Votre environnement de travail

Since 2013, ACF has played a pivotal role in responding to the dire humanitarian crisis in Iraq, stemming from the sudden influx of refugees escaping the Syrian crisis and the conflicts with ISIS.

Iraq, renowned as the “Land of Two Rivers,” carries a history spanning thousands of years. Ancient Mesopotamia, nestled between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, stands as a testament to one of the world’s earliest centers of culture and learning.

The humanitarian situation in Iraq is characterized by profound challenges, with several critical needs demanding urgent attention: Internally Displaced People (IDPs): Over 1.5 million Iraqis have been internally displaced, forced to flee their homes due to conflicts and violence. The displacement crisis poses immediate challenges in providing shelter, healthcare, and basic necessities. Refugees: More than 500,000 individuals sought refuge in neighboring countries, emphasizing the transboundary impact of the crises in Iraq. Ensuring the well-being of refugees, including access to education and livelihood opportunities, remains a priority. The recent conflict with ISIS has left a tragic legacy, with thousands of individuals missing. Families continue to search for their loved ones, and the humanitarian community endeavors to address the emotional, psychological, and practical consequences of this crisis. The country is also facing the harsh consequences of climate change and faces a growing lack of water.

Votre poste et vos responsabilités

We are looking for our new Country Director based is Erbil, Iraq to oversee the development, funding, and implementation of the country strategy, aimed at addressing the underlying causes and effects of malnutrition in line with ACF’s values.

You will ensure the establishment and proper implementation of systems and procedures to manage the well-being, safety, and resources of ACF staff and build upon best practices previously developed within the mission. You will also foster a shared vision among staff, promoting the ACF Charter, and maintaining positive working relationships with host government officials, donors, and partners.

More precisely, your role will be to :

• Lead strategic and operational planning
  • Lead the preparation, updating, and implementation of the country strategy, ensuring alignment with the ACF vision and mission
  • Oversee the development of a high-quality strategic plan through inclusive and participatory processes, monitor implementation, and ensure stakeholders understand the strategic approach

• Ensure programs align with the country context and ACF’s vision
  • Collaborate with senior staff to generate viable programs, secure funding, and develop phasing out strategies
  • Ensure programs are designed and implemented based on sound analysis, address the causes and effects of malnutrition, and comply with ACF standards

• Develop external relations and partnerships
  • Develop and enhance relationships with stakeholders
  • Establish and maintain good relations with government officials, donors, and other organizations
  • Support coalitions and networks, ensure cordial media relations and act as an ACF spokesperson when necessary

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

• Manage Human Resources

• Oversee Finance and Logistics departments

• Work relationships with HQ
  • Serve as a key liaison between the field and HQ
  • Update HQ on strategy implementation, proactively refer matters that could affect the mission, and facilitate communication between field teams and HQ
  • Ensure deadlines are met and pilot the follow-up on HQ recommendations

The position is based in Erbil with field trips for activities in Mosul.

Votre profil

You hold a Bachelor or a Master degree with previous experiences as Country Director, Deputy Country Director or senior Field Coordinator in the humanitarian sector and emergency programs.

You have experiences of security management and ideally experiences with ACF.

You have a strong leadership and strong management skills, with an interest in thinking out of the box.

You are able to conceptualize and interact with the national authorities and donors.

You speak and write fluently English. Knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

Vos conditions d’emploi

For international candidates :

• Fixed term contract under French legislation: 6 months
• Monthly gross salary from 3572 to 4128 € upon experience
• Reimbursement of the pension insurance for non-French citizens: 16% of the gross monthly salary
• Monthly per diem and living allowance: 644$ net, field paid
• Monthly country allowance: 300€
• Child allowance: 1500€ per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000€/year)
• Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house
• Medical coverage: ACF covers 100% of the social security, health insurance, and repatriation insurance agreement fees.
• 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 € for each RnR period
• Accompaniment and trainings

For national candidates :

• Fixed term contract under Iraqi legislation: 6 months
• Basic salary = 3,378 USD
• Seniority = 2% after 1 year, 4% after 2, 6% after 3
• End of year benefit = [(Salary + seniority bonus) divided by 12] * 30%
• Non taxable allowance = 30% of basic salary = 1013.4 USD
• Medical insurance coverage at 90% for you and your dependents
• End of contract benefit: two weeks salary for each year of service performed
• Wedding and birth allowances

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

Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?

In Iraq, ACF continues to be a leader in the WASH sector. Through this sector, ACF has established itself in the area of climate change preparedness and response and is expecting to work with GAC and ECHO in 2024. The funding will enable ACF to position itself as the leading agency on climate change related programming, especially in southern Iraq. Such programming will be complemented with research and learning, for example, on conflict-sensitivity and social cohesion. In the course of working on the GAC project, the CO will also develop a strong gender expertise.

Our strategic bases in Mosul, Sinjar, and Basra, along with the capital office in Erbil, enable us to coordinate efficiently and provide support where it is most needed. In 2023 our team was running operations of approximatively 3 million euros with the following donors for the mission : BHA, SIDA, OCHA, CDCS, and ACF.