Acted Deputy Country Director – International Humanitarian Management Opportunity
Acted is seeking an experienced professional for the position of Deputy Country Director, a senior management role supporting humanitarian and development programmes in an international field setting.
Acted works with approximately 19 million people across 43 countries, operating at the intersection of humanitarian response, development, climate and environmental programming. Its work focuses on reducing exclusion, poverty and climate vulnerability while working closely with local, national and international partners.
The Deputy Country Director will support the Country Director in representing Acted with governments, donors and other key stakeholders. The successful candidate will also help strengthen Acted’s programme profile, support programme excellence and ensure strong accountability across the country mission.
About the Deputy Country Director Role
The Deputy Country Director is a senior position with responsibility across programme strategy, fundraising, project implementation, internal coordination and operational management.
The role requires an individual who can work effectively in complex international environments and coordinate large teams while maintaining strong relationships with government authorities, donors, partners and other stakeholders.
The position is particularly suited to professionals with experience in humanitarian or development programme management, institutional engagement and international field operations.
Key Responsibilities
Positioning and Fundraising
The Deputy Country Director will help Acted understand the country’s socio-economic environment, donor priorities, humanitarian needs and programme gaps.
Responsibilities include supporting country strategy development, identifying opportunities for programme expansion, networking and representing Acted with external stakeholders.
The role also involves managing donor relationships and contributing to proposal development. The Deputy Country Director may prepare or contribute to issue papers, advocacy notes and press releases on relevant humanitarian and development issues.
The position will also support external communications and contribute to Acted’s global initiatives and partner organisations.
Management and Internal Coordination
The Deputy Country Director will support staff management, internal coordination and conflict or crisis management.
This requires strong leadership skills and the ability to coordinate teams working across different programmes and functions.
Project Implementation and Grant Management
The role includes monitoring project implementation and ensuring that contractual obligations are fulfilled.
The Deputy Country Director will oversee grant management, including deliverables and narrative and financial reporting requirements. The position also supports project quality control and partner management.
FLATS Management
The Deputy Country Director will contribute to the management of key operational functions, including:
- Finance
- Logistics and IT
- Administration and human resources
- External audit follow-up
- Transparency and compliance
- Security management
- Legal and registration matters
This broad scope makes the position suitable for candidates with both programme and operational management experience.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have a Master’s degree or equivalent higher education qualification.
Acted is looking for candidates with at least three years of international experience in management positions. Knowledge of the relevant country or region is considered an advantage.
Candidates should demonstrate strong organisational and management capabilities, including experience managing large national and international teams.
Relevant project management experience, particularly involving institutional stakeholders, is also required. Experience working with communities and local authorities can be advantageous.
Important personal and professional qualities include flexibility, adaptability, resilience, patience, negotiation skills and excellent written and verbal communication.
Salary and Benefits
The salary will be discussed according to the candidate’s profile and the requirements of the mission. In addition, the package includes a monthly living allowance of $300.
Acted provides accommodation and food through its guesthouse arrangements. Other benefits may include pension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance. EU citizens may also be eligible for unemployment insurance.
The organisation covers visa fees and provides a contribution towards luggage transportation of up to 50 kg, depending on contract duration.
Depending on the mission context, employees may also receive Rest & Recuperation arrangements every two or three months, including covered flights of up to $500 and an allowance of $200.
Annual leave ranges from 25 to 43 days per year.
Additional support includes pre-departure training at Acted headquarters, including security training, tax advice and psychological assistance.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a CV and motivation letter by email to jobs@acted.org, using the reference DCD, or apply through Acted’s recruitment platform.
Candidates who meet the recruitment criteria may be contacted for an interview. Applicants who do not receive a response within three weeks may consider that they have not been selected for the position.
For experienced humanitarian and development professionals seeking an international leadership opportunity, the Acted Deputy Country Director role offers the chance to contribute to large-scale programmes while supporting strategy, partnerships, programme quality and organisational accountability.
