country director

Ukraine

COUNTRY DIRECTOR - UKRAINE

Organization

• Action contre la Faim France

Posted 22 Sep 2025 Closing date 22 Oct 2025

About : Action contre la Faim

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.

Mission
As Country Director, you will be responsible for implementing a sound and relevant delegation system (with appropriate control mechanisms), which will allow you to be accountable for all the following responsibilities:

Ensure strategic and operational planning and organizational performanceOversee the development of a high-quality strategic plan through inclusive and participatory processes, monitor implementation, and ensure stakeholders understand the strategic approach

Lead the preparation, updating, and implementation of the country strategy, ensuring alignment with the ACF vision and mission

Lead programming, working with the Programme CoordinatorReview the impact of ACF's programmes and integrate lessons learnt into the Country Strategy

Put in place appropriate programme oversight processes and tools to ensure that programmes are implemented on time and budget and that programmatic risks are identified and mitigated

Ensure regular donor engagement during programme implementation

Review proposals and ensure high quality and competitive proposals that align with donor priorities and requirements

Oversee the coordination of proposal development to ensure that relevant people in country and in HQ are engaged on proposal design

Ensure appropriate assessments are conducted to inform and support proposal design

Identify and and review funding opportunities and take go/no go decisions

Maintain and develop external relations and partnerships

Support coalitions and networks, ensure cordial media relations and act as an ACF spokesperson when necessary

Guarantee security

Ensure the mission has robust security plans in place and adheres to security guidelines and procedures

Provide teams and Human Resources management

Manage Finance and Logistic

Together with the HQ ARC department, ensure the overall supervision and development of the Audit, Risk and Compliance function

Coordinate, with the local Senior Management Team and the ARC function (Audit, Risk and Compliance), the audit recommendations follow up within the country office

Be the guarantor of the effectivity & quality of the internal control, compliance and risk mitigation systems in the country office

Ensure compliance with ACF charter, policies and ethical standards

Ensure compliance of the activities with national and international laws/regulations with the support of the selected local/national legal consultant and ACF legal department within HQ ARC

Work relationships with HQ

Profile
You hold a university degree in the field of international relations, business administration or management.?

You have at least 4 years in similar management positions in humanitarian aid, including an experience with Action contre la Faim or international NGOs.

You have experience in coaching of teams and change management.

You have already been on mission in Ukraine.

You are particularly skilled in strategic vision, leadership, networking, management and development of staff, and communication and advocacy.?

You speak and write fluently in French and English. Knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian is a great asset.

Conditions d'emploi

Fixed term contract under French legislation: 12 months

Monthly gross salary from 3572 to 4128euros 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: 504euros net, field paid

Monthly country allowance: 450euros

Cold allowance: Reimbursement for the purchase of winter equipment for a maximum of 380euros per person per year in severe cold contexts

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, 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

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

Start date : 01/11/2025

How to apply

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Job details

Country

• Ukraine

City Dnipro Source

• Action contre la Faim France

Type

• Job

Career category

• Program/Project Management

Years of experience

• 5-9 years

Theme

• Food and Nutrition

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