IMPACT ET REACH
REACH was born in 2010 as a joint initiative of two international NGOs (IMPACT Initiatives and ACTED) and the United Nations Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT). The objective of REACH is to promote and facilitate the development of information products that improve the decision-making and planning capacity of the humanitarian community in emergency, reconstruction and development contexts. REACH facilitates information management for aid actors through three complementary services: (a) needs and situation assessments facilitated by REACH teams; (b) situation analysis using satellite imagery; and (c) provision of databases and (web) mapping facilities and related expertise.
IMPACT Initiatives is a humanitarian NGO based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organization manages several initiatives, including the REACH initiative. The IMPACT team is composed of specialists in data collection, management and analysis and GIS. IMPACT was launched at the initiative of ACTED, an international NGO headquartered in Paris and present in around thirty countries. The two organizations have a strong complementarity formalized in a global partnership, allowing IMPACT to benefit from ACTED’s operational support in its areas of intervention.
COUNTRY PROFILE
CAR continues to face a serious protection crisis, with a steady increase in violations of human rights and international humanitarian law despite the signing of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in 2019. Those who suffer the most are the civilian populations. One in four Central Africans is displaced either within the country or in a neighboring country, and the waves of returns of displaced and repatriated persons have slowed considerably. In 2022, 3.1 million people will need humanitarian assistance and protection. The impoverishment of households and the deterioration of essential services have considerably impacted their living conditions. Now, two-thirds of the population struggles daily to obtain health care, food, housing, send their children to school or obtain drinking water.
IMPACT AND RCA
IMPACT has been operating in CAR since 2015 through its REACH initiative supporting the Rapid Response Mechanism funded in an information management capacity. Following an exponential growth in 2019 with the launch of multi-sectoral needs assessments at the national level, IMPACT is now implementing 8 research cycles through its three initiatives: REACH, AGORA and PANDA, in support of a) humanitarian response planning and prioritization; b) support for resilience, recovery and preparedness to respond to shocks; and c) information on assistance modalities.
Mission
We are currently looking for a Country Coordinator to supervise our team in the Central African Republic.
Department : IMPACT
Title : Country Coordinator / Representative
Contract duration : 12 months
Work location : Bangui
Start date : as soon as possible
Reporting to the Regional Coordinator in Geneva, the Country Coordinator (CC) is responsible for representing IMPACT, managing and developing IMPACT’s programs in CAR. She or he leads the IMPACT team to achieve program excellence and ensure the highest level of impact and accountability, while ensuring compliance with IMPACT guidelines, policies and standards across the mission. The CC is in regular contact with HQ, ensuring that organizational risks are promptly and clearly communicated to the Director General, the Director of Country Programs and Operations, and other relevant managers at HQ. She or he will promote the organizational vision and core values across the mission and actively partner with HQ to contribute to the implementation of IMPACT’s global strategies.
In his/her assignment, the CP will be hosted by ACTED and will report directly to the ACTED Country Director and his/her delegates for all administrative, security, logistical and financial matters. He/she will therefore fully respect ACTED’s rules and regulations on security, human resources, administration and logistics and, in coordination with ACTED, will ensure that all IMPACT staff comply with them.
RESPONSABILITES
- Development and implementation of the strategy
- Fundraising
- Program planning and implementation
- Project Cycle Management
- Team management and leadership
- Coordination and internal communication
- engagement external
Profile
REQUIRED CONDITIONS
- Academic: Excellent academic qualifications, including a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (international relations, political science, social research, economics, development studies or similar)
- Management Experience: Previous experience in a senior management role in an INGO in the field. Proven track record in successfully managing international and national teams in humanitarian contexts
- Communication/Reporting Skills: Excellent communication and writing skills for effective reporting, including proven experience contributing to high-level presentations/briefings.
- Years of professional experience: At least 5 years of relevant professional experience or proven progression within IMPACT. Previous experience in the [relevant] region is desirable;
- Research skills : Excellent research and analytical skills is an asset. Experience in evaluations. M&E, field research is an asset.
- Computer skills : Proven knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of R, SPSS and/or STATA or other statistical analysis software is an asset
- Multitasking skills: Ability to multitask under tight deadlines, across multiple research cycles in a complex environment;
- Degree of independence: A self-reliant person with a proven ability to work independently.
- Work environment: Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility; Ability to operate in a complex security environment;
- Language skills Fluency in French, proficiency in English is an asset.
REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
- For this position, the salary is between CHF 4,300 and CHF 4,600 per month (before income tax), etc. plus a monthly living allowance of USD 500.NB – IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary scale based on the grade of the position and the education level of the staff. A location-dependent security and/or isolation adjustment is then applied to account for the fact that some staff members must work in difficult locations where living and working conditions are much more difficult than elsewhere.
- Accommodation and food in a guest house NB – IMPACT is hosted by ACTED in this country.
- Membership in a Swiss private pension fund (Swisslife – approximately 9.975% of staff gross salary), health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance
- Airfare every 6 months and visa fees covered (in-country travel and business expenses are fully covered)
- R&R after 2-3 months (airfare up to $500 + $200 living allowance) if duty station allows.
- Contribution to baggage transport: between 20 and 100 kg, depending on the duration of the contract (+ baggage and personal property insurance)
- Annual leave of 36 days per year. Public holidays of the country of assignment. Leave for family or compassionate reasons, if applicable.
- Pre-departure initiation – 3 days at IMPACT Initiatives headquarters in Geneva + one week of pre-departure training at ACTED headquarters in Paris, including a 4-day on-site security training;
- IMPACT prioritizes the psychological safety of its staff and the health insurance provided covers, among other things, up to €1,000 per year in psychosocial counseling costs.
How to apply
Please click on the link below to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Country Representative Central African Republic | Impact