Nov 15, Solidarités International Deputy Country Director Programs – Maiduguri Jobs in Nigeria

About Us

Solidarités International (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter.

Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI’s interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods.

Present in some twenty countries, the SI teams – 2500 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers – intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.

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.

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

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Solidarités International Deputy Country Director Programs – Maiduguri Jobs in Nigeria

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