Country: India
Closing date: 07 Apr 2017
About ACTED
Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential.
ACTED endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential. We go the last kilometer: ACTED’s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard to reach areas. ACTED develops and implements programs that target the most vulnerable amongst populations that have suffered from conflict, natural disaster, or socio-economic hardship.
ACTED’s approach looks beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer term livelihoods reconstruction and sustainable development.
With a budget of 190 million EUR in 2015, ACTED is active in 35 countries and implements more than 495 projects a year reaching over11 million beneficiaries with 400 international staff and 4,300 national staff. More on www.acted.org
Country Profile 2015
Capital Office Delhi
Number of projects 1
Number of national staff 8
Number of international staff ---
Number of direct beneficiaries 19605
Key roles and responsibilities
1. Ensure ACTED Representation in-Country
- Representation vis-à-vis national authorities
- Representation vis-à-vis Donors
- Representation amongst other international organisations
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.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 Implement the financial strategy
- Implement the operational strategy
- Oversee reporting 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
- Contribute to the recruitment of expatriate staff
- Oversee staff security
Required qualifications and technical competencies
• 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
How to apply:
Please send your application including cover letter, CV and references to jobs@acted.org under Ref: CR IND