Assistant(e) Projet Suivi et Impact des Activités d'Accompagnement

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Position Title: Assistant(e) Projet Suivi et Impact des Activités d'Accompagnement
Location: Montreuil
Country: France
Deadline Date: 03/03/2025

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
Action contre la Faim, established in 1979, is an international non-governmental organization dedicated to combating hunger worldwide. Its humanitarian principles—independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, and transparency—have defined its identity for over 40 years. The organization's 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 contre la Faim coordinates its programs around five main areas: Nutrition and Health, Mental Health and psychosocial-support" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Psychosocial Support, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Food Security and Livelihoods, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, and Advocacy. In 2022, the organization assisted over 28 million people across 46 countries worldwide. More information can be found at www.actioncontrelafaim.org.

Job Overview:
The position of Assistant(e) Projet Suivi et Impact des Activités d'Accompagnement is integral to the Vital'im project, a collaboration between Action contre la Faim and the Chaire Agricultures Urbaines d'AgroParisTech. The primary responsibilities include establishing a typology of the various types of support offered, analyzing the impact of these activities on users through qualitative interviews, and proposing analyses and recommendations based on the typology of support. This role aims to enhance the monitoring and evaluation framework of the Vital'im project by measuring the impact of health, nutrition, and sustainable food activities on the adaptation of users' dietary practices. Operational supervision will be provided by Action contre la Faim, while academic oversight will be managed by the Chaire Agricultures Urbaines d'AgroParisTech.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish a typology of the different types of support offered in health, nutrition, and sustainable food, defining relevant criteria to characterize various practices.
• Participate in project activities and organize exchanges with partner associations to collect necessary information for this characterization.
• Analyze the impact of support activities on users through qualitative interviews, designing qualitative interview guides to complement quantitative surveys on changes in dietary practices.
• Conduct interviews with users and support actors to deepen the analysis of the links between participation in activities and changes in dietary practices.
• Propose an analysis and recommendations by typology of support, conducting a thorough analysis of data from the typology of support and qualitative interviews, and formulating tailored recommendations for each typology, considering the specificities of territories and the needs of target audiences.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must be enrolled in a master's level program, ideally in social sciences, urban planning, local development, geography, political science, or agronomy. Basic knowledge of food insecurity, sustainable food practices, and changes towards sustainable eating habits is essential. Strong writing, analytical, and synthesis skills are required, along with proficiency in research techniques and approaches (semi-structured interviews, participant observation). Candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, particularly those in precarious situations. Autonomy, proactivity, teamwork capability, and accountability for one's work are also necessary. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is mandatory, and advanced proficiency in French is required.

Educational Background:
A master's level education is required, with a focus on fields such as social sciences, urban planning, local development, geography, political science, or agronomy being ideal. This educational background should provide the candidate with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to effectively engage in the responsibilities outlined in the job description.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have relevant experience in research or project management, particularly in areas related to social sciences, nutrition, or sustainable development. Experience in conducting qualitative research and engaging with vulnerable populations is highly valued, as it will enhance the candidate's ability to fulfill the role's responsibilities effectively.

Languages:
Fluency in French is mandatory for this position, as it is essential for conducting interviews and communicating with stakeholders. While not required, knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly if it relates to the populations served by the organization.

Additional Notes:
This is a six-month internship-position" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">internship position, requiring a convention de stage issued by a French educational institution. The internship is compensated at a rate of 4.57 euros net per hour, based on a 35-hour work week, with a total weekly working time of 38.75 hours. Interns will receive 21 days of RTT (reduced working time) prorated based on their time in the organization, as well as days off for exams or academic research. The organization covers 50% of public transport costs. Remote work is permitted, with a requirement for 12 days of in-office presence per month, in addition to field visits. Collective sharing time will also require an average of three days per month for meetings and events.