Assistant Chef de Mission at Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA)

Location: Maiduguri /Abuja

Main Mission
The Assistant Head of Mission is primarily responsible for:

• To develop the search for funding for projects in accordance with the operational strategy,
• To ensure, on the delegation of the Head of Mission, representation to funders and operational partners in Maiduguri and Abuja
• Support project follow-up in relation to project proposals, in particular regarding monitoring and follow-up of indicators
• Ensure quality operational reporting for donors in accordance with contractual requirements and ensure contractual management of contracts with donors and partners.

Competencies and Qualities Searched

• Master's Degree in International Relations, Development, Humanitarian etc ... (IRIS, NOHA, IEP ...)
• First professional experience in the context of "crisis" (internship or voluntary work included)
• One to two years of professional experience (internship or volunteer work included)
• Knowledge of key humanitarian donors and the humanitarian institutional environment
• Experience in project management or program support
• Interest in health issues, emergency interventions, ALIMA intervention contexts

Qualities Sought:

• Motivation and commitment to the success of the mission and projects and the objectives of the position
• Initiative and ease of teamwork
• Rigor and sense of organization
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Adaptability and practicality.

Languages:

• French
• Fluent written and spoken English
• French written and spoken indispensable.

Conditions

• Type of contract: French law
• Duration: 6 months to 12 months (renewable)
• To be filled in: July 2017

Salary

• According to experience + perdiem

Alima Supports:

• Travel expenses between the expatriate's country of origin and the place of employment
• Accommodation costs
• Medical cover from the first contract day to one month after the departure date of the mission country for the employee and his dependents
• Evacuation for the employee.