General objectives :

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.

– 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 :

– ‘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 housing.

Your profile

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.

SI will offer you

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.