ACTED, an international non-profit NGO, is seeking a Recovery and Development Officer to join their team in Venezuela. This role focuses on supervising and executing early recovery, livelihoods, and community resilience activities in response to the humanitarian emergency following the earthquakes in Venezuela on June 24, 2026.
The officer will concentrate efforts in the impacted area of Morón and prioritized municipalities in the state of Carabobo, leading the implementation of socio-economic rehabilitation strategies, livelihood reactivation, micro-enterprise support, and institutional/community strengthening.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) |
| Location | Carabobo, Venezuela |
| Region | Latin America |
| Open to | Not specified |
| Funding | Not specified |
| Stipend / Salary | Honorarios profesionales según la escala de la organización (Professional fees according to the organization's scale) |
| Duration | 3 months with possibility of renewal |
| Application deadline | 02 December 2026 |
About the Position
The Recovery and Development Officer will be responsible for designing and implementing rapid socio-economic diagnostics, market assessments, and livelihood analyses in affected communities. Key tasks include formulating and executing local economic recovery plans, planning infrastructure works, and contributing to project proposals. The role also involves leading the execution of small business reactivation activities, socio-productive training, and temporary employment programs, while coordinating with logistics and finance for transparent acquisition and delivery of resources. Furthermore, the officer will develop training workshops, strengthen community development committees, and promote financial and social inclusion for vulnerable groups. Monitoring, reporting, and representing the organization in relevant clusters and local working groups are also crucial aspects of the position.
Eligibility
- Professional degree (undergraduate or master's) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related disciplines.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in implementing and coordinating development and recovery projects, preferably in humanitarian emergency contexts and international NGOs.
- Proficiency in international standards (Sphere Manual, MERS) and national regulations (COVENIN, official gazettes) for market infrastructures.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Maprex, EPANET, QGIS, and Microsoft Office suite.
- Precision in infrastructure design and high attention to detail in works supervision.
- Full availability for travel to communities affected by the seismic doublet.
Benefits
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Documents Required
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How to Apply
- Register your application via the provided link: https://forms.gle/a2EUbokyayee9v2FA
Source: ReliefWeb Jobs.
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