanitarian coordination mechanisms, and good knowledge of the health and nutrition programming.

You are fluent in written and spoken English. Arabic will be consider as an asset.

Conditions d'emploi

Fixed term contract under French legislation: 12 months until 31/12/2026

Monthly gross salary from 2899 to 3376euros 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: 730$ net, field paid

Monthly country allowance: 450euros  

Child allowance: 1500euros per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000euros/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 euros 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 : Hodeidah and Hajjah in the North and Lahj, Abyan and  Al-Khokha in the South

ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.

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