Area Coordinator Vacancy-Job Ref: JKCDACTED/1409/202360

Area Coordinator Vacancy-Job Ref: JKCDACTED/1409/202360

Bukavu (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

JOB DESCRIPTION
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 REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
ACTED has been present in the Republic of Congo since 1996 with a sustained humanitarian commitment for over 20 years throughout the country, first in response to the needs of the population affected by conflicts and episodes of violence. Today, ACTED teams are mobilized in Brazzaville, as well as in Loudima, Nkayi and Madingou with projects aimed at reducing food insecurity and strengthening the livelihoods of rural populations.

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 analysis
Strategy Implementation
Networking, positioning and general representation:
Proposal development
Advocacy
Promotion of ACTED network
Management and Internal Coordination

Staff Management
Internal Coordination
Project Implementation Follow-up

Project Implementation Tracking
Project Quality Control
Partner Management
FLATS Management

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