Area Coordinator
Lead the implementation of Acted's programs and ensure operational quality.
Overview
Lead the implementation of Acted's programs and ensure operational quality.
You have:
- 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.
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
For more information about the position, click here . ### 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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully managed a humanitarian project under pressure? | This question assesses your project management skills and ability to perform under challenging conditions. | Provide specific examples of your management strategies and outcomes. |
| How do you approach building relationships with local authorities and stakeholders? | The interviewer wants to understand your networking and representation skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your strategy for ensuring compliance and transparency in project management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of a difficult negotiation you had. What was the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in your role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a leadership challenge you faced and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to ensure project quality control? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure staff motivation and team cohesion within your team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |