ACTED Base Manager - Malakal - South Sudan

Department: Coordination
Position: Base Manager Contract duration: 6 months Location: Malakal – Republic of South Sudan Starting Date: ASAP

I. 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 3000 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

II. Country Profile

Capital Office : Juba With the creation of the Republic of South Sudan on 9 July 2011, 2012 is a critical year for recovery and development throughout the country. In South Sudan, important work to improve basic access to services is still needed in many parts of the world's youngest country. Approximately 600,000 returnees, mostly Southerners returning to the region from Northern Sudan are expected throughout 2011. In addition to continuing to improve access to basic water and sanitation services, ACTED focuses on supporting the sustainable reintegration of these communities, through emergency support during the immediate return process, and long term livelihoods support in both rural and urban areas. With high needs and new opportunities for collaboration with a burgeoning government and private sector, ACTED should significantly expand its intervention in South Sudan.

III. Position Profile

Under the supervision of the country director:

1. Human Resource Management

• Assure the respect of ACTED policy in national staff employment procedures
• Manage the working relationships between base project teams; including negotiating inter-personal issues, offering advice, and providing a source of motivation for national project teams.

1. Security

• Maintain security of staff and project supplies. Ensure that security rules are streamlined into all base activities, as defined in the country security strategy, and also provide regular security updates and recommendations as they relate specifically to the base's areas of intervention.

1. Finance and Accounting Management

• Oversee base finance activities and conduct budget follow-up in collaboration with FLAT team staff. Ensure that all procedures follow donor and ACTED regulations.

1. Logistics Management

• Ensure that logistics management systems are developed and up to date on the base level, including office and vehicle maintenance and repairs, inventories, etc. Coordinate with the Logistics manager at the country level.

1. Internal and External Representation

-Assure regular communication between Project Managers, as well as between base and country level. -Represent ACTED in relations with beneficiaries, local partners, government officials, military authorities, and the local population. -Develop relations with local stakeholders and seek new partnerships and intervention opportunities for ACTED on the base level.

IV. 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  2-3 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

V. 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

How to apply: 

VI. Submission of applications:

Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org Ref : BM/SSUD/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 http://www.acted.org