The Field Coordinator is the representative of the organization at field level. 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.

ISSUES AND SPECIFIC CHALLENGES :

• Representation and Internal / external communication
• Security Management
• Resource management

PRIORITIES ON THE 2-3 FIRST MONTHS :

• Ensure the Kick off / launching of new projects (ECHO and CDCS) at field Level
• Coordinate, participate to the recruitment, Induction and trainning  / building up of the Base team
• Ensure the representation, Coordination with partner and local autorities at field level
• Participate to new assessment, development of new proposal

YOUR PROFILE

Education / academic background:

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

Specific skills and experience:

• Experience of base opening
• Experience working in contries with strong administrative regulations and in coordination with local authorities
• Strong knowledge of principled-based and experience of diplomatic approaches
• Good reporting and writing skills.
• Previous experience and achievements in working in consortium and strong partnerships with NGOs locals and internationals (MoUs, negotiations, governance…)
• Proven ability to deal with local authorities and Local partners
• Experience in SI sectors of expertise (WASH, FSL, Shelter)
• Proven management ability, including ability to motivate and develop skills of team’s members.
• Excellent communication, networking skills, organizational and prioritization skills, ability to multi-task
• Capacity to adapt and show organizational flexibility
• Cross cultural sensitivity and great team player
• Proven ability to develop adapted humanitarian vision and strategy
• Capacity to engage and manage technical staff and curiosity towards their expertise
• Experience working with SI (or a similar organization) is an asset
• Prior experience in East Africa would be considered as an asset

Language:

English compulsory, knowledge of a local language would be an asset.