Organization; Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development
Location:New delhi,India
Department: Programme
Position: Country Representative Contract duration: 6 months Location: Delhi, India Starting Date July 2013
I. Background on ACTED
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
Projects : 2 (2011) National staff : 58 (2011) International Staff : 2 (2011) Capital Office : Phnom Penh Total number of direct beneficiaries : 47,807 (2011) Budget : 450 000 Euros (2011)
ACTED-PSF has focused on providing education and access to healthcare for most at-risk populations since 1995, notably tackling high HIV prevalence rates.
In 2012, ACTED-PSF continues to work with populations most at-risk of contracting HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections. The scope of current activities is being broadened with an expanded focus on reproductive health as a whole, as well as maternal and child health. In response to the results of our surveying, projects will be developed that focus on reducing the prevalence of gender-based violence against entertainment and sex workers and providing women who wish to leave these industries with access to alternative income-generating opportunities.
Along with the other Alliance2015 members, ACTED-PSF also plans to publicise the negative impacts of ongoing land disputes, advocating for intervention by international governments and donors, while also supporting displaced populations. A project to improve water and sanitation infrastructure for 600 households relocated 40 kilometers outside of Phnom Penh is already planned.
Drawing on ACTED’s global experience, 2012 will see ACTED-PSF make a strategic shift to become increasingly active in the organisation’s traditional fields of expertise – water and sanitation and food security – to assist the early recovery of communities affected by flooding. We will also focus on strengthening our relationship with ACTED’s other regional offices, seeking to work on multi-country initiatives wherever possible.
III. Position Profile
Ensure ACTED Representation in-Country
Representation vis-à-vis national authorities: Ensure the official and effective registration of the Agency; Identify relevant coordinating institutions (Ministries, Agencies etc) ; Participate in official meetings to ensure maximum visibility vis-à-vis national authorities.
Representation vis-à-vis Donors: Establish and update contact details of potential Donors in-country; Participate in Donor meetings and communicate relevant information to HQ; Circulate the Annual Report.
Representation amongst other international organisations: Participate in inter-NGO Coordination meetings and those of UN Agencies (OCHA, UNDP, UNICEF, FAO, etc.), and any other relevant inter-governmental institution; Ensure maximum visibility of the Agency amongst the NGO community; Lead the production of reports and ensure the timeliness and accuracy of information provided, as well ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.
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.
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: Gather and analyse information regarding opportunities and risk; Define an operational strategy for finances and HR.
- Implement the financial strategy: Oversee drafting of projects and budget development; Lead fund-raising and negotiations with Donors; On authority of the General Delegate, sign contracts negotiated in-country; Lead the application and adherence to contract terms and requirements; Supervise overall financial commitments and financial risk.
- Implement the operational strategy: Supervise Area Coordinators and Project Managers in project implementation; Help the various teams in negotiations with provincial/local authorities and partners; Ensure global coordination and complementarity amongst projects and areas of intervention; Assess activities and ensure efficient use of resources.
- Oversee reporting procedures: Develop a reporting schedule with regard to Donor deadlines; Plan and supervise the development of narrative and financial reports; Ensure adherence to FLAT procedures.
More generally, communicate systematically to both Director of Operations and HQ the development of the country strategy and its implementation.
Oversee Staff and Security
Guide and direct the staff of the mission: Organise and lead coordination meetings; Prepare and follow work plans; Ensure a positive working environment and good team dynamics (solve out potential conflicts); Promote team working conditions in the limit of private life; Adapt the organigramme and ToRs of personnel according to the mission development; Undertake regular appraisals of directly supervised colleagues and pass appraisal forms to the Country Administrator with recommendations (new positions, changes to contract or salary etc.); Ensure a building of capacity amongst technical staff in the relevant sectors.
Contribute to the recruitment of expatriate staff: Follow recruitment procedures: plan recruitment needs in advance; draft ToRs for open vacancies; if necessary undertake phone interviews with candidates; When requested by HQ, undertake interviews of expatriate candidates living in the country.
Oversee staff security: In cooperation with the Country Security Officer, monitor the country security situation and inform the HQ Security Officer through regular written reports; Update the country security guidelines (in countries at risk); Ensure that security procedures are respected by the whole staff.
IV. Qualifications:
- 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
V. 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
Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org Ref : CR/IND/SA
Closing date: 30 Nov 2013
How to Apply
http://reliefweb.int/job/601245/country-representative-india
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