Field Coordinator (North West) at Solidarites International

About the job
General objective:

• The Field Coordinator is the representative of the organization at field level.
• Context
• To maintain SI positioning known as one of the main WASH actor in the NW and in particular in Zamfara and Sokoto State.
• To maintain SI active participation in all foras in the NW and keep a close relationship with MDAs, local authorities, other humanitarian organizations and the NIF as well.

Security:

• To monitor the security situation in the NW and in particular within SI program implementations areas : Zamfara, Sokoto and Kebbi.
• In Kebbi State the security situation is very volatile hence there is a need for a close monitoring of the context for a better understanding of the dynamics of opposite groups to minimize the risk of SI in the area ;

Logistics:

• To ensure framework agreement are in place both for log and program
• To encourage suppliers to comply with national laws for collaboration with SI
• To ensure old furniture and equipment are identified for replacement or auctioning
• Working closely with the coordination to ensure laptops and other equipment are included in all new proposals
• To ensure that experienced electricians and plumbers are identified for framework agreements signing in Gusau.

Admin:

• To ensure regular budget follow up meeting (monthly) and share any alert to coordination
• To ensure budget tools (OFU/LFU) are regularly updated and forecasted until the end of every project.

Programs support:

• To support the program Managers to ensure close monitoring of their projects implementation and timely delivery of the project with the required quality
• To ensure use of standards SI tools such as distribution list and timely delivery of reports : internal and external : APU, consortium partners reports and donor reports .etc.

The main challenges:

• Humanitarian sector in transition and with challenging funding perspective
• Dynamic security context requiring strong analysis capacity and decision taking
• Multiple bases in different geographical area requiring strong management follow up and support

Security constraints:

• Position based in Gusau which remain a secured area but with strict security procedure to follow up (level 3). Movement outside GH/office has to be made by SI vehicle, no walking policy and some area are restricted to go.
• The city of Gusau is implementing a curfew from 10 PM to 6 AM.
• FC NW is also supervising the sub base in Birnin Kebbi (Kebbi state) requiring frequent movement to support the team accordingly - movement are linked to security approval.

Your profile
Diploma and experiences:

• Diploma : Master Degree in humanitarian/development studies, social sciences, management or other related discipline
• Experiment In the Humanitarian Sector: 5 Years and More
• Experiment On Similar Positions: 3/4 Years

Skills:
Technical skills:

• Substantial experience in a similar or senior management position in an overseas INGO environment, Experience in SI sectors of expertise (WASH, FSL, Shelter, Emergency)
• Experience of strategic planning and Team management
• Capacity to deal with a multiplicity of issues, to self - update and learn very quickly from a highly and constantly evolving environment / ability to analyze information quickly and accurately / ability to manage and prioritize a high workload and multiple tasks with tight deadlines / ability to communicate clearly internally and externally to represent SI (MoUs, negotiations, governance…) / good understanding of security management / proven ability to deal with local authorities and Local partners.

Transversal skills:

• Proven experience in managing teams notably in complex ethnic and/or religious contexts or sensitive environments, Willingness to work in a volatile security context
• Good knowledge of the humanitarian project cycle management, and operational management
• Diplomacy and strong communication skills, ability to take initiatives, good problem-solving skills in day to day and crisis situations,. Understanding of and commitment to SI’s mission and values.

Languages:

• English (fluent - mandatory)
• Hausa (an asset)
• French (an asset)