Deputy Country Director Operation

JOB PURPOSE
The Deputy Country Director – Field Operations & Project Implementation is a key member of the Senior Management Team at country level. He/she will support and assist the Country Director (CD) in ensuring all projects in the country run in a smooth and cost-efficient manner and in compliance with ACTED’s and donors’ procedures and legal requirements.
OBJECTIVES
1.      Ensure the smooth running of projects reaching outputs and maximising outcomes for beneficiaries.
2.      Anticipate and mitigate risks in implementation and ensure projects are run in a cost-efficient manner, in compliance with ACTED’s and donors’ procedures and legal requirements.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Project Implementation Follow-up
1.1. Project Planning
1.2. Project Implementation Follow-up
1.3. Project Quality Control
1.4. Implementing Partners
1.5. External Relations
2. Administrative and Operational Management of Project Implementation
2.1. Finance
2.2. Logistics
2.3. Administration/HR
2.4. Transparency/Compliance
2.5. Security
2.6. Implementing Partners
Qualifications
At least 4 to 5 years of working experience in insecure environments; preferably in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East
Demonstrated communication and organizational skills
Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff
Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure
Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments
Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions
Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office
Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English
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