ACTED Area Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria

ACTED Area Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria

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 Nigeria

Present in Nigeria since 2017, ACTED teams are working with the local authorities to support vulnerable populations in the country, with a coordination office based in Abuja.

The NGO provides emergency assistance to the most vulnerable populations through various activities, such as building shelters, distributing non-food items, assisting in the management of camps and informal settlements for displaced persons, and supporting farmers and information management services to the humanitarian community.

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

Conditions

Salary between 3100 and 3500€ monthly (before income tax), 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)

Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered

Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract

R&R every 3 months, flight tickets covered up to $500 and allowance of $200

Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year

One week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ, including a 3-days in situ security training

Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)

Psychological assistance

How to Apply

Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email (jobs@acted.org) or below, including the reference: AC/NIA

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