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 22 countries worldwide, with over 120 international and 2500 national staff. ACTED has a 40 million € budget for over 150 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 : Port-au-Prince National Staff : 60 (may 2009) International Staff : 6 (may 2009) Areas : 3 (Port-au-Prince, Hinche, Saint-Marc) On-going programmes : 5 Bugdet : 1.6M€ (2008)

In September of 2004, ACTED opened operations in Haiti in emergency response to tropical storm Jeanne, which claimed over 3,000 lives and destroyed socio-economic stability. Low level of education and health access, repeated outbreaks and recurrent storms exacerbate the level of vulnerability already present. ACTED Haiti focused its intervention on WATSAN projects, including latrine construction and rehabilitation, anti-malaria measures and hygiene & health promotion, and food security with emergency kit distributions in 2008 after the storms. ACTED Haiti also contributed to the decentralisation process through community mobilisation and dialogue initiatives. Since then, ACTED has expanded its intervention with offices in Port-au-Prince, and Saint-Marc. Today, ACTED Haiti supports large water control projects, including irrigation canal construction & repair, river bank protection, and water storage/transport infrastructure.. ACTED also works to develop local disaster response mechanisms, enabling communities to better prepare for and recover from Haiti’s violent tropical storm cycle, particularly in 2008 in Grande Saline, St Marc and Desdunes, where rehabilitation/construction programmes are conducted in accordance with HIMO standards. ACTED’s advocacy and protection initiatives include informing migrants about the risks of human trafficking ACTED also support the capacity of civil society actors, consolidating the fruit processing sector (ANATRAF) and developing with the GARR targeted activities aiming to facilitate the reinsertion into the economy and education system. ACTED will continue its integrated approached focused on food security, and will act to revitalize certain sectors of the local economy by means of vocational trainings and income-generating activities.

Project Manager Post Profile Under the authority of the Country Director, the Program Manager is responsible for the implementation and management of a specific project in coordination with the ACTED country strategy. Responsibilities :
Management of a local and expatriate staff team ;
Close supervision and monitoring of the finance, administration and logistics teams ;
Supervise program budgets and evaluate financial program effectiveness ;
Management and supervision of ACTED’s programmes and their timely implementation according to financial and programmatic frame ;
Facilitate program development, through conceptualization, design, proposal and program initiation ;
Build and/or improve systems to supervise and manage the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programmes ;
Monitor security situation in the region and oversee implementation of ACTED security procedures ;
Internal reporting to Country Coordination on project follow-up and best practices ;
Ensure external representation of ACTED in relevant sectors, including provincial authorities, donors, and other international organisations in the area
Provide Relevant Technical Expertise to ensure that technical quality and standards are maintained during project implementation
Oversee Project Staff, including regular coordination meetings and appraisals for staff, developing a productive work environment, and assisting in the recruitment process

Civil engineer specialised in construction (road, bridge etc...) with an option in water and sanitation management (ex : rehabilitation of water pipe network)
At least 2 years of field experience in program management and coordination ;
Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to understand donor and governmental requirements ;
Excellent communication and drafting skills ;
Able to coordinate and manage staff and project activities ;
Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office ;
Being a strong team player and adept at creating a strong team spirit ;
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 ;
Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience an asset

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

Please send, in French, your cover letter, CV, and three references with Ref : INF/HAI/SA to:

2009-11-20