CDD | 6 months | ASAP
Acted
For thirty years,’ONG International Acted has been working on the last kilometer of’action humanitariane to save lives. Acted currently supports 20 million people in 43 countries to meet their needs in hard-to-reach areas, and pursues a triple humanitarian, environmental and’acteur du development mandate. Acted S’ relies on a fine knowledge of local territories and contexts to develop and implement actions over the long term, with a wide range of local and international partners, to build together a world “3ZERO” : Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty
Acted Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains shaken by the consequences of decades of civil wars. In precarious situation, displaced people suffer from chronic food insecurity’ or diseases related to the lack of’ access to’au,’ hygiene and sanitation. Acted has been present since 2003 and works primarily to respond to emergencies, build resilience, co-build effective governance and promote inclusive and sustainable growth. Presenting today’ mainly in the areas of South Kivu, Tanganyika and North with projects funded by BHA (Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance), FH (Humanitarian Fund), ECHO (European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations) And FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office), Acted provides a flexible and responsive’ emergency response to acute and complex humanitarian crises by intervening with the most vulnerable populations. With seven projects underway in our different areas, Acted seeks to meet their immediate needs in terms of’access to housing (shelter), food security, and, essential household items or the’access to the’eau, while ensuring the promotion of’a protective environment.
Acted currently has three different projects in the South Kivu Zone. A multisectoral’ emergency project in food and non-food aid, in CCCM and also in agricultural recovery. A rapid response project managed by the SAFER consortium operating throughout the South East region. And a project on the’Assistance d’urgence en Abris et articles maisonnes essentielles with displaced populations and hosts. With regard to the Tanganyika Zone, Acted is currently carrying out two projects, one on the theme of COORDINated’Action for multisectoral programming in camps and outside camps and another carried out in a consortium with the aim of supporting agricultural recovery activities and food assistance for vulnerable people. Finally, for the North Zone,Acted also has a multisectoral response project in terms of food assistance, agricultural support, economic recovery as well as support in the areas of Water, Hygiene and Sanitation ( EHA ).
Acted S’ is committed to act today and invest in the’avenir with the contribution of’a large network of partners, local organisations, global networks and different clusters that bring their expertise, their experience and their voice for the smooth running of the mission and the’ achievement of its’impact objectives. In the DRC, Acted is therefore active in humanitarian coordination with existing clusters and working groups, as well as’entities such as OCHA.
Main role and responsibilities
The/the country risk and compliance officer contributes to control, through a risk-based audit approach, the implementation of the’Acted processes in accordance with the’Acted procedure guides, donor-specific procedures, best practices and national legislation in the country concerned; (ii) develop and actively contribute to’action plans to mitigate risks identified with country coordination, and, manage priorities, budget constraints and organizational context.
He/She provides technical support and works to build the capacity of the FLATS teams in the country to implement the’action plan and solve problems.
He/She also provides technical support for strategic external donor audits in the preparation and follow-up of due diligence.
He/She shall comply and shall ensure compliance with the audit code of conduct.
Primary responsibilities
Internal Audit Management
- Participate in the implementation of the approved internal’audit national plan : lead and supervise internal’audit missions by adopting a risk management approach
- Implementation of the standard’Acted guides and the FLAT (Finance Logistics Administration Transparency) system in the capital, areas and at partner level
- When necessary contribute to control compliance with the rules and legislation of the country on request of your coordination and in connection with the country finance manager
- Provide support to mitigate identified risks « high risks »
External audit : Ensure the preparation and follow-up of external audits and due diligence
Training sessions / lessons learned / best practices
- Lessons learned
- Process improvement
Transparency
Internal coordination
Qualifications and skills required
- Higher degree in Audit, Finance, Management Control, International relations, law or in connection with the proposed position ;
- 1 To 2 years of’ experience in auditing (external and/or internal), finance, logistics, administration or law;
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal and organizational skills ;
- Know how to show flexibility, dynamism,’ autonomy ;
- Ability to work under stress and pressure ;
- Excellent level in English, written and spoken ;
- Experience in management and training is a plus.
Conditions
- Salary defined by the Acted salary grid according to the level of’studies,’expertise, the level of safety and the level of experience : between 1600 and 1800€ monthly net (before income taxes)
- Monthly living expenses allowance 300$
- Guesthouse accommodation and food supported by Acted
- Social security, mutual insurance (MSH) and repatriation assistance (SOS International) supported by Acted
- Transport to the mission and return ticket fully supported every 6 months (to the’address specified on the employment contract)
- Visa fees supported by Acted
- One week of preparation for departure including 4 days of immersion safety training
- Possibility of’having a call of 30 minutes with a consultant in taxation
- Psychological support (meet with a professional.le)
How to apply
Send your application ( CV and cover letter ) per email ( jobs@acted.org ), under reference : T&CO / DRC
Please note that Acted does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process.