About ACTED
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
In Bangladesh, ACTED is launching an emergency operation to respond to the Rohingya Refugee Crisis in the sector of Site Management, Disaster Risk Reduction, Community Based Protection, Information Management, Emergency Preparedness, and Response, CDCS in the Camps of the Kutupalong-Balukhali Expansion Site, Cox’s Bazar. .
Experience Requirements
- 2 to 4 year(s)
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in any relevant subject with 2/3 years of experience Diploma in any relevant subject with 3/ 4 years experience
Additional Requirements
- Fluency in written and spoken English. Proven experience in working with similar sewing and production activities, especially in camp context. Excellent knowledge of sewing machine types and their maintenance.Strong organizational skills Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with both field teams, local authorities, and local communities Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as well as the ability to plan, take initiative and organize work independently. Positive attitude and a willingness to learn Comfortable working in refugee camp settings and spending majority of time in the field Comfortable working in a cross-cultural environment