Field Coordinators at Secours Islamique France (SIF)

Secours Islamique France (SIF) is a Non-Governmental Organization of international solidarity based in France. Founded in 1991, SIF is a non-profit and non-political organization that intents to help, to bring relief and to protect the lives of those threatened by natural disasters, armed conflicts or by economic collapse. SIF provides its help in respect of the cultural diversity, without any distinction of origin, religion or gender.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Field Coordinator M/F

Location: Maiduguri
Starting Date: ASAP

Mission context

• North-East Nigeria is currently affected by one of the world’s most serious humanitarian crisis. Confronted to Boko Haram’s violence, over 15 000 000 people are affected by the crisis including 7 000 000 in need of emergency humanitarian assistance, over 2 000 000 IDPs and 4,5 million food insecure people.
• Following an exploratory mission conducted in September/October 2016, SIF is opening a mission in Nigeria in order to cover the FoodSec, WaSh & Protection needs of the most affected people in and around Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State.

Mission/ Role
The Field coordinator supervises and implements all the project’s activities in field zone: management of the team, planning and management, negotiation, representation to various partners and donors, contextual analysis and security of assets and people.

Main Activities
Leadership of the Field office:

• Provide regular threat risks assessment and update security plan/rules accordingly.
• Development and maintain key informants network and analyze/relay information adequately. Ensure active acceptance strategy towards stakeholders and population.
• Develop a security guideline and ensure all SIF staffs are aware and respect the SIF security guideline.
• Provide with incident report when incident occurred.

Program Development:

• The program is implemented as per the strategy and project documents
• Initiate the development of field office strategy in line with the overall country Mission strategy and in collaboration with the Head of mission and technical Program managers.
• Support, guide and ensure program planning, implementation, proposal-grant writing, and donor reporting.
• Oversee the implementation of the field program in liaison with the HOM and technical Program managers.
• Ensure dialogue and communication with stakeholders and communities;
• Ensure SIF accountability and complain mechanism awareness.

Representation:

• The SIF is represented adequately at field level and good reputation is developed.
• Ensure good relationships with stakeholders (Gov, Ngo’s, UN, civil society) and communities and represent SIF accordingly.
• To participate in external communication activities; provide guidance to SIF staff and consultant on visibility and communication.

Staff Management / Human Resources:

• The SIF office is managed efficiently and program/support services well coordinated.
• Oversee the coordination between program department and support services (log/fin/HR).
• Ensure smooth running of office management and good team spirit.

Logistics:

• Ensure that appropriate logistic structures and procedures are established and / or are maintained in accordance with the SIF guidelines
• Oversee the timely and efficient planning and implementation of procurement and supply of items in line with project needs.
• Ensure adequate management of warehousing, compounds, transportation, goods in kind, and assets according to SIF procedures.

Administration and Finance:

• Ensure that appropriate administrative and financial guidelines and procedures are established, maintained / updated regularly and adhered to by the team as well as any basic systems required in country
• Ensure that reports are produced for both internal and external distribution as requested by HQ and as stated in the operational contracts signed with donors, including monthly and quarterly reports
• Oversee budget preparation, and analysis of actual expenditures vs. budget.
• Establish and / or maintain SIF field accounting systems

Profile

• Generalist educational background
• Master degree in humanitarian field, project management, politics
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the management of emergency and post-emergency programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of project management tools (Logical Framework analysis, project cycle management, objectives and indicators etc.)
• An understanding of and commitment to SIF’s mission and values
• Proven problem solving and organizational skills, flexible and calm under pressure
• Pro active and able to work independently.
• Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English
• Proficient in Microsoft pack office.

Working conditions:

• French fixed term contract
• Duration: 3 months
• Remuneration according to profile
• Monthly perdiem
• Social and medical cover

Application Closing Date
15th November, 2016

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application letters and CV's to: [email protected]

Note

• Diversity is a wealth at Secours Islamique France;
• We will study every application with required skills for the position.