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Action contre la Faim has been working continuously in Sierra Leone since 1991. The organization is well recognized as a key actor in both humanitarian/emergency response (civil war, Ebola virus epidemic 2014-2016, COVID-19 pandemic) and now in a more development setting. ACF currently plays a strong role in Health System Strengthening, working on national level policies and plans, building capacities national and district level to deliver improved services. Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation has also become a central element of ACF interventions in country. Due to Sierra Leone’s vulnerability to climate change, seen through changing rain patterns and increasing incidence of major floods and landslides, ACF works to increase local community resilience to climate related shocks through dissemination of knowledge related to climate resilient agricultural practices and sustainable land management, and increased access to meteorological information. The field team also supports the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) on the development and digitalization of a flood anticipation tool, improving data management and providing trend analysis to improve readiness.
Sierra Leone is currently ranked 182nd/189 on the Human Development Index. Due to repeated shocks, such as Ebola, COVID-19, and the war in Ukraine, food insecurity and poverty are increasing. Additionally, almost 1 in 3 children under 5 suffer from chronic malnutrition.
Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, and in collaboration with the MHPSS-P Head of Department, Health and Nutrition Program Manager, MHPSS-P Program Manager and Deputy Program Manager, and the MEAL department, your role will be to :
You hold a Master in Mental Health or Psychology with a training background in Early Childhood Development, Psychosocial Support, mhGAP, Gender-Based Violence.
You have at least 4 years of experience on Early Childhood Development including working with children under 2 years old and caregivers.
You already have worked at least 4 years in providing Mental health and/or psychosocial support and at least 2 years in providing MHPSS trainings, supervision and mentoring.
You have a good knowledge on infant and young child feeding and child care practices. You also have knowledge in project cycle management.
You are particulary skilled in capacity building, supervision, and in writing and analysis. You have a good command of Microsoft.
You are a good listener, communicator and facilitator.
You speak and write English fluently. Knowledge of local language is an asset.
For international candidates:
For national candidates:
ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.
As part of its activities in the country, ACF is implementing an integrated multi-sectoral project entitled Multi-sectoral community-led approach to improve nutrition in Bonthe district, Sierra Leone (MCA-Nut) to support vulnerable populations in three chiefdoms: Jong, Kpanda Kemoh, and Yawbeko. This is a short term position to strengthen the capacity of Bonthe team and partners in a calm and beautiful area of the country.
You will strengthen the capacity of the ACF team on child care practices and MHPSS and Protection to train and mentor health facilities staff and to train the partner to become an MHPSS-P expert.
En cas de problème technique rencontré, vous pouvez nous adresser un mail à recrut@actioncontrelafaim.org