Department: Programme
Position: Camp Manager Contract duration: 6 months, renewable Location: 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
Main responsibilities:
Establish and ensure a transparent system of management including the coordination of services and other activities. Supervise the mobilization and the participation of the population allocated in the management system of the camp, with a focus on the insertion of the women Supervise the maintenance of the infrastructure of the camp. Set up an information management system in the camp, including the collection and the supply of data and the transparent sharing of the information. Follow-up the supply of services in all the sectors of the camp according to the agreed directives, the standards and indicators. Identify the gaps, estimate and analyze the needs of the camp to avoid the duplication of services and gaps in the help and the protection of the displaced population.
Specific responsibilities:
Set up committees of camp in all the sectors, and make sure that equal access is made for men/women, boys/girls. Follow-up and ensure that the committees of camps act and behave according to the agreed Code of conduct. Favor the self-sufficiency of the population of the camp and the empowerment in decision-making in the camp management. Organize and execute, and\or oversee the follow-up of the recording of the population of the camp, update the data of the population of the camp. Make the link between the various communities and the groups living in the camp and favor a peaceful coexistence. Protect the interests of the population of the camp towards the authorities of the camp, the service providers and the stakeholders. Ensure liaison between the population of the camp and the service providers and the stakeholders Ensure liaison between the national / local authorities, the state institutions, the civil society and the other relevant stakeholders. Ensure the effective coordination and the information exchange with them. Supply services needed in the technical sectors, if necessary.
Secondary responsibilities:
Implement a system to record and collect data Design a progressive withdrawal of the camp and a strategy of closure from the beginning of the existence of the camp. Evaluate the environmental impact of the camp and the hosting community : assess the negative impacts on environment as well as activities which could prevent or reduce such impacts. All the main technical skills / requirements relative to the management of the camp
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 1-2 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/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
VI. Submission of applications:
Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org Ref : CM/SSUD/SA
ACTED Att: Human Resources Department 33, rue Godot de Mauroy 75009 Paris FRANCE
For more information, visit us at http://www.acted.org
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