Created in 1993, ACTED is an international non-governmental organization pursuing a dual mandate of emergency response and development interventions in 40 of some of the world’s most vulnerable countries affected by conflicts, disasters or socio-economic hardship. With a team of 7,000 national staff and 400 international staff, ACTED implements 500 projects a year to support more than 20 million beneficiaries, notably in hard-to-reach areas.

ACTED goes to the last mile through programs and approaches that look beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer term livelihood reconstruction and sustainable development. Guided by the motto “Think Local, Act Global” and its 3Zero –Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty – strategy, ACTED puts local territories at the centre and provides a tailored support to local needs.

ACTED Haiti

You will be in charge of

The Area Coordinator is responsible for representing ACTED`s interests with local authorities, donors, beneficiary communities and other key stakeholders. The Area Coordinator is member of the senior management team and works to ensure program quality and operational implementation, as well as growth where appropriate and feasible, and strong representation. The Area Coordinator directly supervises Project Managers ensuring that projects and programs address beneficiary needs and are implemented according to ACTED’s global strategy, donor guidelines, approved work plans and budgets The Area Coordinator also oversees day-to-day operations and security in the respective area.

Positioning

Context analysisStrategy ImplementationNetworking, positioning and general representation:Proposal developmentAdvocacyPromotion of ACTED network

Management and Internal Coordination

Staff ManagementInternal Coordination

Project Implementation Follow-up

Project Implementation TrackingProject Quality ControlPartner Management

FLATS Management

Finance ManagementLogistics & IT ManagementAdministration and HR ManagementTransparency/Compliance ManagementSecurity Management

Expected skills and qualifications

University education in a relevant field such as international development, emergency operations, humanitarian programming, technical degree in camp management, or the like;Extensive project management experience in emergency and/or development programmes;Base management skills preferred (HR, Finance, Logistcis);At least four years relevant work experience, preferably including security management;Proven capabilities in leadership and team management required;Ability to work well under pressure;Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and flexibility in cultural and organizational terms

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Conditions

Salary between 2700 and 3100€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300Accommodation and food provided in ACTED guesthousePension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees coveredContribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contractR&R every 3 months, flight tickets covered up to $500 and allowance of $200Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per yearOne week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ, including a 3-days in situ security trainingTax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)Psychological assistance

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