Area Coordinator South Central Somalia at ACTED

Position profile

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