Logistic Coordinators at Solidarites International (SI)

Solidarites International (SI) - For over 35 years, the humanitarian aid organization SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL has been committed to providing aid in the event of conflict and natural disasters. Our mission is to provide aid as quickly and as efficiently as possible to endangered populations by meeting their vital needs: drinking water, food and shelter.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistic Coordinator

Location: Abuja, Maiduguri
Desired Start Date: 1st May, 2017
Duration of the Mission: 8 months

Organization of the Mission

• The Nigeria mission is currently stabilizing its opening process. Due to projects’ expansion, a substantial increase in base staffing is ongoing.
• Coordination is expected to spend a considerable amount of time in Maiduguri, in direct support of field based operations.
• Therefore, the mission has a coordination team based between Abuja and Maiduguri, which includes a Head of Mission, an Administrative coordinator, a Logistics Coordinator and a Deputy Country Director supervising a Monitoring Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Coordinator, a Wash Coordinator, a Shelter Coordinator, a Reporting Officer.
• Operations are to be based in Maiduguri, Monguno and other relevant areas such as Dikwa and N’gala.
• In Maiduguri the team is currently composed of one Field Coordinator, Project Manager(s), a Base Logistician and an Administrator.
• The Monguno sub-base is composed of an Administrative and Logistics Manager supported by a Log/Admin assistant recruited as national staff and an activity manager.
• The Dikwa sub base will open in March 2017 and will have the same set up.

About the Job

• The logistics coordinator pilot logistics activities of the mission to ensure the smooth running of SI programs in the country.
• He ensures the implementation of SI procedures and logistics tools on the mission and ensure their compliance and their proper use.
• He helps define the mission strategy, drafting and design projects necessary means and activities SI.
• He supports the head of mission in the operational safety.
• He is the referent on the mission and the link between headquarters and the mission for any issue related to logistics.

Your Profile
Education:

• Bac + 5 (Master’s Degree) Degree in Water Sanitation and Hygiene related sector, Engineering, Environment and/or Geology, and/or professional technical humanitarian-oriented training (Bioforce WASH)

Experience:

• Previous experience in coordination position.
• 3 years’ experience in relevant Water, Sanitation and Hygiene project management and/or coordination in NGO / humanitarian fields.
• Previous experience in an unstable environment significant previous experiences in emergency contexts and protracted crises (conflict / post conflict country), is an asset.
• Experience in cash-based project is an asset.
• Experience in team management.
• Experience in delivering training and capacity building of staff.
• Significant experience in an English-speaking environment.

Technical skills and knowledge:

• Knowledge of project cycle management, project design and proposal writing.
• Technical knowledge on Hydrogeology basics, boreholes drilling and O&M, wells construction, stream catchment and gravity flow network design and management.
• Knowledge of community mobilization, water and sanitation social management, hygiene promotion methodologies and public health basics.
• Knowledge in cash based initiatives is an asset.
• Knowledge of SI rules and procedures is an advantage.
• Knowledge of disaster risk reduction approaches would be an advantage.

Transferable Skills:

• Excellent analytical skills.
• Capacity to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Good organization skills.
• Good writing/editing skills.

Language:

• English mandatory (oral and written), Housa would be an asset

Other Desirable Qualities:

• Knowledge of working in an Islamic country.
• Ability to live in security-tensed contexts with restrictive security rules and limited leisure and entertainment possibilities.
• Patience, persistence, pedagogic talent.
• Autonomy, rigor and the ability to adapt are indispensable skills.
• Knowledge of the Afghan context would be highly appreciated.
• Good computer skills (Microsoft office package, Google earth pro, any GIS software like ARCGIS and/or CAD software like AutoCAD).

We Offer
A Salaried Post:

• According to experience from 2000 euros gross per month, plus 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly, and a monthly Per Diem.
• As a special benefit for the Nigeria mission from the 1st of January until the 30th of June 2017, each expatriate will receive 500 euros on his monthly gross salary.
• Accompanied with 600 usd monthly per diem.
• 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.

Vacation:

• During the assignment, the expatriate is entitled to R&R every three months: two weeks at three months with a 500 euro allowance and two weeks at six months with a plane ticket back home covered by Solidarités.
• After 6 weeks one the field, expatriate will be encouraged to take 1 week in Abuja (3 days off and 2 days in office)

Application Closing Date
17th April, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: The vacancy may close before the deadline.