Field Coordinator Assistant at Solidarites International (SI)

Solidarites International (SI) is an international humanitarian NGO which, for more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their vital needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly involved in the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the first cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in around twenty countries, SI's teams - 2000 people in total made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, and a few volunteers - work with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Coordinator Assistant

Location: Monguno, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Field Coordinator Assistant assists the Field Coordinator in his / her representation, program coordination, strategy preparation and programming for Solidarités International in his/her intervention zone, coordination with other humanitarian participants, team management and security and humanitarian monitoring.
• These tasks entail strict confidentiality on the part of the Assistant Field Coordinator. It is strictly prohibited for the Field Coordinator Assistant to disclose information concerning Solidarités International and its activities without prior authorization from the Field Coordinator.
• In addition, the Field Coordinator Assistant participates in the specification of security measures to be undertaken at the base level in collaboration with the Field Coordinator, as well as their post-validation circulation.

Responsibilities
Security:

• Collect information within the Field Coordinator’s domain of responsibility by attending security briefings with – or in place of - the Field Coordinator
• Carry out security checks for the clearance of team departures out into the field
• Analyze information and inform the Field Coordinator
• Make the weekly security pack and send it to the Field Coordinator
• Establish informal ties and a network of contacts enabling the collection and verification of diverse information
• Maintain an updated list of security contacts in the zone
• Coordinate the weekly security briefing
• Run the contextual and security briefing for new expatriates, in conjunction with the Field Coordinator

Representation:

• Under the delegation of the Field Coordinator, represent Solidarités International during humanitarian and security coordination meetings
• Ensure that Solidarités International’s message is conveyed during meetings in accordance with its mandate and programs
• Regularly visit Solidarités International’s intervention sites

Humanitarian monitoring:

• Communication between the local and/or international NGOs in accordance with the partitioning of contacts decided by the Field Coordinator
• Under delegation of the Field Coordinator, attend meetings under his/her direct responsibility
• Participate in the drafting of Solidarités International’s intervention strategy in the zone (especially via annual programming) and suggest program orientations in liaison with the Field Coordinator and the base other departments. To this end, the Field Coordinator Assistant is responsible, under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, for humanitarian monitoring in his/her intervention zone so as to anticipate as early as possible the pertinent needs to be addressed within Solidarités International’s mandate.
• Monitor the activities in the programs implemented in his/her intervention zone by comparing the evaluation, intervention and monitoring reports

Coordination:

• Draft minutes for the Field Coordinator for each meeting he/she attends
• Draft the weekly situation report for the context/security section
• Compile the weekly situation report and send it each Monday afternoon to the Field Coordinator
• In the absence of the Field Coordinator, coordinate the weekly base meeting
• Draft the minutes for base meetings
• Present the security context at the beginning of all weekly base meetings

Requirements

• Studies: A Degree in Law, Business Management, Public Administration, or closely related discipline is required.
• Experience: Candidate must possess 2 – 3 years of practical experience in a safety and security management role with local or international NGOs.Previous experience with Solidarités International is highly desirable.
• Languages: Strong communication skills are essential, with fluency in English mandatory. Proficiency in Hausa and Kanuri is an added advantage.
• Personal Qualities: Candidate should be reliable, honest, and accountable, with the ability to manage stress effectively. A team player with strong task prioritization skills,
• Computer Skills: The candidate should demonstrate solid proficiency in MS Office applications—particularly Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel.
• The candidate should have a sound understanding of the humanitarian context in Northeast Nigeria and particularly Monguno.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are indigenes of Borno State. they should also possess a working knowledge of NGO coordination mechanisms and an understanding of program designs.

Benefits

• Salary + transport & housing contribution + social benefits+ Leave allowance (medical coverage, 24 days of Annual leaves per year, compassionate leaves, public holidays as announced by government, festive bonus, medical insurance, Life insurance - covering death and permanent disability) etc.

Application Closing Date
11th May, 2025.