ACTED CCCM Cluster Co-Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan
ACTED CCCM Cluster Co-Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan
Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential.
ACTED endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential.
We go the last mile: ACTED’s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard to reach areas.
With a team of 4,600 national staff 400 international staff, ACTED is active in 37 countries and implements more than 500 projects a year reaching over 14 million beneficiaries.
Responsibilities
Assume overall responsibility for co-leadership of the CCCM;
Work closely with other key members of the CCCM , including National, Provincial or Local Governments, OCHA, UNICEF and all other cluster members;
Secure commitments from humanitarian actors responding to or supporting the cluster response;
Support both multi-sector and CCCM specific needs assessments and utilise existing secondary to inform sector response planning;
Identify gaps in the sector’s current coverage and advocate to address these gaps amongst humanitarian actors on behalf the affected population;
Lead updating of the CCCM Cluster work plan, and co-ordinate the harmonisation of response activities, ensuring that activities prevent overlap and duplication and thus maximize resources;
Ensure that inter-agency response strategy for CCCM reflects key findings from needs assessments, identifying gaps, and formulating a sector-wide interagency response plan, taking into account the cross-cutting areas from other sectors or clusters.
Ensure that information is shared amongst cluster members, and that information from other sectors and clusters is made available to cluster members in order to improve planning, integration and implementation;
Ensure clear and effective communication occurs between the field and the national cluster;
Contribute to regular OCHA sitreps, and take an active part in OCHA co-ordination meetings;
Ensure, along with the Cluster coordinator, representation of the CCCM in all relevant external meetings and collect/share information as relevant;
Ensure CCCM is explicitly included and
prioritized in all multi-sector assessments and reports, including OCHA Sitreps;
Track and monitor cluster members fundraising for CCCM specific interventions, and ensure that members are aware of funding opportunities;
If the country response has access to Humanitarian Pooled Funds, work with members to identify key cluster priorities, assess submitted projects in regards to these priorities, their cost –effectiveness, and the needs of the affected population.
Recommend the most effective projects for funding to the Humanitarian/Resident Coordinator regardless of submitting agency;
Participate actively with the Cluster Lead Agency to global humanitairian planning activities such as Humanitarian Needs Overviews (HNOs) and Humanitarian Response Plan (HRPs);
Form and chair any related Technical Working Groups that are requested by the cluster members;
Consult and identify how the CCCM cluster should facilitate the move towards early recovery and plan an exit strategy for the cluster;
Ensure that NGO perspectives and the consensus view of NGO cluster members is represenated within the Humanitarian Country Team and associated documents produced.
Expected skills and qualifications
At least 5 years of experience in project implementation on the field, preferably in an international context;
Being a strong team player
Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to understand donor and governmental requirement;
Excellent communication and drafting skills
,Ability to coordinate and manage staff and project activities
Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
Ability to organize and plan effectively
Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;
Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressure;
Fluent English skills required
Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience is an asset
Conditions
Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid depending on education level, expertise, security level and experience
Living allowance of 300 USD
Lodging and food provided in the ACTED Guesthouse / or housing allowance (depending on the contract lenght and country of assignement)
Flight tickets in and out + Visa taken in charge by ACTED
Provision of medical and repatriation insurances
How to Apply:
Join our team today! Send your application at jobs@acted.org under Ref: CCCM-CCC/SSUD
Interested candidates should apply online by 3rd February 2019
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