Area Coordinator at ACTED Nigeria

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Area Coordinator, Nigeria

Reference Code: AC/NIA
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: Fixed term | 12 months | ASAP

Job Description
You will be in charge of:

• The Area Coordinator is responsible for representing ACTED`s interests 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.

Positioning:

• Context analysis
• Strategy Implementation
• Networking, positioning and general representation:
• Proposal development
• Advocacy
• Promotion of ACTED network

Management and Internal Coordination:

• Staff Management
• Internal Coordination

Project Implementation Follow-up:

• Project Implementation Tracking
• Project Quality Control
• Partner Management

FLATS Management:

• Finance Management
• Logistics & IT Management
• Administration and HR Management
• Transparency/Compliance Management
• Security Management

Expected Skills and Qualifications

• University Education in a relevant field such as International Development, Emergency Operations, Humanitarian Programming, Technical Degree in Camp Management, or the like.
• Extensive project management experience in emergency and/or development programmes.
• Base management skills preferred (HR, Finance, Logistcis);
• At least four (4) years relevant work experience, preferably including security management.
• Proven capabilities in leadership and team management required;
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and flexibility in cultural and organizational terms.

Conditions

• Salary between 3100 and 3500€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300
• Accommodation and food provided in ACTED guesthouse
• Pension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)
• Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered
• Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract
• R&R every 3 months, flight tickets covered up to $500 and allowance of $200
• Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year
• One week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ, including a 3-days in situ security training
• Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)
• Psychological assistance

Application Closing Date
28th November, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application (CV and Letter of Motivation) to: [email protected] using the Reference “AC/NIA” as the subject of the email.

Note: ACTED will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.