NIGERIA – FIELD COORDINATOR (M/F) – NorthEast

Education:

Master Degree in humanitarian/development studies, social sciences, management or other related discipline

Experience:

Substantial experience in a similar or senior management position in an overseas INGO environment.
Experience of strategic planning.

Technical skills:

Capacity to deal with a multiplicity of issues, to self – update and learn very quickly from a highly and constantly evolving environment
ability to analyze information quickly and accurately
ability to manage and prioritize a high workload and multiple tasks with tight deadlines
ability to communicate clearly internally and externally to represent SI (MoUs, negotiations, governance…)
good understanding of security management
proven ability to deal with local authorities and Local partners.

Transversale skills:

Proven experience in managing teams notably in complex ethnic and/or religious contexts or sensitive environments, Willingness to work in a volatile security context
Good knowledge of the humanitarian project cycle management, and operational management
Diplomacy and strong communication skills
ability to take initiatives, decisions and work in autonomy is essential
good problem-solving skills in day to day and crisis situations
Understanding of and commitment to SI’s mission and values.

Language:

Bilingual in English.

Desired start date: 01/10/2024
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI’s interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in some twenty countries, the SI teams – 2500 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers – intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.

About the mission

Solidarites International launched its operation in Nigeria in 2016 as a consequence of the humanitarian needs of displaced populations and host communities caused by the current crisis with conflict and the ongoing violence in the North-East of Nigeria led by Armed Opposition Groups since 2009. The security situation and epidemics/outbreaks continue to affect millions of lives in Northeastern and North Western parts of Nigeria. As of June 2022, according to IOM Displacement Tracking Matrix, an estimated 2.2 million people are displaced within Borno State which remains, for a major part, inaccessible to humanitarian actors.

The targeted sectors of intervention are WASH, Shelter, RRM, Food Security & Livelihoods. The annual budget of the mission is around 8.3 million euros in 2022.

The mission is organized with a coordination office in Maiduguri and 3 bases located in Ngala, Dikwa and Monguno managed remotely from Maiduguri for the North-East. In the North-West, Solidarites International is conducting activities on 3 bases located in Gusau, Anka and Taleta in Zamfara State. Abuja is the representative for the mission Nigeria.

General objectives :

The Field Coordinator is the representative of the organization at provincial level. His/her main responsibilities are:

He/she proposes a strategy for his/her area, 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 represents the organization towards the local authorities, upholding humanitarian principles and ensures smooth communication with country office on any challenge that he/she may face.

Specific stakes and challenges :

Dynamic to initiate with changings in the staffing, involving to integrate new bases support managers
All sub-bases are accessible but with limited access, which implies remote management most of the time
Complex security trends that demand constant overview
Overall decrease of emergency fundings in Nigeria.

Priorities on the 2-3 first months :

Facilitate the positionning for the coming proposal
Proactiveness in external engagement with INGOs & NGOs to encourage synergies
Security monitoring in North East
Follow up with support & prog base the advancement of programs to ensure timely delivery
Optimize communication means and pathway for the NE base (base meeting / modalities of operational reporting / …).

Living condition :

The Field Coordinator is based in Maiduguri, where the coordination is located.
In Maiduguri the base offers a comfortable environment, in spite of limited movements outside of the compound for security reasons. The Guest House offers good living conditions, with private bedroom and bathroom and shared & comfortable common spaces. Electricity and internet are available at the office and at the GH at all times. Volley-ball and badminton court, ping pong, and some gym equipment are available in the GH. All essential good (food, hygiene etc..) can be bought locally in the small shops around the office, or in the pre-validated supermarket. There is a good social life in Maiduguri.
Periodic field visit to NE sub bases (Monguno, Ngala, Konduga) is required, to ensure a correct program overview.
Life in Abuja is comfortable and safe. Abuja has good markets, good international schools, high standard medical services, comfortable and safe hou sing.

A salaried position

Field Coordinator is EUR 3080 gross / per month (EUR 2800 base salary, gross / month + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) + a monthly Per Diem of USD 600.

SI covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment.

The Field Coordinator lives in a shared guesthouse with the other international colleagues.

Breaks

During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every 3 months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7 working days break at 3, 6 and 9 months (with USD 850 allocated by SI). In addition to these, SI adds 1 additional rest day per month of work, i.e. 12 additional days off for a one-year contract.

Insurance package
Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which covers 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.

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