Sudan: Area Coordinator Darfur Sudan

ACTED is a French humanitarian NGO, founded in 1993, which supports vulnerable populations, affected by humanitarian crises worldwide. ACTED provides continued support to vulnerable communities by ensuring the sustainability of post-crisis interventions and engaging long-term challenges facing our target populations, in order to break the poverty cycle, foster development and reduce vulnerability to disasters. Our interventions seek to cover the multiple aspects of humanitarian and development crises through a multidisciplinary approach which is both global and local, and adapted to each context. Our 3,300 staff is committed in to responding to emergencies worldwide, to supporting recovery and rehabilitation, towards sustainable development.

Our teams in the field implement some 340 projects in 34 countries covering the following sectors emergency relief, food security, access to health, education and training, economic development, microfinance, advocacy, institutional support, and regional dialogue, cultural promotion.

Based on considerable experience addressing the needs and situations of vulnerable communities, ACTED contributes to the international agenda towards reaching the Millennium Development Goals, through a wide range of partnerships, innovative initiatives, and campaigns.

II. 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.

III. 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.

Responsibilities :

1. Ensure ACTED Representation in the area of activity

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

Lead the application and adherence to contract terms and requirements;

More generally, communicate systematically to the Country Director the development of the area strategy and its implementation.

3. Oversee Staff and Security

IV. Qualifications:

Master Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations or DevelopmentProject management experience (management, planning, staff development and training skills) in development programmes2-5 years previous work experience in a relevant positionProven capabilities in leadership and management requiredExcellent 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 termsAbility to work well and punctually under pressure

V. Conditions:

Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid regarding educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonusAdditional monthly living allowanceFree 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

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