Position: Assessment Specialist
Department:Programme
Contract duration:6 months
Starting Date:ASAP
Background on ACTED
ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination.
ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 32 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff.
ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination.
ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 32 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff.
ACTED has a 110 million € budget for over 350 projects spanning
8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health
promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local
governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion.
For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org.
Country Profile
Capital Office: Nairobi
Country Profile
Capital Office: Nairobi
National Staff: 64
International Staff: 14
Areas: 3 (West Pokot, East Pokot, Maralal)
On-going programmes: 8
Budget: 1.8 M €
ACTED launched its Kenya mission in January of 2008 with an emergency assistance program for residents in Nairobi slums affected by the post election violence. Since 2009, Nairobi has also been the home base of ACTED’s relief operation in Southern Somalia.
ACTED launched its Kenya mission in January of 2008 with an emergency assistance program for residents in Nairobi slums affected by the post election violence. Since 2009, Nairobi has also been the home base of ACTED’s relief operation in Southern Somalia.
In 2011, ACTED responded to the worst drought in Kenya in the
past sixty years, providing vulnerable agro-pastoralists in Northern Kenya with
emergency water and sanitation assistance, cash injections and
destocking.
ACTED facilitated dialogue and peace negotiations among and
between conflicting communities, enabling pastoralists to peaceably access and
share scarce water resources and pasture at the height of the crisis.
Capacity-building and input support for agro-pastoralists in the
beginning of the year sought to improve animal health and marketing, strengthen
income-generating activities and aid in sustainable management of resources,
protecting livelihoods from the impact of the drought and building community
resilience.
In 2012, ACTED remains poised to respond to emergency needs in
Northern Kenya.
ACTED also continues enhancing community and government capacity
to prepare for and manage drought, building stronger, more resilient
livelihoods in Samburu county and East Pokot district.
Position Profile
REACH is an online global portal that provides geographical and other information on countries that are in crisis or at-risk of crisis, for the benefit of international and national aid actors.
Position Profile
REACH is an online global portal that provides geographical and other information on countries that are in crisis or at-risk of crisis, for the benefit of international and national aid actors.
REACH facilitates information-management for aid actors through
three complementary services:
(a) need- and situation-assessments facilitated by REACH field
teams;
(b) situation-analysis using satellite imagery;
(c) provision of related Geo-Database and web-mapping
facilities.
The REACH Assessment officer, in close cooperation with the
Program Coordinator and Country Director, will develop and manage the
Assessment strategy for the project, improving program quality, monitoring
performance and facilitating the transmission of best practices.
He/she will contribute to building ACTED overall M&E
capacity, enhancing the overall use of clear program logic, sound data
collection and analysis methods; and facilitating assessments that are
integrally linked to program design.
Functions
Data collection
Data collection
- In coordination
with IMPACT HQ and Country Director, design and implement assessment
methodology
- Follow up the
day-to-day workings of the assessment team
- Coordinate and
ensure timely data collection and analysis;
- Ensure the
writing of timely and accurate assessment reports
- Ensure that
assessment reports are made useful for fundraising and add to the general
base of field knowledge in the country for all organisations working in
the area;
- Facilitate the
project design process with expertise on the log frame approach;
- Store, organize
and disseminate assessments, project documents and best practices among
ACTED and IPs.
- Keep track of
all projects and programmes assessment schedules and work with field staff
to design and implement REACH assessment procedures;
Information system
- Work with all
departments to follow up project and programmes databases incl. work on
the nomenclature used (official names etc.);
- Ensure that all
collected data are geo-referenced (GPS coordinates or geographic
layer)
- Set and follow
up a data management system for all project related and programmatic data
Other tasks
- Oversee the
development and updating of informational materials such as fact sheets,
articles, and audio-visual materials to promote the work of REACH program
externally and within ACTED;
- Represent the
REACH program during donor and other guest visits
- Coordinate
timely and accurate reporting to IMPACT headquarters;
- Build national
staff capacity through the training provision on record keeping, drafting
concise and accurate assessment report, and project monitoring.
Qualifications:
- Masters degree;
- Excellent
analytical skills;
- Excellent
communication and drafting skills for effective reporting on programme
financial performance;
- Ability to
monitor and evaluate financial and monitoring skills of communities
through capacity-building efforts;
- Ability to
operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
- Familiarity with
the aid system, and understanding of donor and governmental requirements;
- Prior knowledge
of the region an asset;
- Fluency in
English required
- Ability to
operate Microsoft Word, Excel and Project Management software
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
Submission of applications:
Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org Ref: AS/KEN/SA
ACTED Att: Human Resources Department 33, rue Godot de Mauroy 75009 Paris FRANCE
Fax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 46 For more information, visit us atwww.acted.org
Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org Ref: AS/KEN/SA
ACTED Att: Human Resources Department 33, rue Godot de Mauroy 75009 Paris FRANCE
Fax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 46 For more information, visit us atwww.acted.org
Position: Country Logistic Manager
Contract duration:6 months
Location: Kenya
Starting Date: ASAP
Department:Logistic
Background on ACTED
ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination.
ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 30 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff.
ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination.
ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 30 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff.
ACTED has a 100 million € budget for over 350 projects spanning
8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health
promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local
governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion.
For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org.
Country Profile
Capital Office: Nairobi
Country Profile
Capital Office: Nairobi
National Staff: 28 Areas: 2 (Pokot, Middle Juba)
On-going programmes: 6 Budget : 1.3 M
ACTED launched its Kenya mission in January of 2008 with an emergency assistance program for residents in Nairobi slums affected by the post election violence.
ACTED launched its Kenya mission in January of 2008 with an emergency assistance program for residents in Nairobi slums affected by the post election violence.
Since 2009, Nairobi has been the home base of ACTED’s relief
operation in Southern Somalia aimed at supporting vulnerable famers affected by
recurrent droughts. In 2010, ACTED’s mission in Kenya/Somalia sought to address
the needs of pastoralist and farmer communities of North Central Kenya and
South Somalia arising from multiple shocks such as adverse climatic conditions
and disease outbreaks, through emergency food and non-food items
distribution.
In the wake of this emergency context, ACTED also promoted the
adoption of sustainable community-based solutions, emphasizing livelihood
strengthening and diversification, natural resource rehabilitation and
management, good hygiene practices and access to sanitation facilities.
ACTED is developing its programs in South Somalia, focusing on
building capacity to respond to emergency outbreaks, as well as ensuring local
populations are integrated into longer term projects aiming at improving their
livelihoods.
This will occur in the form of food, water, sanitation and
hygiene (WASH) and livelihood support to vulnerable agro-pastoral and riverine
communities.
Today, ACTED's teams and resources are mobilized on the front of
dire needs in our areas of intervention in Somalia and Kenya, as well as other
areas in the Horn of Africa.
Position Profile
Position Profile
Under the direct supervision of the Country Director, key
responsibilities include:
1. Logistical Management
Logistical management of Mission premises:
- Oversee the
furnishings of premises (offices and guesthouses);
- Supervise
maintenance and repairs of premises;
Provision and replenishing of office supplies:
- Identify needs
in stationery and office supplies;
- Establish a
follow-up procedure for the stationery store;
- Undertake
purchases and storage of supplies;
Financial Management:
- Manage the
expenses for the logistical department ;
- Provide
documentary justification of expenses to the Country Finance
Department;
2. Procurement, Stock Management and Suppliers
Database of Local Suppliers:
- Undertake a
market study; Set up and maintain a database of local suppliers, detailing
criteria of quality, price, service, ethics etc;
Follow up of Procurement Procedures, conforming to procurement
guidelines:
- Undertake
quotations or launch Calls for Tender;
- Purchase goods,
draft contracts;
- Receive
merchandise and oversee the customs procedures for imported goods;
- Check the
condition and nature of goods received as required by the contracts;
- Manage the
presentation, circulation, filing and archiving of procurement documents,
conforming to FLAT procedures;
Management of Stocks and Supplies:
- Identify
warehouses for storages, ensure premises are furnished and made secure for
use;
- Establish tools
for stock management;
- Undertake
periodic inventories;
- Manage stock
movements and distributions of goods in the framework of project
implementation;
3. Management of the Vehicle Pool and Transportation
Management of the Vehicle Pool:
- Organise the
allocation and daily availability of vehicles;
- Establish tools
for vehicles follow-up: log books, technical check-ups etc. Ensure the
maintenance of and undertake a monthly inventory of the vehicle
pool;
- Calculate and
check the monthly cost of each vehicle (fuel consumption, repairs) in
coordination with the CFO;
Transportation management:
- Identify
companies for the transportation of stock;
- Elaborate and
follow a timetable of stock delivery for projects;
- Complete and
file waybills ;
- Organise and
oversee loading and unloading of goods;
- Ensure
administrative and custom requirements are adhered to;
4. Management of Technical Equipments
Management of the IT Network:
- Organise the
installation of computing hardware and software (computers, printers,
scanners, photocopiers, Network systems);
- Identify
suppliers of Internet access and negotiate service contracts;
- Ensure back-ups
of information and files are kept on the server;
- Ensure the
maintenance and undertake a regular inventory of IT equipment;
Management of Communication equipment:
- Organise the
installation of communication equipment: telephones, HF and VHF radios;
Train staff in the use of such equipments;
- Ensure the
maintenance and undertake a monthly inventory of communication
equipment;
- Calculate and
check the monthly communication cost of each base (telephones, e-mail,
Internet), in coordination with the CFO;
Management of Power supplies equipment:
- Organise the
installation of equipment: generators, solar panels etc;
- Train staff in
the operation of such equipments;
- Ensure regular
maintenance and undertake a monthly inventory of equipment;
Department Follow-up
Team leadership: Update the organization chart and ToRs of the
logistics department according to the mission development; Oversee the team and
undertake appraisals of directly supervised colleagues; Ensure training and
capacity building for logistics team members in order to increase the level of
technical ability and skills within the department;
Internal Procedures and Information Flows; Develop relevant
management procedures within the team; Improve information flows within the
department and with other departments and projects
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- At least 2-3
years of working experience in insecure environments; preferably in
Africa, Asia, or the Middle East;
- Extensive
experience in logistics and/or security management and procedures;
- 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
- Knowledge of
local language and/or regional experience highly desirable
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
Submission of
applications:
Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org Ref : CLM/KEN/SA
ACTED Att: Human Resources Department 33, rue Godot de Mauroy 75009 Paris FRANCE
Fax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 46
For more information, visit us at www.acted.org
Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org Ref : CLM/KEN/SA
ACTED Att: Human Resources Department 33, rue Godot de Mauroy 75009 Paris FRANCE
Fax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 46
For more information, visit us at www.acted.org
