Recent Vacancies at COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale, 28th May, 2018

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COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale, is a humanitarian, non-confessional and independent organization founded in 1965 in Milan, Italy. For more than 50 years we have been dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and to supporting populations affected by wars, socio-economic crises or natural disasters in their path to recovery and sustainable development, by making use of the professionalism of local and international operators, and through our partnerships with public and private bodies and civil society organizations. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: M&E Manager Location: Maiduguri, Borno Duration: 12 months renewable Start Date: ASAP Main Duties / Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Head of Base and in link with the Program Coordinator, he/she:

Designs the detailed work plan in line with the project guidelines and description, guaranteeing the smooth implementation of all the activities on-time, on-quality and on-budget for monitoring & evaluation and information management activities;
In cooperation and synergy with the project staff, plans and monitors the activities’ progress, in compliance with the contract signed with the donor, with donor’s and COOPI’s procedures, and with the specific Project Structure and Reporting Lines definition, making use of the financial instruments provided by the organization;
In cooperation with the Program Coordinator, finalizes the data provided by his/her team, supports the preparation, in compliance with the deadlines, of the narrative reports expected by the donors and by the partners;
Represents COOPI with the local / State authorities and partners
Manages the goods purchased for the project; for all goods purchased by the project, support updates of the inventory and guarantee the respect of the policies and guidelines, in cooperation with the Logistics Office;
In collaboration with the Program Coordinator and in synergy with the specific reporting lines of the projects, promotes and manages relations with the local government institutions, NGOs, and other local partners available in the area;
Executes any other task necessary to good and timely completion of the projects, identified in mutual agreement.
Follows and enforces all COOPI codes of conduct and policies (globally and in-country);
Performs any other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree in information management, public policy, or a human rights related field.
At least 3 years of working experience in/with INGO in the protection sector.
Proven interest & commitment to humanitarian and development principles and a demonstrable understanding of conflict/post conflict development contexts
At least 5 years of experience in data collection, analysis, and report writing
Excellent in English (oral and written)
Ability to plan, organize work, communicate and reports effectively (both in writing and verbally)
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
team player, effective communicator, successful negotiator, creative and analytical thinker, active learner, able to work in a multicultural environment
Excellent communication skills, calm, with a good sense of humour
Proven commitment to accountability practices
Ability to function effectively under stressful conditions such as heavy workloads, and deadlines.
Excellent Microsoft Office applications skills (Excel, Word, Power point, Emails, Skype, Web researchers)
Knowledge of and adherence to COOPI Code of Conduct, understands other international development guidelines.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply Application Deadline 18th June, 2018. Job Title: Project Manager, Nutrition Location: Potiskum, Yobe Duration: 6 months renewable Scope of the Vacancy

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall activities’ planning, execution and reporting of UNICEF funded Nutrition projects. He/she is directly assigned to, and responsible of the supervision of all logistics, HR, financial and overall functioning aspects for his projects.

Main duties/Responsibilities Management of the Nutrition Program:

The Nutrition Project Manager is responsible for overall management and supervision of nutrition project activities; follow up and ongoing analysis of the context.
Definition and monitoring of COOPI Nutrition project, in compliance with COOPI nutrition security policy and standard operating procedures
Ensure the integration of nutrition components in the food security, WASH and protection programmes
Provision of continuous guidance and technical support to the programmes
Identify and troubleshoot challenges to remove any obstacle that might arise during project implementation.
Design and ensure the use of monitoring tools. Ensure that the M&E systems are effective, of high quality, and provide regular impact and process data and that the baseline and evaluation assessments are conducted
In collaboration with the Program Coordinator and head of base, prepares all the formal communication and contract modification requests (ex. budget modification) of the project;
Manages the goods purchased for the project; for all goods purchased by the project, support updates of the inventory and guarantee the respect of the policies and guidelines, in cooperation with the Logistics Office;
In collaboration with the Program Coordinator and in synergy with the specific reporting lines of the projects, promotes and manages relations with the local government institutions, NGOs, and other local partners available in the area; including WHO and other UN agencies;
Ensure compliance of programs in terms of achieving objectives in current grants.

Team Management:

Management of nutrition program staff and elaboration their Job description.;
Ensure that staff have clearly defined objectives and understand their responsibilities.
Conduct evaluation and appraisal of staff
Provision of technical and organizational support and trainings to the nutrition project staff
Ensure all staff understand and implement programme guidelines and protocols

Reporting:

Compilation, analysis and feedback on monthly reports for the nutrition programmes and assist with stock consumption/ distribution plans as required
Ongoing communication with food security programme teams and nutrition focal point at HQ level.
Donor reporting.

Representation of Internal/ External Communication:

Coordination with other technical departments at coordination level (Food Security, Protection, WASH and Livelihood, Logistics, MOH and Administration).
Provide technical guidance to support COOPI to promote consistent good practices
Represent COOPI at national and state level in nutrition technical and sector working groups meetings.
Participate in the external coordination with nutrition partners and governmental bodies and provide technical support and guidance in the nutrition sub-committee and cluster, where relevant.

Requirements Essential:

Degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Social Sciences or Qualified doctor, nutritionist, nurse with relevant experience
Demonstrable management experience, including budget holding responsibility
Minimum of 3 years of previous experience working with NGOs specifically on CMAM and infant and young child feeding programmes in complex situations;
Experience in conducting nutrition assessments (SMART, KAP surveys) and understanding of nutritional data and information systems
Proven capacity to supervise, train, motivate and coach staff
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions
Prepared to work in an uncertain security environment
Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay in the field
Commitment to and understanding of COOP mission, values and principles
Experience and ability to represent COOPI nutrition work in external meetings
Demonstrable ability at report writing and excellent communication skills
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office software including Word and Excel as well as email/internet
Fluency in written and spoken English

Desired:

Prior experience working for humanitarian agencies and prior work experience in Nigeria or Africa
Knowledge of the operational area
Management and leadership skills.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply Job Title: Psychologist Location: Maiduguri, Borno Duration: 12 months Project: Protection and Reintegration of children associated with armed groups in the north east of Nigeria Reports to: Project Manager COOPI in Nigeria COOPI started its operations in North-East Nigeria in July 2014 to carry out a rapid evaluation of the most relevant constraints suffered by the Internally Displaced People (IDPs) displaced by the food crisis and the Boko Haram insurgency in the Lake Chad Basin. COOPI’s aim is to support the most basic and pressing needs of communities affected by the conflict. COOPI is providing a multi-sectoral emergency response to the IDPs, returnees and host population focused on food security, nutrition, protection and education. COOPI main area of intervention is Yobe & Borno States. Project Summary

Based on a consolidated care model for children associated to armed forces and groups implemented in several conflict areas over the years, COOPI will establish a Centre of Transit and Orientation (TOC) for children formerly associated with Boko Haram in need of psychosocial and other assistance before reunification and integration into their families of origin.
An age-appropriate individualised plan will include: recreational, psychosocial and educational activities to support the child’s readjustment to family life, and prepare him/her for reintegration into the community.
The plan will also include life-skills and competency building for income generating activities and employment. It will make provision for children to be referred to health, nutritional and legal services as necessary.
These activities will be complemented by family tracing and sensitization of the communities of origin.
The plan will also include follow-up support and monitoring activities through protection networks identified, trained, supervised and supported by COOPI in the communities of origin.

Scope of the Vacancy

The Psychologist support the Project Manager in the programming, responsibility of the realization and the follow-up of the protection activities, guarantying protection services for the beneficiaries.

Main Duties/Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, he/she:

Identify the psychological problems of the beneficiaries and put in place the necessary means to answer effectively to the needs
Establish the psychological and psychosocial criteria of vulnerability and structure a process of detection of the main psychosocial risks
Create fact sheets and procedures for setting up and evaluating emotional and listening debriefing activities Set up and run the collective emotional debriefing system (training of members, setting up and running meetings, gradually capitalizing on experience)
Maintain a database of referrals for psychological, medical and community orientations
Organize and structure collective friendly spaces
Train the project teams and local partners on approaches, methodology and tools to understand how victims of GBV and other forms of violence are affected by their involvement in armed conflict
Train and / retrain teams on the proper use of situation assessment and management tools
Train project staff (psychosocial counselors, community animators) on the individual and collective psychological and psychosocial management of the victims;
Organize technical meeting with his/her team and other stakeholders
Direct case management
Propose and supervise the psychosocial and recreational activities to set up, for children and adults

Requirements Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in Psychology.
At least 3 years of working experience with INGO on Child Protection area. Experience working with children associated with armed group it’s an advantage
Good knowledge of project cycle management
Experience in clinical psychology and / or psychopathology (victimology, medical emergency cell, etc.)
Proven interest & commitment to humanitarian and development principles and a demonstrable understanding of conflict/post conflict development contexts
Experience in data collection, analysis, and report writing
Excellent in English (oral and written)
Experience in designing and conducting training in INEE and Child Protection issues especially in the areas of human rights, gender, capacity building, added advantage, SGBV
Ability to plan, organize work, communicate and reports effectively (both in writing and verbally)
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
team player, effective communicator, successful negotiator, creative and analytical thinker, active learner, able to work in a multicultural environment
Excellent communication skills, calm, with a good sense of humour
Excellent sense of confidentiality
Excellent listening and empathy
Proven commitment to accountability practices
Ability to function effectively under stressful conditions such as heavy workloads, and deadlines.
Excellent Microsoft Office applications skills (Excel, Word, Power point, Emails, Skype, Web researchers)
Knowledge of and adherence to COOPI Code of Conduct, understands other international development guidelines

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply Job Title: Project Manager, FSL Location: Potiskum, Yobe Duration: 6 months renewable COOPI in Nigeria COOPI started its operations in North-East Nigeria in July 2014 to carry out a rapid evaluation of the most relevant constraints suffered by the Internally Displaced People (IDPs) displaced by the food crisis and the Boko Haram insurgency in the Lake Chad Basin. COOPI’s aim is to support the most basic and pressing needs of communities affected by the conflict. COOPI is providing a multi-sectoral emergency response to the IDPs, returnees and host population focused on food security, nutrition, protection and education. COOPI main area of intervention is Yobe State but we are also present in Borno state. Scope of the Vacancy

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall activities’ planning, execution and reporting of WFP funded project.
He/she is directly assigned to, and responsible of the supervision of all logistics, HR, financial and overall functioning aspects for his projects.

Main duties/Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Head of base and in link with the Program Coordinator, he/she provide overall managerial oversight and designs the detailed work plan in line with the project guidelines and description, guaranteeing the smooth implementation of all the activities on-time, on-quality and on-budget;
In cooperation and synergy with the project staff, plans and monitors the activities’ progress, in compliance with the WFP regulations and contract signed with the donor, with donor’s and COOPI’s procedures, and with the specific Project Structure and Reporting Lines definition, making use of the financial instruments provided by the organization;
In collaboration with the Administrative and the Logistics team, plans and monitors the expenditures in line with the project’s implementation needs;
In cooperation with the Program Coordinator, finalizes the data provided by his/her team, supports the preparation, in compliance with the deadlines, of the narrative reports expected by the donors and by the partners;
Coordinates the overall project: supervises the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the staff; monitors the accuracy and efficiency of activities;
Represents COOPI with the local / State authorities and partners
In collaboration with the Program Coordinator and head of base, prepares all the formal communication and contract modification requests (ex. budget modification) of the project;
Manages the goods purchased for the project; for all goods purchased by the project, support updates of the inventory and guarantee the respect of the policies and guidelines, in cooperation with the Logistics Office;
In collaboration with the Program Coordinator and in synergy with the specific reporting lines of the projects, promotes and manages relations with the local government institutions, NGOs, and other local partners available in the area;
Ensure compliance with the fund and timely fulfillment of project’s reporting requirements.
Executes any other task necessary to good and timely completion of the projects, identified in mutual agreement.
In coordination with the Administrative team, supports in hiring of new staff directly related to the project and conducts staff appraisals Upholds COOPI’s mission and Charter of Values;
Follows and enforces all COOPI codes of conduct and policies (globally and in-country);
Performs any other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Requirements

Master's degree in Food Security/Nutrition and /or Humanitarian/ Development Studies or any related field.
At least 3 years of working experience in/with INGO. On FSL area. Experience managing a WFP project is a +
Proven interest & commitment to humanitarian and development principles and a demonstrable understanding of conflict/post conflict development contexts
Experience in data collection, analysis, and report writing including post-distribution monitoring (PDM)
Excellent in written and spoken English
Ability to plan, organize work, communicate and reports effectively (both in writing and verbally)
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
team player, effective communicator, successful negotiator, creative and analytical thinker, active learner, able to work in a multicultural environment
Excellent communication skills, calm, with a good sense of working in inter-cultural environment
Proven commitment to accountability practices
Ability to function effectively under stressful conditions such as heavy workloads, and deadlines.
Excellent Microsoft Office applications skills (Excel, Word, Power point, Emails, Skype, Web researchers)
Knowledge of and adherence to COOPI Code of Conduct, understands other international development guidelines

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply Job Title: Project Manager, Livelihoods Location: Potiskum, Yobe Duration: 6 months renewable Starting date: 25th June, 2018 Scope of the Vacancy

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall activities’ planning, execution and reporting of Livelihoods projects. He/she is directly assigned to, and responsible of the supervision of all logistics, HR, financial and overall functioning aspects for his projects.

Main dutiess/Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Head of base and in link with the Program Coordinator, he/she provide overall managerial oversight to livelihood project and support livelihood project implementation team
To ensure cross departmental coordination with WFP food security and FAO agriculture input component
Work with donor and program team to maintain and update livelihoods implementation plan,
In cooperation and synergy with the project staff, plans and monitors the livelihood activities’ progress, in compliance with the donor regulations with donor’s and COOPI’s procedures, and with the specific Project Structure and Reporting Lines definition, making use of the financial instruments provided by the organization;
In collaboration with the Administrative and the Logistics team, plans and monitors the expenditures in line with the project’s implementation needs;
In cooperation with the Program Coordinator, finalizes the data provided by his/her team, supports the preparation, in compliance with the deadlines, of the narrative reports expected by the donors and by the partners;
Coordinates the overall project: supervises the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the staff; monitors the accuracy and efficiency of activities;
Represents COOPI with the local / State authorities and partners
In collaboration with the Program Coordinator and head of base, prepares all the formal communication and contract modification requests (ex. budget modification) of the project;
Liasse with logistics/ procurement team to ensure the goods purchased for the project; for all goods purchased by the project, support updates of the inventory and guarantee the respect of the policies and guidelines, in cooperation with the Logistics Office;
In collaboration with the Program Coordinator and in synergy with the specific reporting lines of the projects, promotes and manages relations with the local government institutions, NGOs, and other local partners available in the area;
Ensure compliance with the fund and timely fulfilment of project’s reporting requirements.
Executes any other task necessary to good and timely completion of the projects, identified in mutual agreement.
In coordination with the Administrative team, supports in hiring of new staff directly related to the project and conducts staff appraisals Upholds COOPI’s mission and Charter of Values;
Put in place and follow in accountability and beneficiaries feedback mechanism
Follows and enforces all COOPI codes of conduct and policies (globally and in-country);
Performs any other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Humanitarian/ Development Studies/ Social Sciences or any related field.
At least 3 years of working experience in/with INGO. on Livelihoods/ FSL area. Experience managing enterprise and livelihood development activities as a+
Proven interest & commitment to humanitarian and development principles and a demonstrable understanding of conflict/post conflict development contexts
Expertise in sustainable livelihoods, on-farm and off-farm livelihoods, in particular; data collection, analysis, and report writing including post-distribution monitoring (PDM)
Excellent in written and spoken English
Ability to plan, organize work, communicate and reports effectively (both in writing and verbally)
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
team player, effective communicator, successful negotiator, creative and analytical thinker, active learner, able to work in a multicultural environment
Excellent communication skills, calm, with a good sense of working in inter-cultural environment
Proven commitment to accountability practices
Ability to function effectively under stressful conditions such as heavy workloads, and deadlines.
Excellent Microsoft Office applications skills (Excel, Word, Power point, Emails, Skype, Web researchers)
Knowledge of and adherence to COOPI Code of Conduct, understands other international development guidelines.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply Job Title: Project Manager/Psychologist Location: Maiduguri, Borno Duration: 12 months Reports To: Head of Base / Program Coordinator Project: UNICEF; Protection and Reintegration of children associated with armed groups in the north east of Nigeria Starting Date 15th July, 2018 Project Summary Based on a consolidated care model for children associated to armed forces and groups implemented in several conflict areas over the years, COOPI will establish a Centre of Transit and Orientation (TOC) for children formerly associated with Boko Haram in need of psychosocial and other assistance before reunification and integration into their families of origin. An age-appropriate individualised plan will include: recreational, psychosocial and educational activities to support the child’s readjustment to family life, and prepare him/her for reintegration into the community. The plan will also include life-skills and competency building for income generating activities and employment. It will make provision for children to be referred to health, nutritional and legal services as necessary. These activities will be complemented by family tracing and sensitization of the communities of origin. The plan will also include follow-up support and monitoring activities through protection networks identified, trained, supervised and supported by COOPI in the communities of origin. Scope of the Vacancy

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall activities’ planning, execution and reporting of his/her projects.
He/she is directly assigned to, and responsible of the supervision of all logistics, HR, financial and overall functioning aspects of the projects.

Main Duties/Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Head of base and in link with the Program Coordinator, he/she: Project Management:

Designs the detailed work plan in line with the project guidelines and description, guaranteeing the smooth implementation of all the activities on-time, on-quality and on-budget;
In cooperation and synergy with the project staff, plans and monitors the activities’ progress, in compliance with the contract signed with the donor, with donor’s and COOPI’s procedures, and with the specific Project Structure and Reporting Lines definition, making use of the financial instruments provided by the organization;
In collaboration with the Administrative and the Logistics team, plans and monitors the expenditures in line with the project’s implementation needs;
In cooperation with the Program Coordinator, finalizes the data provided by his/her team, supports the preparation, in compliance with the deadlines, of the narrative reports expected by the donors and by the partners;
Coordinates the overall project: supervises the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the staff; monitors the accuracy and efficiency of the case management activities; in collaboration with the Child Protection team, deals with possible cases which cannot be addressed by the available and ongoing referral network;
Contributes in consolidating the case management referral network by establishing proficient collaboration with the partners working in the targeted areas and actively suggesting gaps and recommendations to the supervisors;
Contributes and approves the line of training designed by the Child Protection;
In collaboration with the Program Coordinator and head of base, prepares all the formal communication and contract modification requests (ex. budget modification) of the project;
Manages the goods purchased for the project; for all goods purchased by the project, support updates of the inventory and guarantee the respect of the policies and guidelines, in cooperation with the Logistics Office;
In collaboration with the Program Coordinator and in synergy with the specific reporting lines of the projects, promotes and manages relations with the local government institutions, NGOs, and other local partners available in the area;
Executes any other task necessary to good and timely completion of the projects, identified in mutual agreement.
In coordination with the Administrative team, supports in hiring of new staff directly related to the project and conducts staff appraisals Upholds COOPI’s mission and Charter of Values;
Follows and enforces all COOPI codes of conduct and policies (globally and in-country);

Psychosocial activities' Follow up:

Support technically his/her team
Contribute to the identification of psychologist issue of the beneficiaries and support the team to deal with.
Organize technical meeting with the team and the main stakeholders
Build his/her team capacities on Child Protection and case management
Train project teams and local partners on approaches, methodology and tools to understand how victims of GBV and other forms of violence are affected by their involvement in armed conflict and the occurrence of fighting
Manage directly if need be the most complicated cases.
Train and / or re cycle teams on the proper use of situation assessment and case management tools;

Minimum Requirements

Master's Degree in Psychology.
At least 3 years of working experience with INGO on Child Protection area. Experience working with children associated with armed group it’s an advantage
Good knowledge of project cycle management
Experience in clinical psychology and / or psychopathology (victimology, medical emergency cell, etc.)
Proven interest & commitment to humanitarian and development principles and a demonstrable understanding of conflict/post conflict development contexts
Experience in data collection, analysis, and report writing
Excellent in English (oral and written)
Experience in designing and conducting training in INEE and Child Protection issues especially in the areas of human rights, gender, capacity building, added advantage, SGBV
Ability to plan, organize work, communicate and reports effectively (both in writing and verbally)
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
team player, effective communicator, successful negotiator, creative and analytical thinker, active learner, able to work in a multicultural environment
Excellent communication skills, calm, with a good sense of humour
Excellent sense of confidentiality
Excellent listening and empathy
Proven commitment to accountability practices
Ability to function effectively under stressful conditions such as heavy workloads, and deadlines.
Excellent Microsoft Office applications skills (Excel, Word, Power point, Emails, Skype, Web researchers)
Knowledge of and adherence to COOPI Code of Conduct, understands other international development guidelines.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply Application Deadline 11th June, 2018.

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