INTERSOS Vacancy for Head of Base (HoB)

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Head of Base (HoB) Code: SR-49-239 Location: Maiduguri with missions on the coordination office in Abuja and on the field bases (Ngala, Bama, Dikwa, Monguno, Mobbar and Magumeri LGAs) Starting date: 06/01/2018 Contract duration: 31/12/2018 Reporting to: Head of Mission Supervision of: 10 International staff General Context of the Project Since 2009, the Boko Haram insurgency has crippled north eastern Nigeria. Borno State continues to be most affected, with over 1.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). Recent advances by the Nigerian Army and the Multinational Joint Task Force have improved humanitarian access in 22 of the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Borno, but have also revealed the extent of the crisis. In newly accessible areas, basic infrastructure has been destroyed, essential services are non-existent, and most local governance systems are not functional. In support to the UN-led coordinated humanitarian response in the region, INTERSOS is implementing more than 6 projects addressing critical gaps in health and nutrition, WASH, food security, shelter, Camp Coordination and Camp Management and protection services for a highly vulnerable population in the newly accessible host communities in the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Ngala (Ngala-Gambaru), Bama (Banki) and Dikwa (Dikwa) Local Government Area (LGA), Borno State, Nigeria. General Purpose of the Position

HoB Nigeria will oversee the Operations, Administrative, HR and Logistics units in Borno state, including Maiduguri, Ngala (Ngala-Gambaru), Bama (Banki) and Dikwa (Dikwa), ensuring operations quality, strategic programming and planning, ensuring strategic growth and strong external and internal representation and advocacy.
S/he must be able to motivate and lead a diverse staff as well as effectively oversee operations, programs, budgets and partnerships.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

Oversee the logistics, procurement, administration and HR operations in Borno State, aiming at improving the operations systems and processes.
Support the HoM on the promotion of accountability and commitment to INTERSOS charter and prevention on power of abuse.
Support coordination of emergency interventions in Borno state.
Manage accountability of Admin and Operations actions in Maiduguri base
To support the security analysis and to support the HoM in updating the CPPs in Borno state.
To support project field staff in Maiduguri, Ngala (Ngala-Gambaru), Bama (Banki) and Dikwa (Dikwa) in the optimal and efficient implementation of the projects.
Coordinate with the technical staff and the PMs INTERSOS presence at the Borno State thematic cluster and Coordination meetings.
Support HoM in Donor relations and representation in Borno State.
Act as HoM during absence (breaks, leave, training, illness, etc.)

Requirements Education:

Relevant degree and/or equivalent management working experience.

Professional experience:

Relevant working experience of at least 3 years and previous Humanitarian experience.

Professional requirements:

Strategic vision, leadership, people management, teamwork and flexibility, ability to work under pressure in a highly complex emergency context
Very strong interpersonal skills: strong communication and diplomatic skills
Practical and problem-solver
Excellent ability to establish inter-personal relations and good negotiation skills
Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Excellent organizational skills in highly complex emergency operation
Able to ensure quick quality delivery in stressful environment

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