CDD | 12 months | ASAP
Acted
For thirty years,’ONG International Acted has been working on the last kilometer of’action humanitariane to save lives. Acted currently supports 20 million people in 43 countries to meet their needs in hard-to-reach areas, and pursues a triple humanitarian, environmental and’acteur du development mandate. Acted S’ relies on a fine knowledge of local territories and contexts to develop and implement actions over the long term, with a wide range of local and international partners, to build together a world “3ZERO” : Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty
Acted Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains shaken by the consequences of decades of civil wars. In precarious situation, displaced people suffer from chronic food insecurity’ or diseases related to the lack of’ access to’au,’ hygiene and sanitation. Acted has been present since 2003 and works primarily to respond to emergencies, build resilience, co-build effective governance and promote inclusive and sustainable growth. Presenting today’ mainly in the areas of South Kivu, Tanganyika and North with projects funded by BHA (Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance), FH (Humanitarian Fund), ECHO (European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations) And FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office), Acted provides a flexible and responsive’ emergency response to acute and complex humanitarian crises by intervening with the most vulnerable populations. With seven projects underway in our different areas, Acted seeks to meet their immediate needs in terms of’access to housing (shelter), food security, and, essential household items or the’access to the’eau, while ensuring the promotion of’a protective environment.
Acted currently has three different projects in the South Kivu Zone. A multisectoral’ emergency project in food and non-food aid, in CCCM and also in agricultural recovery. A rapid response project managed by the SAFER consortium operating throughout the South East region. And a project on the’Assistance d’urgence en Abris et articles maisonnes essentielles with displaced populations and hosts. With regard to the Tanganyika Zone, Acted is currently carrying out two projects, one on the theme of COORDINated’Action for multisectoral programming in camps and outside camps and another carried out in a consortium with the aim of supporting agricultural recovery activities and food assistance for vulnerable people. Finally, for the North Zone,Acted also has a multisectoral response project on’food assistance, agricultural support, economic recovery and’ Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (EHA) support.
Acted S’ is committed to act today and invest in the’avenir with the contribution of’a large network of partners, local organisations, global networks and different clusters that bring their expertise, their experience and their voice for the smooth running of the mission and the’ achievement of its’impact objectives. In the DRC, Acted is therefore active in humanitarian coordination with existing clusters and working groups, as well as’entities such as OCHA.
Main role and responsibilities
The/the Coordinator.rice Protection against’Exploitation and Sexual Abuse , under the operational guidance of the Chief/the mission and technical conduct of PSEA focal points at headquarters is responsible for promoting a culture of abuse prevention, including, sexual exploitation and harassment (EAS-H) and Child Abuse for Acted staff, its representatives, implementing partners and other stakeholders. This position also aims to contribute to the organizational accountability for PEAS-H and the protection of the CHILD’.
In addition, the Safeguarding Coordinator may also be led to support the/a Head/fe of missions in the conduct of internal and administrative investigations on the’EAS, sexual harassment and issues of child protection.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Awareness raising and dissemination of PEAS and Child Safeguarding Policies
2. Reporting and Management of EAS-H and Child Abuse Incidents
3. Risk mitigation analysis and planning
4. Programmatic support
Qualifications and skills required
- Master’s degree in social sciences, human rights or any other associated field. A bachelor’s degree coupled with an additional year of relevant professional experience may be accepted in place of the master’s degree;
- Formal training, or certification in survey methodology;
- 4 to 5 years of experience in the field of human rights, child protection/protection, GBV, PEAS-H with NGOs or the United Nations;
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate with stakeholders;
- Facilitation and training skills;
- Proven ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both inside and outside the organization;
- Proven networking and advocacy skills;
- Fluency in English and French, both written and spoken;
- Understanding of humanitarian programming in the DRC.
- Experience in humanitarian action, ideally in conflict or post-conflict situations.
- Familiarity with global developments relating to PSEA-H
- High integrity and confidential data management capacity
Conditions
- Salary defined by the Acted salary scale according to the level of studies, expertise, level of security and level of experience: between 2750 and 2950€ net monthly (before income taxes)
- Monthly living expenses allowance $300
- Housing allowance of up to 75% of the average rent (benchmark carried out by Acted) or accommodation in a guesthouse and food covered by Acted
- Social security, mutual (MSH) and repatriation assistance (SOS International) supported by Acted
- Transport to the mission and return ticket fully covered every 6 months (to the address specified on the employment contract)
- Visa fees covered by Acted
- One week of preparation for departure including 4 days of immersion safety training
- Possibility of having a 30-minute call with a tax consultant
- Psychological support (meeting with a professional)
How to apply
Send your application (CV and cover letter) by email (jobs@acted.org), under reference: PSEA Co/RDC
Please note that Acted does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process.