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Department: Programs
Position: Infrastructure PM Iraq
Contract duration: 6 months
Location: Erbil, Iraq
Starting Date Immediate

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

ACTED began work in Iraq in 2003, and relocated to Amman, Jordan due to security threats in 2004 while maintaining operations through a remote control management system. ACTED has two bases in southern Iraq in Kut and Samawa (which also oversees activities in the Thi-Qar governate), and in 2007 opened a base in Erbil to better respond to IDP needs in the Kurdistan region. ACTED originally focused on improving the health, water and sanitation conditions of vulnerable populations in southern Iraq, but the deteriorating security situation and drastic increase in the number of displaced people have resulted in a new focus on meeting IDP and host community needs. Today, the ACTED Iraq team includes more than 120 people, located both in Iraq and Jordan, who implement multi-sector emergency relief projects including WATSAN activities, gender based violence awareness, health promotion, economic rehabilitation, food security, and distribution of basic relief commodities.

III. Position Profile

Under the authority of the Country Director, the Infrastructure 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

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

ACTED
Att: Human Resources Department
33, rue Godot de Mauroy
75009 Paris
FRANCE

Fax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 46


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