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Solidarites International For over 35 years, the humanitarian aid organization Solidarités International has been committed to providing aid in the event of conflict and natural disasters. Our mission is to provide aid as quickly and as efficiently as possible to endangered populations by meeting their vital needs: drinking water, food and shelter. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Emergency Project Manager Job number: SRH03334 Location: Maiduguri, Borno Contract Type: Short term contract Duration of the mission: 1 year Desired start date: ASAP General Objective

The Emergency program manager is in charge of implementing and achieving the objectives defined in the proposals.
He/she is in charge of supervising the emergency team, currently composed of 3 people, allocated to his/her program.
He/she guarantees the proper execution and the quality of the implemented program and, if applicable, suggests adjustments or developments to ensure its relevance.

The main tasks Project relevance, quality and design:

Contribute to establishing needs assessments
Contribute to define Solidarités International’s local strategy and contribute to the annual programming by proposing new activities
Organize and facilitate evaluation missions
Propose a technical approach and a financial, human and logistical scope for the programs to be implemented
Write the technical annexes and chapters (including the logical framework) for the proposals
Implement activities in compliance with the annual operational strategy, Solidarités International’s technical requirements and the financial donors’ criteria
Evaluate the relevance of the activities carried out, as well as the effectiveness of the interventions and their appropriateness with respect to contextual developments and the populations’ needs
Propose adjustments to the programs, if necessary
Ensure that the programs under his/her supervision achieve the required results
Ensure that program objectives meet sustainability requirements and, if required, compliance with established norms and standards
Participate in building the emergency teams’ abilities with respect to techniques or new methodologies

Implementation and operational monitoring:

Plan activities and emergency cycles in the light of established objectives
Used the project management, monitoring and evaluation tools for emergencies, particularly the planning and monitoring timeline
Propose and implement quality criteria and monitoring indicators for emergency program
Support and advise to the base’s logistical department for the purchase of specific materials for emergency activities
Plan and supervise the emergency program implementation he/she is in charge of, being sure to meet deadlines and adhere to predefined technical specifications
Supervise and provide support for the emergency managers; monitor and evaluate the implemented emergency activities
Anticipate any issues linked to carrying out the emergency activities and help to resolve any problems related to the emergency activities
Suggest any adjustments to be made to the emergency depending on contextual and indicator developments
Working with the administrative department, contribute to developing budgets relative to his/her program and monitor expenses and budget forecasts
Working with given project manager, draw up requirement statuses and cash flow needs.

Capitalization:

Use the capitalization tools proposed by Solidarités International
Participate in the centralization and distribution of procedures, guides and tools linked to the emergency activities
Capitalize on intervention methods and techniques and on the experiences acquired by Solidarités and other participants in the emergency activities
Write procurement and handover reports before the end of his/her contract and send it to the appropriate persons on the mission and at headquarters

Personnel management:

Participate in validating the hiring of national technical staff for activities
Define the prerequisites for opened emergency positions together with the administrative department; adapt existing job descriptions if required
Greet and brief the expatriates working on the program
Identify and pass on any training needs for emergency teams
Set up technical training depending on emergency operational needs and identified training requirements
Manage and support the team under his/her responsibility
Lead work groups and thematic meetings
Evaluate and assess the performance of colleagues under his/her direct supervision
Ensure adherence to security regulations by personnel under his/her supervision

Reporting / communication / representation:

Pass upward to the relevant persons any information on the security situation or on any event that could impact Solidarités activities and the safety of the teams
Draft emergency reports and any annexes relating to specific activities for the financial donor reports and/or amendments
Ensure that all reports are delivered on time and in the correct format
Maintain a local operational communications network and good relations with local and government authorities, financial donor representatives, UN agencies and other international agencies
In his/her assignment area, represent Solidarités International’s at meetings or forums concerning the emergency activities
Represent the organization when asked and/or delegated to do so
Reply to headquarter information requests regarding specific needs

Your profile

Master's degree in a field related to emergency
Previous experiences in unsecure and tense environment
Experience in supporting emergency response, preferably in conflict/post-conflict contexts
Experience in managing teams and building staff capacity
Problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to assess challenges and recommend solutions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Autonomous, organize, ability to prioritize and to work under pressure
Strong computer skills (Pack office, excel)
English: fluent with excellent writing capacities

Si will offer you A salaried post:

According to experience, starting from 1980 euros gross per month (1800 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of 600 USD SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate's country of origin and the place of assignment.

Vacation:

During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time-off is implemented at the rate of one break every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7-day break during the 3rd and the 9th month (with 750 USD allocated by Solidarités). He or she will also be entitled to go back to his or her home country for a 14-day period after six months spent on the mission (Solidarités will cover travel costs).

Social and medical cover:

Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

Living conditions:

The living conditions of the base are comfortable (A.C, comfortable beds, TV, tennis table, good cooking etc) with possibility of finding a wide range of goods for cooking. Despite restriction (curfew & limitation of movement), the level of activities is quite good (Sport: Soccer, volleyball…and interactions with other INGO). The multicultural environment allows for enriching exchanges and extensive discussions, as the atmosphere is very uplifting. The problematic aspect is that security procedures are quite restrictive (which is normal given the context) but it means that movement are limited and that knowledge of the city and the culture will be also very limited.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply Job Title: Field Coordinator Job number: SRH03332 Location: Ngala, Borno Contract Type: Short term contract Duration of the mission: 1 year Desired start date: 04/03/2019 General objective

The Field Coordinator has the role of delegated Country Director in the area of operations
He/she proposes a regional strategy according to the geopolitical and humanitarian context, and ensures its implementation once validated
He/she checks and ensures that projects are carried out in accordance with the Solidarités International charter, respecting all internal and contractual procedures
He/she mobilizes the material and financial resources necessary for programs to run smoothly, and supervises resource management
He/she coordinates the teams in place and is responsible for their security in his/her assigned zone
He/she is the Country Director’s direct contact and representative.

Main Tasks Coordination and strategic orientation:

Within his/her intervention zone, monitor and analyse the humanitarian, political, cultural, social and economic context.
Within his/her intervention zone, propose and develop an operational strategy in line with the association’s policies and the population’s needs.
Within his/her intervention zone, propose new operational directions according to how the context develops

Relevance and operational quality / operation monitoring:

Ensure the coordination, development, monitoring and evaluation of the programmes implemented within his/her intervention zone.
Ensure that the programmes in his/her intervention are relevant and consistent.
Ensure that the programmes in his/her intervention zone are implemented in accordance with the annual operational strategy, Solidarités International’s technical requirements and financial donor’ criteria.

Resource management:

Propose the human, financial and logistical scale for his/her intervention zone and its organisation
Ensure that financial resources and other means necessary for accomplishing projects in his/her intervention zone are mobilized.
Guarantee the appropriate use of resources in his/her intervention zone

Human resource management:

Build and maintain a team dynamic which enables the objectives of Solidarités International to be carried out in his/her intervention zone
Promote the ethics and values of Solidarités International
Monitor the implementation of Solidarités International’s human resources policy and procedures (recruitment, EAP, etc.)
Monitor the personal and professional stability of Solidarités International employees and ensure that an adequate living and working environment is maintained
Manage associates placed under his/her direct supervision

Security:

Responsibility for the security of teams and property in his/her assigned zone, under the CD’s supervision
Monitor and analyse the security situation and ensure it is understood by teams
Ensure that all new arrivals in his/her intervention zone are given a geopolitical and security briefing
Ensure that all documents and procedures relating to security are updated regularly
Ensure that all security rules and procedures are respected in his/her intervention zone
Ensure that a permanent security monitoring system is set up
Ensure the immediate management of any security incidents occurring in his/her intervention zone and immediately notify the CD

Financial backer relations / search for funding:

Monitor and analyse financial donor strategies in his/her intervention zone
Participate, at the request of the CD, in the search for funding and ensure the financial stability of the organisation and the programmes implemented in his/her intervention zone
Strengthen relations between SI and donor representatives in his/her intervention zone

Internal and external communication:

Ensure that documents produced in his/her intervention zone meet deadlines and quality standards
Ensure that all internal reporting respects the standard formats and procedures
Organise regular coordination meetings
Ensure that key operational information circulates properly, in his/her intervention zone and between the bases and the country coordination

Representation:

Be the official representative of Solidarités International in his/her intervention zone for aid workers, administrative, political and local authorities, civil society and the media
Be an active participant in humanitarian forums and relevant coordination meetings

The main challenges:

Contextual security analysis and security management after an electoral period
Implementation of programs before end of donor contracts.
Enhanced coordination in clusters
Cholera emergency response preparedness (necessary and appropriate stakes)
Management of Logistical aspects over summer (rain season)

Priorities:

Finalization of drilling works of deep boreholes, pump testing’s and solar panel installations
Supervision and participation in report writing
Expansion of office space and storage area

Your Profile

Masters’ degree or equivalent in related sectors
Previous experiences as a field coordinator in remote and unsecure areas
Ability to develop a strong understanding of the context
Experience in tensed context in terms of security;
Good and proven writing and spoken English are required;
Knowledge of French is an asset as the Cameroon border is close;
Good knowledge and experience on evaluation and monitoring tools and good analytical skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
Organizational and analytical skills;
Anticipation and self-organization capacities;
Great work and stress management capacities;
Patience and diplomacy skills
Ability to set up and orientate coordination mechanism in an operational way
Ability to prior tasks and manage a large scope of work
Ability to manage a big team

SI Will Offer You

According to experience, starting from 2860 euros gross per month ( 2600 euros base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of 600 USD
SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment.

Vacation:

During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time-off is implemented at the rate of one break every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7-day break during the 3rd and the 9th month (with 750 USD allocated by Solidarités). He or she will also be entitled to go back to his or her home country for a 14-day period after six months spent on the mission (Solidarités will cover travel costs).

Social and medical cover:

Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
The living conditions in Ngala base has improved a lot over the past two years. There are 2 bedrooms with private bathrooms, a living room and a kitchen well equipped. The security rules are however restrictive as the context is tense. There is a curfew, very limited social life, movement restrictions, contact tracking, etc.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply Job Title: Deputy Logistics Coordinator Job number: SRH03333 Location: Maiduguri, Borno Contract Type: Short term contract Duration of the mission: 1 year Desired start date: 07/02/2019 General objective

The Deputy Logistics Coordinator backs up the Logistics Coordinator in guiding the mission logistics activities.
In particular, he/she supports the completion of urgent tasks, aids the bases, and sets up Solidarités International procedures and logistics tools.
He/she takes on the functions of the Logistics Coordinator in case of absence.

The main tasks Supply Management:

Update the supplier files and price lists.
Manage the Solidarités International purchasing procedures and those of the sponsors financing the mission programs.
Ensure the implementation of purchases, making sure they are in keeping with rules and procedures.
Take part in drawing up call for tenders documents as well as contracts necessitating a coordination validation.
Take part in selecting suppliers, and negotiating prices, deadlines and delivery modes.
Ensure monitoring of the supplier relationships.
Review the customs procedures and documentation in force in the intervention country.

Stock/Storage Management:

Take part in consolidating and analyzing monthly fuel consumption.
Help set up a theft prevention strategy for fuel and spare parts.
Help set up a strategy for fuel supply, spare parts and consumables.
Supervise the administrative management of documents associated with vehicles (log book, contracts, insurance, etc.
Take part in consolidating and updating the mission's inventory in real time.
Review the legislation in force concerning radio communication material.
Take part in consolidating and analyzing monthly inventory.

Reporting/Compilation:

Consolidate the monthly logistics reports for the bases.
Compile information on distances, prices, and transportation modes and companies.
Ensure the compilation of price lists and suppliers, as well as documents in use (import-export, exemption, taxes)
Take part in coordination meetings relating to logistics; represent the Logistics Coordinator upon request and/or when delegated.
File and archive the logistics documents.

Your profile

Master degree in a field related to Logistics
Previous experiences in unsecure and tense environment
Experience in supporting emergency response, preferably in conflict/post-conflict contexts
Experience in managing teams and building staff capacity
Problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to assess challenges and recommend solutions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Autonomous, organize, ability to prioritize and to work under pressure
Strong computer skills (Pack office, excel)
English: fluent with excellent writing capacities

SI will offer you

According to experience, starting from 2420 euros gross per month (2200 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of 600 USD
SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate's country of origin and the place of assignment.

Vacation:

During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time-off is implemented at the rate of one break every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7-day break during the 3rd and the 9th month (with 750 USD allocated by Solidarités). He or she will also be entitled to go back to his or her home country for a 14-day period after six months spent on the mission (Solidarités will cover travel costs).

Social and medical cover:

Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
The living conditions of the base are comfortable (A.C, comfortable beds, TV, tennis table, good cooking etc) with possibility of finding a wide range of goods for cooking. Despite restriction (curfew & limitation of movement), the level of activities is quite good (Sport: Soccer, volleyball…and interactions with other INGO). The multicultural environment allows for enriching exchanges and extensive discussions, as the atmosphere is very uplifting. The problematic aspect is that security procedures are quite restrictive (which is normal given the context) but it means that movement are limited and that knowledge of the city and the culture will be also very limited.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply Job Title: Grants Manager Job number: SRH03328 Location: Maiduguri, Borno Contract Type: Short term contract Duration of the mission: 1 year Desired start date: 7/02/2019 Job Details

As part of the coordination team and reporting to the Deputy CD, and working closely with the program and support departments at coordination level, as well as the base teams, the Grant Manager is the mission’s focal point on ensuring accountability to donors. Specifically, he/she is in charge of:
- Contributing to the mission’s strategic development.
- Direct management of the RCO.
- Contributing to the CD/DCD’s representation with donors.
- Monitoring and identifying funding opportunities in line with SI country and global strategy.
- Oversees the compilation of timely and high quality concept notes, proposals and contract modification requests in compliance with deadlines, donor and internal requirements. Validates Interim and final narrative and budget reports before submission to donor or Consortium lead, in consultation with the DCD/Program coordinator, technical coordinators and support department managers.
- Monitoring compliance between internal and donor procedures and builds the capacity building of new and existing staff on internal guidelines/tools (i.e. GERB) and donor procedures.
- Proactively follows-up on donor contractual obligations, from contracting to closing and archiving.
Archiving preparation for external audits and audit report archiving.

Donor relations:

Contributing to the CD/DCD’s representation with donors by providing briefing papers and accompanying meetings as requested.
With the contribution of HQ Communication Department and in consultation with the CD, Coordination (DCD/Program Coordinator and Technical Coordinators), Field Coordinator/PMs, leads in developing communication strategy and communication materials (country or project specific) targeting donors and other external partners.

Financing strategy:

In collaboration with the CD and the Communications and Development department, responsible for actively monitoring and identifying funding opportunities from SI institutional donors, new institutional donors, funding from foundations and private donors as well as co-funding opportunities.
Analyzes funding opportunities and eligibility in line with SI country and global strategy.
Responsible for drafting the framework for launching concept notes and proposals and supports the CD and/or DCD/Programme Coordinator in the dissemination.

Project Development:

Disseminates the needs assessment report to relevant staff (base and coordination).
In collaboration with the DCD/Programme Coordinator, lead in coordinating the dialogue between departments in the response design phase and coordinate the involvement of consortium partners.
Responsible for designing, disseminating and following-up on the retro-planning on proposal/concept note writing.
Drafts high quality concept notes and proposals – including corresponding annexes- compiling the contributions from SI coordination, base teams and consortium partners when SI is Consortium lead.
Provide final proposal narrative and budget proofreading and validation before submission to donor, ensuring compliance with internal and donor requirements, and done in close consultation with the DCD/Program coordinator, technical coordinators and support department managers.
Ensures the global proposal pack and minimum control point checklist is complete and submitted to HQ Desk for review and validation.
Submits proposals to donor at field level (including submission via platform such as GMS), and shares submitted version with HQ for record.

Contractual management/monitoring of projects (grant management):

Contributes to reviewing terms of contract with donors or prime recipients before signature.
Ensures contract archiving at mission level.
Facilitates kick-off meetings to disseminate contractual obligations to all relevant staff.
Responsible for coordinating contract amendment requests, budget or schedule revisions and NCE requests.
In collaboration with the Finance coordinator, requests installments/funds (or transfer funds if SI is lead in a Consortium).

External compliance:

Collaborates with the coordination team (Finance, Logistics, HR, DCD/Program Coordinator, Compliance Manager) to ensure due diligence and vetting potential partners is conducted.
Archives MoU at mission level and monitors implementation partners' compliance.
In coordination with the coordination team (Finance, HR, DCD/Program Coordinator, Compliance Manager), responsible for answering to the due diligence process conducted by donors or Prime recipients.
Monitors compliance related to grants between internal procedures and donor procedures.
Provides trainings to new and existing staff on internal (i.e. GERB) and donor procedures.
Works closely with the DCD/Programme Coordinator and technical coordinators to proactively and regularly monitor programmatic compliance (progress against indicators, project schedule) in accordance with internal and donor requirements.
Monitors and disseminates reporting, proposal and audit deadlines to all relevant staff and ensures quality information management related to grants by overseeing, in coordination with Desk HQ, the regular maintenance of reporting follow-up tool.

Program Implementation (compliance with internal/external requirements):

Disseminates diagnostic report to relevant staff (base and coordination).
Works closely with the DCD/Programme Coordinator to introduce or disseminate tools and methodologies to improve project implementation follow-up/ good grant management (including tools from GERB, such as minimal control points)
Responsible for launching of interim and final report writing phase and report compilation.
Validates Interim and final narrative reports before submission to donor, in consultation with the DCD/Program coordinator, technical coordinators and support department managers.
Ensures the global interim and final report pack and minimum control point checklist is complete and submitted to HQ Desk for review and validation.
Submits interim and final repots to donor at field level (including submission via platform), shares submitted version with HQ Desk for record.
Leads in compiling contract modification requests (MR), proofreading MRs, validating the global pack in consultation with DCD/Program Coordinator and mangers from support department, submitting to Desk HQ for review and validation..
Facilitates project closure meeting.
Monitors validation by the donor of final reports and last payment - closure of the grant.

Your profile

University degree in International Affairs, Mass Communications or related subject
At least two years experiences working in emergency programs
Previous successful experience developing projects and writing proposals for public donors
Knowledge of main donor regulations and priorities, especially ECHO.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Detail oriented, organized, and able to manage competing urgent requests and priorities
Works well in team, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well
Previous experiences in unsecure and tense environment

SI Will Offer You

According to experience, starting from 1980 euros gross per month (1800€ base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of 600 USD
SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate's country of origin and the place of assignment.

Vacation:

During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time-off is implemented at the rate of one break every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7-day break during the 3rd and the 9th month (with 750 USD allocated by Solidarités). He or she will also be entitled to go back to his or her home country for a 14-day period after six months spent on the mission (Solidarités will cover travel costs).

Social and medical cover:

Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

Living conditions:

The living conditions of the base are comfortable (A.C, comfortable beds, TV, tennis table, good cooking etc) with possibility of finding a wide range of goods for cooking. Despite restriction (curfew & limitation of movement), the level of activities is quite good (Sport: Soccer, volleyball…and interactions with other INGO). The multicultural environment allows for enriching exchanges and extensive discussions, as the atmosphere is very uplifting. The problematic aspect is that security procedures are quite restrictive (which is normal given the context) but it means that movement are limited and that knowledge of the city and the culture will be also very limited.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

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