Fixed-term contract | 12 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 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 Deputy Country Director supports the Country Director by representing Acted’s interests in the country with the government, donors, and other key partners. The Deputy Country Director contributes to the development of the Program profile in accordance with Acted’s regional and global strategy. The Deputy Country Director supports the teams in achieving program excellence and ensures the highest levels of accountability.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Positioning and fundraising
- Context analysis;
- Development and deployment of the strategy;
- Networking, positioning and general representation;
- Relationship with donors and development of project proposals;
- Advocacy: (Co-)produce strategic notes, advocacy notes, and relevant press releases on humanitarian and development issues.
- Communication: Supervise and ensure the timely production of external communication materials in terms of programming, methods and critical issues.
- Promotion of Acted’s sister organizations;
2. Internal Management and Coordination
- Team management;
- Internal coordination;
- Crisis/conflict management;
- Establish and train a crisis team within the country;
3. Monitoring the implementation of projects
- Implementation and monitoring of projects;
- Grant Management ;
- Quality control of projects;
- Partner management;
4. Management FLATS
- Financial Management;
- Logistics & IT Management;
- HR Management and Administration;
- Monitoring of external audits;
- Transparency/Compliance Management;
- Security management;
- Legalisation and registration follow-up.
Qualifications and skills required
- Higher education (Master’s degree);
- Writing skills;
- Minimum 3 years of experience abroad in management positions;
- Knowledge of the area is an asset;
- Very strong organizational capabilities;
- Experience in managing large national and international teams;
- Experience in project management, particularly with an institutional component;
- Experience in the field of community participation, linking with local authorities;
- Skills in management and administration;
- Flexibility, adaptability, stress resistance;
- Patience and negotiation skills, excellent written and oral communication skills…
Conditions
- Salary defined by the Acted salary scale according to the level of education, expertise, security level and level of experience: between €3100 and €3200 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: DCD/HTI
Please note that Acted does not request any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.