Created in 1993, ACTED is an international non-governmental organization pursuing a dual mandate of emergency response and development interventions in 40 of some of the world’s most vulnerable countries affected by conflicts, disasters, or socio-economic hardship. With a team of 7,000 national staff and 400 international staff, ACTED implements 500 projects a year to support more than 20 million beneficiaries, notably in hard-to-reach areas.

ACTED goes to the last mile through programs and approaches that look beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer-term livelihood reconstruction and sustainable development. Guided by the motto “Think Local, Act Global” and it’s 3Zero –Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty – strategy, ACTED puts local territories at the center and provides tailored support to local needs. More on www.acted.org

All staff is required to abide by and observe:

• NGO Child protection policy
• NGO Code of conduct
• NGO Anti-terrorism & Anti-Fraud policy
• NGO Data Protection Policy
• Non-discrimination policy
• Transparency, integrity, and accountability
• Goodwill and positive attitude in the accomplishment of his/her tasks
• Cooperative attitude in interactions with NGO staff and the camp population
• Promotion of and adherence to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation,Abuse and harrasement principles and guidelines
• Confidentiality

A. Supervision and Management of Drain Cleaning and Waste Management Activities

• Oversee and monitor regular drain cleaning activities at both camp and block levels.
• Conduct regular assessments related to drain cleaning activities as required.
• Follow sector guidelines to maintain drain cleaning activities, manage Cash for Work (CFW) participants, and ensure proper waste management during activities.
• Coordinate with the Site Management Support Agency to select CFWs, ensuring equal representation of gender, age, and minorities.
• Prepare and support emergency responses to human-made or natural hazards (e.g., fire, flood), taking necessary measures to mitigate environmental impacts.
• Ensure all necessary measures are in place to guarantee the safety of CFWs, volunteers, and site populations during drain cleaning activities.
• Monitor and report on the progress of project activities, identifying any issues or challenges.
• Liaise and coordinate with the Camp-in-Charge (CiC) and all humanitarian partners working on-site.
• Provide regular progress reports to the Project Officer.
• Participate in camp-level meetings related to project activities, including inter-actor operational, sectorial, and ad hoc meetings, as well as training or strategy development sessions.
• Provide administrative support to the Project Officer for reporting, scheduling, and documenting drain cleaning and waste management activities.
• Share weekly and monthly reports, materials requisitions, challenges, and recommendations. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of project documentation, including photos and all project activities and outcomes.
• Facilitate visits from CiC, CMO, other stakeholders, and donors, and report on these visits at the camp level.
• Support and consider gender, protection, and GBV concerns in all aspects of activities.
• Promote and adhere to the principles and guidelines of the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA).
• Develop and follow weekly and long-term work plans for project implementation.
• Attend regular staff coordination meetings and share achievements.

B. Management of Drain Cleaning and Waste Management Activities

• Support the Project Officer in devising weekly and long-term work plans for the implementation of drain cleaning and waste management activities.
• Provide inputs for the elaboration of procurement plans as requested by the Project Manager.
• Flag any foreseen challenges or issues related to drain cleaning and waste management to the Project Officer and Project Manager, including security incidents.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and donor requirements.
• Ensure thorough reporting of drain cleaning and waste management activities to the Project Manager.

C. Ensuring Protection Mainstreaming in Activities

• Support and consider gender, protection, and GBV concerns in all aspects of activities.
• Adhere to and promote the principles and guidelines of the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
• Support and promote the participation of women, youth, and marginalized groups.

The candidate must have the following educational degree                                                                            

• Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Sanitation; Water Resources, Public Health or another relevant technical field with 1/2 years’ experience.

• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Strong organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with relevant parties.
• Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as well as the ability to plan.
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Comfortable working in refugee camp settings and spending the majority of time in the field
• Comfortable working in a cross-cultural environment