Assignment
ACTED in partnership with three international NGOs will intervene through a 12 month integrated humanitarian response in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, supporting Temporarily Displaced Persons (TDPs) and vulnerable households from host communities (HCs). The objective of this action is to contribute to increased resilience of at least 5,443 targeted TDP and HC households and to ensure they can meet their basic food and non-food needs through targeted cash assistance and nutrition related support, while at the same time supporting their access to improved WASH conditions.
Under the supervision of the “DCD Programs”, this role demands leadership, diplomatic and programmatic management skills. The Consortium Coordinator is a leader, a facilitator and a program manager. The style of leadership is critical to the success of this role as the coordinator must harness the programme strengths and experiences across all agencies.
Functions
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Inception phase planning
Project Management and Planning:
Finance/ Grant Management/ Reporting
Monitoring & Evaluation
Representation & Communication
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
ACTED is a non-governmental organization with headquarters in Paris. Independent, private and not-for-profit, ACTED operates according to principles of non-discrimination and transparency. Our mission is to support vulnerable populations affected by wars, natural disasters and/or economic and social crises, and to accompany them in building a better future; thus contributing to the Millennium Development Goals. ACTED ‘Links Relief, Rehabilitation and Development’ to provide continued support to vulnerable communities as their needs evolve. ACTED has been present in Pakistan since 1993 with assistance ongoing presently in Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Azad Jammu Kashmir. The country programme comprises of four key pillars: Pillar 1 – Humanitarian assistance – Through this component, ACTED supports the emergency and early recovery needs of communities following disasters. In recent years this has included support for communities affected by floods, earthquakes and the complex emergency; Pillar 2 – Income generation and sustainable livelihoods – ACTED has extensive experience in this sector including market-oriented vocational trainings, basic skills development, as well as on and off-farm livelihood assistance; Pillar 3 – Social cohesion and access to basic services – ACTED improves access to basic services through a range of measures including support for educational institutions, community infrastructure and local governance. Social cohesion is a key component to ensuring equitable service provision. ACTED’s interventions include the establishment of local representation bodies as well as supporting the rights of women, minorities and marginalized groups; Pillar 4 – Environmental protection and community resilience – This pillar aims to mitigate some of the effects of recurrent disasters, climate change and environmental degradation. Interventions start at a household level, such as construction of fuel efficient