CDD | 12 months | ASAP
Acted
For thirty years,’ONG International Acted has been working on the last kilometer of’action humanitariane 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’acteur du development mandate. Acted S’ relies on a fine knowledge of local territories and contexts to develop and implement actions over the long term, with a wide range of local and international partners, to build together a world “3ZERO” : 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 situation, displaced people suffer from chronic food insecurity’ or diseases related to the lack of’ access to’au,’ hygiene and sanitation. Acted has been present since 2003 and works primarily to respond to emergencies, build resilience, co-build effective governance and promote inclusive and sustainable growth. Presenting today’ 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 responsive’ 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, and, essential household items or the’access to the’eau, while ensuring the promotion of’a protective environment.
Acted currently has three different projects in the South Kivu Zone. A multisectoral’ 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 region. And a project on the’Assistance d’urgence en Abris et articles maisonnes essentielles with displaced populations and hosts. With regard to the Tanganyika Zone, Acted is currently carrying out two projects, one on the theme of COORDINated’Action for multisectoral programming in camps and outside camps and another carried out in a consortium with the aim of supporting agricultural recovery activities and food assistance for vulnerable people. Finally, for the North Zone,Acted also has a multisectoral response project on’food assistance, agricultural support, economic recovery and’ Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (EHA) support.
Acted S’ is committed to act today and invest in the’avenir with the contribution of’a large network of partners, local organisations, global networks and different clusters that bring their expertise, their experience and their 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 in relation to local authorities, donors, beneficiary populations and other key actors.
The coordinator.rice 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/it has a strong role of representation. The coordinator of the project directly supervises the project managers by checking that the projects and programmes are adapted to the needs of the beneficiaries and that’s are implemented in accordance with the global strategy of’Acted , with the directions of the lessor. Once work plans and budgets are validated, the zone coordinator also oversees day-to-day operations and safety in the area concerned.
Main responsibilities
1. Positioning
- Contextual analysis
- Strategy for implementation
- Network, positioning and general representation
- Development of proposals :
- Advocacy
- Promotion of the sister organisations of’Acted
2. Management and internal coordination
- ’team management
- Internal coordination
3. Monitoring of project implementation
- Monitoring of project implementation
- Quality control of projects
- Partner management
4. FLATS Management
- Finance Management
- Logistics and IT management
- Administrative and HR management
- Transparency/compliance management
- Security management
Qualifications and skills required
- Training in international development,’urgency operations, humanitarian programs etc. ;
- In-depth experience in project management in the field of’urgency and/or development programs ;
- Basic management skills are preferable (HR, finance, logistics) ;
- At least four years of relevant professional experience, preferably including the management of safety ;
- Proven leadership and team management capabilities’ required ;
- Ability to work under pressure ;
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and flexibility ;
Conditions
- Salary defined by the Acted salary grid according to the level of’studies,’expertise, the level of safety and the level of experience : between 3400 and 3500€ monthly net (before income taxes)
- Monthly living expenses allowance 300$
- Guesthouse accommodation and food supported by Acted
- Social security, mutual insurance (MSH) and repatriation assistance (SOS International) supported by Acted
- Transport to the mission and return ticket fully supported every 6 months (to the’address specified on the employment contract)
- Visa fees supported by Acted
- One week of preparation for departure including 4 days of immersion safety training
- Possibility of’having a call of 30 minutes with a consultant in taxation
- Psychological support (meet with a professional.le)
How to apply
Send your application (CV and cover letter) by email (jobs@acted.org), under reference : AC Kivu/CDR
Please note that Acted does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
