Field Coordinator at SECOURS ISLAMIQUE FRANCE (SIF)

Location Maiduguri

Mission/ Role:

The Field coordinator supervises and implements all the project’s activities in field zone: management of the team, planning and management, negotiation, representation to various partners and donors, contextual analysis and security of assets and people.

Main activities:
Leadership of the Field office:

• Provide regular threat risks assessment and update security plan/rules accordingly.
• Development and maintain key informants network and analyze/relay information adequately. Ensure active acceptance strategy towards stakeholders and population.
• Develop a security guideline and ensure all SIF staffs are aware and respect the SIF security guideline.
• Provide with incident report when incident occurred.

Program Development:

• The program is implemented as per the strategy and project documents
• Initiate the development of field office strategy in line with the overall country Mission strategy and in collaboration with the Head of mission and technical Program managers.
• Support, guide and ensure program planning, implementation, proposal-grant writing, and donor reporting.
• Oversee the implementation of the field program in liaison with the HOM and technical Program managers.
• Ensure dialogue and communication with stakeholders and communities;
• Ensure SIF accountability and complain mechanism awareness.

Representation:

• The SIF is represented adequately at field level and good reputation is developed.
• Ensure good relationships with stakeholders (Gov, Ngo’s, UN, civil society) and communities and represent SIF accordingly.
• To participate in external communication activities; provide guidance to SIF staff and consultant on visibility and communication.

Staff Management / Human Resources:

• The SIF office is managed efficiently and program/support services well coordinated.
• Oversee the coordination between program department and support services (log/fin/HR).
• Ensure smooth running of office management and good team spirit.

Mission/ Role:
The Field coordinator supervises and implements all the project’s activities in field zone: management of the team, planning and management, negotiation, representation to various partners and donors, contextual analysis and security of assets and people.

Main activities:
Leadership of the Field office:

• Provide regular threat risks assessment and update security plan/rules accordingly.
• Development and maintain key informants network and analyze/relay information adequately. Ensure active acceptance strategy towards stakeholders and population.
• Develop a security guideline and ensure all SIF staffs are aware and respect the SIF security guideline.
• Provide with incident report when incident occurred.

Program Development:

• The program is implemented as per the strategy and project documents
• Initiate the development of field office strategy in line with the overall country Mission strategy and in collaboration with the Head of mission and technical Program managers.
• Support, guide and ensure program planning, implementation, proposal-grant writing, and donor reporting.
• Oversee the implementation of the field program in liaison with the HOM and technical Program managers.
• Ensure dialogue and communication with stakeholders and communities;
• Ensure SIF accountability and complain mechanism awareness.

Representation:

• The SIF is represented adequately at field level and good reputation is developed.
• Ensure good relationships with stakeholders (Gov, Ngo’s, UN, civil society) and communities and represent SIF accordingly.
• To participate in external communication activities; provide guidance to SIF staff and consultant on visibility and communication.

Staff Management / Human Resources:

• The SIF office is managed efficiently and program/support services well coordinated.
• Oversee the coordination between program department and support services (log/fin/HR).
• Ensure smooth running of office management and good team spirit.

Logistics

• Ensure that appropriate logistic structures and procedures are established and / or are maintained in accordance with the SIF guidelines
• Oversee the timely and efficient planning and implementation of procurement and supply of items in line with project needs.
• Ensure adequate management of warehousing, compounds, transportation, goods in kind, and assets according to SIF procedures.

Administration and Finance

• Ensure that appropriate administrative and financial guidelines and procedures are established, maintained / updated regularly and adhered to by the team as well as any basic systems required in country
• Ensure that reports are produced for both internal and external distribution as requested by HQ and as stated in the operational contracts signed with donors, including monthly and quarterly reports
• Oversee budget preparation, and analysis of actual expenditures vs. budget.
• Establish and / or maintain SIF field accounting systems

Profile:

• Generalist educational background
• Master degree in humanitarian field, project management, politics
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the management of emergency and post-emergency programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of project management tools (Logical Framework analysis, project cycle management, objectives and indicators etc.)
• An understanding of and commitment to SIF’s mission and values
• Proven problem solving and organizational skills, flexible and calm under pressure
• Pro active and able to work independently.
• Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English
• Proficient in Microsoft pack office.

Working conditions:
French fixed term contract
Duration: 3 months
Remuneration according to profile
Monthly perdiem
Social and medical cover

Starting date : ASAP