Solidarités International Deputy Country Director for Programs – Maiduguri Jobs in Nigeria
About the Mission
Solidarites International launched its operation in Nigeria in 2016 as a consequence of the humanitarian needs of displaced populations and host communities caused by the current crisis with conflict and the ongoing violence in the North-East of Nigeria led by Armed Opposition Groups since 2009.
The security situation and epidemics/outbreaks continue to affect millions of lives in Northeastern and North Western parts of Nigeria. As of June 2022, according to IOM Displacement Tracking Matrix, an estimated 2.2 million people are displaced within Borno State which remains, for a major part, inaccessible to humanitarian actors.
The targeted sectors of intervention are WASH, Shelter, RRM, Food Security & Livelihoods. The annual budget of the mission is around 8.3 million euros in 2022.
The mission is organized with a coordination office in Maiduguri and 3 bases located in Ngala, Dikwa and Monguno managed remotely from Maiduguri for the North-East. In the North-West, Solidarites International is conducting activities on 3 bases located in Gusau, Anka and Taleta in Zamfara State. Abuja is the representative for the mission Nigeria.
General objectives
In close collaboration with the Country Director (CD), the DCD’s prime objectives are to provide leadership and management of the strategic programming, overseeing the strengthening of SI’s programme development, quality and accountability. The DCD ensures the internal coherence between program activities and is responsible for ensuring that programs are driven by needs, based on evidence, adaptable to contextual changes and conflict sensitive, monitored closely and resourced appropriately.
Main Responsibilities:
Strategic Direction
Donor, Grant, Relationship management and representation
Program Development & Quality Management – MEAL Coordination
Institutional knowledge building
Personnel management
Priorities for the 2/3 first months
Follow up on the proposal to be submitted early 2024.
Follow-up on ongoing implementation projects.
Develop and strengthen partnerships with NGO and INGO based on the recommendations of the consultant and Desk Program manager following their visits late 2023.
Ensure the Strategic orientation are followed and taken into consideration in the programmatic development.
Ensure a proper Coordination set up between the different components of the program department (MEAL, Technical expertise), and in link with the Grant Department.
Facilitate the programmatic outlook at mid-term goal, to make propositions to the Country Director.
Your Profile
Education:
Master’s degree in humanitarian/development studies, social sciences, management or other related discipline.
Experience:
Minimum 4 years overseas experience working with an international humanitarian/development NGO, with significant program, team and financial management experience.
Minimum 2 years in a similar position.
Experience of working and managing security in highly volatile security contexts
Experience in monitoring activities remotely
Proven management ability, including ability to motivate and develop skills of team’s members. Must be able to make sound management decisions in difficult situations and also be able to work in a participatory manner with colleagues.
Previous experience and achievements in managing a consortium and strong partnerships with other NGOs (MoUs, negotiations, governance…).
Proven ability to deal with donors and operational partners.
Proven ability to develop adapted humanitarian vision and strategy.
Technical knowledge in SI sectors of expertise (WASH, FSL, Shelter) is an asset.
Experience working with SI (or a similar organization) is an asset.
Prior experience in Nigeria would be considered as an asset.
Technical skills and knowledge:
Strong knowledge of donors’ policies and guidelines
Strong knowledge of the project cycle management
Strong knowledge of principled-based approaches and advocacy skills
Excellent communication, networking skills, organizational and prioritization skills, ability to multi-task
Excellent reporting and writing skills
Capacity to adapt and show organizational flexibility
Capacity to engage and manage technical staff and curiosity towards their expertise
Cross cultural sensitivity and great team player
Mature and solid leadership
Fluent English is a must
Computer literacy with very good command of MS Office
Soft skills and spirit:
Respect for safety/security rules.
Stress management skills: the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, with peaks of heavy workload.
Team player, capacity to give a positive dynamic to a young team whilst being fully part of the base’s management team.
Commitment to the fundamental principles of SI’s charter and ethics.
Languages:
Fully fluent English: speaking, reading, and writing skills.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Solidarités International Deputy Country Director for Programs – Maiduguri Jobs in Nigeria
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