Head of Base / Field Coordinator


Head of Base / Field Coordinator, Ottawa

Closing Date: Friday, 09 December 2011

Action Against Hunger- Canada is looking for experienced humanitarians, Canadian citizens or permanent residents, ready to work abroad, to extend our pool of available expatriates. Experience of 2 years in humanitarian field is necessary.
Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian aid organisation providing immediate assistance and long-term relief to people suffering from the consequences of man-made and natural disasters. Action
Against Hunger has been one of the leading organisations in the treatment of malnutrition since its creation in 1979, and has programs in over 45 countries around the world focusing on nutrition, food security, water & sanitation, and basic health.
Responsibilities General Base Management: - Ensure effective operational management of the base through oversight of and adherence to ACF technical guidelines, logistics, communications, human resources and finance policies and procedures. Security: - Proactively manage all security issues (ensuring that security considerations are reconciled with operational requirements), - Ensure that the security procedures known to all are strictly adhered to. ACF Strategic Planning: - Actively participate in formulation of the ACF country Strategy. Logistics and Administration: - Monitor the financial, administrative and logistical management of the base. Human Resources Management: - Ensure that ACF’s internal regulations are adhered to and respected.
We offer a competitive salary package, taking into account previous work experiences and context and responsibilities of the offered position. Complete insurance, accommodation and flights are covered as well as possibility of children allocations.


How to apply: 
We accept candidates at all times. To submit your application, please apply on our website www.actionagainsthunger.ca/jobs
If you are not a Canadian citizen or resident, you can visit other website in the ACF International network: www.actioncontrelafaim.org, www.actionagainsthunger.org, www.accioncontraelhambre.org
Please note that during the selection process, we might send your CV to another branch of ACF.