Desired start date: 1st of October
Duration of the mission: 3 months
Location: Abuja
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 26 countries, the SI teams – 3200 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
SI has been present in Nigeria for 9 years – since 2016 in Northeast Nigeria and 2020 in the Northwest.
SI’s coordination office is in Maiduguri, together with NE regional base. Besides, SI has a national representation office in Abuja and a second regional base for the NW programs in Gusau town (Zamfara State), with a sub office in Anka.
In the Northeast, SI operates in 3 LGAs of Borno state (Monguno, Ngala and Konduga). SI has also intervened in other LGAs includingJere, Maiduguri MMC, Dikwa, Gwoza and Bama in the recent past. In the Northwest, SI intervenes in 5 LGAs of Zamfara state: Gusau, Anka, Talata Mafara, Zurmi and Kaura Namoda.
The annual volume of the Nigeria mission is around 5 million USD.
SI’s mission in Nigeria responds to the critical needs of populations affected by conflict, natural disasters and epidemics in the North East and North West of the country, through its traditional sectors of intervention, namely WASH, FSL and Shelter. SI is currently funded by a number of institutional donors, including ECHO, CDCS and NHF, with the possibility of further funding depending on the development of the mission’s projects.
The mission also relies on a partnership approach, localization and good coordination to strengthen its intervention in the country. It works closely with two local partners and participates actively in existing coordination platforms.
General objective:
The FSL coordinator contributes to the development of Solidarités International strategy by proposing a sector-based strategy in the field of FSL.
He/she specifically guarantees the quality and suitability of proposed technical approaches and ensures the appropriateness of FSL activities and general SI objectives to the needs of the local populations.
He/she coordinates the project cycle and more particularly the operational monitoring of FSL programs implemented in the intervention country.
He/she contributes to the process of capitalization and the improvement of Solidarités International methods and techniques in the field of FSL.
The main challenges:
– Access challenges and remote management due to security constraints
– Strengthening program quality monitoring processes, remote monitoring and means of verification
– Strategic positioning in a global trend of funding decrease
– Focus on partnership and localization in all areas of intervention. This requires adapted operational modalities and a support to local partners.
Priorities for the 2/3 first months:
– capacity building and mentoring of the new Deputy FSL Coo
– Finalization of the development of FSL strategy at country level and clear action plan developed
– Technical support in the FSL activity implementation in Nortwest and NorthEast Nigeria (agricultural seasonal activities to not miss!)
– development of tools and methodologies in the scope of FSL project implementation.
– External representation in relevant clusters/WG to strenghten SI positioning
Security constraints:
No walking policy everywhere in the country / Security situation calm in Abuja, level 2 (out of 5), Maiduguri is level 3 and level 4 inother bases/sub-bases.
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2860 gross per month (2600 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 600 – 750 USD (depend on the location).
SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment.
Breaks: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with a USD 850 break allowance, allocated by Sl). To these breaks periods, SI grants one (1) additional rest day per month worked.
Insurance package: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds 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 FSL CO will be based in Abuja with frequent field visit expected in the regional offices (Maiduguri and potentially Gusau or Sokoto)
In Abuja, living condition are good and all commodities can be found (supermarket, restautant, cinema, sport centers …)
At base level, (maiduguri or Gusau), the bases 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. Ping pong, pool table and some gym equipment are available in the GH in Maiduguri. All essential good (food, hygiene etc..) can be bought locally in the small shops around the office, or in the pre-validated supermarket. Visits to other NGOs are possible, as well as some pre-validated places (hotel and restaurants).
Occasional fiel d visit in NW, and NE sub bases, to ensure a correct program overview depedning on the security context and validation.
DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE
Masters in agriculture sciences, agronomy and/or similar field
- Experience in the humanitarian sector : 5 years
- Experience on a similar position : 3-4 years
SKILLS
TECHNICAL SKILLS
1. Extensive knowledge about project cycle management and monitoring tools
2. Operational monitoring and improvement of programmatic delivery in insecure and remote areas
3. Good knowledge of cross-cutting issues, such as environment & climate change adaptations, gender, protection mainstreaming, etc.
4. Knowledge of SI sectors of intervention (WASH, FSL, Shelter)
5. Experience in partnerships mapping and development
TRANSVERSAL SKILLS
1. Autonomy, prioritization and self-organization
2. Management and leadership
3. Innovative and solutions oriented
4. External representation
5. Ability to provide training and capacity building
LANGUAGES
1. English (fluent – mandatory)
2. Haoussa (an asset)
Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter!
Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.
Thank you for your understanding.
To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org
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Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of abuse, notably acts of SEAH.
Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to find all forms of discrimination. SI will ever ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.
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