CDD | 12 months | ASAP
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 draws on a detailed knowledge of local territories and 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 Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains shaken by the consequences of decades of civil wars. In precarious situations, displaced people suffer from chronic food insecurity or diseases linked to lack of access to water, hygiene and sanitation. Present since 2003, Acted works mainly to respond to emergencies, strengthen the resilience of populations, co-construct effective governance and promote inclusive and sustainable growth. Currently operating 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 adapted emergency response to acute and complex humanitarian crises by intervening with the most vulnerable populations. With seven ongoing projects in our different areas, Acted seeks to meet their immediate needs in terms of access to housing (shelters), food security, essential household items and access to water, while ensuring the promotion of a protective environment.
Acted currently has three different projects in the South Kivu Zone. A multi-sectoral 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 zone. And a project on Emergency Assistance in Shelter and essential household items for displaced and host populations. As for the Tanganyika Zone, Acted is currently carrying out two projects, one on the theme of Coordinated Action for multi-sectoral programming in camps and outside camps and another carried out in consortium with consisting of supporting agricultural recovery activities and providing food assistance for vulnerable people. Finally, for the North Zone, Acted also has a multi-sectoral response project in terms of food assistance, agricultural support, economic recovery as well as support in terms of Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH).
Acted is committed to acting today and investing in the future with the contribution of a large network of partners, local organizations, global networks and different clusters that bring their expertise, experience and 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 area 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 it is appropriate and feasible, he/she plays a strong representative role. 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 the global strategy of Acted, with the orientations of the donor. Once the work plans and budgets are validated, the area coordinator also supervises day-to-day operations and security in the area concerned.
Main responsibilities
1. Positioning
- Contextual analysis
- Implementation strategy
- Network, positioning and general representation
- Development of proposals:
- Advocacy
- Promotion of Acted sister organizations
2. Management and internal coordination
- Team management
- Internal coordination
3. Monitoring of project implementation
- Monitoring the implementation of projects
- Project quality control
- Partner management
4. 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.;
- Extensive 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;
Terms
- Salary defined by the Acted salary scale according to the level of education, expertise, security level and level of experience: between €3,400 and €3,500 net monthly (before income tax)
- Monthly living expenses allowance $300
- Accommodation in guesthouse and food provided by Acted
- Social security, mutual insurance (MSH) and repatriation assistance (SOS International) 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
- A 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 (appointment with a professional)
How to apply
Send your application (CV and cover letter) by email (jobs@acted.org), with reference: AC Kivu/DRC
Please note that Acted does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.