Fixed-term contract | 6 Months | End of March 2024
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 Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains shaken by the consequences of decades of civil war. In a precarious situation, the displaced 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-build effective governance and promote inclusive and sustainable growth. Operating today mainly in the areas of South Kivu, Tanganyika and North with projects financed 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 projects underway in our different areas, Acted seeks to meet their immediate needs in terms of access to housing (shelter), food security, essential household items and even access to water, while ensuring promotion of a protective environment.
Acted currently has three different projects in the South Kivu Zone. A multi-sector emergency project in food and non-food aid, CCCM and also agricultural recovery. A rapid response project managed by the SAFER consortium operating throughout the South-East zone. And a project relating to emergency assistance in shelter and essential household items for displaced and host populations. With regard to the Tanganyika Zone, Acted is currently carrying out two projects, one of which is on the theme of Coordinated Action for multi-sectoral programming in the camps and outside the camps and another carried out in consortium with the aim of supporting recovery activities. agricultural and provide 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 broad network of partners, local organizations, global networks and different clusters who 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 Survey, Monitoring, Control and Evaluation Officer (MEAL) is responsible for the development and implementation of an appropriate and viable system of surveys, monitoring and evaluation in in line with Acted’s overall MEAL procedures and he/she contributes to ensuring that Acted projects and programs are carried out as planned.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Implementation and management of MEAL systems
2. Development of technical systems
3. Formation
4. Contribute to the Beneficiary Complaint Management Mechanism (GMM)
Qualifications and skills required
- Higher Diploma in Political Science, International Relations, International Development, Economics or equivalent (anthropology, sociology, statistics);
- At least 1 to 2 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of projects in humanitarian and/or development sectors;
- Experience in participatory evaluations and project cycle management;
- Excellent level of written and oral communication in French and English;
- Good organizational and communication skills with international and national staff and rural communities;
- Flexibility, ability to adapt, ability to organize, taking initiative;
- Ability to work effectively under pressure;
- Knowledge of the region of intervention would be an asset;
- Knowledge of Pack Office.
Conditions
- Salary defined by the Acted salary scale according to the level of studies, expertise, level of security and level of experience: between 1600 and 1800 € 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: MEALO/RDC
Please note that Acted does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.