Desired start date: ASAP
Duration of the mission: 1 year
Location: Maiduguri, with regular field visits
ABOUT THE MISSION
Solidarités International (SI) has been working in North East Nigeria – Borno state, since 2016. The political and military crisis has affected millions of lives in Nigeria, and SI is answering the needs of displaced populations and host communities. The targeted areas of intervention are WASH, shelter, logistics, food security and livelihood.
Seven programs are currently running:
- Multi-sectorial project over 3 years in Monguno, Ngala, Askira/Uba and Hawul in consortium with ALIMA and funded by EuropeAid
- Logistic Platform project funded by WFP in Monguno
- Emergency WASH and Shelter response funded by OFDA in Maiduguri, Monguno, Dikwa, Ngala
- Emergency WASH in Health funded by ECHO – in consortium with ALIMA in Maiduguri and Monguno
- Emergency WASH funded by ECHO in, Monguno and Dikwa
- WASH response for vulnerable IDPs and host communities in Dikwa funded by CDC
- Emergency WASH response for new onset manmade disaster in Ngala funded by NHF
This mission has potential to continue developing relevant and mandate-based interventions to cover the needs in the area and to ensure humanitarian impact. To learn more, please visit our website: https://www.solidarites.org/fr/missions/nigeria/
Key numbers about the mission:
- 5 locations: Maiduguri (coordination) Abuja (liaison), Dikwa, Ngala and Monguno (bases).
- The number of international staff is around 20
- The number of national staff is around 200
- The total budget of the mission is approx. EUR 8 million
ABOUT THE JOB
General objectives
The HR coordinator coordinates the implementation of SI’s Human Resources policy.
As HR Coordinator he/she is responsible for the administrative aspects of the mission and ensures the respect by all of: SI procedures, the procedures of financial backers and the laws of the country in which SI is intervening.
He/she is the mission point of contact and the link between headquarters and the mission for any questions relating to Human Resources.
Main tasks
- Analysis of the socio-economic context
- HR management of nationals
- Admin follow-up of the expatriates
- Team management
- Reporting/Communication
Priorities for the first 2/3 months
- Benchmark of Compensation and Benefits
- Identification + training of PSEA Focal Persons and Investigators
- Follow up of the recruitments in order to complete the organization chart
Organization chart position (reporting and functional relationships)
Line Manager: Country Director
Line Report(s) on Base: Deputy HR Coordinator, Liaison Officer
Functional Manager: HQ National HR Officer
Functional Report(s): Administrator (Maiduguri) Regional administrator (Monguno, Ngala, Dikwa)
YOUR PROFILE
- Degree in Administration, Human Resources Management or related field
- At least 7 years of experience as Admin and/or HR Manager / Coordinator in a professional organization (private, public and/or non-for-profit sector);
- At least 2 years of experience in the humanitarian sector overseas;
- Proven training and local capacity building experience
- Fluency in English mandatory (oral and written)
- Advanced computer skills (use of MS Office package, Internet, Skype).
- Leadership skills. Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
- Ability to work independently, take the initiative and take responsibility
- High level of motivation and proactivity
- Resistance to stress
- Diplomacy and open-mindedness
- Good analytical skills
- Organization and ability to manage priorities
- Proactive approach to making proposals and identifying solutions
- Ability to integrate into the local environment, taking account of its political, economic and historical characteristics
- Previous work experience with SI is an asset
SI WILL OFFER YOU
A salaried post: according to experience from 2640 euros gross per month (2400 base salary + 10% annual leave).
Per Diem: 600 USD / month.
Break policy
- 1 break of 7 working days every 3 months + USD 850 allowance (for each break).
- 1 day off per worked month.
These days off, as well as the breaks, are not deducted from the paid leaves that are paid every months with your salary: they are offered by SI.
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.
Living conditions
The living conditions of the base are comfortable (A.C, comfortable beds, TV, tennis table, good cooking etc.) with possibility of finding a wide range of goods for cooking. Despite a few restrictions (curfew & limitation of movement), the possible level of activities is quite good (sports, interactions with other INGO). The multicultural environment allows for enriching exchanges and extensive discussions, as the atmosphere is very uplifting.
Electricity is available at the office and at the GH (except a small period during the night), communication and internet are available. 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 dense social life in Maiduguri, and visit to other NGOs are possible, as well as to some pre-validated places.
The security constraints are more important when it comes to field deployments outside Maiduguri where stricter rules have to apply.
More Information
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