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 dedicated to alleviate the suffering of the poorest people. SIF acts wherever humanitarian and social needs require mobilization of emergency relief and/or implementation of development programs.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head of Mission (M/F)
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Expected starting date: ASAP
Missions
Mission context:
- Based in Nigeria, the Head of Mission provides the overall leadership and strategic direction of SIF operations in Nigeria.
Mission/ Role
Leadership of the Country Programme:
- To maintain and develop SIF’s presence in Nigeria,
- To coordinate, manage and develop the overall planning and direction of SIF operations,
- To develop and maintain a coherent strategy that contributes to SIF global objectives,
- To monitor the emergency humanitarian situation in the country and advise HQs on the appropriate course of action.
Program Development:
- To develop SIF short and medium term strategy for the mission,
- To regularly analyze the context, risks, operational access issues and availability of resources, in relation to the program objectives.
- To oversee the field assessments and develop the country strategy for Nigeria,
- To assess the donor environment and opportunities for funding, and ensure concept notes and proposals are submitted in coordination with HQ’s strategy.
Representation:
- To develop funding strategies and donor mapping analyses,
- To manage external communications in collaboration with the communications with the HQs. Act as the contact person with press and media.
Staff Management / Human Resources:
- To provide leadership and management to the team,
- To participate / oversee the recruitment process of national staff.
Logistics:
- To ensure that appropriate logistic structures and procedures are established and / or are maintained in accordance with the SIF guidelines,
- To oversee the timely and efficient planning and implementation of procurement and supply of items in line with project needs,
- To ensure adequate management of warehousing, compounds, transportation, goods in kind, and assets according to SIF procedures.
Safety and Security Management:
- To ensure that appropriate logistic structures and procedures are established and / or are maintained in accordance with the SIF guidelines,
- To monitor the security context (including participating in local/national INGO/UN security meetings) and act on any deterioration in this that could affect operations and provide guidance to teams/sites as required.
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.
- The task list is neither exhaustive nor restrictive and it is evolving.
Profile
- Minimum 5 years of previous experience in humanitarian work, including previous experiences as Country Director, or Deputy Country Director, or Chief of Party with INGOs in similar context,
- Substantial experience of strategic thinking, including identifying, analyzing, problem solving and responding to opportunities and challenges and the ability to translate these into practical plans of action,
- Extensive experience of securing substantial external funding. Evidence of understanding the challenges of donor and contract management and the implications for program management,
- Extensive knowledge and experience of project planning and budget holding; proposal and report writing,
- Knowledge and understanding of project management tools (Logical Framework analysis, project cycle management, objectives and indicators etc.),
- Strong leadership skills and a supportive management style,
- Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English (and desirably French),
- Ability to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with partners including local authorities.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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