ACTED Area Coordinator Area Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan
ACTED Area Coordinator Area Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan
ACTED operations in South Sudan aim to improve food security, ensure access to livelihoods and develop resilience and emergency programmes.
Since the eruption of the South Sudanese conflict in December 2013, ACTED has been contributing to the delivery of humanitarian services to internally displaced persons, refugees and host communities.
As camp manager ACTED continues to coordinate and provide camp management services in Protection of Civilian (POC) site in Juba and Bor, informal settlements in Wau and refugee camps in Maban.
Responsibilities
Identify new opportunities and new sectors of intervention
Consolidate and stabilizate programming
Review the geographic and thematic footprint
Ensure activities are relevant and meeting area/beneficiary needs
Identify ACTED added-value
Ensure humanitarian principals are adhered to Contribute to identifying new donors, private sector partners, national and international NGOs, think tanks, academia, etc. to work with in the area based on complementarity and added value
Participate in donor meetings at area level and communicate relevant information to the Country Director and other relevant staff;
Establish, maintain and improve active and regular working relationships with other NGOs, UN agencies, clusters, working groups, consortia, etc. at area level ensuring maximum visibility of ACTED
Establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with local authorities and where necessary non-state actors and obtain required authorizations and buy-in for ACTED’s activities at area level
Ensure ACTED is represented in key clusters, working groups, NGO coordination bodies, etc. at area level
Ensure that all staff in the area understand and are able to perform their roles and responsibilities related to area operations and link with the capital Head of Departments
Promote team building, productivity
and staff welfare
Mentor and support the team to build capacities, and improve efficiency and performance, and follow career management
Manage interpersonal conflicts among staff at area level
Supervise Project Managers in the area and provide support to project implementation through trouble shooting and eliminating blocking points
Monitor output achievement, cash burn rates and ensure a time completion of projects through review of PMFs, BFUs and project reports
Ensure that relevant project information are up-to-date and available for reporting purposes
Ensure coordination and complementarity amongst projects within the area of intervention
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 (management, planning, staff development and training skills) in emergency and/or development programmes
Base management skills preferred
At least four years relevant work experience, preferably including camp settings
Proven capabilities in leadership and management required
Ability to work well and punctually under pressure
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and flexibility in cultural and organizational terms
Ability to work well and punctually under pressure
Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience an asset
Conditions
Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid depending on education level, expertise, security level and experience
Living allowance of 300 USD
Lodging and food provided in the ACTED Guesthouse / or housing allowance (depending on the contract lenght and country of assignement)
Flight tickets in and out + Visa taken in charge by ACTED
Provision of medical and repatriation insurances
How to Apply:
Join our team today! Send your application by email at jobs@acted.org under Ref: AC/SSUD
Interested candidates should apply online by 3th February 2019
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