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Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : Médecins du Monde France
Site web : https://apply.workable.com/j/C1A6E0B34F
Lieu de l'emploi : Abuja /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Entretien/logisitique
Date de publication : 03/10/2024
Date limite : 03/01/2025

Profil

  • Two years of higher education qualification in Logistic Management/Purchasing
  • Experience of 4-5 years minimum in humanitarian logistics management with proven experience of management of logistics team on a senior level or at coordination level in an overseas NGO environment, or previous field experience with MDM in different contexts
  • Experience in fleet management, security, supply chain and stock
  • Ability to work under pressure and with short deadlines
  • Ability to work and live in a volatile security context
  • Experience in management, ability to help the logistic team achieving its goals
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365 environment
  • English is mandatory (oral and written)
  • Knowledge of country languages such as Hausa or Kanuri, and knowledge of French would be an asset
  • You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde.

Description

For more than 40 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations here and abroad. It has continued to bear witness to obstacles that exist in accessing healthcare and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies.

Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations.

MdM France currently works in 30 countries across all continents to facilitate access to healthcare through 6 political battles:

  • Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
  • Migration, Exile, Human Rights and Health
  • Harm Reduction
  • Environment and Health
  • Humanitarian Space
  • Healthcare systems and rights

 

Medecins du Monde (MdM) has been implementing an emergency program in Borno State since 2016, in response to the humanitarian crisis in north-eastern Nigeria, focusing on improving access to Primary Health Care (PHC), treatments of Under-nutrition and for Gender-based Violence (GBV) survivors, and providing Sexual and Reproduction Health (SRH) and Mental Health and Psychological Support (MHPSS) services to beneficiaries. With the Coordination / Country Office in Maiduguri Metropolitan City (MMC) plus 2 Field Offices in both Maiduguri City and Damboa Local Govt. Area and 1 Liaison Office in Abuja, the interventions cater for for IDPs and host populations who seek services in fixed PHC clinics directly run by MdM across 3 different project sites (Garba Buzu, Kawarmaila and El Meskin). Also, MdM is supporting 2 State-run MoH health posts in 2 other locations of the State.

With a view of scaling up its interventions, MdM teams conducted a multi-sectoral assessment in November 2020 in north-western Nigeria in the aftermath of several populations’ displacements ensuing from series of violent clashes between local farmers and cattle herders admits waves of bandit-related security incidents.

 

Job description

Under the supervision of the general coordinator, you define, plan and implement all supply and logistics activities, while ensuring budget compliance and respect of MdM’s protocols and procedures. You lead and manage the logistics team.

More specifically, your main responsibilities are the following:

  • Define, plan and budget logistical needs for the mission and monitor logistical activities
  • Define, implement and adapt procurement plan and procedures
  • Manage contracts related to logistics and supply activities
  • Recruit and manage the logistics team, set objectives, define training needs, ensure skills management
  • Ensure monitoring and reporting on logistical activities, adapt indicators when needed
  • Supervise and manage the transportation of goods and people
  • Supervise the installation and maintenance of office and accommodation areas
  • Define and monitor IT and communication resources
  • Ensure that the archiving system for logistics documents is respected
  • Participate in the definition, implementation and monitoring of the safety and security standards
  • Provide logistics guidance, training, advising and technical support to all field teams
  • Participate in meetings with authorities and other NGOs on logistics and security issues

 

Conditions d'emploi

  • Starting date : as soon as possible
  • 6-month contract
  • Gross monthly salary: €3,306
  • Position based in Abuja with regular field visits
  • Premium equal to one month salary paid in two instalments - minimum of 6 months seniority required
  • Expatriation bonus (10% gross salary per month)
  • Transportation cost, vaccines and visas covered
  • 22.5 recovery days per year
  • 5 weeks of paid leaves per year
  • Health insurance (60% covered by MdM and 40% by the employee)
  • Insurance (repatriation…)

 

Médecins du Monde promotes trainings and internal mobility

As part of our measures to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism, any selected candidate may be subject to a background check on international sanctions lists (UN, the EU, France, the United States…). This information is handled confidentially and stored on a secure server. For more information on the processing of personal data throughout this process: http://bit.ly/3CSTDYO

 

TELEPHONE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Médecins du Monde reserves the right to fill the vacancy before the closing date for applications.

MdM stands up for the integration of people living with disabilities and fights against discrimination.

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : Médecins du monde France
Lieu de l'emploi : Abuja /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Coordination
Date de publication : 09/09/2024
Date limite : 01/10/2024

Profil

  • Higher education in project management or general field of study (five years post-secondary education)
  • Minimum three year experience in a similar position with an international NGO working in emergency contexts, preferably within the health sector, or previous field experience with MdM in different contexts
  • Experience in supervision and management of a large expatriate and national team
  • Substantial experience in safety and security management in volatile contexts
  • Previous experience in Nigeria is an asset
  • Analyse the issues and challenges in the region
  • Adapt language and feedback to the audience
  • Analyse the external risks and threats to the security of teams, report on it
  • Manage and follow a budget
  • Prioritise and adapt plans to unforeseen events
  • Identify sources of information and actors, and analyse the political, social and economic context
  • Identify the levers and barriers to advocacy work
  • Understand national and regional strategies and donors, negotiate with donors and the authorities
  • Strong leadership skills and a supportive management style
  • Diplomacy, negotiation and networking skills
  • Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability and capacity to take initiatives
  • Strong problem solving and organisational skills in day to day and crisis situations
  • Ability to classify and to manage priorities
  • Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word...)
  • Languages: fluent English mandatory (oral and written). Knowledge of the country languages such as Hawsa or French would be an asset
  • You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde.

Description

For more than 40 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations here and abroad. It has continued to bear witness to obstacles that exist in accessing healthcare and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies.

Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations.

MdM France currently works in 30 countries across all continents to facilitate access to healthcare through 6 political battles:

  • Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
  • Migration, Exile, Human Rights and Health
  • Harm Reduction
  • Environment and Health
  • Humanitarian Space
  • Healthcare systems and rights

 

MdM has been active in North-East Nigeria since 2016. The program is implemented around the main following components:

  • Access to primary healthcare
  • Gender based violence survivors’ treatment
  • Mental health and psychological support.

 

Untill recently MdM’s intervention was pretty much emergency oriented, with five MdM runned clinics plus an emergency response team (ERT) for rapid response to sudden population displacements and cholera outbreaks. The mission is now shifting its logic of intervention towards a Nexus approach: ERT team doesn’t exist anymore and we are slowly shifting from substitution programming (MdM clinics) to the support to State MoH health facilities in a bid to foster sustainability.

 

Currently, MdM has its coordination office in Abuja, a field office in Maiduguri City and a sub office in Damboa. A new project is deployed in the North West of the country (Katsina) so as to respond to the internal crisis that is worsen by the Niger crisis including a mobile clinic and support to the MoH structures.

The team is composed of around 10 expatriates and 200 national staffs.

 

Job description

Under the supervision of the desk manager (based in HQ), you are in charge of the overall strategic leadership and direction of the MdM Nigeria mission to achieve the organizational mission and objectives.

You will supervise over four bases within the country: Abuja coordination unit, Maiduguri base, Damboa base and Katsina base) and indirectly supervise a team of approximately 200 people.

 

More specifically, your main responsibilities are the following:

  • Recruit, manage, train and motivate the mission’s team
  • Define the operational and advocacy strategy together with the coordination team, the desk manager and the volunteer board delegates of the mission
  • Plan and monitor activities, implement corrective action when necessary, providing technical support to the team
  • Represent MdM with authorities, local actors, partners, donors and the media
  • Monitor partnership agreements with partners, authorities and donors, seek out and develop new partnerships, and ensure or supervise fundraising
  • Ensure the financial coverage of the mission by leading fundraising and budget management
  • Draft, adapt and monitor safety regulations and procedures and coordinate crisis management in the region
  • Implement and monitor the application of MdM’s programmatic and support services framework, policies and procedures
  • Supervise reporting to MdM and donors

 

Conditions of employment

  • Starting date : October 14th, 2024
  • 12-month contract
  • Gross monthly salary: €3,964
  • Position based in Abuja with regular field visits to sites of intervention or assessment.
  • Premium equal to one month salary paid in two instalments - minimum of 6 months seniority required
  • Expatriation bonus (10% gross salary per month)
  • Transportation cost, vaccines and visas covered
  • Guesthouse housing
  • 22.5 recovery days per year
  • 5 weeks of paid leaves per year
  • Health insurance (60% covered by MdM and 40% by the employee)
  • Insurance (repatriation…)

 

Médecins du Monde promotes trainings and internal mobility

As part of our measures to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism, any selected candidate may be subject to a background check on international sanctions lists (UN, the EU, France, the United States…). This information is handled confidentially and stored on a secure server. For more information on the processing of personal data throughout this process: http://bit.ly/3CSTDYO

 

TELEPHONE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Médecins du Monde reserves the right to fill the vacancy before the closing date for applications.

MdM stands up for the integration of people living with disabilities and fights against discrimination.

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : https://www.intersos.org/en
Lieu de l'emploi : Maiduguri /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Comptabilité
Date de publication : 18/08/2021
Date limite : 31/08/2021

Profil

 

Required profile and experience

Education

Bachelor degree in social studies, humanitarian actions, humanitarian international law or any other juridical discipline. Master degree is a plus.

 

Professional Experience

- Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience with at least 1 years in senior accountability role.

- Minimum 2 years of experience working in the humanitarian field.

- Information Management Systems expertise (e.g., Database management or data analysis software skills).

- Experience of accountability process and complaint mechanisms.

- Proven experience in building the capacity of a team and good managerial skills.

- Experience and ability to train others, facilitate workshops and transfer knowledge.

- Experience and ability to conduct internal investigations on site

 

Professional Requirements

- Proficiency in reporting

- Proficiency in MS Office (i.e., Word, Excel, outlook etc.)

- Planning and Organizing (ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, with peaks of heavy workloads.

- Strategic vision.

- Driving and achieving results.

- Teamwork (Ability to delegate and work in team).

 

Languages

Fluency in English

Knowledge of Hausa desirable

 

Personal Requirements

- High integrity.

- Excellent Communication Skills.

- Relationship building.

- Very good diplomatic & negotiation skills.

- High Flexibility and adaptability.

- Ability to take initiative.

- Problem solving and decision making; ability to create solutions to operational problems.

- Leadership: developing and motivating staff.

- Humanitarian motivation and commitment to INTERSOS values.

- Respect of INTERSOS policies and procedures.

- Strong commitment to beneficiaries’ best interests.

 

 

 

HOW TO APPLY:

 

Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below: https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/missioni/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/6107a8d25c11be001ea68424/

 

Please note that our application process is made of 3 quick steps: register (including your name, email, password, citizenship and Skype address), sign-up and apply attaching your CV and motivation letter in PDF format. Through the platform, candidates will be able to track their applications’ history with INTERSOS.

 

In case you encounter severe difficulties applying through the platform, you can send an email attaching your CV and motivation letter (both in PDF version) via email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: “Platform issue SR-49-2007 Position”.

Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least three references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.

 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

 

Description

                                                                                            

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

 

 

Terms of reference

Job Title: Accountability Officer

Code: SR-49-2007

Duty station: Maiduguri

Starting date: 01/09/2021

Contract duration: 6 months

Reporting to: Head of Mission (hierarchical)

Supervision of: HQ Internal Auditor

Dependents: Non-family Duty station

 

General context of the project

Since 2009, the Boko Haram insurgency has crippled north eastern Nigeria. Borno State continues to be most affected, with over 1.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). Recent advances by the Nigerian Army and the Multinational Joint Task Force have improved humanitarian access in 22 of the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Borno, but have also revealed the extent of the crisis. In newly accessible areas, basic infrastructure has been destroyed, essential services are non-existent, and most local governance systems are not functional.

In support to the UN-led coordinated humanitarian response in the region, INTERSOS is implementing more than 6 projects addressing critical gaps in health and nutrition, WASH, Protection, Health, Food Security, Livelihood and Camp Coordination and Camp Management services for a highly vulnerable population in the newly accessible host communities in of Ngala, Bama, Dikwa, Banki, Damasak, Monguno, Magumeri, Jere-MMC Local Government Area (LGA), Borno State, Nigeria.

General purpose of the position

The Accountability Officer is responsible to lead the accountability system within the Mission, according to INTERSOS “Organizational Management and Control Model” and related Policies.

Main responsibilities and tasks

Responsibilities:

1. Systematically analyze and follow-up the complaint mechanisms in all country bases by supporting and reinforcing the existing accountability tools.

2. Receiving the complaints through the different tools and processes put in place and keeping the database of complaints updated and available for Headquarters’ or Mission’s investigations.

3. Refer to relevant actors and senior managers in case of misconduct or breaches of the rule, following the established pathways.

Specific duties:

1. Ensure the reinforcement and/or development of effective and sustainable accountability mechanisms, including the complaint and feedback mechanism for program beneficiaries/stakeholders in collaboration with the Heads of Field Office, PM and Coordinators.

a) Ensure that clear SOPs are in place for the collection and processing of feedbacks and complaints through modalities that are easily accessible to beneficiaries, volunteers and staff;

b) Ensure that data resulting from the feedback and complaint mechanism is properly archived and analyzed on a regular basis;

c) Ensure that the community engagement is done in an appropriate and respectful manner, managing expectations and providing a transparent client-oriented service;

d) Conduct investigations (at National level) related to complaints, in compliance with INTERSOS internal policies, and producing all relevant investigation documents, if required;

e) Immediate refer to the PSEA focal point for any SEAH (sexual exploitation and abuses, harassment) suspected or confirmed incident.

f) Immediate referral of survivors of SEAH to the relevant actors in the Mission for follow up.

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : https://www.intersos.org/en
Lieu de l'emploi : Maiduguri /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Gestion de projet
Date de publication : 03/08/2021
Date limite : 17/08/2021

Profil

Required profile and experience

Education

Bachelor degree in social studies, humanitarian actions, humanitarian international law or any other juridical discipline. Master degree is a plus.

 

Professional Experience

- Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience with at least 1 years in senior accountability role.

- Minimum 2 years of experience working in the humanitarian field.

- Information Management Systems expertise (e.g., Database management or data analysis software skills).

- Experience of accountability process and complaint mechanisms.

- Proven experience in building the capacity of a team and good managerial skills.

- Experience and ability to train others, facilitate workshops and transfer knowledge.

- Experience and ability to conduct internal investigations on site

 

Professional Requirements

- Proficiency in reporting

- Proficiency in MS Office (i.e., Word, Excel, outlook etc.)

- Planning and Organizing (ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, with peaks of heavy workloads.

- Strategic vision.

- Driving and achieving results.

- Teamwork (Ability to delegate and work in team).

 

Languages

Fluency in English

Knowledge of Hausa desirable

 

Personal Requirements

- High integrity.

- Excellent Communication Skills.

- Relationship building.

- Very good diplomatic & negotiation skills.

- High Flexibility and adaptability.

- Ability to take initiative.

- Problem solving and decision making; ability to create solutions to operational problems.

- Leadership: developing and motivating staff.

- Humanitarian motivation and commitment to INTERSOS values.

- Respect of INTERSOS policies and procedures.

- Strong commitment to beneficiaries’ best interests.

 

 

 

Description

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

 

 

Terms of reference

Job Title: Accountability Officer

Code: SR-49-2007

Duty station: Maiduguri

Starting date: 01/09/2021

Contract duration: 6 months

Reporting to: Head of Mission (hierarchical)

Supervision of: HQ Internal Auditor

Dependents: Non-family Duty station

 

General context of the project

Since 2009, the Boko Haram insurgency has crippled north eastern Nigeria. Borno State continues to be most affected, with over 1.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). Recent advances by the Nigerian Army and the Multinational Joint Task Force have improved humanitarian access in 22 of the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Borno, but have also revealed the extent of the crisis. In newly accessible areas, basic infrastructure has been destroyed, essential services are non-existent, and most local governance systems are not functional.

In support to the UN-led coordinated humanitarian response in the region, INTERSOS is implementing more than 6 projects addressing critical gaps in health and nutrition, WASH, Protection, Health, Food Security, Livelihood and Camp Coordination and Camp Management services for a highly vulnerable population in the newly accessible host communities in of Ngala, Bama, Dikwa, Banki, Damasak, Monguno, Magumeri, Jere-MMC Local Government Area (LGA), Borno State, Nigeria.

General purpose of the position

The Accountability Officer is responsible to lead the accountability system within the Mission, according to INTERSOS “Organizational Management and Control Model” and related Policies.

Main responsibilities and tasks

Responsibilities:

1. Systematically analyze and follow-up the complaint mechanisms in all country bases by supporting and reinforcing the existing accountability tools.

2. Receiving the complaints through the different tools and processes put in place and keeping the database of complaints updated and available for Headquarters’ or Mission’s investigations.

3. Refer to relevant actors and senior managers in case of misconduct or breaches of the rule, following the established pathways.

Specific duties:

1. Ensure the reinforcement and/or development of effective and sustainable accountability mechanisms, including the complaint and feedback mechanism for program beneficiaries/stakeholders in collaboration with the Heads of Field Office, PM and Coordinators.

a) Ensure that clear SOPs are in place for the collection and processing of feedbacks and complaints through modalities that are easily accessible to beneficiaries, volunteers and staff;

b) Ensure that data resulting from the feedback and complaint mechanism is properly archived and analyzed on a regular basis;

c) Ensure that the community engagement is done in an appropriate and respectful manner, managing expectations and providing a transparent client-oriented service;

d) Conduct investigations (at National level) related to complaints, in compliance with INTERSOS internal policies, and producing all relevant investigation documents, if required;

e) Immediate refer to the PSEA focal point for any SEAH (sexual exploitation and abuses, harassment) suspected or confirmed incident.

f) Immediate referral of survivors of SEAH to the relevant actors in the Mission for follow up.

 

Required profile and experience

Education

Bachelor degree in social studies, humanitarian actions, humanitarian international law or any other juridical discipline. Master degree is a plus.

 

Professional Experience

- Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience with at least 1 years in senior accountability role.

- Minimum 2 years of experience working in the humanitarian field.

- Information Management Systems expertise (e.g., Database management or data analysis software skills).

- Experience of accountability process and complaint mechanisms.

- Proven experience in building the capacity of a team and good managerial skills.

- Experience and ability to train others, facilitate workshops and transfer knowledge.

- Experience and ability to conduct internal investigations on site

 

Professional Requirements

- Proficiency in reporting

- Proficiency in MS Office (i.e., Word, Excel, outlook etc.)

- Planning and Organizing (ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, with peaks of heavy workloads.

- Strategic vision.

- Driving and achieving results.

- Teamwork (Ability to delegate and work in team).

 

Languages

Fluency in English

Knowledge of Hausa desirable

 

Personal Requirements

- High integrity.

- Excellent Communication Skills.

- Relationship building.

- Very good diplomatic & negotiation skills.

- High Flexibility and adaptability.

- Ability to take initiative.

- Problem solving and decision making; ability to create solutions to operational problems.

- Leadership: developing and motivating staff.

- Humanitarian motivation and commitment to INTERSOS values.

- Respect of INTERSOS policies and procedures.

- Strong commitment to beneficiaries’ best interests.

 

 

 

HOW TO APPLY:

 

Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below: https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/missioni/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/6107a8d25c11be001ea68424/

 

Please note that our application process is made of 3 quick steps: register (including your name, email, password, citizenship and Skype address), sign-up and apply attaching your CV and motivation letter in PDF format. Through the platform, candidates will be able to track their applications’ history with INTERSOS.

 

In case you encounter severe difficulties applying through the platform, you can send an email attaching your CV and motivation letter (both in PDF version) via email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: “Platform issue SR-49-2007 Position”.

Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least three references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.

 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

 

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : International Medical Corps
Site web : http://https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/
Lieu de l'emploi : Nigeria /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée indéterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Direction
Date de publication : 06/05/2021
Date limite : 04/06/2021

Profil

  • Typically, a Master’s Degree in related field is preferred. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate;
    12+ years of relevant and progressive experience in development field, NGO project and personnel management experience, inclusive of minimum 8 years of international work experience in an operations management role;
  • Knowledge of IMC procedures and policies and donors’ regulations (ECHO), UNHCR, BPRM, OFDA, etc.) preferred;
  • Familiarity with project management cycle.
  • Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures and the mandates of donors, UN agencies and NGO’s;
  • Excellent write and oral communications skills;
  • Solid organizational skills, ability to be flexible and with well under pressure in a fast paces multi task team environment;
  • Profound cross-cultural awareness;
  • Fluent in written and spoken English is essential;
  • Previous experience working in emergency and conflict situations.
To apply : https://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/Careers.aspx?req=21-111&type=JOBDESCR

Description

Essential Job Duties/Scope of Work:
International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in areas worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at high risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
 
Program Background
There is also USAID/BHA and WFP Funding in Borno for Emergency WASH, Food Security, Nutrition Health and Gender Based Violence Intervention for Conflict Affected Population in Maiduguri. In Kano and Borno, the Core Group Polio Project (CGPP) is a multi-partner initiative that coordinates NGO activities to strengthen national and state immunization system to eradicate polio. IMC is an implementing partner under CGPP polio eradication project in six LGAs through the local partner in Kano and eleven LGAs in Borno. This project contributes to eradicating polio by increasing immunization rates and improving acute flaccid paralysis surveillance in the target population. The project is supporting MOH and LGA efforts to strengthen immunization systems, building effective partnership with the state officials as well as local.
 
Job Summary
The primary function of the Country Programs Director is to support the Country Director in providing technical oversight to all projects and operational support to the country field sites to the development of programming. As part of the senior leadership team, the Country Programs Director also plays an active role in providing strategic leadership in the development, technical guidance, execution, and evaluation of programs in country. The Country Programs Director will execute the implementation of country programs by ensuring alignment and technical proficient of projects to donor specifications, and coordination with operational support units. S/he is expected to provide development programming that is evidence based, aligned with national protocols, and supports the international community’s strategies to ensure that IMC’s role and mandate in the country are appropriate to the programming context. The Country Program Director will conduct frequent visits to the various program sites to support the field sites.
 
Main Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. The tasks listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
 
Program Management
  • Manage the programs in ensuring their objectives and achieving impact are met;
  • Proactively oversees all projects in country through all components of the project management cycle, identifies needed areas for quality improvement and facilitates communication between technical, Operations and finances leads in country and with global International Medical Corps departments (e.g. technical units, finance, logistics and operations),
  • Lead the development of concept notes, project proposals, budgets, and donor reports to expand the program portfolio of the mission
  • Lead internal and external project planning and reporting, including annual work planning with IMC country office and field teams including sub award partners
  • Provide policy guidance, training and ongoing guidance to the Program Coordinators, Field Site Coordinators and their respective teams.
  • Ensure all activities are conducted in a timely, cost and quality effective manner
  • Ensure that meetings between all Field Site Coordinators and their respective teams are held on a regular basis
  • Ensure both the field offices and field sub-offices are running efficiently, with frequent visits to them
  • Review and assist in the maintenance of field site Operating Budgets
  • Provide program support and oversight to all project staff and site managers
  • Ensure donor compliance in implementation of projects and with donor contract requirements/ reporting deadlines
  • Oversee the collection and timely reporting of project data and statistics for all programs (including objective, indicators and outcomes of health programs) according to internal and donor requirements
  • Support the selection, recruitment, and training of program staff Technically Supervise, orient, monitor, and evaluate program staff of the mission in close collaboration with EPC/Head of base;
Training/ Capacity Building
  • Determine training needs for Program staff and facilitate the participation of these staff in necessary trainings in order to build capacity and increase job responsibilities
  • Advocate and plan for professional development for Program staff
  • Guide and support curriculum development and training program for staff and local NGO partners, if any
Working Relationship
  • Maintain regular communication with Country Director, other Senior Leadership Team members and Field senior staffs to ensure program activities and objectives are achieved
  • Work with Country Director, Logistics, and Finance to ensure the coordination of timely delivery of program supplies and expenses are within budget
  • Maintain working relationship with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), agency health advisors, and relevant clusters and interface with them on a regular basis.
  • Ensure there is active coordination between departments at the field level of operations
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
  • Ensure new program proposals adhere to donor requirements and expectations regarding MEAL, demonstrating the country mission’s commitment to quality, accountability, and continual improvement.
  • Ensure the allocation of necessary budget and human resources for implementation of MEAL activities across all grants.
  • Ensure the implementation of MEAL activities in line with donors’ requirements and IMC’s minimum standards.
  • Ensure formal design, implementation, training, and monitoring of community-based feedback and response mechanisms (CBFRM) to capture, monitor, respond to and act on feedback and complaints from communities.
  • Ensures findings, lessons, feedback and evidences from the previous project cycles inform future program strategy, planning and design.
  • Ensures partner level activities/training pertaining to MEAL are resourced.
  • Ensure MEAL staff and findings are incorporated into program review and planning meetings.
  • Regularly check on the complaints handling to ensure local guidelines are followed with respect to documentation, referrals, reporting pathways, and feedback loop.
  • Ensure effective use and implementation of MEAL minimum standards across program management.
  • Provide technical support to MEAL department while developing MEAL strategy for the country mission.
  • Ensure Managers at all levels are aware of their roles and responsibilities related to CBFRM staff training and handling feedback/complaints referred by MEAL.
Security
  • Collaborate with Security Manager and CD in order to ensure staff and reputation of the organization are safe and secure at all time
  • Ensures application and compliance of security protocols and policies
Representation
  • Attend coordination meetings relevant to country programs
  • Attend sector working group meetings including (but not limited to) health, nutrition, Protection, Food security and Wash
  • Represent the organization at any task force meetings, UN coordination meetings, INGO coordination meetings, as appropriate
  • Ensure maximum visibility of the organization amongst the INGO/UN community
  • Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.
Code of Conduct
  • As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.
  • If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.
  • It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : https://www.intersos.org/en
Lieu de l'emploi : Maiduguri, with frequent missions in the field (Ngala, Bama, Magumeri and Dikwa LGAs), Borno State, Nigeria /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Coordination
Date de publication : 12/02/2021
Date limite : 25/02/2021

Profil

Education

  • BA in relevant field (Social Science, Psychology, Social Work, Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or other fields related to social development and humanitarian work)
  • Desirable Master degree (MA or LLM) in Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or related subjects

Professional Experience

  • Minimum of five years of relevant working experience in protection-related sectors, preferably within an INGO, and three years for higher education degree (Masters/LLM)
  • Strong theoretical, technical and practical background in protection

Professional Requirements

  • Excellent computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
  • Previous overseas work experience, ideally with INGO or UN would be an advantage.
  • Sound knowledge of M&E for Protection.
  • Ability to adapt operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, high security risks and harsh living conditions.
  • Works and lives with a flexible, adaptable and resilient manner.
  • Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity.
  • Have experience and the ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner.
  • Has a capacity to make accurate self-assessment particularly in high stress and high security contexts.

Languages

  • Good written and spoken English and other languages as required.
  • Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.

Personal Requirements

  • Excellent team-working and team-building skills, as well as ability to work under high pressure and with flexibility
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work and integrate in a multicultural team
  • Problem solver, dynamic, mature
  • Confidently able to deal with authorities and donors
  • Pro-active approach to work
  • Able to work independently as well as being a strong team player
  • Flexibility, capacity of managing stress, good diplomatic skills
  • Available to share accommodation facilities when required

Description

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

Terms of reference

Job Title: Protection Coordinator

Code: SR-49-1681

Duty station: Maiduguri, with frequent missions in the field (Ngala, Bama, Magumeri and Dikwa LGAs), Borno State, Nigeria

Starting date: 26/02/2021

Contract duration: 8 months

Reporting to: Head of Mission (hierarchical) + Protection Advisor (functional)

Supervision of: 1 international staff and 05 National staff “Senior protection officers” (2 OFDA, 1 ECHO/UNHCR) plus 2 Psychologist”

Dependents: Non-family Duty Station /non-accompanied

General context of the project

Since 2009, the Boko Haram insurgency has crippled northeastern Nigeria. Borno State continues to be most affected, with over 1.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). Recent advances by the Nigerian Army and the Multinational Joint Task Force have improved humanitarian access in 22 of the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Borno but have also revealed the extent of the crisis. In newly accessible areas, basic infrastructure has been destroyed, essential services are non-existent, and most local governance systems are not functional.

In support to the UN-led coordinated humanitarian response in the region, INTERSOS is implementing more than 6 projects addressing critical gaps in health and nutrition, WASH, food security, shelter, Camp Coordination and Camp Management and protection services for a highly vulnerable population in the newly accessible host communities in the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Ngala (Ngala-Gambaru), Bama (Banki, Bama), Monguno and Dikwa (Dikwa), Borno State, Nigeria.

In line with its 2018 Country Strategy, INTERSOS intend to strengthen its capacities and response on the ground in protection sector (protection monitoring, CP and GBV), as a sector by itself and as protection mainstreaming within the whole INTERSOS Nigeria program.

General purpose of the position

In collaboration with the HOM, define and coordinate the implementation of the protection strategy of the mission.

Provide technical guidance and advices to protection staff in Nigeria ensuring the different components of the programme are delivered according to internal guidelines and in line with international standards and principles, in order to achieve mission’s goals effectively, according to INTERSOS vision and values

Main responsibilities and tasks

Coordination and support:

  • Contribute to design the protection strategy and provide technical support and assistance to the implementation of protection related activities
  • Contextualize and adapt internal and global guidelines, guarantying these are rolled out and known by staffs
  • Ensure cohesion and harmonization of protection activities and services across the different implementation sites within the mission
  • Deliver training and workshops to protection staffs to strength skills on specific protection topics identified
  • Deliver trainings and workshops to non-protection staffs to build skills and knowledge of protection principles and enable them to mainstream protection in different sectors
  • Assess regularly protection needs and gaps of target populations in current and prospective areas of operations, periodically update the protection situation analysis and inform the programme teams accordingly
  • Create opportunities for experience sharing and learning within the protection team in order to strengthen cooperation and collaboration
  • Provide strategic protection analysis and development of periodic trend reports (including aspects of conflict analysis, gender and risk management) from programme experience to improve development, implementation and policy and advocacy activities
  • Ensure that protection data is collected, archived, processed, analysed and disseminated in ethical modalities, in line with internal data protection protocols
  • Regularly participate in technical monthly meeting with the Protection Unit (HQ) and the Protection Advisor, and update and share mission protection reports and other relevant protection database as required by the Protection Advisor.
  • Undertake regular field monitoring visits and provide support tools to monitor quality of programme implementation
  • Identify opportunities for new protection interventions and support assessments and developments of new project proposals
  • In cooperation with the accountability unit, support the development of complaints mechanisms for beneficiaries and make sure complaints are addressed properly
  • In cooperation with the Accountability unit, follow up on the implementation of the Child Protection (CP) and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policies

Supervision and Staff Management:

  • Directly supervise, coach and mentor GBV/PSS Specialists and Protection Officers and conduct regular performance reviews (IRP)
  • Review work plans of GBV/PSS Specialists and Protection Officers and define priorities together with Protection Project Managers
  • Organize ad hoc protection meetings with GBV/PSS Specialists, Protection Officers and Project Managers to share challenges and priorities and develop action plans to address them

Networking and partnerships:

  • Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant donors, partners, project stakeholders and other organizations
  • Maintain effective relationships with Protection, GBV and CP clusters and related working groups at national level
  • Ensure that Protection Specialist and Protection Officers maintain productive relationships with sub clusters at field level
  • Ensure that main protection concerns are brought to relevant stakeholders to advocate for the respect of human rights and minimum protection standards
  • Coordinate with other internal departments to guarantee good collaboration
  • Network with Protection Coordinators from other missions to share best practices and resources

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/en/work-with-us/field/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5fb2b497a4bcc2001a884416/

Please note that our application process is made of 3 quick steps: register (including your name, email, password, citizenship and Skype address), sign-up and apply attaching your CV and motivation letter in PDF format. Through the platform, candidates will be able to track their applications’ history with INTERSOS.          

In case you encounter severe difficulties applying through the platform, you can send an email attaching your CV and motivation letter (both in PDF version) via email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: “Platform issue SR-49-1681 Protection Coordinator”.

Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least three references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : https://www.intersos.org/en
Lieu de l'emploi : Maiduguri, with frequent missions in the field (Ngala, Bama, Magumeri and Dikwa LGAs), Borno State, Nigeria /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Coordination
Date de publication : 29/01/2021
Date limite : 11/02/2021

Profil

Education

  • BA in relevant field (Social Science, Psychology, Social Work, Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or other fields related to social development and humanitarian work)
  • Desirable Master degree (MA or LLM) in Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or related subjects

Professional Experience

  • Minimum of five years of relevant working experience in protection-related sectors, preferably within an INGO, and three years for higher education degree (Masters/LLM)
  • Strong theoretical, technical and practical background in protection

Professional Requirements

  • Excellent computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
  • Previous overseas work experience, ideally with INGO or UN would be an advantage.
  • Sound knowledge of M&E for Protection.
  • Ability to adapt operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, high security risks and harsh living conditions.
  • Works and lives with a flexible, adaptable and resilient manner.
  • Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity.
  • Have experience and the ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner.
  • Has a capacity to make accurate self-assessment particularly in high stress and high security contexts.

Languages

  • Good written and spoken English and other languages as required.
  • Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.

Personal Requirements

  • Excellent team-working and team-building skills, as well as ability to work under high pressure and with flexibility
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work and integrate in a multicultural team
  • Problem solver, dynamic, mature
  • Confidently able to deal with authorities and donors
  • Pro-active approach to work
  • Able to work independently as well as being a strong team player
  • Flexibility, capacity of managing stress, good diplomatic skills
  • Available to share accommodation facilities when required

Description

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

Terms of reference

Job Title: Protection Coordinator

Code: SR-49-1681

Duty station: Maiduguri, with frequent missions in the field (Ngala, Bama, Magumeri and Dikwa LGAs), Borno State, Nigeria

Starting date: 12/02/2021

Contract duration: 8 months

Reporting to: Head of Mission (hierarchical) + Protection Advisor (functional)

Supervision of: 1 international staff and 05 National staff “Senior protection officers” (2 OFDA, 1 ECHO/UNHCR) plus 2 Psychologist”

Dependents: Non-family Duty Station /non-accompanied

General context of the project

Since 2009, the Boko Haram insurgency has crippled northeastern Nigeria. Borno State continues to be most affected, with over 1.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). Recent advances by the Nigerian Army and the Multinational Joint Task Force have improved humanitarian access in 22 of the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Borno but have also revealed the extent of the crisis. In newly accessible areas, basic infrastructure has been destroyed, essential services are non-existent, and most local governance systems are not functional.

In support to the UN-led coordinated humanitarian response in the region, INTERSOS is implementing more than 6 projects addressing critical gaps in health and nutrition, WASH, food security, shelter, Camp Coordination and Camp Management and protection services for a highly vulnerable population in the newly accessible host communities in the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Ngala (Ngala-Gambaru), Bama (Banki, Bama), Monguno and Dikwa (Dikwa), Borno State, Nigeria.

In line with its 2018 Country Strategy, INTERSOS intend to strengthen its capacities and response on the ground in protection sector (protection monitoring, CP and GBV), as a sector by itself and as protection mainstreaming within the whole INTERSOS Nigeria program.

General purpose of the position

In collaboration with the HOM, define and coordinate the implementation of the protection strategy of the mission.

Provide technical guidance and advices to protection staff in Nigeria ensuring the different components of the programme are delivered according to internal guidelines and in line with international standards and principles, in order to achieve mission’s goals effectively, according to INTERSOS vision and values

Main responsibilities and tasks

Coordination and support:

  • Contribute to design the protection strategy and provide technical support and assistance to the implementation of protection related activities
  • Contextualize and adapt internal and global guidelines, guarantying these are rolled out and known by staffs
  • Ensure cohesion and harmonization of protection activities and services across the different implementation sites within the mission
  • Deliver training and workshops to protection staffs to strength skills on specific protection topics identified
  • Deliver trainings and workshops to non-protection staffs to build skills and knowledge of protection principles and enable them to mainstream protection in different sectors
  • Assess regularly protection needs and gaps of target populations in current and prospective areas of operations, periodically update the protection situation analysis and inform the programme teams accordingly
  • Create opportunities for experience sharing and learning within the protection team in order to strengthen cooperation and collaboration
  • Provide strategic protection analysis and development of periodic trend reports (including aspects of conflict analysis, gender and risk management) from programme experience to improve development, implementation and policy and advocacy activities
  • Ensure that protection data is collected, archived, processed, analysed and disseminated in ethical modalities, in line with internal data protection protocols
  • Regularly participate in technical monthly meeting with the Protection Unit (HQ) and the Protection Advisor, and update and share mission protection reports and other relevant protection database as required by the Protection Advisor.
  • Undertake regular field monitoring visits and provide support tools to monitor quality of programme implementation
  • Identify opportunities for new protection interventions and support assessments and developments of new project proposals
  • In cooperation with the accountability unit, support the development of complaints mechanisms for beneficiaries and make sure complaints are addressed properly
  • In cooperation with the Accountability unit, follow up on the implementation of the Child Protection (CP) and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policies

Supervision and Staff Management:

  • Directly supervise, coach and mentor GBV/PSS Specialists and Protection Officers and conduct regular performance reviews (IRP)
  • Review work plans of GBV/PSS Specialists and Protection Officers and define priorities together with Protection Project Managers
  • Organize ad hoc protection meetings with GBV/PSS Specialists, Protection Officers and Project Managers to share challenges and priorities and develop action plans to address them

Networking and partnerships:

  • Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant donors, partners, project stakeholders and other organizations
  • Maintain effective relationships with Protection, GBV and CP clusters and related working groups at national level
  • Ensure that Protection Specialist and Protection Officers maintain productive relationships with sub clusters at field level
  • Ensure that main protection concerns are brought to relevant stakeholders to advocate for the respect of human rights and minimum protection standards
  • Coordinate with other internal departments to guarantee good collaboration
  • Network with Protection Coordinators from other missions to share best practices and resources

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/en/work-with-us/field/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5fb2b497a4bcc2001a884416/

Please note that our application process is made of 3 quick stepsregister (including your name, email, password, citizenship and Skype address), sign-up and apply attaching your CV and motivation letter in PDF format. Through the platform, candidates will be able to track their applications’ history with INTERSOS.

In case you encounter severe difficulties applying through the platform, you can send an email attaching your CV and motivation letter (both in PDF version) via email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: “Platform issue  SR-49-1681  Protection Coordinator”.

Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least three references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : https://www.intersos.org/en
Lieu de l'emploi : Maiduguri, with frequent missions in the field (Ngala, Bama, Magumeri and Dikwa LGAs), Borno State, Nigeria /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Coordination
Date de publication : 15/01/2021
Date limite : 28/01/2021

Profil

Education

  • BA in relevant field (Social Science, Psychology, Social Work, Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or other fields related to social development and humanitarian work)
  • Desirable Master degree (MA or LLM) in Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or related subjects

Professional Experience

  • Minimum of five years of relevant working experience in protection-related sectors, preferably within an INGO, and three years for higher education degree (Masters/LLM)
  • Strong theoretical, technical and practical background in protection

Professional Requirements

  • Excellent computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
  • Previous overseas work experience, ideally with INGO or UN would be an advantage.
  • Sound knowledge of M&E for Protection.
  • Ability to adapt operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, high security risks and harsh living conditions.
  • Works and lives with a flexible, adaptable and resilient manner.
  • Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity.
  • Have experience and the ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner.
  • Has a capacity to make accurate self-assessment particularly in high stress and high security contexts.

Languages

  • Good written and spoken English and other languages as required.
  • Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.

Personal Requirements

  • Excellent team-working and team-building skills, as well as ability to work under high pressure and with flexibility
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work and integrate in a multicultural team
  • Problem solver, dynamic, mature
  • Confidently able to deal with authorities and donors
  • Pro-active approach to work
  • Able to work independently as well as being a strong team player
  • Flexibility, capacity of managing stress, good diplomatic skills
  • Available to share accommodation facilities when required

Description

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

Terms of reference

Job Title: Protection Coordinator

Code: SR-49-1681

Duty station: Maiduguri, with frequent missions in the field (Ngala, Bama, Magumeri and Dikwa LGAs), Borno State, Nigeria

Starting date: 01/02/2021

Contract duration: 8 months

Reporting to: Head of Mission (hierarchical) + Protection Advisor (functional)

Supervision of: 1 international staff and 05 National staff “Senior protection officers” (2 OFDA, 1 ECHO/UNHCR) plus 2 Psychologist”

Dependents: Non-family Duty Station /non-accompanied

General context of the project

Since 2009, the Boko Haram insurgency has crippled northeastern Nigeria. Borno State continues to be most affected, with over 1.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). Recent advances by the Nigerian Army and the Multinational Joint Task Force have improved humanitarian access in 22 of the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Borno but have also revealed the extent of the crisis. In newly accessible areas, basic infrastructure has been destroyed, essential services are non-existent, and most local governance systems are not functional.

In support to the UN-led coordinated humanitarian response in the region, INTERSOS is implementing more than 6 projects addressing critical gaps in health and nutrition, WASH, food security, shelter, Camp Coordination and Camp Management and protection services for a highly vulnerable population in the newly accessible host communities in the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Ngala (Ngala-Gambaru), Bama (Banki, Bama), Monguno and Dikwa (Dikwa), Borno State, Nigeria.

In line with its 2018 Country Strategy, INTERSOS intend to strengthen its capacities and response on the ground in protection sector (protection monitoring, CP and GBV), as a sector by itself and as protection mainstreaming within the whole INTERSOS Nigeria program.

General purpose of the position

In collaboration with the HOM, define and coordinate the implementation of the protection strategy of the mission.

Provide technical guidance and advices to protection staff in Nigeria ensuring the different components of the programme are delivered according to internal guidelines and in line with international standards and principles, in order to achieve mission’s goals effectively, according to INTERSOS vision and values

Main responsibilities and tasks

Coordination and support:

  • Contribute to design the protection strategy and provide technical support and assistance to the implementation of protection related activities
  • Contextualize and adapt internal and global guidelines, guarantying these are rolled out and known by staffs
  • Ensure cohesion and harmonization of protection activities and services across the different implementation sites within the mission
  • Deliver training and workshops to protection staffs to strength skills on specific protection topics identified
  • Deliver trainings and workshops to non-protection staffs to build skills and knowledge of protection principles and enable them to mainstream protection in different sectors
  • Assess regularly protection needs and gaps of target populations in current and prospective areas of operations, periodically update the protection situation analysis and inform the programme teams accordingly
  • Create opportunities for experience sharing and learning within the protection team in order to strengthen cooperation and collaboration
  • Provide strategic protection analysis and development of periodic trend reports (including aspects of conflict analysis, gender and risk management) from programme experience to improve development, implementation and policy and advocacy activities
  • Ensure that protection data is collected, archived, processed, analysed and disseminated in ethical modalities, in line with internal data protection protocols
  • Regularly participate in technical monthly meeting with the Protection Unit (HQ) and the Protection Advisor, and update and share mission protection reports and other relevant protection database as required by the Protection Advisor.
  • Undertake regular field monitoring visits and provide support tools to monitor quality of programme implementation
  • Identify opportunities for new protection interventions and support assessments and developments of new project proposals
  • In cooperation with the accountability unit, support the development of complaints mechanisms for beneficiaries and make sure complaints are addressed properly
  • In cooperation with the Accountability unit, follow up on the implementation of the Child Protection (CP) and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policies

Supervision and Staff Management:

  • Directly supervise, coach and mentor GBV/PSS Specialists and Protection Officers and conduct regular performance reviews (IRP)
  • Review work plans of GBV/PSS Specialists and Protection Officers and define priorities together with Protection Project Managers
  • Organize ad hoc protection meetings with GBV/PSS Specialists, Protection Officers and Project Managers to share challenges and priorities and develop action plans to address them

Networking and partnerships:

  • Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant donors, partners, project stakeholders and other organizations
  • Maintain effective relationships with Protection, GBV and CP clusters and related working groups at national level
  • Ensure that Protection Specialist and Protection Officers maintain productive relationships with sub clusters at field level
  • Ensure that main protection concerns are brought to relevant stakeholders to advocate for the respect of human rights and minimum protection standards
  • Coordinate with other internal departments to guarantee good collaboration
  • Network with Protection Coordinators from other missions to share best practices and resources

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/en/work-with-us/field/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5fb2b497a4bcc2001a884416/

Please note that our application process is made of 3 quick steps: register (including your name, email, password, citizenship and Skype address), sign-up and apply attaching your CV and motivation letter in PDF format. Through the platform, candidates will be able to track their applications’ history with INTERSOS.          

In case you encounter severe difficulties applying through the platform, you can send an email attaching your CV and motivation letter (both in PDF version) via email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: “Platform issue SR-49-1681 Protection Coordinator”.

Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least three references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : https://www.intersos.org/en
Lieu de l'emploi : Maiduguri, with frequent missions in the field (Ngala, Bama, Magumeri and Dikwa LGAs), Borno State, Nigeria /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Coordination
Date de publication : 04/01/2021
Date limite : 14/01/2021

Profil

Education

  • BA in relevant field (Social Science, Psychology, Social Work, Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or other fields related to social development and humanitarian work)
  • Desirable Master degree (MA or LLM) in Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or related subjects

Professional Experience

  • Minimum of five years of relevant working experience in protection-related sectors, preferably within an INGO, and three years for higher education degree (Masters/LLM)
  • Strong theoretical, technical and practical background in protection

Professional Requirements

  • Excellent computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
  • Previous overseas work experience, ideally with INGO or UN would be an advantage.
  • Sound knowledge of M&E for Protection.
  • Ability to adapt operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, high security risks and harsh living conditions.
  • Works and lives with a flexible, adaptable and resilient manner.
  • Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity.
  • Have experience and the ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner.
  • Has a capacity to make accurate self-assessment particularly in high stress and high security contexts.

Languages

  • Good written and spoken English and other languages as required.
  • Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.

Personal Requirements

  • Excellent team-working and team-building skills, as well as ability to work under high pressure and with flexibility
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work and integrate in a multicultural team
  • Problem solver, dynamic, mature
  • Confidently able to deal with authorities and donors
  • Pro-active approach to work
  • Able to work independently as well as being a strong team player
  • Flexibility, capacity of managing stress, good diplomatic skills
  • Available to share accommodation facilities when required

Description

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

Terms of reference

Job Title: Protection Coordinator

Code: SR-49-1681

Duty station: Maiduguri, with frequent missions in the field (Ngala, Bama, Magumeri and Dikwa LGAs), Borno State, Nigeria

Starting date: 15/01/2021

Contract duration: 8 months

Reporting to: Head of Mission (hierarchical) + Protection Advisor (functional)

Supervision of: 1 international staff and 05 National staff “Senior protection officers” (2 OFDA, 1 ECHO/UNHCR) plus 2 Psychologist”

Dependents: Non-family Duty Station /non-accompanied

General context of the project

Since 2009, the Boko Haram insurgency has crippled northeastern Nigeria. Borno State continues to be most affected, with over 1.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). Recent advances by the Nigerian Army and the Multinational Joint Task Force have improved humanitarian access in 22 of the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Borno but have also revealed the extent of the crisis. In newly accessible areas, basic infrastructure has been destroyed, essential services are non-existent, and most local governance systems are not functional.

In support to the UN-led coordinated humanitarian response in the region, INTERSOS is implementing more than 6 projects addressing critical gaps in health and nutrition, WASH, food security, shelter, Camp Coordination and Camp Management and protection services for a highly vulnerable population in the newly accessible host communities in the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Ngala (Ngala-Gambaru), Bama (Banki, Bama), Monguno and Dikwa (Dikwa), Borno State, Nigeria.

In line with its 2018 Country Strategy, INTERSOS intend to strengthen its capacities and response on the ground in protection sector (protection monitoring, CP and GBV), as a sector by itself and as protection mainstreaming within the whole INTERSOS Nigeria program.

General purpose of the position

In collaboration with the HOM, define and coordinate the implementation of the protection strategy of the mission.

Provide technical guidance and advices to protection staff in Nigeria ensuring the different components of the programme are delivered according to internal guidelines and in line with international standards and principles, in order to achieve mission’s goals effectively, according to INTERSOS vision and values

Main responsibilities and tasks

Coordination and support:

  • Contribute to design the protection strategy and provide technical support and assistance to the implementation of protection related activities
  • Contextualize and adapt internal and global guidelines, guarantying these are rolled out and known by staffs
  • Ensure cohesion and harmonization of protection activities and services across the different implementation sites within the mission
  • Deliver training and workshops to protection staffs to strength skills on specific protection topics identified
  • Deliver trainings and workshops to non-protection staffs to build skills and knowledge of protection principles and enable them to mainstream protection in different sectors
  • Assess regularly protection needs and gaps of target populations in current and prospective areas of operations, periodically update the protection situation analysis and inform the programme teams accordingly
  • Create opportunities for experience sharing and learning within the protection team in order to strengthen cooperation and collaboration
  • Provide strategic protection analysis and development of periodic trend reports (including aspects of conflict analysis, gender and risk management) from programme experience to improve development, implementation and policy and advocacy activities
  • Ensure that protection data is collected, archived, processed, analysed and disseminated in ethical modalities, in line with internal data protection protocols
  • Regularly participate in technical monthly meeting with the Protection Unit (HQ) and the Protection Advisor, and update and share mission protection reports and other relevant protection database as required by the Protection Advisor.
  • Undertake regular field monitoring visits and provide support tools to monitor quality of programme implementation
  • Identify opportunities for new protection interventions and support assessments and developments of new project proposals
  • In cooperation with the accountability unit, support the development of complaints mechanisms for beneficiaries and make sure complaints are addressed properly
  • In cooperation with the Accountability unit, follow up on the implementation of the Child Protection (CP) and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policies

Supervision and Staff Management:

  • Directly supervise, coach and mentor GBV/PSS Specialists and Protection Officers and conduct regular performance reviews (IRP)
  • Review work plans of GBV/PSS Specialists and Protection Officers and define priorities together with Protection Project Managers
  • Organize ad hoc protection meetings with GBV/PSS Specialists, Protection Officers and Project Managers to share challenges and priorities and develop action plans to address them

Networking and partnerships:

  • Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant donors, partners, project stakeholders and other organizations
  • Maintain effective relationships with Protection, GBV and CP clusters and related working groups at national level
  • Ensure that Protection Specialist and Protection Officers maintain productive relationships with sub clusters at field level
  • Ensure that main protection concerns are brought to relevant stakeholders to advocate for the respect of human rights and minimum protection standards
  • Coordinate with other internal departments to guarantee good collaboration
  • Network with Protection Coordinators from other missions to share best practices and resources

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/en/work-with-us/field/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5fb2b497a4bcc2001a884416/

Please note that our application process is made of 3 quick stepsregister (including your name, email, password, citizenship and Skype address), sign-up and apply attaching your CV and motivation letter in PDF format. Through the platform, candidates will be able to track their applications’ history with INTERSOS.

In case you encounter severe difficulties applying through the platform, you can send an email attaching your CV and motivation letter (both in PDF version) via email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: “Platform issue  SR-49-1681  Protection Coordinator”.

Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least three references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : https://www.intersos.org/en
Lieu de l'emploi : Maiduguri, with frequent missions in the field (Ngala, Bama, Magumeri and Dikwa LGAs), Borno State, Nigeria /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Coordination
Date de publication : 16/12/2020
Date limite : 31/12/2020

Profil

Education

  • BA in relevant field (Social Science, Psychology, Social Work, Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or other fields related to social development and humanitarian work)
  • Desirable Master degree (MA or LLM) in Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or related subjects

Professional Experience

  • Minimum of five years of relevant working experience in protection-related sectors, preferably within an INGO, and three years for higher education degree (Masters/LLM)
  • Strong theoretical, technical and practical background in protection

Professional Requirements

  • Excellent computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
  • Previous overseas work experience, ideally with INGO or UN would be an advantage.
  • Sound knowledge of M&E for Protection.
  • Ability to adapt operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, high security risks and harsh living conditions.
  • Works and lives with a flexible, adaptable and resilient manner.
  • Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity.
  • Have experience and the ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner.
  • Has a capacity to make accurate self-assessment particularly in high stress and high security contexts.

Languages

  • Good written and spoken English and other languages as required.
  • Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.

Personal Requirements

  • Excellent team-working and team-building skills, as well as ability to work under high pressure and with flexibility
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work and integrate in a multicultural team
  • Problem solver, dynamic, mature
  • Confidently able to deal with authorities and donors
  • Pro-active approach to work
  • Able to work independently as well as being a strong team player
  • Flexibility, capacity of managing stress, good diplomatic skills
  • Available to share accommodation facilities when required

Description

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

Terms of reference

Job Title: Protection Coordinator

Code: SR-49-1681

Duty station: Maiduguri, with frequent missions in the field (Ngala, Bama, Magumeri and Dikwa LGAs), Borno State, Nigeria

Starting date: 01/01/2021

Contract duration: 8 months

Reporting to: Head of Mission (hierarchical) + Protection Advisor (functional)

Supervision of: 1 international staff and 05 National staff “Senior protection officers” (2 OFDA, 1 ECHO/UNHCR) plus 2 Psychologist”

Dependents: Non-family Duty Station /non-accompanied

General context of the project

Since 2009, the Boko Haram insurgency has crippled northeastern Nigeria. Borno State continues to be most affected, with over 1.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). Recent advances by the Nigerian Army and the Multinational Joint Task Force have improved humanitarian access in 22 of the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Borno but have also revealed the extent of the crisis. In newly accessible areas, basic infrastructure has been destroyed, essential services are non-existent, and most local governance systems are not functional.

In support to the UN-led coordinated humanitarian response in the region, INTERSOS is implementing more than 6 projects addressing critical gaps in health and nutrition, WASH, food security, shelter, Camp Coordination and Camp Management and protection services for a highly vulnerable population in the newly accessible host communities in the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Ngala (Ngala-Gambaru), Bama (Banki, Bama), Monguno and Dikwa (Dikwa), Borno State, Nigeria.

In line with its 2018 Country Strategy, INTERSOS intend to strengthen its capacities and response on the ground in protection sector (protection monitoring, CP and GBV), as a sector by itself and as protection mainstreaming within the whole INTERSOS Nigeria program.

General purpose of the position

In collaboration with the HOM, define and coordinate the implementation of the protection strategy of the mission.

Provide technical guidance and advices to protection staff in Nigeria ensuring the different components of the programme are delivered according to internal guidelines and in line with international standards and principles, in order to achieve mission’s goals effectively, according to INTERSOS vision and values

Main responsibilities and tasks

Coordination and support:

  • Contribute to design the protection strategy and provide technical support and assistance to the implementation of protection related activities
  • Contextualize and adapt internal and global guidelines, guarantying these are rolled out and known by staffs
  • Ensure cohesion and harmonization of protection activities and services across the different implementation sites within the mission
  • Deliver training and workshops to protection staffs to strength skills on specific protection topics identified
  • Deliver trainings and workshops to non-protection staffs to build skills and knowledge of protection principles and enable them to mainstream protection in different sectors
  • Assess regularly protection needs and gaps of target populations in current and prospective areas of operations, periodically update the protection situation analysis and inform the programme teams accordingly
  • Create opportunities for experience sharing and learning within the protection team in order to strengthen cooperation and collaboration
  • Provide strategic protection analysis and development of periodic trend reports (including aspects of conflict analysis, gender and risk management) from programme experience to improve development, implementation and policy and advocacy activities
  • Ensure that protection data is collected, archived, processed, analysed and disseminated in ethical modalities, in line with internal data protection protocols
  • Regularly participate in technical monthly meeting with the Protection Unit (HQ) and the Protection Advisor, and update and share mission protection reports and other relevant protection database as required by the Protection Advisor.
  • Undertake regular field monitoring visits and provide support tools to monitor quality of programme implementation
  • Identify opportunities for new protection interventions and support assessments and developments of new project proposals
  • In cooperation with the accountability unit, support the development of complaints mechanisms for beneficiaries and make sure complaints are addressed properly
  • In cooperation with the Accountability unit, follow up on the implementation of the Child Protection (CP) and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policies

Supervision and Staff Management:

  • Directly supervise, coach and mentor GBV/PSS Specialists and Protection Officers and conduct regular performance reviews (IRP)
  • Review work plans of GBV/PSS Specialists and Protection Officers and define priorities together with Protection Project Managers
  • Organize ad hoc protection meetings with GBV/PSS Specialists, Protection Officers and Project Managers to share challenges and priorities and develop action plans to address them

Networking and partnerships:

  • Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant donors, partners, project stakeholders and other organizations
  • Maintain effective relationships with Protection, GBV and CP clusters and related working groups at national level
  • Ensure that Protection Specialist and Protection Officers maintain productive relationships with sub clusters at field level
  • Ensure that main protection concerns are brought to relevant stakeholders to advocate for the respect of human rights and minimum protection standards
  • Coordinate with other internal departments to guarantee good collaboration
  • Network with Protection Coordinators from other missions to share best practices and resources

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/en/work-with-us/field/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5fb2b497a4bcc2001a884416/

Please note that our application process is made of 3 quick steps: register (including your name, email, password, citizenship and Skype address), sign-up and apply attaching your CV and motivation letter in PDF format. Through the platform, candidates will be able to track their applications’ history with INTERSOS.          

In case you encounter severe difficulties applying through the platform, you can send an email attaching your CV and motivation letter (both in PDF version) via email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: “Platform issue SR-49-1681 Protection Coordinator”.

Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least three references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview

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