I. Background on ACTED

ACTED is a French humanitarian NGO, founded in 1993, which supports vulnerable populations, affected by humanitarian crises worldwide. ACTED provides continued support to vulnerable communities by ensuring the sustainability of post-crisis interventions and engaging long-term challenges facing our target populations, in order to break the poverty cycle, foster development and reduce vulnerability to disasters. Our interventions seek to cover the multiple aspects of humanitarian and development crises through a multidisciplinary approach which is both global and local, and adapted to each context. Our 4000 staff is committed in to responding to emergencies worldwide, to supporting recovery and rehabilitation, towards sustainable development.

Our teams in the field implement some 380 projects in 34 countries covering the following sectors emergency relief, food security, access to health, education and training, economic development, microfinance, advocacy, institutional support, and regional dialogue, cultural promotion.

Based on considerable experience addressing the needs and situations of vulnerable communities, ACTED contributes to the international agenda towards reaching the Millennium Development Goals, through a wide range of partnerships, innovative initiatives, and campaigns.

1. Country Profile

Capital Office : Sanaa

National Staff : 137 (May 2014)

International Staff : 11 (May 2014)

Areas : 3 (Sanaa, Ibb/Ad-Dhalee, Hodeidah/Raymah)

On-going programmes: 6 (May 2014)

Bugdet : 6.6M€ (May 2014)

ACTED has been present in Yemen since early 2012, and implements activities in the central-western and central-southern regions. The presence of ACTED in Yemen has been anchored to the governorates of Hodeidah, Ibb, Raymah and Ad-Dhalee where, in the last three areas especially, the organisation has been virtually the only international actor directly implementing activities.

ACTED now aims at further expanding its humanitarian assistance by reaching out to additional regions: the north in Saadah and Al-Jawf governorates, and the south around Taiz and Aden. These could notably serve as a base for future assessments and programming focused on malnutrition- and conflict-affected populations in Yemen.

Through its comprehensive programming ACTED has been covering the full continuum of emergency, rehabilitation and development in Yemen. Emergency activities have focused in the sectors of Agriculture & Food Security (e.g. distribution of crop seeds, and livestock), Economic Recovery and Market Systems (e.g. income-generating activities such as cash for work), and WASH (e.g. rehabilitation of water supply facilities, hygiene promotion). ACTED’s food security activities include distribution of food vouchers, which are a key component of ACTED’s interventions in the country. With regard to rehabilitation and development, ACTED recently initiated work on the coffee value chain in Raymah governorate as a way to enhance the food security of local small producers.

Through its active involvement in coordination mechanisms, ACTED has been a lead agency in the provision of humanitarian assistance in the three governorates in which it operates. The organisation is for instance the WASH Cluster focal point for Ibb and Raymah governorates, and a key partner of the WASH, Food Security and Agriculture, Nutrition and Early Recovery clusters. In addition, the organisation has been an elected member of the Humanitarian Country Team in early 2013.

ACTED’s donors in Yemen are presently USAID/OFDA, ECHO, the European Commission, WFP, OCHA and UNICEF.

III. Position Profile

1. Ensure ACTED Representation in the area of activity

–       Representation vis-à-vis provincial authorities:

Participate in official meetings to ensure maximum visibility vis-à-vis provincial authorities

–   Representation vis-à-vis Donors:

Establish and update contact details of potential Donors active in the area of activity;

Participate in Donor meetings at provincial level and communicate relevant information to the Country Director;

Circulate the Annual Report.

–       Representation amongst other international organisations:

Participate in inter-NGO Coordination meetings and those of UN Agencies (OCHA, UNDP, UNICEF, FAO, etc.), and any other relevant inter-governmental institution at provincial level;

Ensure maximum visibility of the Agency amongst the NGO community at provincial level;

Lead the production of reports and ensure the timeliness and accuracy of information provided, as well ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.

More generally, the DAC is expected to contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organisation, notably through the application of ACTED’s mandate, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to other actors.

2. Contribute to the development of a global intervention strategy and to support its implementation at provincial level

–       Analyse the context and develop strategic plans, in consultation with the Area coordinator and the Country Director:

Gather and analyse information regarding opportunities and risk;

Define an operational strategy for finances and HR.

–       Implement the financial strategy:

Oversee drafting of projects and budget development;

Lead fund-raising and negotiations with Donors in the area of intervention;

Lead the application and adherence to contract terms and requirements;

Supervise overall financial commitments and financial risk.

–       Implement the operational strategy:

Supervise Project Managers of the area of intervention in project implementation;

Help the various teams in negotiations with provincial/local authorities and partners;

Ensure global coordination and complementarity amongst projects within the area of intervention;

Assess activities and ensure efficient use of resources.

–       Oversee reporting procedures:

Develop a reporting schedule with regard to Donor deadlines;

Plan and supervise the development of narrative and financial reports;

Ensure adherence to FLAT procedures.

More generally, communicate systematically to the Country Director the development of the sub area strategy and its implementation.

3. Oversee Staff and Security

–       Guide and direct the staff of the area of intervention:

Organise and lead coordination meetings;

Prepare and follow work plans;

Ensure a positive working environment and good team dynamics (solve out potential conflicts);

Promote team working conditions in the limit of private life;

Adapt the organigramme and ToRs of personnel according to the area development;

Undertake regular appraisals of directly supervised colleagues and pass appraisal forms to the Country Administrator with recommendations (new position, changes to contract or salary etc.);

–       Contribute to the recruitment of expatriate staff:

Follow recruitment procedures: plan recruitment needs in advance; draft ToRs for open vacancies; if necessary undertake phone interviews with candidates;

When requested by HQ, undertake interviews of expatriate candidates living in the area of intervention.

–       Oversee staff security:

In cooperation with the Area Security Officer, monitor the local security situation and inform both Country Security Officer and Country Director of developments through regular written reports;

Update the security guidelines in the area of intervention;

Ensure that security procedures are respected by the whole staff.

1. Qualifications:

• Master Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations or Development
• Project management experience (management, planning, staff development and training skills) in development programmes
• 2-5 years previous work experience in a relevant 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
• Ability to work well and punctually under pressure

1. 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

1. Submission of applications:

Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references details to [email protected]

Ref : PDM/YEM/SA