Job Opportunities at Cooperazione Internazionale (COOPI)

The Base Logistician –Safety & Security Officer is responsible to execute all the tasks regarding the logistic of the field base and in support to the projects being implemented in the area. He/she will support the Project Manager and Head of Base in the delivery of the field activities in order to reach the results and objectives of the projects.

Main Duties / Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and Head of Base and under the management of the Country Logistics and Security Coordinator, he/she:

• Responsible of the correct functioning of the Base and of all the means needed for the projects’ implementation
• Ensure the availability of all the instruments needed to guarantee the security in the area of intervention
• Monitor the security situation on the field, reports to the Head of Base and to the Country Logistics and Security Coordinator, promptly and effectively report risks and propose mitigation actions
• Guarantee the correct management of the vehicles and field office and guesthouse, ensuring the respect of COOPI and donor’s procurement procedures
• Ensure the correct use of the COOPI’s tools (es. Logbooks, plans for the resources) and in line with the shared work-plan
• Actively collaborate to monitor and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the instruments, consumables and supplies used in the Base Office
• Provide the Head of Base and the Logistics and Security Coordinator with all the relevant information to report the status of use of the supplies in the Base Office
• In coordination with the Logistics and Security Coordinator, revises and updates the organization’s security tools
• Collaborate in the relevant data-entry activities related to the logistics upon request of the Project Manager or of the Logistics and Security Coordinator;
• Collaborate harmonically with the COOPI staff by providing adequate support concerning the supplies maintenance
• Respect the procurement plan of the project in line with the donor’s and COOPI’s procedures
• Collaborate with the Head of Base for the field office staff and ensures that all security and logistic systems are implemented and respected
• Represent COOPI in meetings with government and other relevant stakeholders as required
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Profile of the Candidate (Education, Training, Competences, Skills)

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Business Management or any other equivalent course
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Logistics, Transport, Administration or other related field. with an iNGO
• Proven interest & commitment to humanitarian and development principles and a demonstrable understanding of conflict/post conflict development contexts.
• Experience in data collection, collation, analysis, and report writing
• Fluency in English is required.
• Proven ability to plan and organize work and write clear and concise reports and communicate effectively (both in writing and verbally)
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Stable, moral, reliable and robust character and a good team-player
• Excellent communication skills, calm, with a good sense of humour
• Proven commitment to accountability practices
• Excellent Microsoft Office applications skills (Excel, Word, Power point, Emails, Skype, Web researchers)
• Knowledge of and adherence to NGO Code of Conduct, understands other international development guidelines

Preferred:

• Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local context
• Knowledge of the local language (Hausa and Kanuri)

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Scope of the Vacancy
The Construction Engineer will be responsible to provide technical knowledge, skills and quality in infrastructure and following up with construction process. He/She will be involved in the definition and agreement of the quantities of materials and work for each stage with the selected contractor, the overall schedule for the construction, stages of work and will authorize each respective stage payment upon achievement of the stage achievements in accordance with the required and agreed progress and standards to the beneficiary.

Main Duties / Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and the Country Logistics and Security Coordinator, he/she:

• Provide first technical assessment in the schools indicated by the MoE and definition of priorities
• Liaise with SUBEB, RUWASA and NEMA departments in order to comply with ministerial standards for the rehabilitation works in public schools
• preparation of the detailed BoQs for rehabilitation according to the available budget and the priorities identified
• preparation of the tender procedure according to the donor and COOPI rules
• Participation to the contractors’ selection committee, technical evaluation of the offers received.
• preparation of the contracts, definition of the monitoring tools
• regular follow up of the works with visits to the construction sites and ad hoc meeting with the constructors
• management of the relations with SUBEB, RUWASA and NEMA departments, submission of BoQs amendment requests
• preparation of the BoQs follow up; quantity and quality control of the material used and work progress
• approval of instalment payments to the contractors
• management of the relation with school principles for coordination of the rehabilitation works
• coordination with local authorities (municipalities and local ministry offices) for release of needed permits, facilitation in set up of the working site, administrative procedures etc.
• final quality and quantity control and preparation of hand over certificated

Profile of the Candidate (Education, Training, Competences, Skills)

 Minimum Requirements:

• HND/B.Sc/B.Tech in Architecture, Civil engineering, infrastructure engineering or related fields
• Experience in construction at least 5 years
• 3 years’ experience in NGO work
• Proven Construction experiences and skills
• Renovation and rehabilitation experience is preferable
• Excellent English Communication skills (oral and written)
• Commitment to COOPI ethic code
• Cross cultural sensitivity, flexible world view, emotional maturity and physical stamina
• Knowledge of and adherence to NGO Code of Conduct, understands other international development guidelines
• Excellent Microsoft Office applications skills (Excel, Word, Power point, Emails, Skype, Web researchers)

Preferred

• Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local context
•  Knowledge of the local language (Hausa and Kanuri)

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Scope of the Vacancy
The Education Specialist will be responsible for the implementation, monitoring and follow-up of the education activities in the urban area of Maiduguri. He/she will create and develop adapted trainings and tools in line with the priorities determined by COOPI and SUBEB. He/she will ensure performance tools are available for local staff, in order to guarantee smooth implementation of the school curricula, while taking into consideration the local cultural context.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and the Psychology and Education Coordinator, he/she:
Main responsibilities:

• Evaluate the risk factors and identifies those in need of long- term education support (community, vulnerable children and their families)
• Responsible to plan, organize, monitor and evaluate formal and non-formal educational activities for children and youth according to the work plan
• Provide technical guidance and support, teaching and learning trainings to primary teachers in an emergency context
• Ensure INEE training modules and best practices to teachers and educators
• Implement and ensure, often in partnership with local stakeholders (NGOs, National Society), proper follow-up of the educational activities and specific community events for the benefit of the children, their families and the community in order to promote social cohesion
• Improve the teaching methods and curricula including WASH promotion modules, gender, and inclusive education trainings
• Create and develop local networks (school based management committees) and their capacities on providing education in a emergency context
• Create community events in order to promote the education and social inclusion of children with disabilities
• Provide a study on school drop-outs in the urban area of Maiduguri  Profile of the Candidate (Education, Training, Competences, Skills)

Profile of the Candidate (Education, Training, Competences, Skills)

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Post graduate degree in Education
• Prior experience (at least 4 years) working in complex emergency context on Education
• Prior experience as a teacher (at least 4 years)
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing trainings and learning materials
• Must show dynamism in teaching techniques.
• Fluency and excellent writing skills in English
• Capacity to work within a multidisciplinary team, as well as team management
• Good communicator, strong listening capacity, open minded, proactive and creative
• Respectful and inclusive of individual and cultural differences
• Good analysis and problem-solving capability, and effective reporting writing skills
• Experience in designing and conducting training in INEE and Child Protection issues especially in the areas of human rights, gender, capacity building an added advantage
• Excellent Microsoft Office applications skills (Excel, Word, Power point, Emails, Skype, Web researchers)
• Knowledge of and adherence to NGO Code of Conduct, understands other international development guidelines

Preferred

• Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local context
• Knowledge of the local language (Hausa and Kanuri)

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Scope of the Vacancy
The Psychologist will identify psychosocial support needs for the benefit of children and their families in the urban area of Maiduguri. He/she will create and develop adapted PSS and Child Protection activities in line with the priorities determined by COOPI. He/she will ensure performance tools are available for local staff, in order to guarantee smooth implementation of the programmes (case management), while taking into consideration the local cultural context. He/she will be responsible for the monitoring and follow-up of the cases.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and the Psychology Program Coordinator, he/she:
Main responsibilities:

• Evaluates the risk factors and identifies those in need of long- term PSS (communities, vulnerable children and their families)
• Put in place assistance plans (case management), taking into consideration the concerns and coping mechanisms of the victims
• Providing technical guidance and support, ensuring best practices on advanced PSS
• Implement and ensure, often in partnership with local stakeholders (NGOs, National Society), proper follow-up of the PSS and Child Protection activities for the benefit of the children and their families
• Provide technical advice, counselling, PSS and Child Protection trainings to primary teachers within the education activities according to the project
• Reinforcing and developing local networks (school based management committees) and their PSS capacities
• Evaluate continually the patterns of violence, the victims' situation and the PSS activities.
• Submit survey on children vulnerabilities in the urban area of Maiduguri,  analyse collected information, provide a final report and study
• Profile of the Candidate (Education, Training, Competences, Skills)

Minimum Requirements:

• B.Sc. Or Master’s degree in Psychology
• Prior experience (at least 2 years) working in complex emergency context on PSS and Child protection-related programming
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing training materials
• Fluency and excellent writing skills in English
• Extensive knowledge of PSS interventions in primary schools
• Capacity to work within a multidisciplinary team (social workers), as well as team management
• Knowledge and significant experience in training and supervision processes
• Good communicator, strong listening capacity, open minded, proactive and creative
• Respectful and inclusive of individual and cultural differences
• Good analysis and problem-solving capability, and effective reporting writing skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office applications skills (Excel, Word, Power point, Emails, Skype, Web researchers)
• Knowledge of and adherence to COOPI Code of Conduct, understands other international development guidelines

Preferred:

• Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local context
• Knowledge of the local language (Hausa)

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Scope of the Vacancy
The Social Worker will be responsible for the implementation of the education and PSS activities in the urban area of Maiduguri. He/She will ensure child rights violations are monitored, recorded and reported to the direct superiors and promote access to education and children rights within the community.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, he/she:
Main responsibilities:

• Carry out awareness sessions on child rights in the IDPs camps, primary schools, Child Friendly Spaces, Youth Clubs
• Ensure all cases of children at risk are addressed on all levels and ensure that local communities are aware of all existing CP services available.
• Identify capacity building needs and gaps in CP and PSS support within the IDPs camps.
• Ensure child rights violations are monitored, recorded and reported
• Map all care services available within the community or in its proximity for referral  
• Identify what are the cases that can be responded through community mechanisms
• Put in place formal and non-formal education activities with children according to the working plan
• Organizes recreational activities and community events to promote access to education and child’s rights Candidate (Education, Training, Competences, Skills)

Profile of the Candidate (Education, Training, Competences, Skills)

Minimum Requirements:

• Prior experience (at least 2 years) working in complex emergency context as Social Worker
• Diploma in Education, Psychology or other related field
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing formal and non-formal education activities for children
• Fluency in English
• Good communicator, strong listening capacity, open minded, proactive and creative
• Respectful and inclusive of individual and cultural differences
• Significant experience involving work engaging people in and from community settings
• Knowledge of and adherence to COOPI Code of Conduct

Preferred:

• Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local context
• Knowledge of the local language (Hausa and Kanuri)