Solidarites International (SI) recruitment for a Field Coordinator, 12th September 2019

⏲ Sep 12, 2019, 7:29 PM
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Solidarites International (SI) is a French humanitarian organisation operating for over 35 years who is 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: water, food and shelter. SI has started activities in North-eastern Nigeria in August 2016 in the fields of Wash and is now intervening in 4 areas of the state for Wash and Shelter activities. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Field Coordinator Job Number: SRH03591 Location: Dikwa, Borno Contract Type: Short term contract Desired start date: ASAP Duration of the mission: 9 months 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 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.
He/she checks and ensures that projects are carried out in accordance with the Solidarités International charter, respecting all internal and contractual procedures

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
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
Promote the ethics and values of Solidarités International
Monitor the implementation of Solidarités International's human resources policy and procedures (recruitment, EAP, etc.)

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 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
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

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

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
Cholera emergency response preparedness (necessary and appropriate stakes)
Management of Logistical aspects over summer (rain season)
Implementation of programs before end of donor contracts
Enhanced coordination in clusters

Your Profile

Master's 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
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
Experience in tensed context in terms of security
Good and proven writing and spoken English are required
Good knowledge and experience on evaluation and monitoring tools and good analytical skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Salary and Conditions

A salary starting from 2600 Euros gross per month + valorization of your experiences
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 on 7 working days every three months
For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7 working days break at 3/6 and 9 month (with 850 USD allocated by Solidarités).
To these break periods, it is necessary to add the granting of 1 additional rest day per month worked > i.e. 12 days in addition for a 1-year contract.

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 in Dikwa base has improved a lot over the past two years. There are 2 bedrooms with bathrooms, a living room and a kitchen well equipped. The security rules are however restrictive as the context is tense.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should Click here to apply Note: The vacancy may close before the deadline. Thank you for your comprehension

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