Deputy Country Director Operation at ACTED

JOB PURPOSE

The Deputy Country Director – Field Operations & Project Implementation is a key member of the Senior Management Team at country level. He/she will support and assist the Country Director (CD) in ensuring all projects in the country run in a smooth and cost-efficient manner and in compliance with ACTED’s and donors’ procedures and legal requirements.

OBJECTIVES

1.      Ensure the smooth running of projects reaching outputs and maximising outcomes for beneficiaries.

2.      Anticipate and mitigate risks in implementation and ensure projects are run in a cost-efficient manner, in compliance with ACTED’s and donors’ procedures and legal requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Project Implementation Follow-up

1.1. Project Planning

1.2. Project Implementation Follow-up

1.3. Project Quality Control

1.4. Implementing Partners

1.5. External Relations

2. Administrative and Operational Management of Project Implementation

2.1. Finance

2.2. Logistics

2.3. Administration/HR

2.4. Transparency/Compliance

2.5. Security

2.6. Implementing Partners

Qualifications

• At least 4 to 5 years of working experience in insecure environments; preferably in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East
• Demonstrated communication and organizational skills
• Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff
• Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure
• Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments
• Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions
• Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office
• Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English

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