For the past 30 years, international NGO Acted has been going the last mile to save lives. Currently, Acted supports 20 million people across 43 countries to meet their needs in hard-to-reach areas – and pursues a triple mandate as a humanitarian, environmental and development aid actor. Acted relies on an in-depth knowledge of local territories and contexts to develop and implement relevant long-term actions, with a wide range of local and international partners, building together a “3ZERO” world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty

ACTED Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic has the Congo is still affected by the consequences of decades of civil war. In precarios situation, IDPs suffer from chronical food insecurity and/or diseases linked ot lack of access to water, hygiene and sanitation. Since 2003, Acted acts mainly to respond to emergencies, reinforce the population’s resilience, co-creating an effective governance and promoting an inclusive and sustainble growth. Intervening mostly in the areas of South Kivu, Tanganyika and North with projects financed by BHA (Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance), FH (Fond Humanitaire), ECHO (European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations) and FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office), Acted brings a flexible and adapted emergency response to the complex and acute humanitarian crisis by assisting the most vulnerable populations. With projects ongoing in these several areas, Acted seeks to response to their basic needs in terms of accommodation (shelter), food security, NFIs or access to water while ensuring the promotion of a protective environment.

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.

Main Duties:

1. Positioning

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

2. Management and Internal Coordination

Staff ManagementInternal Coordination

3. Project Implementation Follow-up

Project Implementation TrackingProject Quality ControlPartner Management

4. FLATS Management

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

Expected skills and qualifications

Background in international development, emergency operations, humanitarian programmes etc. ;Extensive project management experience in emergency and/or development programmes;Basic management skills preferred (HR, finance, logistics);At least four years’ relevant professional 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 between 3100 and 3200 € monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300 Accommodation 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 4-days in situ security trainingTax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)Psychological assistance

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