Solidarités International (SI) has not been active in Nigeria in the
past and therefore has a limited experience in the country. SI sent a
first exploratory team in Nigeria (North-Eastern States) for three weeks
in April. A continued presence of senior managers has been maintained
since mid-May in Borno state and Abuja. Additionally, SI registration in
Nigeria is ongoing with the help of a local lawyer.
HEAD OF MISSION
ORGANIZATION OF THE MISSION
The
mission has one coordination based in Abuja, composed of one Head of
Mission, one administrative coordinator and one program coordinator. The
project will be based in Maiduguri and implemented by an expatriate
project manager, with a field coordinator, as well as a one month
support from a MEAL coordinator. The support team will be composed in
Maiduguri of one administrator and one logistic coordinator.
ABOUT THE JOB
The
Head of Mission is the Solidarités International official
representative in a country, or in an part of a country according to the
cut-out decided.
S/He is in charge of the smooth running of the mission.
S/He
proposes mission strategy, according to the geopolitical and
humanitarian context, and ensures its implementation once it has been
validated.
S/He monitors projects, ensuring that they are progressing
in accordance with the Solidarités International charter and complying
with internal and contractual procedures.
S/He mobilizes the material
and financial resources necessary for the programs to run effectively
and supervises the administration of these resources.
S/He coordinates the teams in place and ensures their security on the mission.
S/He is the direct liaison for Solidarités International HQ.
SPECIFIC CONTEXT OF THE POST:
SI
three folded operational strategy is divided has been thought to adapt
to changing context and access. It will balance a direct intervention in
accessible areas (Maiduguri city) and remote operations through a
network of collaborators in non-covered outer LGAs, with potential ad
hoc movements from the expatriates on site, would security conditions
allow it.
This strategy takes into consideration access
constraints, security restrictions, logistics issues and sensitivity of
the different stakeholders.
In this opening and operationalization phase, the Head of Mission will anchor SI presence in Nigeria along 3 priorities:
Supervise
and frame the implementation of the first round of operations in Borno
state, according to SI humanitarian standards. The head of mission will
specifically guarantee the inclusiveness and community participatory
approach of the intervention.
Develop the access and outreach of
SI teams in non-covered areas of Borno State, including through
relations and negotiations with all stakeholders.
Development of SI visibility and representation within coordination platforms, clusters and the donor community.
The
head of mission will have to readjust the operational strategy
according to contextual evolutions, and maintain a strong internal
coordination with SI mission in Cameroun (Yaounde and Northern Cameroun)
and representation in Chad (Ndjamena), with the aim to jointly develop a
regional humanitarian strategy.
YOUR PROFILE
Education and experience
Post graduate level in humanitarian project management and/or Political Science
Minimum 2 years of experience as Head of Mission
Previous experience as Field Coordinator desirable
Experience in mission opening and emergency context highly desirable
Knowledge and technical skills
Expertise on humanitarian access management is a prerequisite
Good knowledge on project management cycle, from the design to the monitoring
Good and proven writing and spoke English are required
Transferable skills
Transferable skills in program appreciated
Good knowledge and experience of the Chad Lake basin area appreciated
QUALITIES:
Representation, communication and interpersonal skills
Anticipation, decision taking and initiative capacities
Great work capacity and stress management
Capacity to work in complex and volatile environments
Abuja Living Conditions
Abuja
is the federal capital of Nigeria. It is located in the center of
Nigeria in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Climate is classified as
tropical wet and dry with a warm rainy season from April to October and
a hot dry season between November and March.
Accommodation in
Abuja is in hotel with internet access, restaurant, AC, hot water and
laundry service. There is no office for the moment, but work can be done
from the hotel or in one of the several quiet bars with internet access
present in town.
The level of security threat is very limited in
Abuja and the city does not experience the same issues than other
Nigerian urban areas. Main risks are road accident, due to driving fast
and not very disciplined, and malaria. Criminality is very low and
expatriate community is not identified as a specific target.
Humanitarian
sector being small in Abuja, humanitarian expatriate life is limited,
but on the other hand, external social life can be very pleasant thanks
to the low security threat and the presence of several restaurants,
bars, parks, clubs, gym and pools.
WE OFFER
SI will offer you:
A
salaried post: according to experience from 2300 euros gross per month,
plus 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly, and a monthly Per Diem of
750 USD.
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.
For further information about SI, please consult our website: http://www.solidarites.org/en/
Contact : Pauline CARTERY, Recruitment & Follow Up Officer
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
DUE DATE: 31 July, 2016
Job Opportunity at Solidarités International (SI)
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