NIGERIA - FIELD COORDINATOR (M/F) - NORTH WEST

• Job number: SRH06820
• Status: Employee
• Area of expertise: Regional Coordination / Country Director
• Position: Missions

About us

Desired start date: 15/01/2027
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: Gusau

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading 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 26 countries, the SI teams – 3200 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers - intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.

About the mission

About the job

General objective:

The Field Coordinator is the representative of the organization at field level.
Context
To maintain SI positioning known as one of the main WASH actor in the NW and in particular in Zamfara and Sokoto State.
To maintain SI active participation in all foras in the NW and keep a close relationship with MDAs, local authorities, other humanitarian organizations and the NIF as well.
Security
To monitor the security situation in the NW and in particular within SI program implementations areas : Zamfara, Sokoto and Kebbi.
In Kebbi State the security situation is very volatile hence there is a need for a close monitoring of the context for a better understanding of the dynamics of opposite groups to minimize the risk of SI in the area ;
Logistics
To ensure framework agreement are in place both for log and program
To encourage suppliers to comply with national laws for collaboration with SI
To ensure old furniture and equipment are identified for replacement or auctioning
Working closely with the coordination to ensure laptops and other equipment are included in all new proposals
To ensure that experienced electricians and plumbers are identified for framework agreements signing in Gusau.
Admin
To ensure regular budget follow up meeting (monthly) and share any alert to coordination
To ensure budget tools (OFU/LFU) are regularly updated and forecasted until the end of every project.
Programs support
To support the program Managers to ensure close monitoring of their projects implementation and timely delivery of the project with the required quality
To ensure use of standards SI tools such as distribution list and timely delivery of reports : internal and external : APU, consortium partners reports and donor reports .etc.

The main challenges:

Humanitarian sector in transition and with challenging funding perspective
Dynamic security context requiring strong analysis capacity and decision taking
Multiple bases in different geographical area requiring strong management follow up and support

Security constraints:

Position based in Gusau which remain a secured area but with strict security procedure to follow up (level 3). Movement outside GH/office has to be made by SI vehicle, no walking policy and some area are restricted to go.
The city of Gusau is implementing a curfew from 10 PM to 6 AM.
FC NW is also supervising the sub base in Birnin Kebbi (Kebbi state) requiring frequent movement to support the team accordingly - movement are linked to security approval.

Your profile

Diploma and experiences :

Diploma : Master Degree in humanitarian/development studies, social sciences, management or other related discipline

EXPERIMENT IN THE HUMANITARIAN SECTOR : 5 years and more

EXPERIMENT ON SIMILAR POSITIONS : 3/4 years

SKILLS :

Technical skills :

1. Substantial experience in a similar or senior management position in an overseas INGO environment, Experience in SI sectors of expertise (WASH, FSL, Shelter, Emergency)
2. Experience of strategic planning and Team management
3. Capacity to deal with a multiplicity of issues, to self - update and learn very quickly from a highly and constantly evolving environment / ability to analyze information quickly and accurately / ability to manage and prioritize a high workload and multiple tasks with tight deadlines / ability to communicate clearly internally and externally to represent SI (MoUs, negotiations, governance…) / good understanding of security management / proven ability to deal with local authorities and Local partners.

Transversal skills :

1. Proven experience in managing teams notably in complex ethnic and/or religious contexts or sensitive environments, Willingness to work in a volatile security context
2. Good knowledge of the humanitarian project cycle management, and operational management
3. Diplomacy and strong communication skills, ability to take initiatives, good problem-solving skills in day to day and crisis situations,. Understanding of and commitment to SI’s mission and values.

Languages :

1. English (fluent - mandatory)
2. Hausa (an asset)
3. French (an asset)

SI will offer you

A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 3080 gross per month (2800 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 600.

SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate's country of origin and the place of assignment.

Breaks: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with a USD 850 break allowance, allocated by Sl). To these breaks periods, SI grants one (1) additional rest day per month worked.

Insurance package: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

LIVING CONDITIONS:

How to apply

Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter!

Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.

Thank you for your understanding.

To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org

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