Kenya: Camp Manager - East & Horn of Africa
ACTED is a French humanitarian NGO, founded in 1993, which supports vulnerable populations, affected by humanitarian crises worldwide. ACTED provides continued support to vulnerable communities by ensuring the sustainability of post-crisis interventions and engaging long-term challenges facing our target populations, in order to break the poverty cycle, foster development and reduce vulnerability to disasters. Our interventions seek to cover the multiple aspects of humanitarian and development crises through a multidisciplinary approach which is both global and local, and adapted to each context. Our 3,300 staff is committed in to responding to emergencies worldwide, to supporting recovery and rehabilitation, towards sustainable development.
Our teams in the field implement some 340 projects in 34 countries covering the following sectors emergency relief, food security, access to health, education and training, economic development, microfinance, advocacy, institutional support, and regional dialogue, cultural promotion.
Based on considerable experience addressing the needs and situations of vulnerable communities, ACTED contributes to the international agenda towards reaching the Millennium Development Goals, through a wide range of partnerships, innovative initiatives, and campaigns.
II. Country Profile
Many positions are opened in the following countries:
UgandaSudanSouth SudanKenya & SomaliaTo get more information about our programs in the field, check our website:
III. Position Profile
Main responsibilities:
Ø Establish and ensure a transparent system of management including the coordination of services and other activities.
Ø Supervise the mobilization and the participation of the population allocated in the management system of the camp, with a focus on the insertion of the women
Ø Supervise the maintenance of the infrastructure of the camp.
Ø Set up an information management system in the camp, including the collection and the supply of data and the transparent sharing of the information.
Ø Follow-up the supply of services in all the sectors of the camp according to the agreed directives, the standards and indicators.
Ø Identify the gaps, estimate and analyze the needs of the camp to avoid the duplication of services and gaps in the help and the protection of the displaced population.
Specific responsibilities:
Ø Set up committees of camp in all the sectors, and make sure that equal access is made for men/women, boys/girls.
Ø Follow-up and ensure that the committees of camps act and behave according to the agreed Code of conduct.
Ø Favor the self-sufficiency of the population of the camp and the empowerment in decision-making in the camp management.
Ø Organize and execute, and\or oversee the follow-up of the recording of the population of the camp, update the data of the population of the camp.
Ø Make the link between the various communities and the groups living in the camp and favor a peaceful coexistence.
Ø Protect the interests of the population of the camp towards the authorities of the camp, the service providers and the stakeholders.
Ø Ensure liaison between the population of the camp and the service providers and the stakeholders
Ø Ensure liaison between the national / local authorities, the state institutions, the civil society and the other relevant stakeholders. Ensure the effective coordination and the information exchange with them.
Ø Supply services needed in the technical sectors, if necessary.
Secondary responsibilities:
Ø Implement a system to record and collect data
Ø Design a progressive withdrawal of the camp and a strategy of closure from the beginning of the existence of the camp.
Ø Evaluate the environmental impact of the camp and the hosting community : assess the negative impacts on environment as well as activities which could prevent or reduce such impacts.
Ø All the main technical skills / requirements relative to the management of the camp
IV. Qualifications:
Master Level education in a relevant field such as International Relations or DevelopmentProject management experience (management, planning, staff development and training skills) in development programmes1-2 years previous work experience in a relevant positionProven capabilities in leadership and management requiredExcellent skills in written and spoken EnglishStrong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and flexibility in cultural and organizational termsAbility to work well and punctually under pressureV. Conditions:
Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonusAdditional monthly living allowanceFree 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 allowanceProvision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement packagePlease send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references tojobs@acted.orgwith the job offer reference as object of your email.
Ref : CM/EastAFRI/SA
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