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Agency for
Technical Cooperation and Development
Closing date:
01 Sep 2013
Department:
Coordination
Position:
Area Coordinator
Contract
duration: 6 months
Location:
Kenya
Starting
Date: ASAP
Background
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 : Nairobi National Staff : 64 International Staff : 14 Areas : 3 (West
Pokot, East Pokot, Maralal) On-going programmes : 8 Budget : 1.8 M €
ACTED
launched its Kenya mission in January of 2008 with an emergency assistance
program for residents in Nairobi slums affected by the post election violence.
Since 2009, Nairobi has also been the home base of ACTED’s relief operation in
Southern Somalia. In 2011, ACTED responded to the worst drought in Kenya in the
past sixty years, providing vulnerable agro-pastoralists in Northern Kenya with
emergency water and sanitation assistance, cash injections and destocking.
ACTED facilitated dialogue and peace negotiations among and between conflicting
communities, enabling pastoralists to peaceably access and share scarce water
resources and pasture at the height of the crisis. Capacity-building and input
support for agro-pastoralists in the beginning of the year sought to improve
animal health and marketing, strengthen income-generating activities and aid in
sustainable management of resources, protecting livelihoods from the impact of
the drought and building community resilience. In 2012, ACTED remains poised to
respond to emergency needs in Northern Kenya. ACTED also continues enhancing community
and government capacity to prepare for and manage drought, building stronger,
more resilient livelihoods in Samburu county and East Pokot district.
Position Profile
The Area
Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of ACTED’s global mandate in
the relevant area, and for the scope of activities developed within this
mandate. 1. Ensure ACTED Representation in the area of activity -
Representation vis-Ã -vis provincial authorities: Participate in official
meetings to ensure maximum visibility vis-Ã -vis provincial authorities. -
Representation vis-Ã -vis Donors: Establish and update contact details of
potential Donors active in the area of activity; Participate in Donor meetings
at provincial level and communicate relevant information to the Country
Director; 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 at provincial level; Ensure maximum visibility
of the Agency amongst the NGO community at provincial level; Lead the
production of reports and ensure the timeliness and accuracy of information
provided, as well ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.
More
generally, the project manager is expected to contribute to the creation of a
positive image and overall credibility of the organisation, notably through the
application of ACTED’s mandate, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to
other actors. 2. Contribute to the development of a global intervention
strategy and to support its implementation at provincial level - Analyse the
context and develop strategic plans, in consultation with the Country Director:
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 in the area of intervention; Lead the application and
adherence to contract terms and requirements; Supervise overall financial
commitments and financial risk. - Implement the operational strategy: Supervise
Project Managers of the area of intervention in project implementation; Help
the various teams in negotiations with provincial/local authorities and
partners; Ensure global coordination and complementarity amongst projects
within the area 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 the Country Director the development
of the area strategy and its implementation. 3. Oversee Staff and Security -
Guide and direct the staff of the area of intervention: 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 area development; Undertake regular
appraisals of directly supervised colleagues and pass appraisal forms to the
Country Administrator with recommendations (new position, changes to contract
or salary etc.); - 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
area of intervention. - Oversee staff security: In cooperation with the Area
Security Officer, monitor the local security situation and inform both Country
Security Officer and Country Director of developments through regular written
reports; Update the security guidelines in the area of intervention; Ensure
that security procedures are respected by the whole staff.
Qualifications:
- Master Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations or Development
- Project management experience (management, planning, staff development and training skills) in development programmes
- 2-5 years previous work experience in a relevant position
- Proven capabilities in leadership and management required
- 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
Conditions:
- Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
- Additional monthly living allowance 300$
- 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
How to apply:
Please send,
in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org Ref:
AC/KEN/SA
ACTED Att:
Human Resources Department 33, rue Godot de Mauroy 75009 Paris FRANCE
Fax. + 33
(0) 1 42 65 33 46
For more
information, visit us at http://www.acted.org
