About: Action Against Hunger

Founded in 1979, Action Against Hunger is an international non-governmental organization that fights hunger worldwide. Its charter of humanitarian principles—independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, and transparency—has defined its identity for 45 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection, and treatment of undernutrition, particularly during and after emergencies related to conflicts and natural disasters. Action Against Hunger coordinates its programs around seven areas of activity: Nutrition and Health; Mental Health and Psychosocial Support; Food Security and Livelihoods; Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene; Advocacy; Climate; and Research. In 2024, Action Against Hunger assisted more than 26 million people in 57 countries around the world. www.actionagainsthunger.org

Assignment :

Under the supervision of the Advocacy Unit Manager – Food Systems and Climate Crisis Unit, your mission will be to develop, inform, and implement advocacy efforts aimed at better protecting civilian populations from the impacts of conflict on hunger and access to aid, in accordance with International Humanitarian Law.
More specifically, your responsibilities will include:
Contributing to the unit's strategy and implementing its action plan;
providing technical analysis and advice, and contributing to the development of the organization's policy positions on the unit's themes;
contributing to the implementation of ACF's overall advocacy strategy; and
communicating internally and representing ACF externally in coordination with the unit manager.

Profile:

You hold a Master's degree in political science, international solidarity, law, or international cooperation with a focus on food systems and climate.
You have at least two years of experience in advocacy and public policy with NGOs, governments, or international organizations.
You demonstrate excellent skills in research, writing concise and persuasive advocacy materials, analyzing complex data, producing lobbying tools (letters, lobby briefs, reports, conferences, etc.), and communication (press releases, talking points, social media, etc.).
Humanitarian field experience will be considered an asset.
Organized, rigorous, and proactive, you possess excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly in English, with a strong sense of diplomacy and prioritization.

Employment conditions

Status: Integrated Manager - 6-month fixed-term contract until 28/02/2027 - Full-time
Location: Montreuil (Seine-Saint-Denis)
Salary: €41,000 to €50,000 gross per year over 13 months depending on experience
Benefits: 25 days of paid leave per year and 21 days of RTT
(reduced working time) Health and life insurance coverage: 80% covered by ACF
Health and life insurance coverage: 80% covered by ACF
Salary maintenance schemes (illness, maternity, paternity)
Transportation allowance: 50% reimbursement of the daily rate between home and work
Meal vouchers (Up Lunch Card): 60% covered by the association for a value of €8 Works
council social benefits (gift vouchers, reimbursement of cultural activities)
Remote work: Remote work open to all employees within metropolitan France.
A mandatory presence at headquarters of 1 day per month has been defined for this position.
Mandatory in-person team meetings/events: up to 3 days per month and 2 days of mandatory attendance upon joining the team.
Remote work allowance.
Training: Unlimited and free access to the Talentsoft e-learning platform.
Special conditions: potential field travel.

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

How to apply

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