Field Supervisor

Position:Field Supervisor                       
Contract duration:12 months
Location:Al Bireh / Ramalah / Palestine
Starting Date:ASAP

Please note this is an anticipated position based on potential funding

I-Background on ACTED

ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination

ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan.  Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 22 countries worldwide, with over 120 international and 2500 national staff. ACTED has a 40 million € budget for over 150 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion.

For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org

II-Country Profile

ACTED is currently implementing projects funded by ECHO,  UN OCHA, and Europe Aid across the occupied Palestinian territory. ACTED strives to strengthen the economic capacities of cooperatives in rural areas, consolidate civil society organisations, and provide emergency assistance to the most vulnerable, rural communities in the West Bank. ACTED currently seeks a Field Supervisor for a one-year project that is implemented in the West Bank

III-Position Profile

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Field Supervisor is in charge of coordinating in a team the ACTED emergency response for vulnerable, rural communities in the West Bank. Responsibilities include collecting and analysing field information to be used by the Programme Development and AME (Appraisal, Monitoring & Evaluation) departments.
-Accomplish all the duties according to schedule and deadlines foreseen by the project and set by the Project Manager
-Visit regularly all the spots in the villages/towns to supervise all implementation procedures.
-Collect all the beneficiaries’ related documents (copy of ID, certificates…)
-Interview on the spot each single beneficiary and fill the related beneficiary assessment form.
-Check delivery of provided materials to the location and confirm that it meets the agreed specifications in the contracts.
-Coordinate with legal support organisations  before and after providing materials to sites
-Update daily the Project Manager about the situation of the ongoing activities.
-Submit regular and ad hoc reports to the Project Manager as directed.
-Inform ACTED staff about potential problems and solutions vis-à-vis related risks.
-Ready and flexible to the needs of the organization.
-Coordinate with the Palestinian Authority (ministries, village councils) and partner field staff
-Prepare and attend internal and external meetings on a weekly basis
-Coordinate donor visits to beneficiary locationsComply fully with ACTED standards and principle

IV-Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Community development, or related field
-3-4 years work experience with NGOs in the field and in similar position will be positively evaluated
-Good knowledge about international humanitarian principles
-Professional attitude, good social skills, and ability to work in a team
-Knowledge of technical specifications of construction materials
-Accurate, reliable, open-minded, and a positive attitude
-Good in time management, and ability to work under pressure
-Willingness to improve skills and knowledge
-Capable in planning and problem solving.

V-Conditions:
-Excellent communication and drafting skills
-Fluent in Arabic and English, spoken and written, including correct spelling, grammar and punctuation
-Outstanding IT skills, including expert knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Docs
-Valid Driving license.

VI-Submission of applications:

Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter, CV, and three references (in English) no later than 12 of June 2013 no later than 12:00pm to: [email protected]  ,indicating the position (Field Supervisor) in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

ACTED

Att: Human Resources Department

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