CDD | 12 Months | ASAP
ACTED
Created in 1993, ACTED is an international non-governmental organization. It pursues a double mandate for emergency and development responses and intervenes in 40 countries deeply affected by conflicts, natural disasters and / or socio-economic vulnerabilities. 7,000 national employees and 400 international employees collaborate and allow ACTED to implement 500 projects per year with activities reaching more than 20 million beneficiaries in difficult-to-reach areas.
ACTED intervenes on the last kilometer of humanitarian aid by adopting an approach that goes beyond the immediate response, in order to develop opportunities for sustainable development. Guided by its motto « Think local, Agir global » as well as its strategy 3 Zeros ( Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon and Zero Poverty ), ACTED puts the territories at the center of its action and develops activities adapted to the needs of the beneficiaries.
ACTED Republic of the 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 people affected by conflict and episodes of violence in the country. ACTED teams are now mobilized in Brazzaville, as well as in Loudima, Nkayi and Madingou with programs to combat food insecurity supporting the livelihoods of agricultural populations.
Main roles and responsibilities
The zone coordinator represents ACTED vis-à-vis local authorities, donors, beneficiary populations and other key players.
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 achievable, he / she/it ensures 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 the overall strategy of ACTED, with the lessor’s orientations. Once the work plans and budgets have been 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
Internal management and coordination
- Team management
- Internal coordination
Monitoring of project implementation
- Monitoring of project implementation
- Project quality control
- Partner management
FLATS management
- Finance Management
- Logistics and IT management
- Administration and HR management
- Transparency / compliance management
- Security management
Qualifications and skills required
- Training in international development, emergency operations, humanitarian programs etc;
- Extensive project management experience in emergency and / or development programs;
- Basic management skills are preferred ( HR, finance, logistics );
- At least four years of relevant work 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 allowance for living expenses $ 300
- Guesthouse accommodation and food provided 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
- A week of preparation for departure including 4 days of immersion safety training
- Possibility of having a 30-minute call with a consultant in taxation
- Psychological support ( date with a professional.the )
How to apply
Send your application ( CV and cover letter ) per email ( jobs@acted.org ) under reference : AC / DRC
Please note that ACTED does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process.