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 Deputy Area Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Area Coordinator to represent Acted’s interests with local authorities, donors, beneficiary communities and other key stakeholders. The Deputy Area Coordinator works to ensure program quality and operational implementation, as well as growth where appropriate and feasible, and strong representation. The Deputy Area Coordinator supports Project Managers to ensure that projects and programs address beneficiary needs and are implemented according to Acted’s global strategy, donor guidelines, approved work plans and budgets. The Deputy Area Coordinator also assists with overseeing the day-to-day operations and security in the respective area.

Main duties

1. Positioning

Context analysisStrategy Implementation: Provide support in the implemetation of Acted’s coutry program strategy in the area identifying strategic opportunities for expanding Acted’s work in the areaNetworking, positioning and general representationProposal developmentAdvocacy

2. Management and Internal Coordination

Staff ManagementInternal Coordination

3. Project Implementation Follow-up

Project Implementation TrackingProject Quality ControlPartner Management

4. FLATS (Finance Logistics Administration Transparency Security) 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 (management, planning, staff development and training skills) in emergency and/or development programmes;Base management skills preferred;At least four years relevant work experience;Proven capabilities in leadership and management required;Ability to work well and punctually under pressure;Excellent skills in written and spoken English;Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and flexibility in cultural and organizational terms;Ability to work well and punctually under pressure;Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience an asset.

Terms of reference For more information about the position, click here .

Conditions

Salary between 2100 and 2300€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300Contribution to a housing allowance of up to 75% of Acted benchmark or 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 contractAnnual 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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