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 situations, 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. Intervening today mainly in the areas of South Kivu, Tanganyika and North with projects funded by BHA ( Office 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/the Coordinator.rice Protection against’Exploitation and Sexual Abuse , under the operational guidance of the Chief/the mission and technical conduct of PSEA focal points at headquarters is responsible for promoting a culture of abuse prevention, including, sexual exploitation and harassment (EAS-H) and Child Abuse for Acted staff, its representatives, implementing partners and other stakeholders. This position also aims to contribute to the organizational accountability for PEAS-H and the protection of the CHILD’.
In addition, the Safeguarding Coordinator may also be led to support the/a Head/fe of missions in the conduct of internal and administrative investigations on the’EAS, sexual harassment and issues of child protection.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Awareness-raising and Dissemination of EASP and Safeguarding Policies for’Children
2. Reporting and Management of’EAS-H and’enfants incidents
3. Risk mitigation analysis and planning
4. Programmatic support
Qualifications and skills required
- Master’s degree in social sciences, human rights or any other related field. A coupled license of’an additional year of’relevant professional experience can be accepted in lieu of the master ;
- Formal training, or certification in’ survey methodology ;
- 4 To 5 years of’experience in the field of human rights, protection /protection of’fance, VBG, PEAS-H with’ONG or the United Nations ;
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate with stakeholders; and;
- Facilitation and training skills ;
- Proven ability to work in a multicultural environment and to establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within’ and’outside of’organisation ;
- Proven networking and advocacy skills ;
- Mastery of English and French’, both in the’ and’oral ;
- Understanding of humanitarian programming in the DRC.
- Experience of humanitarian’action, ideally in conflict or post-conflict situations.
- Familiarity with the global developments relating to the PEAS-H
- High integrity, and ability to manage confidential data
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 2750 and 2950€ monthly net (before income taxes)
- Monthly living expenses allowance 300$
- Housing allowance up to’ 75% of the average rent (benchmark made by Acted) or 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 : PSEA Co/DRC
Please note that Acted does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process.