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Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : http://https://www.intersos.org/en
Adresse email : recruitment@intersos.org
Lieu de l'emploi : Nigeria /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Gestion de projet
Date de publication : 12/12/2018
Date limite : 26/12/2018

Profil

Education 

Advanced university degree from a recognized academic institution in one or more of the following areas is preferable: Finance Management, Business Administration, Management, International Economics, International Development, Contract/Commercial Law.

Professional Experience 

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience at national and international level, working as admin-finance officer also in humanitarian field locations
  • Proven experience with different donor finance compliance and reporting (e.g.: ECHO, OFDA, UNHCR, UNICEF)

Professional Requirements 

  • Good computer skills, especially MS Office / Excel
  • Competencies in HR Management and team-work

Languages 

Fluency in English is required. French is an asset. Knowledge of Italian and/or Arabic is desirable.

Personal Requirements 

Ability to live in insecure contexts with basic living conditions.

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://intersos.knack.com/imp#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5bf41652b9c5ca5788e45b0e/ 

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "SR-49-796 - Country Finance Coordinator – Nigeria".

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

Description

Job Title: Country Finance Coordinator

Code: SR-49-796

Duty station: Nigeria

Starting date: 01/01/2019

Contract duration: 1 year (renewable)

Reporting to: Head of Mission and Regional Finance Officer

Supervision of: //

Dependents: //

Main responsibilities and tasks

The Country Finance Coordinator is responsible for the proper technical performance of all accounting-financial activities of the mission and its projects.

The Country Finance Officer ensures the correct and effective management of financial resources, in accordance with the Organization procedures, and is responsible to:

  • Ensure compliance with INTERSOS and donors' procedures.
  • Manage country and project accounting and coordinate administrative personnel.
  • Assume responsibility for cash account administration, ensuring conformity to existing procedures; shortages or thefts must be reported, bearing the joint signature of both the Country Finance Officer and the Head of Mission
  • Update the economic and financial status of the mission and related-projects, in terms of expenses, appropriations, available cash and liquidity (Prima Nota)
  • Carry out a monthly update of the Global Management of the mission under the coordination of the Regional Finance Officer
  • Provide support to the Head of Mission in drafting new projects
  • Check Bank accounts of the mission and provide the Regional Finance Officer with monthly Bank Statements and Bank reconciliations
  • Check the interim and final financial reports and submit them to the Project Manager and Head of Mission for approval (with the support of the Regional Finance Officer)
  • Assume responsibility for local personnel register
  • Ensure the proper execution of goods, works and services procurement processes and their conformity to INTERSOS and donors' procedures
  • Be responsible for mission administrative-accounting documents and all finished project Documentation (with the support and overall responsibility of the Regional Finance Officer)

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : http://https://www.intersos.org/en
Adresse email : recruitment@intersos.org
Lieu de l'emploi : Maiduguri, Borno State, with regular visits to Field Offices/locations and regular presence in the field. /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Gestion de projet
Date de publication : 10/12/2018
Date limite : 24/12/2018

Profil

Education 

  • Minimum: BA in relevant field (Social Science, Psychology, Social Work, human rights, international humanitarian law or other fields related to social development and humanitarian work);
  • Master degree (MA or LLM) in Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or related subjects (desirable).

Professional Experience 

  • Minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience in protection-related sectors, preferably within an INGO;
  • 3 years experience in case of Higher education degree (Masters/LLM).

Professional Requirements 

  • Strong theoretical, technical and practical background in protection;
  • Proven training skills and capacities in developing trainings’ curricula;
  • Strong skills in networking with partners and donor liaison;
  • Able to gather and critically analyze data, gaps and trends related to Protection issues;
  • Knowledge of the Nigeria humanitarian context and of the Lake Chad Basin crisis is an asset;
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage efficiently multiple priorities, deadlines and tasks;
  • Solid time-management skills, resourcefulness and attention to details.

Languages 

Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication 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.

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://intersos.knack.com/imp#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5aec15c5a829923002190bbf/ 

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: “SR-49-532 – Protection Coordinator – Nigeria”.

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

Description

Job Title: Protection Coordinator

Code: SR-49-532

Country: Nigeria 

Duty Station: Maiduguri, Borno State, with regular visits to Field Offices/locations and regular presence in the field.

Starting date: 01/01/2019

Contract duration: 12 months (with 3-months probation contract)

Reporting to: Head of Mission

Supervision of: Technical supervision of Protection PM

Dependents: No

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, 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) and Dikwa (Dikwa) Kukawa, Borno State, Nigeria.

In line with its 2018 Country Strategy, INTERSOS intend to strength 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

The general purpose of the position is to ensure the proper and effective implementation of all protection-related activities and services of INTERSOS Programme in Nigeria, providing technical inputs, guidance and support, and operational monitoring and evaluation.

Main responsibilities and tasks

The Protection Coordinator is in charge of developing the protection programme in country, guiding and supporting all protection-related activities and services of INTERSOS Programme in Nigeria, ensuring timely and quality implementation and monitoring in compliance with relevant Standard Operating Procedures, International Principles and Guidelines, International Standards, Good Practices in Protection Responses, INTERSOS Fundamental Charter and Code of Ethics. Moreover, the Protection Coordinator is in charge of assisting the Head of Mission Nigeria and the Regional Direction for Western and Central Africa in the development, implementation and evaluation of the protection strategy and programme at country level.

Main responsibilities:

  • Planning, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the protection programme in Nigeria - including but not limited to protection monitoring at community and household level; assistance to most vulnerable persons, child protection prevention and response, GBV prevention and response and psychosocial support - ensuring timely and quality delivery of the targets set as per approved projects’ proposals.
  • Building the capacity of specialized and non-specialized staffs, as well as community volunteers and local counterparts, providing ad hoc training sessions and continuous on-the-job coaching.
  • Maintaining relations pertaining to the protection programme with donors, partners, key stakeholders, and other relevant actors at country level.
  • Assisting the development, implementation and evaluation of the protection strategy and programme at country level, providing technical inputs, and suggestions for improvements and recommendations for future actions.

More specifically:

Programme development:

  • Continuously assess the protection needs and gaps of target populations in current and prospective areas of operations, periodically update the protection situation analysis and inform the programme accordingly.
  • Continuously assess the protection response capacity of potential partners.
  • Support the development, implementation and evaluation of the protection strategy and programme at country level, providing technical inputs, suggestions for improvements and recommendations for future actions.
  • Support the design, promotion and elaboration of new interventions at country and regional level, ensuring protection mainstreaming.
  • Stimulate and maintain active exchange of protection information within the region on useful news, publications, tools, best practices and lessons learned.
  • Promote harmonization of protection approaches, methodologies and tools within the country, and create opportunities for experience sharing and learning among the team.
  • 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.

Programme activities planning, monitoring and evaluation:

  • Support the Project Managers in preparing, managing and regularly updating the protection projects’ activities work plan, ensuring timely and quality implementation in compliance with the defined projects’ strategy, as well as INTERSOS and donors’ guidelines.
  • Guide detailed vulnerability assessments of target populations in projects’ areas to define the exact locations of intervention and the beneficiaries.
  • Provide inputs, guidance and support to ensure the quality implementation of the protection projects’ activities from the technical point of view.
  • Maintain all case management relevant forms (vulnerability assessment form, case plan form, referral form, follow-up form, etc.) updated and ensure they are properly used.
  • Advise on management of complex cases.
  • Contribute to developing, rolling out and revising internal Protection Toolkits and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Ensure that required data protection and sharing protocols are respected.
  • Promote age, gender and diversity sensitive approaches into the projects’ activities, as well as social cohesion initiatives.
  • In cooperation with the Programme/Project Managers, elaborate and set up specific mechanisms to monitor and evaluate the protection projects’ activities, as well as to collect feedback and complaints from beneficiaries and target populations at large.
  • Undertake field visits to the projects’ locations as needed to continuously monitor the progress and the quality implementation of the protection projects’ activities.
  • In cooperation with the protection team, conduct case audits to evaluate the quality of the service provision.
  • Continuously assess, analyze and evaluate the impact of the protection projects’ activities to inform and adjust the programme accordingly.
  • Report in a timely manner any eventual challenges or delays faced, loss or damage occurred, fraud or misuse detected.
  • Work closely with the colleagues to ensure the integration of the protection programme with other sectors of intervention.

Programme staffs, volunteers and local counterparts capacity building:

  • In cooperation with the management and human resources staffs, carry out the identification and selection of the protection staff, as required.
  • Contribute to supervising and evaluating the performance of the protection staffs.
  • Continuously assess the training needs of the protection staffs, design the capacity building programme and develop the related material for enhanced protection response capacity and service provision according to international best practices, standards and principles.
  • Ensure that all relevant non-specialized staffs, as well as community volunteers and local counterparts, are trained on humanitarian principles and code of ethics; basic principles of general protection, child protection, gender-based violence and psychosocial support; data protection and sharing protocols; safe referral; and risk mitigation.

Programme reporting:

  • Support the Project Managers in elaborating and monthly updating the internal monitoring and evaluation tool, the Project Appraisal Tool (PAT), with specific reference to the protection activities.
  • Contribute to preparing the projects’ narrative reports with specific reference to the protection activities, as well as other ad hoc analysis reports and material, according to INTERSOS and donors’ requirements.
  • Ensure that all data related to the protection activities are disaggregated by sex and age, in order to develop profiles on the different needs and realities of women, girls, boys and men, for reporting and analysis purposes.

Coordination and representation:

  • Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant donor officers, partners, key stakeholders and other humanitarian actors.
  • Participate in meetings with relevant donor officers and facilitate field visits by donor missions, as required.
  • Proactively participate in the Protection Cluster/Working Group and Sub-clusters/Sub-Working Groups, including related strategic Coordination groups and thematic task forces, at country level.

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : http://https://www.intersos.org/en
Adresse email : recruitment@intersos.org
Lieu de l'emploi : : Maiduguri with missions on the coordination office in Abuja and on the field bases, Borno State, Nigeria /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Ressources humaines
Date de publication : 09/12/2018
Date limite : 24/12/2018

Profil

Education 

  • University degree in HR-related disciplines (HR Management) or humanities (Political Sciences, economy, anthropology...)

Professional Experience 

  • At least 3 years in HR management roles with INGOs, with at least one experience as HR Coordinator
  • Previous experience on the field
  • Previous experience with INTERSOS (desirable)

Professional Requirements 

  • Knowledge or experience in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, employee relations, and training and development
  • Aptitude for problem solving and decision making needed
  • Good written and verbal communication skills required.
  • Capable of managing conflict and conflicting views.
  • Good knowledge of IMP system (desirable)

Languages 

  • Excellent command of written and spoken English
  • Knowledge of French (desirable)

Personal Requirements 

  • Honesty and integrity
  • Adherence to the values of the organization
  • Diplomacy and discretion
  • Good communication skills
  • Inter-cultural sensitivity
  • Organization and planning
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Stress management

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://intersos.knack.com/imp#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5c0160e22b8ec20de9110125/ 

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "SR-49-818 - HR Coordinator – Nigeria".

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

Description

Job Title: HR Coordinator  

Code: SR-49-818 

Duty station: Maiduguri with missions on the coordination office in Abuja and on the field bases (Ngala, Bama, Dikwa, Monguno, Mobbar and Magumeri LGAs. Further LGAs could be added in the coming weeks / months), Borno State, Nigeria

Starting date: 01/01/2019

Contract duration: 6 months (renewable)

Reporting to: Head of Mission (hierarchically), HR Area Coordinator-HQ (functionally).

Supervision of: 1 HR Manager 

Dependents: no

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, 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) and Dikwa (Dikwa) Local Government Area (LGA), Borno State, Nigeria.

General purpose of the position

The HR Coordinator, in collaboration with the HOM, contributes to the definition and implementation of the mission’s objectives and ensures the HR capacity required, sizing and improving people capabilities, contribution and active participation in order to achieve missions goals effectively. This will be done according to INTERSOS human resources vision and values.

Works in close collaboration with the HQ National HR Coordinator to supervise all the aspects of the National staffs management, the definition of policies and strategies and the development in order to build up the career strategy and possibilities of expatriation.

Works in close collaboration with the mission HR Managers ensuring that INTERSOS is a Responsible employer in the missions of the area, supporting the proper management of HR across the board and assuming full responsibility of the HR Administrative issues in the missions.

Main responsibilities and tasks

Ensure INTERSOS manages the Human Resources as a Responsible Employer:

  • Is responsible for all human resources management issues of the missions, ensuring they are aligned with HR policies and Responsible Employer frame
  • Ensures implementation and revision of all HR Policies for international staffs adapting standard INTERSOS policies to the missions
  • Works in close collaboration with the HQ National HR Coordinator to develop local policies defining or adapting INTERSOS standard policies to the missions

Analysis of Human Resources needs:

  • Contributes to plan and define the Human Resources needs in coordination with the HOM (International and National) in the missions, analysing local capacities and supporting on identifying the optimum team set-up to properly achieve mission’s objectives and identifying key indicators in order to follow up the results, and revise the HR plan accordingly
  • In coordination with the HOM defines HR strategies at missions level for the National staffs to ensure the missions count with the capacities and competences needed, in the short, mid and long term (recruitment, remuneration, management and learning development plans)
  • Provides advices and technical expertise to the HOM and relevant Coordinators, in order to design job profiles, organizational charts and decision-making channels for international and national positions

Support to local recruitment:

  • Identifies the best local sources of recruitment according to the needs and objectives of the missions as well as define recruitment strategy based on the analysis of labour market with the objective of recruiting professionals and people with potentials to develop within the missions/organization
  • Supervises the HR Manager ensuring that local staffs in the missions are properly recruited and that all staffs are managed according to INTERSOS HR vision, policies and values, and provides support and technical advice to the different Coordinators in order to grant fulfilment and coherence

Management of Human Resources (International and National):

  • Defines and coordinates the internal communication policy, in collaboration with all field coordination teams, organizing personnel meetings and broadcasting INTERSOS values and vision, in order to boost team building, people commitment, active participation and adherence to INTERSOS values
  • Ensures systematic briefings and debriefing of all International staffs in the missions and keep regular contacts to support them
  • Provides expertise to Coordinators/supervisors/activity managers on how to manage HR (team management, conflict management, stress early detection, communication, meetings…)
  • Facilitates the resolution of conflicts among missions staffs and looks for a viable solution in case a direct intervention is not possible
  • Makes sure that cases linked to behavioral issues are prevented, detected and managed
  • Ensures, in close collaboration with the relevant departments, that all international and internal movements in the missions are properly managed (visas, tickets, dates of arrival/departure, etc.) and ensures proper accommodation conditions (i.e. room, food, etc.) by informing all relevant people
  • Supports and coach as an expert all the Coordinators in their role of people’s managers

Management of International staff:

  • Coordinates with HR Managers and HQ HR Administration to follow up HR policies in particular Rest & Recuperation, house allowance, family benefits, staff separation clearance checklist, flight booking and leaves
  • Guarantees and facilitates the participation of the first missioners to the Induction in Rome HQ or in the region
  • Ensures proper end of assignment, debriefing and capitalization of experiences and shares it with HR Department of Rome HQ (pool managers) for proposals of future missions

Management of National staff in collaboration with the HR Managers:

  • Ensures alignment of mission’s objectives with HR institutional objectives beyond the missions (related with future HR capacity of the organization such as supporting development of staffs beyond missions roles, promoting spaces to train new staffs (first missions) or staffs under development plans, detachment, etc…)
  • Follows the HR and Administration related issues at mission level (recruitment, management and development of teams, contracting of national and regional employees’, remuneration of local and regional staff, etc.).
  • Guides and supervises the HR Manager in the local implementation of a fair rewarding policy in the missions in accordance to INTERSOS policies and local regulations checking monthly calculations of salaries and taxes, in order to ensure internal equity, adequate competitiveness and legal compliance
  • Ensures a good knowledge of labour market: in terms of profiles available, level of qualifications, specificities, lead or request labour market studies and benchmarking studies
  • Develops the missions mobility policy according to the needs and the context and in respect with policies and standards

Follow up of legal requirements:

  • Supports the Hom and the HR Managers to comply with the HR legal requirements of the different Countries
  • Supervises and manages administrative processes for all staffs and manage conflicts when they appear, in order to ensure labour legal compliance and to improve employer branding awareness
  • Is responsible to make sure that Internal regulations and all HR related policies, procedures and administrative documents (i.e. employment contracts, payslip, etc.) are within the national legal framework

Other:

  • Represents INTERSOS in meetings with Authorities and other NGOs for HR Administration related issues

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : http://https://www.intersos.org/en
Adresse email : recruitment@intersos.org
Lieu de l'emploi : Various locations (English-speaking and French-speaking areas) /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Gestion de projet
Date de publication : 05/12/2018
Date limite : 19/12/2018

Profil

Education 

  • University Degree in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, International Relations, Humanitarian and International Cooperation or related field.

Professional Experience 

  • At least 5 years of professional work experience as Head of Mission or other management/ coordination positions in humanitarian/development contexts;
  • Proven experience in management of UN and ECHO funds;
  • Proven experience in management of large staff teams and good leadership.

Professional Requirements 

  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and in writing).

Languages 

  • Proficient knowledge of English/French is required. 

Personal Requirements 

  • Proactive attitude;
  • Ability to work in insecure remote contexts and to adapt to basic living conditions in remote/isolated areas.

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://intersos.knack.com/imp#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5a12a4727549a06f8baaf8c6/ 

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: “SR-292 Head of Mission".

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

Description

Job Title: Head of Mission

Code: SR--292

Country: /

Duty Station: Various locations (English-speaking and French-speaking areas) 

Starting date: 01/01/2019

Contract duration: 12 months (renewable)

Reporting to: Regional Director

Supervision of: depends on the mission's set-up

Dependents: /

Main responsibilities and tasks

The Head of Mission represents the Organization and is responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the country program on the basis of defined strategies and indications.

The HoM manages and coordinates the operations and human resources in the country and is responsible to:

Communication and representation

  • Establish and maintain collaborative relations with Local Authorities and Institutions, Donors, International Agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders;
  • Follow up, guarantee and monitor government recognition procedures for the organization in compliance with the host country formalities;
  • Tmonitor donor’s priorities and intervention strategies in the country as well as to map and approach new donors.

Planning and implementation 

  • Define country priorities based on context and needs analyses; monitor donor intervention strategies in the country; design, promote and elaborate new interventions;
  • Assess, promote and submit new projects, following the procedures defined and promoting a spirit of participation among beneficiaries at all management stages, ensuring the transparency of the intervention;
  • Supervise, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the country operations - and all related administrative, financial, human resources, logistics and security aspects - ensuring timely and quality assistance delivery, as well as cost efficiency and accountability, in compliance with INTERSOS and donors guidelines, regulations and procedures.

Information and Reporting

  • Continuously assess, analyze and evaluate the impact of the country operations, also through periodic visits to the areas of intervention.

Finance

  • Define the mission financial plan, ensuring self-sufficiency and consistency of expenses, and assume responsibility for the mission funds management, including bank accounts.

Human Resources

  • Coordinate, guide and supervise the mission staff, and evaluate their performance;
  • To ensure the respect for the values, Code of Ethics and Organization Management and Control Model of INTERSOS within the mission;
  • Ensure personnel compliance with procedures foreseen by INTERSOS’ Organization Management and Control Model;
  • Proactively participate in relevant coordination meetings.

Security

  • Validation of all the mission security plans (Capital and projects);
  • Interaction on the Country security issues with HQ (Security Referent) and relevant actors;
  • To hold final responsibility for any decision concerning security.

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : http://https://www.intersos.org/en
Adresse email : recruitment@intersos.org
Lieu de l'emploi : Nigeria - 70% Maiduguri (Maiduguri based)/30% Abuja – plus regular visits on on field offices in Borno State /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Gestion de projet
Date de publication : 03/12/2018
Date limite : 17/12/2018

Profil

Education 

University degree in Social Sciences, Political Silence, International Relations, Humanitarian and International Cooperation or related fields.

Professional Experience

  • At least 5 years of professional work experience as head of Mission or other management/coordination positions in humanitarian/development contexts
  • Proven experience in management of UN, USAID and ECHO funds
  • Proven experience in management of large staff teams and good leadership

Professional Requirements 

Excellent communication skills (both verbal and in writing).

Languages 

  • Proficient knowledge of English is required
  • French/Italian are an asset

Personal Requirements 

  • Proactive attitude
  • Ability to work in insecure remote contexts and to adapt to basic living conditions in remote/isolated areas

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://intersos.knack.com/imp#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5bc401f7b7706236fd8c3da4/ 

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "SR-49-735 – Head of Mission- Nigeria".

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

Description

Job Title: Head of Mission 

Code: SR-49-735

Duty station: Nigeria - 70% Maiduguri (Maiduguri based)/30% Abuja – plus regular visits on on field offices in Borno State

Starting date: 01/02/2019

Contract duration: 12 months

Reporting to: West Africa Regional Director  

Supervision of: About 15 international staff and 50 Local staff

Dependents: no 

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, Food Security, Shelter, Camp Coordination and Camp Management services for a highly vulnerable population in the newly accessible host communities in of Ngala, Bama, Dikwa, Damasak, Kukawa, Magumeri, Jere-MMC Local Government Area (LGA), Borno State, Nigeria.

General purpose of the position

The Head of Mission legally and officially represents the Organization in Nigeria– granted with powers conferred by proxy by the Secretary General upon appointment to the post – and acts under the supervision of the Regional Director and in accordance with its specific directions.

S/he is responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the country program on the basis of defined strategies and indications.

Main responsibilities and tasks

The Head of Mission represents the Organization and is responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the country program on the basis of defined strategies and indications.

The HoM manages and coordinates the operations and human resources in the country and is responsible to:

Communication and representation

  • Establish and maintain collaborative relations with Local Authorities and Institutions, Donors, International Agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders
  • Follow up, guarantee and monitor government recognition procedures for the organization in compliance with the host country formalities
  • Monitor donor’s priorities and intervention strategies in the country as well as to map and approach new donors

Planning and implementation

  • Define country priorities based on context and needs analyses; monitor donor intervention strategies in the country; design, promote and elaborate new interventions
  • Assess, promote and submit new projects, following the procedures defined and promoting a spirit of participation among beneficiaries at all management stages, ensuring the transparency of the intervention
  • Supervise, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the country operations - and all related administrative, financial, human resources, logistics and security aspects - ensuring timely and quality assistance delivery, as well as cost efficiency and accountability, in compliance with INTERSOS and donors guidelines, regulations and procedures

Information and Reporting

  • Continuously assess, analyse and evaluate the impact of the country operations, also through periodic visits to the areas of intervention

Finance

  • Define the mission financial plan, ensuring self-sufficiency and consistency of expenses, and assume responsibility for the mission funds management, including bank accounts

Human Resources

  • Coordinate, guide and supervise the mission staff, and evaluate their performance
  • To ensure the respect for the values, Code of Ethics and Organization Management and Control Model of INTERSOS within the mission
  • Ensure personnel compliance with procedures foreseen by INTERSOS’ Organization Management and Control Model
  • Proactively participate in relevant coordination meetings

Security

  • Validation of all the mission security plans (Capital and projects)
  • Interaction on the Country security issues with HQ (Security Referent) and relevant actors
  • Hold final responsibility for any decision concerning security

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : http://https://www.intersos.org/en
Adresse email : recruitment@intersos.org
Lieu de l'emploi : Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, with frequent mission on the ground (Ngala, Bama, Dikwa, Monguno, Mobbar and /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Gestion de projet
Date de publication : 27/11/2018
Date limite : 12/12/2018

Profil

Education 

  • Advanced university degree in medicine or other paramedical studies
  • Desirable specialization in Tropical Medicine or a degree in Public Health

Professional Experience 

  • Minimum 3 years relevant work experience as Medical referent in the humanitarian sector especially in fragile and unstable environments
  • Previous experience in Nigeria and/or Western and Central Africa is an asset

Professional Requirements 

  • Sound personal organizational skills, including time management, ability to meet deadlines, multi-tasking, prioritization of tasks, and working under pressure
  • Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international multiethnic and multicultural environment
  • Proven management and leadership skills
  • Ability to deliver high quality work in short periods of time
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Flexibility to respond to changing nature of humanitarian context and operational difficulties in the field

Languages 

  • Proficiency in English (conversation, reading and writing) required
  • Multi-language knowledge desirable

Personal Requirements 

  • Willingness to accept basic living standard and frequent field missions
  • Ability to establish collaborative relationships with staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders
  • Strong attitude to take initiative, work autonomously and achieve effectively results
  • Respect of INTERSOS mission and values

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://intersos.knack.com/imp#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5bef03343a2e6c0c3d326e0c/ 

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "SR-49-789 – Medical Coordinator (OFDA) – Nigeria".

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

Description

Job Title: Medical Coordinator (OFDA)

Code: SR-49-789

Duty station: Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, with frequent mission on the ground (Ngala, Bama, Dikwa, Monguno, Mobbar and Magumeri LGAs. Further LGAs could be added in the coming weeks / months)

Starting date: 01/01/2019

Contract duration: 6 Months

Reporting to: Head of Mission

Supervision of: 3 technical international staff

Dependents: No 

General context of the project

Since 2009, the Boko Haram driven crisis (herein, Armed Opposition Groups [AOGs]) has crippled north eastern Nigeria. The Borno State continues to be most the 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 26 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 proposing to continue provide services through a one-year integrated project that will address critical gaps in health, nutrition, protection and WASH services for a highly vulnerable population in host communities and IDPs camps in the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Ngala (Ngala-Gambaru), Bama (Bama), Dikwa (Dikwa), Magumeri and Kukawua LGAs, Borno State, Nigeria.

In terms of health sector, INTERSOS intervention is articulated around two pillar:

  1. Reinforce the Health Systems, through train for health facilities staff including community health workers, nurses, nurse aids, and midwives on integrated management of childhood illnesses but also on screening for common outbreak prone diseases, case investigation and reporting mechanisms. INTERSOS will intervene for rehabilitation of health facilities structures and procurement of equipment for designated health activities as per the Basic Package of Essential Health Services. Mobile clinics will be organized to reach remote Wards of each targeted LGA.
  2. Improve reproductive health through provision of training and materials on GBV (included case management at heath facilities level), HIV counselling and testing and family planning

For what concern the nutrition sector of intervention, health facilities will be supported to introduce OTP services as part of a comprehensive CMAM program. In addition, INTERSOS will provide furniture; equipment and anthropometric tools according to caseload requirements to the identified health facilities, included mobile clinics ensuring that all identified SAM cases receive the required monitoring and therapeutic care. Both fixed health facilities and mobile clinics will benefit from the RUTF supply.

In terms of WASH, the action plan to enhance hygiene promotion and increased knowledge on safe hygiene and sanitation at health facilities level, but also to improve the environment health through the implementation of a solid waste management at health facilities level, introducing the necessary knowledge, materials and infrastructures for it. At community level, clean-up campaigns will be organized and supported through the provision of materials encouraging communities to actively participate to maintain a healthy environment and identify safe locations for waste management.

Finally, concerning protection sector, the focus of the intervention will be on GBV identification, documentation and case management through individual and group PSS activities, while promoting awareness within the community and strengthening stakeholders knowledge and capacity in GBV prevention and response.

General purpose of the position

In close collaboration with the HoM and the Medical Department, defining and implementing the medical strategy of the mission. Being responsible for the planning and coordination of all medical activities and resources in the mission, according to INTERSOS charter, policies, and ethical principles with consideration of international and national protocols, in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities as well as to improve the health condition and humanitarian living conditions of the target population.

Main responsibilities and tasks

  • Responsible for defining, monitoring and updating the medical content of the INTERSOS country policy, medical strategy, annual plan and budget, translating the identified health needs into a medical strategic vision and project objectives, priorities and resources needed in order to cover the medical and humanitarian needs of the population at risk, and ensuring that the objectives and goals set in the Mission’s annual plan and project plans are achieved
  • Overall responsible for the appropriateness and quality of medical interventions conducted by INTERSOS projects and being expected to identify and work on removing barriers to better patient safety, effective medical care, and better patient-centred activities
  • Continuously monitor the medical and humanitarian needs in the Mission country in new areas of intervention or in areas where INTERSOS is already present through exploratory missions, monitor and review project proposals, determining necessary resources in order to define health and nutrition priorities and potential new programs to cover medical and humanitarian needs of the population at risk
  • Coordinate with the Medical Referent for the validation of the project proposals he/her designs to be submitted to international donors and private foundation
  • Responsible for the supervision and monitoring of the medical technical aspects, humanitarian needs and in coordination with the Logistics Coordinator, the material aspects of the programmes through regular field visits, analysing difficulties during the implementation and reporting deviations as they appear, in order to proactively provide the necessary solutions and achieve operational results
  • In close collaboration with the HR Coordinator, participate in the planning, definition and sizing of the health-workforce in the mission and supervise the associated processes (recruitment, validation of medical staff, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and internal / external communication). Coach and directly support the medical teams in the implementation of the medical activities making sure that internal protocols are respected as well as the ones of local Ministry and Health Department
  • Responsible for defining and sizing other resources (pharmacy and medical equipment management in collaboration with logistics) and timelines, procedures and protocols. Ensuring preparation of all medical orders in collaboration with the Logistics Department and the submission of all medical purchase requests. Being accountable for the proper management of the pharmacy in the Mission, including projects. Provide reports on the mission’s evolution from the medical perspective, as required
  • Represent INTERSOS before local medical authorities and guarantee constant presence and active participation to the health and nutrition coordination fora (clusters meetings, other technical coordination meetings) and keep regular contact with other counterparts in the mission (NGOs, local organizations, donors, authorities) in order to broaden the medical-humanitarian situation analysis, strengthening the impact of the medical intervention and supporting advocacy actions
  • Responsible for medical data collection, analysis and reporting to HQ Medical Referent to ensure a proper monitoring of the program and, where needed, to adapt them to existing programs

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : http://https://www.intersos.org/en
Adresse email : recruitment@intersos.org
Lieu de l'emploi : Maiduguri, Borno State, with regular visits to Field Offices/locations and regular presence in the field. /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Gestion de projet
Date de publication : 26/11/2018
Date limite : 10/12/2018

Profil

Education 

  • Minimum: BA in relevant field (Social Science, Psychology, Social Work, human rights, international humanitarian law or other fields related to social development and humanitarian work);
  • Master degree (MA or LLM) in Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or related subjects (desirable).

Professional Experience 

  • Minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience in protection-related sectors, preferably within an INGO;
  • 3 years experience in case of Higher education degree (Masters/LLM).

Professional Requirements 

  • Strong theoretical, technical and practical background in protection;
  • Proven training skills and capacities in developing trainings’ curricula;
  • Strong skills in networking with partners and donor liaison;
  • Able to gather and critically analyze data, gaps and trends related to Protection issues;
  • Knowledge of the Nigeria humanitarian context and of the Lake Chad Basin crisis is an asset;
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage efficiently multiple priorities, deadlines and tasks;
  • Solid time-management skills, resourcefulness and attention to details.

Languages 

Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication 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.

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/en/work-with-us/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5aec15c5a829923002190bbf/ 

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: “SR-49-532 – Protection Coordinator – Nigeria”.

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

Description

Job Title: Protection Coordinator

Code: SR-49-532

Country: Nigeria 

Duty Station: Maiduguri, Borno State, with regular visits to Field Offices/locations and regular presence in the field.

Starting date: 15/12/2018

Contract duration: 12 months (with 3-months probation contract)

Reporting to: Head of Mission

Supervision of: Technical supervision of Protection PM

Dependents: No

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, 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) and Dikwa (Dikwa) Kukawa, Borno State, Nigeria.

In line with its 2018 Country Strategy, INTERSOS intend to strength 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

The general purpose of the position is to ensure the proper and effective implementation of all protection-related activities and services of INTERSOS Programme in Nigeria, providing technical inputs, guidance and support, and operational monitoring and evaluation.

Main responsibilities and tasks

The Protection Coordinator is in charge of developing the protection programme in country, guiding and supporting all protection-related activities and services of INTERSOS Programme in Nigeria, ensuring timely and quality implementation and monitoring in compliance with relevant Standard Operating Procedures, International Principles and Guidelines, International Standards, Good Practices in Protection Responses, INTERSOS Fundamental Charter and Code of Ethics. Moreover, the Protection Coordinator is in charge of assisting the Head of Mission Nigeria and the Regional Direction for Western and Central Africa in the development, implementation and evaluation of the protection strategy and programme at country level.

Main responsibilities:

  • Planning, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the protection programme in Nigeria - including but not limited to protection monitoring at community and household level; assistance to most vulnerable persons, child protection prevention and response, GBV prevention and response and psychosocial support - ensuring timely and quality delivery of the targets set as per approved projects’ proposals.
  • Building the capacity of specialized and non-specialized staffs, as well as community volunteers and local counterparts, providing ad hoc training sessions and continuous on-the-job coaching.
  • Maintaining relations pertaining to the protection programme with donors, partners, key stakeholders, and other relevant actors at country level.
  • Assisting the development, implementation and evaluation of the protection strategy and programme at country level, providing technical inputs, and suggestions for improvements and recommendations for future actions.

More specifically:

Programme development:

  • Continuously assess the protection needs and gaps of target populations in current and prospective areas of operations, periodically update the protection situation analysis and inform the programme accordingly.
  • Continuously assess the protection response capacity of potential partners.
  • Support the development, implementation and evaluation of the protection strategy and programme at country level, providing technical inputs, suggestions for improvements and recommendations for future actions.
  • Support the design, promotion and elaboration of new interventions at country and regional level, ensuring protection mainstreaming.
  • Stimulate and maintain active exchange of protection information within the region on useful news, publications, tools, best practices and lessons learned.
  • Promote harmonization of protection approaches, methodologies and tools within the country, and create opportunities for experience sharing and learning among the team.
  • 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.

Programme activities planning, monitoring and evaluation:

  • Support the Project Managers in preparing, managing and regularly updating the protection projects’ activities work plan, ensuring timely and quality implementation in compliance with the defined projects’ strategy, as well as INTERSOS and donors’ guidelines.
  • Guide detailed vulnerability assessments of target populations in projects’ areas to define the exact locations of intervention and the beneficiaries.
  • Provide inputs, guidance and support to ensure the quality implementation of the protection projects’ activities from the technical point of view.
  • Maintain all case management relevant forms (vulnerability assessment form, case plan form, referral form, follow-up form, etc.) updated and ensure they are properly used.
  • Advise on management of complex cases.
  • Contribute to developing, rolling out and revising internal Protection Toolkits and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Ensure that required data protection and sharing protocols are respected.
  • Promote age, gender and diversity sensitive approaches into the projects’ activities, as well as social cohesion initiatives.
  • In cooperation with the Programme/Project Managers, elaborate and set up specific mechanisms to monitor and evaluate the protection projects’ activities, as well as to collect feedback and complaints from beneficiaries and target populations at large.
  • Undertake field visits to the projects’ locations as needed to continuously monitor the progress and the quality implementation of the protection projects’ activities.
  • In cooperation with the protection team, conduct case audits to evaluate the quality of the service provision.
  • Continuously assess, analyze and evaluate the impact of the protection projects’ activities to inform and adjust the programme accordingly.
  • Report in a timely manner any eventual challenges or delays faced, loss or damage occurred, fraud or misuse detected.
  • Work closely with the colleagues to ensure the integration of the protection programme with other sectors of intervention.

Programme staffs, volunteers and local counterparts capacity building:

  • In cooperation with the management and human resources staffs, carry out the identification and selection of the protection staff, as required.
  • Contribute to supervising and evaluating the performance of the protection staffs.
  • Continuously assess the training needs of the protection staffs, design the capacity building programme and develop the related material for enhanced protection response capacity and service provision according to international best practices, standards and principles.
  • Ensure that all relevant non-specialized staffs, as well as community volunteers and local counterparts, are trained on humanitarian principles and code of ethics; basic principles of general protection, child protection, gender-based violence and psychosocial support; data protection and sharing protocols; safe referral; and risk mitigation.

Programme reporting:

  • Support the Project Managers in elaborating and monthly updating the internal monitoring and evaluation tool, the Project Appraisal Tool (PAT), with specific reference to the protection activities.
  • Contribute to preparing the projects’ narrative reports with specific reference to the protection activities, as well as other ad hoc analysis reports and material, according to INTERSOS and donors’ requirements.
  • Ensure that all data related to the protection activities are disaggregated by sex and age, in order to develop profiles on the different needs and realities of women, girls, boys and men, for reporting and analysis purposes.

Coordination and representation:

  • Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant donor officers, partners, key stakeholders and other humanitarian actors.
  • Participate in meetings with relevant donor officers and facilitate field visits by donor missions, as required.
  • Proactively participate in the Protection Cluster/Working Group and Sub-clusters/Sub-Working Groups, including related strategic Coordination groups and thematic task forces, at country level.

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : http://https://www.intersos.org/en
Adresse email : recruitment@intersos.org
Lieu de l'emploi : Nigeria - 70% Maiduguri (Maiduguri based)/30% Abuja – plus regular visits on on field offices in Borno State /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Gestion de projet
Date de publication : 19/11/2018
Date limite : 03/12/2018

Profil

Education 

University degree in Social Sciences, Political Silence, International Relations, Humanitarian and International Cooperation or related fields.

Professional Experience

  • At least 5 years of professional work experience as head of Mission or other management/coordination positions in humanitarian/development contexts
  • Proven experience in management of UN, USAID and ECHO funds
  • Proven experience in management of large staff teams and good leadership

Professional Requirements 

Excellent communication skills (both verbal and in writing).

Languages 

  • Proficient knowledge of English is required
  • French/Italian are an asset

Personal Requirements 

  • Proactive attitude
  • Ability to work in insecure remote contexts and to adapt to basic living conditions in remote/isolated areas

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://intersos.knack.com/imp#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5bc401f7b7706236fd8c3da4/ 

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "SR-49-735 – Head of Mission- Nigeria".

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

Description

Job Title: Head of Mission 

Code: SR-49-735

Duty station: Nigeria - 70% Maiduguri (Maiduguri based)/30% Abuja – plus regular visits on on field offices in Borno State

Starting date: 01/02/2019

Contract duration: 12 months

Reporting to: West Africa Regional Director  

Supervision of: About 15 international staff and 50 Local staff

Dependents: no 

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, Food Security, Shelter, Camp Coordination and Camp Management services for a highly vulnerable population in the newly accessible host communities in of Ngala, Bama, Dikwa, Damasak, Kukawa, Magumeri, Jere-MMC Local Government Area (LGA), Borno State, Nigeria.

General purpose of the position

The Head of Mission legally and officially represents the Organization in Nigeria– granted with powers conferred by proxy by the Secretary General upon appointment to the post – and acts under the supervision of the Regional Director and in accordance with its specific directions.

S/he is responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the country program on the basis of defined strategies and indications.

Main responsibilities and tasks

The Head of Mission represents the Organization and is responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the country program on the basis of defined strategies and indications.

The HoM manages and coordinates the operations and human resources in the country and is responsible to:

Communication and representation

  • Establish and maintain collaborative relations with Local Authorities and Institutions, Donors, International Agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders
  • Follow up, guarantee and monitor government recognition procedures for the organization in compliance with the host country formalities
  • Monitor donor’s priorities and intervention strategies in the country as well as to map and approach new donors

Planning and implementation

  • Define country priorities based on context and needs analyses; monitor donor intervention strategies in the country; design, promote and elaborate new interventions
  • Assess, promote and submit new projects, following the procedures defined and promoting a spirit of participation among beneficiaries at all management stages, ensuring the transparency of the intervention
  • Supervise, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the country operations - and all related administrative, financial, human resources, logistics and security aspects - ensuring timely and quality assistance delivery, as well as cost efficiency and accountability, in compliance with INTERSOS and donors guidelines, regulations and procedures

Information and Reporting

  • Continuously assess, analyse and evaluate the impact of the country operations, also through periodic visits to the areas of intervention

Finance

  • Define the mission financial plan, ensuring self-sufficiency and consistency of expenses, and assume responsibility for the mission funds management, including bank accounts

Human Resources

  • Coordinate, guide and supervise the mission staff, and evaluate their performance
  • To ensure the respect for the values, Code of Ethics and Organization Management and Control Model of INTERSOS within the mission
  • Ensure personnel compliance with procedures foreseen by INTERSOS’ Organization Management and Control Model
  • Proactively participate in relevant coordination meetings

Security

  • Validation of all the mission security plans (Capital and projects)
  • Interaction on the Country security issues with HQ (Security Referent) and relevant actors
  • Hold final responsibility for any decision concerning security

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : http://https://www.intersos.org/en
Adresse email : recruitment@intersos.org
Lieu de l'emploi : Nigeria - 70% Maiduguri (Maiduguri based)/30% Abuja – plus regular visits on on field offices in Borno State /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Gestion de projet
Date de publication : 05/11/2018
Date limite : 19/11/2018

Profil

Education 

University degree in Social Sciences, Political Silence, International Relations, Humanitarian and International Cooperation or related fields.

Professional Experience

  • At least 5 years of professional work experience as head of Mission or other management/coordination positions in humanitarian/development contexts
  • Proven experience in management of UN, USAID and ECHO funds
  • Proven experience in management of large staff teams and good leadership

Professional Requirements 

Excellent communication skills (both verbal and in writing).

Languages 

  • Proficient knowledge of English is required
  • French/Italian are an asset

Personal Requirements 

  • Proactive attitude
  • Ability to work in insecure remote contexts and to adapt to basic living conditions in remote/isolated areas

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://intersos.knack.com/imp#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5bc401f7b7706236fd8c3da4/ 

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "SR-49-735 – Head of Mission- Nigeria".

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

Description

Job Title: Head of Mission 

Code: SR-49-735

Duty station: Nigeria - 70% Maiduguri (Maiduguri based)/30% Abuja – plus regular visits on on field offices in Borno State

Starting date: 01/02/2019

Contract duration: 12 months

Reporting to: West Africa Regional Director  

Supervision of: About 15 international staff and 50 Local staff

Dependents: no 

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, Food Security, Shelter, Camp Coordination and Camp Management services for a highly vulnerable population in the newly accessible host communities in of Ngala, Bama, Dikwa, Damasak, Kukawa, Magumeri, Jere-MMC Local Government Area (LGA), Borno State, Nigeria.

General purpose of the position

The Head of Mission legally and officially represents the Organization in Nigeria– granted with powers conferred by proxy by the Secretary General upon appointment to the post – and acts under the supervision of the Regional Director and in accordance with its specific directions.

S/he is responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the country program on the basis of defined strategies and indications.

Main responsibilities and tasks

The Head of Mission represents the Organization and is responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the country program on the basis of defined strategies and indications.

The HoM manages and coordinates the operations and human resources in the country and is responsible to:

Communication and representation

  • Establish and maintain collaborative relations with Local Authorities and Institutions, Donors, International Agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders
  • Follow up, guarantee and monitor government recognition procedures for the organization in compliance with the host country formalities
  • Monitor donor’s priorities and intervention strategies in the country as well as to map and approach new donors

Planning and implementation

  • Define country priorities based on context and needs analyses; monitor donor intervention strategies in the country; design, promote and elaborate new interventions
  • Assess, promote and submit new projects, following the procedures defined and promoting a spirit of participation among beneficiaries at all management stages, ensuring the transparency of the intervention
  • Supervise, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the country operations - and all related administrative, financial, human resources, logistics and security aspects - ensuring timely and quality assistance delivery, as well as cost efficiency and accountability, in compliance with INTERSOS and donors guidelines, regulations and procedures

Information and Reporting

  • Continuously assess, analyse and evaluate the impact of the country operations, also through periodic visits to the areas of intervention

Finance

  • Define the mission financial plan, ensuring self-sufficiency and consistency of expenses, and assume responsibility for the mission funds management, including bank accounts

Human Resources

  • Coordinate, guide and supervise the mission staff, and evaluate their performance
  • To ensure the respect for the values, Code of Ethics and Organization Management and Control Model of INTERSOS within the mission
  • Ensure personnel compliance with procedures foreseen by INTERSOS’ Organization Management and Control Model
  • Proactively participate in relevant coordination meetings
Security

  • Validation of all the mission security plans (Capital and projects)
  • Interaction on the Country security issues with HQ (Security Referent) and relevant actors
  • Hold final responsibility for any decision concerning security

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : http://https://www.intersos.org/en
Adresse email : recruitment@intersos.org
Lieu de l'emploi : 70% Maiduguri (Maiduguri based)/30% Abuja – plus regular visits on on field offices in Borno State /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Gestion de projet
Date de publication : 21/10/2018
Date limite : 05/11/2018

Profil

Education 

University degree in Social Sciences, Political Silence, International Relations, Humanitarian and International Cooperation or related fields.

Professional Experience

  • At least 5 years of professional work experience as head of Mission or other management/coordination positions in humanitarian/development contexts
  • Proven experience in management of UN, USAID and ECHO funds
  • Proven experience in management of large staff teams and good leadership

Professional Requirements 

Excellent communication skills (both verbal and in writing).

Languages 

  • Proficient knowledge of English is required
  • French/Italian are an asset

Personal Requirements 

  • Proactive attitude
  • Ability to work in insecure remote contexts and to adapt to basic living conditions in remote/isolated areas

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/en/work-with-us/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5bc401f7b7706236fd8c3da4/ 

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "SR-49-735 – Head of Mission- Nigeria".

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

Description

Job Title: Head of Mission 

Code: SR-49-735

Duty station: Nigeria - 70% Maiduguri (Maiduguri based)/30% Abuja – plus regular visits on on field offices in Borno State

Starting date: 01/02/2019

Contract duration: 12 months

Reporting to: West Africa Regional Director  

Supervision of: About 15 international staff and 50 Local staff

Dependents: no 

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, Food Security, Shelter, Camp Coordination and Camp Management services for a highly vulnerable population in the newly accessible host communities in of Ngala, Bama, Dikwa, Damasak, Kukawa, Magumeri, Jere-MMC Local Government Area (LGA), Borno State, Nigeria.

General purpose of the position

The Head of Mission legally and officially represents the Organization in Nigeria– granted with powers conferred by proxy by the Secretary General upon appointment to the post – and acts under the supervision of the Regional Director and in accordance with its specific directions.

S/he is responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the country program on the basis of defined strategies and indications.

Main responsibilities and tasks

The Head of Mission represents the Organization and is responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the country program on the basis of defined strategies and indications.

The HoM manages and coordinates the operations and human resources in the country and is responsible to:

Communication and representation

  • Establish and maintain collaborative relations with Local Authorities and Institutions, Donors, International Agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders
  • Follow up, guarantee and monitor government recognition procedures for the organization in compliance with the host country formalities
  • Monitor donor’s priorities and intervention strategies in the country as well as to map and approach new donors

Planning and implementation

  • Define country priorities based on context and needs analyses; monitor donor intervention strategies in the country; design, promote and elaborate new interventions
  • Assess, promote and submit new projects, following the procedures defined and promoting a spirit of participation among beneficiaries at all management stages, ensuring the transparency of the intervention
  • Supervise, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the country operations - and all related administrative, financial, human resources, logistics and security aspects - ensuring timely and quality assistance delivery, as well as cost efficiency and accountability, in compliance with INTERSOS and donors guidelines, regulations and procedures

Information and Reporting

  • Continuously assess, analyse and evaluate the impact of the country operations, also through periodic visits to the areas of intervention

Finance

  • Define the mission financial plan, ensuring self-sufficiency and consistency of expenses, and assume responsibility for the mission funds management, including bank accounts

Human Resources

  • Coordinate, guide and supervise the mission staff, and evaluate their performance
  • To ensure the respect for the values, Code of Ethics and Organization Management and Control Model of INTERSOS within the mission
  • Ensure personnel compliance with procedures foreseen by INTERSOS’ Organization Management and Control Model
  • Proactively participate in relevant coordination meetings

Security

  • Validation of all the mission security plans (Capital and projects)
  • Interaction on the Country security issues with HQ (Security Referent) and relevant actors
  • Hold final responsibility for any decision concerning security

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