Field Coordinator Assistant at Solidarites International

Description of the Position

• The Field Coordinator Assistant assists the Field Coordinator in his/her representation, program coordination, strategy preparation and programming for Solidarités International in his/her intervention zone, coordination with other humanitarian participants, team management and security and humanitarian monitoring.
• These tasks entail strict confidentiality on the part of the Assistant Field Coordinator. It is strictly prohibited for the Field Coordinator Assistant to disclose information concerning Solidarités International and its activities without prior authorization from the Field Coordinator.
• In addition, the Field Coordinator Assistant participates in the specification of security measures to be undertaken at the base level in collaboration with the Field Coordinator, as well as their post-validation circulation.

Main Tasks
Security:

• Collect information within the Field Coordinator’s domain of responsibility by attending security briefings with - or in place of - the Field Coordinator
• Carry out security checks for the clearance of team departures out into the field
• Analyze information and inform the Field Coordinator
• Make the weekly security pack and send it to the Field Coordinator
• Establish informal ties and a network of contacts enabling the collection and verification of diverse information
• Maintain an updated list of security contacts in the zone
• Coordinate the weekly security briefing
• Run the contextual and security briefing for new expatriates, in conjunction with the Field Coordinator
• Follow all movements within Zamfara State and other States if necessary even during week end and public holidays to ensure security of the staff and SI assets

Representation:

• Under delegation of the Field Coordinator, represent Solidarités International during humanitarian and security coordination meetings
• Ensure that Solidarités International’s message is conveyed during meetings in accordance with its mandate and programs
• Regularly visit Solidarités International’s intervention sites

Humanitarian Monitoring:

• Communicate between the local and/or international NGOs in accordance with the partitioning of contacts decided with the Field Coordinator
• Under delegation of the Field Coordinator, attend meetings under his/her direct responsibility
• Participate in the drafting of Solidarités International’s intervention strategy in the zone (especially via annual programming) and suggest program orientations in liaison with the Field Coordinator and the base other departments. To this end, the Field Coordinator Assistant is responsible, under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, for humanitarian monitoring in his/her intervention zone so as to anticipate as early as possible the pertinent needs to be addressed within Solidarités International’s mandate.
• Monitor the activities in the programs implemented in his/her intervention zone by comparing the evaluation, intervention and monitoring reports

Coordination:

• Draft minutes for the Field Coordinator for each meeting he/she attends
• Draft the weekly situation report for the context/security section
• Compile the weekly situation report and send it each Friday evening to the Field Coordinator
• In the absence of the Field Coordinator, coordinate the weekly base meeting
• Draft the minutes for base meetings
• Present the security context at the beginning of all weekly base meetings
• Support on new project development writings especially the security section

Job Requirements

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc Degree in Law / Public Administration or any relevant courses
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a security position or similar role with an INGO
• This is a demanding position, hence proactiveness and anticipation are required for the successful candidate
• Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS Office Word, Excel etc.)
• Ability to deliver high quality outputs in a timely manner
• Fluent in spoken and written English & Hausa, ability to read and write
• A good listener, a good communicator, ability to prioritize and work with little supervision, team player, excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of Zamfara State and North West humanitarian context is a must
• Preferably indigenous of Zamfara State or North West States

What We Offer
Salary + Transport, Leave & housing allowance + social benefits (medical coverage, 24 days of Annual leaves per year, compassionate leaves, public holidays as announced by government, festive bonus, Life insurance - covering death and permanent disability) etc.