Fixed-term contract | 6 months | ASAP
Acted
Who are we
Acted works with 19 million people in 43 countries at the intersection of humanitarian aid, development, and climate and environmental programs. Through deep understanding of local contexts and the adoption of emerging technologies, we save lives, alleviate suffering, and protect and restore our planet. Working with a growing ecosystem of local, national, and international partners, we pursue a common goal: a 3Zero world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty.
Who are we looking for?
You bring the key skills expected of a humanitarian and development worker, as well as an active climate and environmental awareness, and you can navigate the challenges that arise when environmental and human suffering intersect. You have an entrepreneurial spirit: you identify opportunities, connect the dots, adapt your approach to different environments, and take calculated risks in pursuit of results. You combine principles with pragmatism, and ambition with humility.
Acted Burkina Faso
The northern regions of Burkina Faso currently present a fragile political and security situation, marked in particular by a complex multidimensional crisis. As of early 2021, there were just over one million internally displaced persons in the country.
Acted’s mission in Burkina Faso began in 2019 to provide support to populations affected by the security and humanitarian crisis, to provide its expertise in rapid response and emergency situations, while strengthening response capacities and coordination between humanitarian and development actors.
Acted Burkina Faso’s interventions are multisectoral, flexible, and inclusive, aiming to address the urgent needs of the population. From its earliest interventions, Acted Burkina Faso has focused on the most essential humanitarian aid: responding to needs related to food security, water, hygiene, and sanitation (WASH), shelter and essential household items, and finally, the coordination and integration of protection. In parallel, and in response to the evolving humanitarian crisis, Acted supports the government in managing temporary and informal settlements. The REACH initiative enables the entire humanitarian community to strengthen the analysis of humanitarian needs, notably through a project monitoring the humanitarian situation in four regions, the implementation of a multisectoral country assessment to support the 2021 Humanitarian Response Organization (HNO) process, and territorial assessments.
In the northern region, Acted provides assistance in the areas of food security and livelihoods, water, hygiene and sanitation, shelter, and essential household items. Acted supports the government in managing the displacement sites in Ouahigouya and Seguenega. The organization plans to soon provide support to the logistics cluster in managing a humanitarian warehouse and sharing information with partners.
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)
- This position is classified as an international position in Acted’s recruitment framework. Eligibility for an international contract is therefore required.
How to apply
Send your application (CV and cover letter) by email (jobs@acted.org), quoting reference: PDO/BFA
Please note that Acted does not request any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.