Shelter Coordinator at Solidarites International (SI)

Solidarites International (SI) has not been active in Nigeria in the past and therefore has a limited experience in the country. SI sent a first exploratory team in Nigeria (North-Eastern States) for three weeks in April. A continued presence of senior managers has been maintained since mid-May in Borno state and Abuja. Additionally, SI registration in Nigeria is ongoing with the help of a local lawyer.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Shelter Coordinator

Job Reference: SRH02694
Locations: Abuja and Maiduguri
Desired start date: 1/04/2017
Duration of the mission: 2 months

About the Job

• The Shelter coordinator, as a technical advisor to the mission, contributes to the development of Solidarites International shelter strategy by supporting identification of uncovered needs, proposing a sector-based strategy and overseeing the quality of the Shelter programs implemented by the mission.
• He/she specifically guarantees the quality and suitability of proposed technical approaches and ensures the appropriateness of the Shelter related 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 Shelter programs implemented in Lebanon.
• He/She ensures SI representation to the technical and sectorial working groups and reporting on SI interventions.
• He/She contributes to the process of institutional knowledge building and the improvement of Solidarités International methods and techniques in the field of Shelter.
• He/She builds up the technical skills of the program team in the field of Shelter.

Your Profile
Education:

• University Degree in architecture, urbanism or humanitarian affairs. Strong experience may substitute for formal education.

Experience:

• 4 years of documented experience in shelter programming
• Experience in protection programming is an advantage
• Knowledge of shelter programs in crisis context
• Work experience in semi-urban and urban context
• Knowledge of Nigeria context
• Previous experience with SI and in remote context is an asset

Technical skills and knowledge:

• Problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to assess challenges and recommend solutions
• Strong management and training/capacity-building skills
• Computer literacy with very good command of MS Office Suite

Soft Skills and Spirit:

• Excellent diplomacy skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to delegate
• Flexible (will have to take on responsibilities that might not be directly on his/her JD)
• Adaptability to changing work environment and possible volatile security situation
• Stress management skills: ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, with peaks of heavy workloads;

Languages:

• Fluent English: speaking, reading and writing skills
• Hausa is an asset

Others:

• Commitment to the fundamental principles of SI’s charter and ethos
• Unstable security conditions in Maiduguri, ability to adapt and work under pressure

We Offer
A salaried post:

• According to experience from 2500 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 ophthalmology 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 Solidarites.
• 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
15th March, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Candidates are advised to send their CV and Cover letter in English Language.
• CV only applications will not be considered.
• The vacancy may close before the deadline. Thank you for your comprehension