Career Opportunities at ACTED

Key roles and responsibilities

1. Grant management

1.1 Contract follow-up

1.2. Reporting

1.3 Partner Follow-up

2. Internal Coordination

2.1. Internal Coordination and Communication

2.2. Filling

3. External Communication

4. Fundraising

4.1. External Relations

4.2. Contribution to proposal Development

4.3 Contracting

Qualifications

• Postgraduate diploma in International Development and (or) relevant Master’s level degree (anthropology, development studies, humanitarian aid, sociology)
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Strong writing abilities and analytical skills
• Skills in political sciences or international relations
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Previous experience in the humanitarian field, proposals development, and donor relations are required
• Previous experience abroad is required

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 organization’s guesthouse
• Transportation costs covered, + luggage allowance
• Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance

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Objective:

The Area Coordinator is responsible for representing ACTEDs interests in Antakya 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.

Responsibilities:
1. Positioning
1.1. Context analysis
1.2. Strategy Implementation
1.3. Networking, positioning and general representation
1.4. Proposal development
1.5. Advocacy
1.6. Promotion of ACTED network

2. Management and Internal Coordination

2.1. Staff Management
2.2. Internal Coordination

3. Project Implementation Follow-up
3.1. Project Implementation Tracking
3.2. Project Quality Control
3.3. Partner Management

4. FLATS Management
4.1. Finance Management
4.2. Logistics & IT Management
4.3. Administration and HR Management
4.4. Transparency/Compliance Management
4.5. Security Management

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
• 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
• Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
• Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package