Position Profile
The Area Coordinator is responsible for representing ACTEDs interests in Mandera with local authorities, donors, beneficiary communities and other key stakeholders. The Area Coordinator is member of the senior management team and works to ensure program quality and operational implementation, as well as growth where appropriate and feasible, and strong representation. The Area Coordinator directly supervises Office Manager(s), Field Coordinator(s) and if needed Project Manager(s) ensuring that projects and programs address beneficiary needs and are implemented according to ACTED’s global strategy, donor guidelines, approved work plans and budgets The Area Coordinator also oversees day-to-day operations and security in the respective area.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Positioning
Context analysis
Strategy Implementation
Networking, positioning and general representation
Proposal development
Advocacy
Promotion of ACTED network

2. Management and Internal Coordination
Internal Coordination

3. Project Implementation Follow-up
Project Implementation Tracking
Project Quality Control
Partner Management

4. FLATS Management
Finance Management
Logistics & IT Management
Administration and HR Management
Transparency/Compliance Management
Security Management.

Qualifications/Skills Required
Master Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations or Development
Extensive project management experience (management, planning, staff development and training
skills) in emergency and/or development programmes
At least 6-10 years of previous work experience in a high management position
Proven capabilities in leadership and management required
Excellent skills in written and spoken English; and fluent in Somali language will be an added advantage
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and flexibility in cultural and organizational terms
Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience an asset
Ability to work well and punctually under pressure
Ability and willingness to travel to other regions where ACTED is operating.

HOW TO APPLY:
Application Procedure:
Qualified persons with the required skills and qualifications are invited to submit their cover letter and curriculum vitae as a single document detailing three work related referees and contacts to kenya.jobs@acted.org to be received on or before 5.00pm, 31st August 2017 with the subject line:
APPLICATION FOR AREA COORDINATOR-MANDERA .

Please do not attach any other documents while sending your applications, if required they will be requested at a later stage.

Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ACTED will at no stage of the recruitment process request a candidate to make payments of any kind. Further, ACTED has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment.
ACTED is an Equal Opportunity Employer.