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This position will perform a multifold role, providing technical support for the design, development and implementation of the organization's emergency response and early recovery programming. (S)he will be expected to support program design and implementation, and provide technical support to program teams as relevant. (S)he will contribute actively ensuring donor compliance and efficient donor relations. In coordination with the Country Director or Deputy Country Director, (s)he may represent Action Against Hunger (ACF) to donors, authorities and in Working Groups, as relevant.

Objective 1: Support program development and design

Whether in the frame of a specific project assigned to them or supporting the Team upon request, the Emergency Coordinator is expected to perform the following tasks:

• Coordination, preparation, writing and submission of quality and timely proposals/concept notes, following Action Against Hunger’s validation processes and taking into account the donor guidelines. Proposals may be related to all AAH core sectors, namely WASH, FSL, Nutrition and Shelter/NFI.
• Field visits to support project implementation, external representation and monitoring.
• Coordinate the production and submission of quality and timely donor reports, including compiling information and responding to donors’ comments or follow up on submitted proposals or ongoing grants, as assigned by the team.

Objective 2: Support project implementation

• Lead or co-lead implementation in aspects which are not covered by another Program Manager or Coordinator, including all project cycle management.
• Work closely with support departments, program teams and partners, to oversee logistical and financial aspects of specific areas of implementation, including budget development and follow up and procurement plans.
• Step in and support as relevant, during gaps in Coordination team or Program Manager positions.
• Support the training of the Project team in project cycle management and use of related tools.

Objective 3: Support program compliance

• Whether in the frame of a specific project assigned to them or supporting the team upon request, the Emergency Coordinator is expected to:            
• Ensure supporting documents are prepared and reviewed as per the request of external and internal auditors and in line with ACF archiving policy.
• Contribute to the implementation of an efficient archiving system (physical and digital) within the projects (s)he is following up with.
• Follow up on any missing/non eligible documents with the relevant department.
• Upon request by the Compliance Manager, follow up and ensure that audits and spot-checks findings and any donor’s recommendations are solved. Ensure relevant guidance is disseminated and followed by relevant program teams.
• Ensure efficient follow-up with ad hoc or planned donors’ requests for specific documentation.

Objective 4: Donor relations and external representation

• In coordination and in support to the management team, prepare and/or deliver presentations related to project progress, achievements, lessons learned, challenges and expenditure. 
• In coordination and in support to the team, represent AAH programming at a technical level before donors and Working Groups.
• As requested, develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders at a technical or operational level, including donors, authorities and UN agencies.
• Contribute to advocacy efforts in project-related matters.

Objective 5: Provide technical support to the mission

• Knowledge in Humanitarian, Development and Management fields.
• Solid project cycle management knowledge. Proved experience in grants management and donors’ relationship. 
• Technical knowledge in implementing programs in one or more of ACF core sectors (WASH, FSL, NUT, Shelter/NFI). 
• Excellent knowledge of budgeting, donor reporting, interagency coordination. Proven experience and knowledge of key institutional donors (ECHO, BHA, GAC, UN, Spanish/French Cooperation etc) is required.   
• Previous experience in the humanitarian field as coordinator or program manager (at least 2 years). 
• Experience in managing multi-sectorial projects is required. Good experience in working with local and international partners, in implementing emergency interventions.
• Knowledge of institutional donors’ compliance. Additional experience in early recovery or development projects is desirable. 
• At least 5 years of experience in humanitarian settings.
• Desirable organizational knowledge. Knowledge of key ACF sectors (WASH, FSL, Health and Nutrition) will be appreciated.
• Fluency in English both written and verbal. Arabic (preferable but not required).
• Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Sharepoint, Teams, Outlook). 
• Valuable prior experience in issues related to the promotion of gender equality or personal commitment to gender equalit

• Salary: according to Action Against Hunger salary scale and to candidate’s previous experience.
• Formal work contract
• National and international mobility may be needed. 
• Expatriate insurance (health, live, repatriation, travel, etc.).
• Break flights/trips to defined area.
• Yearly holiday return flight ticket.  
• Accommodation and housing expenses (in shared guest house).
• Travel costs to and from the mission.
• 25 working days of paid leave per year.