Reference : CD/SUD/SA
Department: Regional direction
Contract: Fixed term
Country: Sudan
Duration: 12 months
City: Khartoum
Starting date: ASAP
Background on ACTED
ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan
and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict
neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination.
ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by
the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 32
countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff. ACTED
has a 110 million € budget for over 370 projects spanning 8 sectors of
intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion,
economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance
& institutional support, and cultural promotion.
For more information, please visit our website at
www.acted.org.
Country profile
Capital Office : Khartoum
National Staff : 83
International Staff : 3
Areas : 2 (Western Darfur, Southern Darfur)
On-going programmes : 7
Budget : 1.9 M €
In 2005, ACTED began work in West Darfur. The objective was
to respond to the humanitarian crisis through the rehabilitation of road
networks and the promotion of water access and sanitation.
Building on its presence of several years, ACTED focuses on
the region of Central Darfur, responding to a complex emergency which has
persisted since today. ACTED focuses on supporting conflict affected displaced
and non-displaced communities, and adopted an early recovery process in Central
Darfur, working with rural communities around Zalingei town as well as in IDP
camps. Interventions contribute to improvements in WASH, food security and
economic development.
The context in Sudan remains extremely volatile and will
continue to present challenges to conflict affected communities and for ACTED’s
mission in Sudan. Despite the complexity of this emergency, ACTED continues to
address the needs identified, and participates in a coordinated humanitarian
response. Constantly adapting to a rapidly evolving context, ACTED is gradually
phasing out of the emergency phase, to focus on an early recovery process.
Position profile
Under the authority of the General Delegate, the Country
Director is responsible for the implementation of ACTED’s global mandate in the
relevant country, and for the scope of activities developed within this
mandate.
Responsibilities:
1. Ensure ACTED Representation in-Country
Representation vis-à-vis national authorities:
Ensure the official and effective registration of the
Agency;
Identify relevant coordinating institutions (Ministries,
Agencies etc) ;
Participate in official meetings to ensure maximum
visibility vis-à-vis national authorities.
Representation vis-à-vis Donors:
Establish and update contact details of potential Donors
in-country;
Participate in Donor meetings and communicate relevant
information to HQ;
Circulate the Annual Report.
Representation amongst other international organisations:
Participate in inter-NGO Coordination meetings and those of
UN Agencies (OCHA, UNDP, UNICEF, FAO, etc.), and any other relevant
inter-governmental institution;
Ensure maximum visibility of the Agency amongst the NGO
community;
Lead the production of reports and ensure the timeliness and
accuracy of information provided, as well ensuring confidentiality of sensitive
information.
2. Develop a global intervention strategy and support its
implementation
Analyse the context and develop strategic plans, in
consultation with the Director of Operations and/or the General Delegate:
Gather and analyse information regarding opportunities and
risk;
Define an operational strategy for finances and HR.
Implement the financial strategy:
Oversee drafting of projects and budget development;
Lead fund-raising and negotiations with Donors;
On authority of the General Delegate, sign contracts
negotiated in-country;
Lead the application and adherence to contract terms and
requirements;
Supervise overall financial commitments and financial risk.
Implement the operational strategy:
Supervise Area Coordinators and Project Managers in project
implementation;
Help the various teams in negotiations with provincial/local
authorities and partners;
Ensure global coordination and complementarity amongst
projects and areas of intervention;
Assess activities and ensure efficient use of resources.
Oversee reporting procedures:
Develop a reporting schedule with regard to Donor deadlines;
Plan and supervise the development of narrative and
financial reports;
Ensure adherence to FLAT procedures.
More generally, communicate systematically to both Director
of Operations and HQ the development of the country strategy and its
implementation.
3. Oversee Staff and Security
Guide and direct the staff of the mission:
Organise and lead coordination meetings;
Prepare and follow work plans;
Ensure a positive working environment and good team dynamics
(solve out potential conflicts);
Promote team working conditions in the limit of private
life;
Adapt the organigramme and ToRs of personnel according to
the mission development;
Undertake regular appraisals of directly supervised
colleagues and pass appraisal forms to the Country Administrator with
recommendations (new positions, changes to contract or salary etc.);
Ensure a building of capacity amongst technical staff in the
relevant sectors.
Contribute to the recruitment of expatriate staff:
Follow recruitment procedures: plan recruitment needs in
advance; draft ToRs for open vacancies; if necessary undertake phone interviews
with candidates;
When requested by HQ, undertake interviews of expatriate
candidates living in the country.
Oversee staff security:
In cooperation with the Country Security Officer, monitor
the country security situation and inform the HQ Security Officer through
regular written reports;
Update the country security guidelines (in countries at
risk);
Ensure that security procedures are respected by the whole
staff
Qualifications
- Master Level education in a relevant field such as
International Relations or Development
- Extensive project management experience (management,
planning, staff development and training skills) in emergency and/or
development programmes
- At least four years of previous work experience in a high
management position
- Proven capabilities in leadership and management required
- Excellent skills in written and spoken English (French for
francophone posts/Spanish for Central American posts)
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and
flexibility in cultural and organizational terms
- Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience an
asset
- Ability to work well and punctually under pressure
Conditions
- Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational
level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay
bonus
- Additional monthly living allowance
- Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s
guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on contract length and country of
assignment)
- Transportation costs covered, including additional return
ticket + luggage allowance
- Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance +
retirement package
Submission of applications
Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three
references to jobs@acted.org
Ref: CD/SUD/SA
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