Venezuela: Base Manager – Puerto Ayacucho, Amazonas

Fixed Term | Until May 2024

Acted

For the past 30 years, international NGO Acted has been going the last mile to save lives. Currently, Acted supports 20 million people across 43 countries to meet their needs in hard-to-reach areas – and pursues a triple mandate as a humanitarian, environmental and development aid actor. Acted relies on an in-depth knowledge of local territories and contexts to develop and implement relevant long-term actions, with a wide range of local and international partners, building together a “3ZERO” world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty

Acted Colombia – Venezuela

For the past few decades Venezuela has been affected by a multi-dimensional crisis, affecting access to WASH, sanitation and hygiene, protection, health and food security-related services. Amazonas has also been weakened by the Venezuelan crisis, which has led to product shortages, service failures and severe economic difficulties. One of the major consequences of this crisis is the high mobility of people, which increases the vulnerability of the population, particularly women, as they are exposed to risks of violence, trafficking, or insecurity along migratory routes. Since 2022, Acted works in the Amazon region of Venezuela, to strengthen protection mechanisms to improve access to water and livelihoods for the most vulnerable indigenous communities. The Base Manager will work in this context, liaising with NGOs, local authorities and ensuring the effective implementation of the project in a fast growing and vibrant humanitarian scenario.

You will be in charge of

Under the supervision of the Area Coordinator, the Base Manager is responsible for representing Acted ‘s interests with local authorities, donors, beneficiary communities and other key stakeholders. The Base Manager oversees the day-to-day operational implementation of projects and security in the respective base. The Base Manager also supports Project Managers to ensure that projects address beneficiary needs and are implemented according to Acted ’s global strategy, donor guidelines, approved work plans and budgets.

Main duties

Positioning

• Context analysis
• Strategy Implementation: Provide support in the implemetation of Acted’s coutry program strategy in the sub-area/base identifying strategic opportunities for expanding Acted’s work in the sub-area/base
• Networking, positioning and general representation
• Proposal development
• Advocacy

Management and Internal Coordination

• Staff Management
• Internal Coordination

Project Implementation Follow-up

• Project Implementation Tracking
• Project Quality Control
• Partner Management

FLATS Management

• Finance Management
• Logistics & IT Management
• Administration and HR Management
• Transparency/Compliance Management
• Security Management

Expected skills and qualifications

• University education in a relevant field such as international development, emergency operations, humanitarian programming, technical degree in camp management, or the like;
• Extensive project management experience (management, planning, staff development and training skills) in emergency and/or development programmes;
• Base management skills preferred;
• At least four years relevant work experience, preferably including camp settings;
• Proven capabilities in leadership and management required;
• Ability to work well and punctually under pressure;
• Excellent skills in written and spoken English;
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and flexibility in cultural and organizational terms;
• Ability to work well and punctually under pressure;
• Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience an asset;

Conditions

• Salary between 2300 and 2500€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300
• Accommodation and food provided in Acted guesthouse
• Pension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)
• Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered
• Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract
• R&R every 3 months, flight tickets covered up to $500 and allowance of $200
• Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year
• One week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-days in situ security training
• Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)
• Psychological assistance