Fixed-term contract | 3 months | ASAP
Acted
For 30 years, Acted has been working on the front lines of humanitarian action to save lives. Acted supports more than 27 million people in 43 countries, responding to their needs in hard-to-reach areas, while pursuing a triple mandate as a humanitarian, environmental, and development actor. Acted draws on a deep understanding of local contexts to develop and implement long-term actions, in collaboration with a wide range of local and international partners, to collectively build a 3ZERO world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty.
Acted Haïti
Present in Haiti since 2004, Acted responds to emergencies and supports the recovery of populations in need, particularly in the areas of water, hygiene and sanitation, food security, and reconstruction. In collaboration with civil society and institutions, Acted also develops and implements programs focused on socio-economic development and climate change adaptation. Acted currently works in five departments in Haiti: Grand’Anse, Sud, Sud-Est, Ouest, and Centre, and will soon be operating in Nippes.
Regarding Acted’s major achievements in 2020-2021:
• 5,562 people received cash assistance to meet their priority needs
• 12 health centers were rehabilitated and supported to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic
• 35 water networks and infrastructure were rehabilitated to improve access to water, hygiene, and sanitation
• 1,125 people were rehoused through the reconstruction of their homes
• 394,532 people were made aware of COVID-19 prevention measures
Following the devastating earthquake of August 14, 2021, which struck the South, Grande Anse, and Nippes departments of Haiti, Acted is recruiting. Acted was one of the first humanitarian organizations to conduct rapid assessments to determine the extent of the damage and needs, and is already fully mobilized to provide emergency assistance to earthquake victims, working closely with Haitian authorities. Current activities include delivering drinking water, distributing hygiene kits, and carrying out sanitation and water network rehabilitation work. Other activities include distributing food, providing emergency financial aid, distributing essential goods, and, soon, establishing housing solutions for the most vulnerable people in 12 municipalities across the three departments.
Main role and responsibilities
The Project Officer contributes to the development of project proposals in line with Acted’s overall strategy and country program. They ensure proper grant management, including timely reporting on project completion to donors. The Senior Project Officer facilitates internal communication and coordination with relevant departments and contributes to Acted’s external communication strategy.
Main responsibilities
1. Fundraising
- Contextual analysis
- External Relations
- Fundraising and proposal development
- Contractualization monitoring
2. Grant Management
- Contract monitoring
- Reporting
- Partnership monitoring
3. Internal Management and Coordination
- Staff management (if any)
- Internal Coordination and Communication
- Archiving
4. Communication Externe
Qualifications and skills required
- Master’s level training in a relevant field such as international relations, development or political science;
- 1 to 2 years of prior professional experience in a relevant position;
- Previous professional experience in a related field, with knowledge of project design, proposal writing and grant management;
- Knowledge of the humanitarian aid system and ability to understand donor systems;
- Strong oral and written communication skills, analytical skills;
- Strong coordination and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and at a fast pace;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Good team spirit and ability to work with diverse profiles.
Terms of reference
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Conditions
- Salary defined by the Acted salary scale according to the level of education, expertise, security level and level of experience: between €1800 and €2000 net per month (before income tax)
- Monthly living expenses allowance $300
- Guesthouse accommodation and meals provided by Acted
- Social security, supplementary health insurance (MSH) and repatriation assistance (SOS International) are covered by Acted.
- Transportation to the mission and return ticket fully covered every 6 months (to the address specified on the employment contract)
- Visa fees covered by Acted
- R&R every 3 months (airfare covered up to $500 + additional compensation of $200)
- A week of pre-departure preparation including 4 days of immersive safety training
- Option to have a 30-minute call with a tax consultant
- Psychological support (appointment with a professional)
How to apply
Send your application (CV and cover letter) by email (jobs@acted.org), quoting reference: PDO/HTI
Please note that Acted does not request any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.