Aug 29, ACTED Food Security and Livelihoods Technical Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan

For the past 30 years, international NGO Acted has been going the last mile to save lives. Currently, Acted supports 20 million people across 43 countries to meet their needs in hard-to-reach areas – and pursues a triple mandate as a humanitarian, environmental and development aid actor.

Acted relies on an in-depth knowledge of local territories and contexts to develop and implement relevant long-term actions, with a wide range of local and international partners, building together a “3ZERO” world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty

Acted South Sudan

Acted operations in South Sudan aim to improve food security, ensure access to livelihoods and develop resilience and emergency programmes.

Since the eruption of the South Sudanese conflict in December 2013, Acted has been contributing to the delivery of humanitarian services to internally displaced persons, refugees and host communities. As camp manager Acted continues to coordinate and provide camp management services in Protection of Civilian (POC) site in Juba and Bor, informal settlements in Wau and refugee camps in Maban.

You will be in charge of

The Technical Coordinator is responsible for the provision of coordination and support as well as strategic planning and technical guidance on activities. He/She plays a leading role in providing technical inputs to the strategy and project development at the local and national level.

Moreover, he/she supports the Project Teams in the planning, design, implementation, supervision, and potential expansion/development and administration of technica interventions.

Main duties

External Positioning

External Relations

Project Development

InternalTechnical Support and Coordination

Coordination

Technical Leadership

Staff Capacity Building

Expected skills and qualifications

Degree in relevant field of expertise;

At least 5 years of experience in project implementation on the field, preferably in an international context;

Being a strong team player;

Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to understand donor and governmental requirement;

Excellent communication and drafting skills;

Ability to coordinate and manage staff and project activities;

Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;

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;

Fluent English skills required;

Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience is an asset.

Conditions

Salary between 2950 and 3150€ 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

R&R every 3 months, flight tickets covered up to $500 and allowance of $200

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

How to Apply

Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email ([email protected]), including the reference: TC FSL/SSD

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