Fixed term | 12 months | ASAP

Acted

For the past 30 years, international NGO Acted has been going the last mile to save lives. Currently, Acted supports 20 million people across 43 countries to meet their needs in hard-to-reach areas – and pursues a triple mandate as a humanitarian, environmental and development aid actor. Acted relies on an in-depth knowledge of local territories and contexts to develop and implement relevant long-term actions, with a wide range of local and international partners, building together a “3ZERO” world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty

Acted Occupied Palestinian Territory - OPT

Acted has been present in the West Bank since 2007 and Gaza since 2008, with 3 offices in Jerusalem, Ramallah and Gaza. The NGO intervenes to meet the needs of vulnerable populations whose living conditions have deteriorated in recent years. The teams address urgent needs, support the rehabilitation and reconstruction of homes and agricultural assets. Beyond recovery programming, Acted is also carrying out innovative initiatives to strengthen populations’ capacities in the areas of digital technologies, tourism and social entrepreneurship.

You will be in charge of

The Technical Coordinator is responsible for the provision of coordination and support as well as strategic planning and technical guidance on activities. He/She plays a leading role in providing technical inputs to the strategy and project development at the local and national level. Moreover, he/she supports the Project Teams in the planning, design, implementation, supervision, and potential expansion/development and administration of technica interventions.

Main duties

1. External Positioning

• External Relations
• Project Development

2. Internal Technical Support and Coordination

• Coordination
• Technical Leadership
• Staff Capacity Building

Expected skills and qualifications

• Degree in relevant field of expertise;
• At least 5 years of experience in project implementation on the field, preferably in an international context;
• Being a strong team player;
• Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to understand donor and governmental requirement;
• Excellent communication and drafting skills;
• Ability to coordinate and manage staff and project activities;
• Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
• Ability to organize and plan effectively;
• Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;
• Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressure;
• Fluent English skills required;
• Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience is an asset.

Conditions

• Salary between 2950 and 3150€ 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
• Rest & Recuperation (R&R) every 2 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 4-days in situ security training
• Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)
• Psychological assistance

Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email (jobs@acted.org), including the reference: TC Prot/OPT

Please note that Acted will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.