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Area Coordinator – Cotonou, Benin (with frequent travels to Togo)

Area Coordinator – Cotonou, Benin (with frequent travels to Togo)

Organization: Acted
Location: Cotonou, Benin (with frequent travels to Togo)
Type: Fixed-Term Contract | ASAP | 12 Months

About Acted:

Acted is an international NGO dedicated to saving lives for the past 30 years. Operating in 43 countries, Acted supports 20 million people in hard-to-reach areas, pursuing a triple mandate as a humanitarian, environmental, and development aid actor. Acted focuses on building a “3ZERO” world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty.

ACTED Benin:
As part of Acted’s expansion in West Africa, Acted is recruiting for the following position:

Area Coordinator Responsibilities:

The Area Coordinator represents Acted’s interests with local authorities, donors, beneficiary communities, and other stakeholders. They are a member of the senior management team and ensure program quality, operational implementation, growth, and strong representation. The Area Coordinator directly supervises Project Managers, oversees day-to-day operations, and manages security in the respective area.

Main Duties:

1. Positioning:
   • Context analysis
   • Strategy implementation
   • Networking, representation, and advocacy
   • Proposal development
   • Promotion of Acted network
2. Management and Internal Coordination:
   • Staff management
   • Internal coordination
3. Project Implementation Follow-up:
   • Project tracking and quality control
   • Partner management
4. FLATS Management:
   • Finance, logistics, IT, administration, HR, transparency/compliance, and security management

Expected Skills and Qualifications:

• Background in international development, emergency operations, humanitarian programs, etc.
• Extensive project management experience in emergency and/or development programs
• Basic management skills preferred (HR, finance, logistics)
• At least four years of relevant professional experience, preferably including security management
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills

Conditions:

• Salary between €3100 and €3200 monthly (before income tax)
• Monthly living allowance of $300
• Accommodation and food provided in Acted guesthouse
• Comprehensive benefits including pension, health insurance, life insurance, repatriation assistance, and unemployment insurance for EU citizens
• Flight tickets every 6 months and visa fees covered
• Contribution to luggage transportation
• Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year
• One-week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-day in situ security training
• Tax advice and psychological assistance

Application Process:
Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email to [email protected] or via the website, including the reference: AC/BEN.

Please note: Acted will never charge a fee for the recruitment process. If your profile meets the criteria, you will be contacted for an interview. If you have not received any answer within 3 weeks, you may consider that you have not been selected for this position. However, if your profile is suitable for other Acted missions, your references will be kept in their database.

Join Acted in making a positive impact and contributing to a better world. Apply now!

Acted:

• Dedicated to saving lives for the past 30 years.
• Supports 20 million people in hard-to-reach areas across 43 countries.
• Pursues a triple mandate: humanitarian, environmental, and development aid.
• Committed to building a “3ZERO” world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty.

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