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Department: Programme
Position: Livelihood Project Manager
Contract duration: 6 months renewable
Location: Wau, South Sudan
Starting Date Immediatly

I. Background on ACTED

ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination.

ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 22 countries worldwide, with over 120 international and 2500 national staff. ACTED has a 40 million € budget for over 150 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion.
For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org.

II. Country Profile

Capital Office : Kartum
National Staff : 79 (average 2008)
International Staff : 6 (average 2008)
Areas : 2 (Westren Darfur, Southern Sudan)
On-going programmes : 4
Budget : 1,8M€

In 2005, ACTED began work in West Darfur in order to respond to the humanitarian crisis through the rehabilitation of road networks and the promotion of water access and sanitation. In 2007, ACTED opened offices in Western Bahr el Ghazal with similar programmes. In 2008, ACTED Sudan launched new activities including Non Food Item distribution in West Darfur and Western Bahr el Ghazal, and seeks to expand its role in recovery and rehabilitation efforts, along with food security.
ACTED maintains its activities in northern Sudan despite the growing insecurity, and works in partnership with others NGOs to assist the growing influx of IDPs.
In Southern regions, ACTED launched a multisectorial intervention to ensure the recovery of the most vulnerable population with agricultural development and hygiene promotion programmes, along with road and sanitation rehabilitation to open up remote regions, improve community awareness and employ local population.

III. Position Profile

Under the authority of the Country Director, the Project Manager is responsible for the implementation and management of a specific project in coordination with the ACTED country strategy.
Responsibilities:
-Management of a local and expatriate staff team;
-Close supervision and monitoring of the finance, administration and logistics teams;
-Supervise program budgets and evaluate financial program effectiveness;
-Management and supervision of ACTED's programmes and their timely implementation according to financial and programmatic frame;
-Facilitate program development, through conceptualization, design, proposal and program initiation;
-Build and/or improve systems to supervise and manage the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programmes;
-Monitor security situation in the region and oversee implementation of ACTED security procedures;
-Internal reporting to Country Coordination on project follow-up and best practices;
-Ensure external representation of ACTED in relevant sectors, including provincial authorities, donors, and other international organisations in the area
-Provide Relevant Technical Expertise to ensure that technical quality and standards are maintained during project implementation
-Oversee Project Staff, including regular coordination meetings and appraisals for staff, developing a productive work environment, and assisting in the recruitment process




IV. 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



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

VI. Submission of applications:

Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org
Ref: PM/SUD/ID

For more information, visit us at http://www.acted.org