ECHO Project Manager/ Head of Mission at COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale

COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale is an humanitarian, non confessional and independent Foundation (NGO) that fights against all kinds of poverty to make the world a better place. Founded in 1965, COOPI is based in Milan and it has 24 headquarters in the South of the World.

COOPI works in different sectors: agriculture, water and sanitation, health care and nutrition, humanitarian assistance, human rights, education, socio-economic services, migration and relies on the expertise of 32 employees and 47 consultants in Italy, 121 expatriates and 4.500 local operators. In 2012, COOPI reached 3,6 millions beneficiaries.

Cooperazione Internazionale is looking for capable individual to fill the position below:

Job Title: ECHO Project Manager/ Head of Mission

Location: Abuja
Area of intervention: Bauchi State
Contract length: ASAP for at least 6 months, renewable for other 6 months

Responsibilities

• Provide multi sector assistance to IDPs: NFI, food security (cash voucher, land access, seeds and tools), wash, health and nutrition.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in International Education, International Development, Health and Nutrition or a related field or equivalent work
• Previous minimum 3-year experience in a similar position, with a track record of success and results achieved;
• Previous experience with an international humanitarian NGO is an advantage;
• Desirable experience of working on ECHO projects;
• Desirable experience of working in emergency situations;
• Strong analytical and practical problem-solving skills;
• Strong supervisory abilities, and demonstrated capacity of teamwork and of coordination with the relevant actors;
• Very good inter-personal and writing communication skills;
• Ability to organize work efficiently and deliver assignments in a timely manner often under time constraints;
• Proficiency in written and spoken English;
• Computer literacy, with high proficiency in the use of standard office software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
• Valid driving license.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Starting date: ASAP for at least 6 months, renewable for other 6 months