ACTED recrute 01 Disaster Risk Reduction Technical Coordinator – Juba

FIXED TERM | 6 MONTHS | ASAP

ACTED

Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential.

ACTED endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential.

We go the last mile: ACTED’s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard to reach areas. With a team of 4,600 national staff 400 international staff, ACTED is active in 37 countries and implements more than 500 projects a year reaching over 14 million beneficiaries.

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

1. External Positioning

1.1. External Relations

Act as key ACTED representative on DRR in South Sudan
Ensure external representation of ACTED in DRR sector, vis-à-vis country and local authorities, other project stakeholders, donors and partners
Participate in and report (internally and externally when needed) on DRR technical and sectoral meetings, clusters and working groups involving all relevant stakeholders such as donors, NGOs, UN Agencies, inter-governmental institutions
Ensure effective coordination and collaboration with key stakeholders and partners, i.e. consortium members, NGOs, civil society organizations, community groups, and government counterparts who are working on DRR
Identify opportunities to collaborate and coordinate efforts with other organizations to ensure our activities build upon – rather than replicate – the work of others.

1.2. Project Development

Collect and analyse primary and secondary data related to the DRR sector in the South Sudan
Analyse the activities in the DRR sector and relevant stakeholders
Identify the needs of the most vulnerable populations through regular visits and literature review, and through the design and implementation of relevant needs assessments in close collaboration with AMEU
Lead DRR project conceptualization workshops
Provide technical inputs into proposal design and ensure new or adapted projects for the DRR sector focus on maximizing efficiencies, impact and integrated approaches

2. Internal DRR Technical Support and Coordination

2.1. Coordination

Support the development and maintenance of a coherent DRR strategy across ACTED’s areas of intervention in South Sudan
Promote harmonization of approaches and methodologies across the different DRR projects by developing and monitoring use of common tools, as well as creating opportunities for experience sharing and learning
Brief Project Managers about main DRR issues, and updating them on a regular basis.
Organize internal DRR meetings on a monthly basis.

2.2. Technical Leadership

Define DRR project implementation modalities and methodologies (including, but not limited to technical specifications, identification and registration of beneficiaries, distribution and sensitization)
Lead the development of all technical tools related to DRR projects (ToRs for consultants and evaluators, ad hoc reports, capitalization reports, etc.);
Analyze the appropriateness, adequacy and potential impact of all interventions in the DRR sector based on known contexts and needs
Provide technical support to the Project Managers and other DRR staff to implement the ACTED DRR projects to a high quality standard;
Liaise with DRR technical staff on a regular basis to ensure technical assistance is provided to projects when needed
Disseminate tools, research, best practices and lessons learned internally and externally through publications, networks, working groups, events, and conferences.

2.3. Staff Capacity Building

Participate in the recruitment and training of DRR sector staff members
In coordination with Project Managers identify individual training needs and ensure access to training and professional development opportunities appropriate to the skill gaps and needs
Provide training to projects teams on ACTED activities and DRR best practices
Develop training material for different trainings to share within the DRR project teams
Develop capacity-building programmes for local actors (including partner NGOs and relevant local services providers) on DRR

Expériences / Formation

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

Salaire

Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid depending on education level, expertise, security level and experience
Living allowance of 300 USD
Lodging and food provided in the ACTED Guesthouse / or housing allowance (depending on the contract lenght and country of assignement)
Flight tickets in and out + Visa taken in charge by ACTED
Provision of medical and repatriation insurances

Comment postuler

Send your application (resume and cover letter) to jobs@acted.org with the ref : TC DRR/SSUD