Fixed-term contract | 12 Months | September 2023
Acted
For thirty years, the international NGO Acted has been working on the last mile of humanitarian action 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 development mandate. Acted relies on in-depth knowledge of territories and local contexts to develop and implement long-term actions, with a wide range of local and international partners, in order to build together a “3ZERO” world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty.
Acted Republic of Congo
Acted has been present in the Republic of Congo since 1996, with a humanitarian commitment that has continued for more than 20 years across the territory, first in response to the needs of populations affected by conflicts and episodes of violence in the country. . Acted teams are today mobilized in Brazzaville, as well as in Loudima, Nkayi and Madingou with programs to combat food insecurity and support the livelihoods of agricultural populations.
Main role and responsibilities
The zone coordinator represents Acted vis-à-vis local authorities, donors, beneficiary populations and other key stakeholders.
The coordinator is a member of the management team, he/she guarantees the quality of the program and its operational implementation, as well as its deployment where appropriate and feasible, he/she plays a strong role of representation. The coordinator directly supervises the project managers by checking that the projects and programs are adapted to the needs of the beneficiaries and that they are implemented in accordance with Acted’s overall strategy, with the donor’s orientations. Once work plans and budgets are validated, the area coordinator also supervises day-to-day operations and security in the area concerned.
Main responsibilities
Positioning
- Contextual analysis
- Implementation strategy
- Network, positioning and general representation
- Development of proposals:
- Advocacy
- Promotion of Acted sister organizations
Management and internal coordination
- Team management
- Coordination interne
Monitoring the implementation of projects
- Monitoring the implementation of projects
- Project quality control
- Partner management
Management FLATS
- Finance Management
- Logistics and IT management
- Administrative and HR management
- Transparency/compliance management
- Security management
Qualifications and skills required
- Training in international development, emergency operations, humanitarian programs etc;
- In-depth experience in project management in emergency and/or development programs;
- Basic management skills are preferred (HR, finance, logistics);
- At least four years of relevant professional experience, preferably including security management;
- Proven leadership and team management skills required;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and flexibility
Conditions
- Salary defined by the Acted salary scale according to the level of studies, expertise, level of security and level of experience: between €2,700 and €3,100 net monthly (before income taxes)
- Monthly living expenses allowance $300
- Guesthouse accommodation and food covered by Acted
- Social security, mutual (MSH) and repatriation assistance (SOS International) supported by Acted
- Transport to the mission and return ticket fully covered every 6 months (to the address specified on the employment contract)
- Visa fees covered by Acted
- One week of preparation for departure including 4 days of immersion safety training
- Possibility of having a 30-minute call with a tax consultant
- Psychological support (meeting with a professional)
How to apply
Send your application (CV and cover letter) by email (jobs@acted.org) under reference: AC/RDC
Please note that Acted does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment proces