Area Coordinator – Various locations

place Acted Global

Fixed term |

Acted

Acted works with 19 million people across 43 countries at the intersection of humanitarian, development, climate and environmental programming. We draw on deep contextual knowledge and embrace emerging technologies to save lives, alleviate suffering, and protect and restore our planet. Working in collaboration with a growing ecosystem of local, national and international partners, we pursue one shared objective: a 3Zero World – Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon and Zero Poverty.

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 analysis
• Strategy Implementation
• Networking, positioning and general representation:
• Proposal development
• Advocacy
• Promotion of Acted network

2. Management and Internal Coordination

• Staff Management
• Internal Coordination

3. Project Implementation Follow-up

• Project Implementation Tracking
• Project Quality Control
• Partner Management

4. FLATS Management

• Finance Management
• Logistics & IT Management
• Administration and HR Management
• Transparency/Compliance Management
• Security 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;

Terms of reference

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Conditions

• Salary depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300
• Accommodation and food provided in Acted guesthouse
• Pension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)
• Visa fees covered
• Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 50 kgs, depending on the length of the contract
• Eventual Rest & Recuperation (R&R) every 2 months or 3 months, flight tickets covered up to $500 and allowance of $200 depending the context
• Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year
• One week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-days in situ security training
• Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)
• Psychological assistance

Join us

Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email ([email protected]) or below, including the reference: AC

Please note that Acted will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.