Vacancy title:
Area Coordinator – Kampala
Jobs at:
ACTEDDeadline of this Job:
Friday, June 30 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 01 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
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
• Background in international development, emergency operations, humanitarian programmes etc. ;
• Extensive project management experience in emergency and/or development programmes;
• Basic management skills preferred (HR, finance, logistics);
• At least four years’ relevant professional experience, preferably including security management;
• Proven leadership and team management skills required;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills and flexibility;
Conditions
• Salary between 2700 and 3100€ 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
• Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year
• One week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-days in situ security training
• Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)
• Psychological assistance
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email jobs@acted.org including the reference: AC Kampala/UGD
Please note that ACTED will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.
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