• Representation vis-à-vis provincial authorities:
  
• Participate in technical and sectoral meetings to ensure visibility amongst local authorities;
  

Representation vis-à-vis Donors:

• Participate in technical and sectoral Donor meetings and pass relevant information to the Country Director;
  

Representation vis-à-vis international organisations:

• Participate in technical and sectoral meetings and working groups involving NGOs and UN Agencies (OCHA, PNUD, UNICEF, FAO, etc.) and all other inter-governmental institutions;
• Contribute to the creation of reports, ensuring the quality and accuracy of technical information provided as well as the confidentiality of internal information as required;
  
• More generally, the programme 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.
  

Project Cycle Management

Project implementation:

• Plan the various stages of project implementation;
  
• Guide the implementation of the project and the methods of follow-up;
  
• Manage project finances, logistics and materials;
  
• Liaise with all internal and external counterparts of the project;
  
• Assess the activities undertaken and ensure efficient use of resources;
  

Project reporting requirements:

• Set up a clear timeline of reports to be submitted to project Donors;
  
• Draft narrative reports and contribute to the development of financial reports through regular budgetary follow up;
  
• Ensure adherence to FLAT procedures.
  
• More generally, communicate systematically to the relevant Country Director or Area Coordinator on project progress and planning.
  

Provide Relevant Technical Expertise

• Ensure that technical quality and standards are considered during project implementation:
  
• Collect technical information and analyse associated opportunities and risks;
  
• Identify relevant technical authorities and partners, and propose formal partnership and/or contracts.
  

Undertake quality control:

• Analyse technical added-value and project impact;
  
• Set up technical evaluation exercises during and following implementation.
  
• Oversee Programme Staff and Security
  
• Guide and direct programme staff:
  
• Organise and lead project coordination meetings;
  
• Prepare and follow work plans with each project member;
  
• Ensure a positive working environment and good team dynamics (solve out potential conflicts);
  
• Promote team working conditions in the limit of private life;

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of field experience in program management and coordination;
  
• Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to understand donor and governmental requirements;
  
• Excellent communication and drafting skills;
  
• Able to coordinate and manage staff and project activities;
  
• Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
  
• Being a strong team player and adept at creating a strong team spirit;
  
• Ability to organize and plan effectively;
  
• Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;
  
• Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressure;
  
• Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience an asset.
  

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.

Interested Candidates May send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to: jobs@acted.org

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