Desired start date: June 15th, 2024
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria
SOLIDARITES 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.
SI is present in North-East Nigeria since 2016 and is currently operating in 4 bases across Borno State (Maiduguri, Monguno, Ngala, Dikwa) with outreach capacities across all BAY (Borno, Yobe and Adamawa) States through its emergency component. Current coordination is based in Maiduguri while a representation office is set up in Abuja.
In 2020, SI opened a base in Zamfara State to start Emergency Response in North West where the security and humanitarian situation has been deteriorating in the past few years.
Security and humanitarian situation in both North East and North West as well as epidemic outbreaks continue to affect millions of lives in those areas.
SI is responding to the humanitarian needs of displaced populations and host communities through Wash, Shelter & NFI, FSL (Food Security and Livelihood) and Emergency/Rapid Response activities. In order to promote an integrated approach, SI is also lead partner of an active consortium program with INTERSOS implementing CCCM, protection and Health activities. SI also partners with different local NGOs.
The annual budget of the mission is around 5.4 million euros in 2023 and the mission has potential for development in its current area of intervention as well as in the North Western part of Nigeria where limited actors are currently present.
Mission:
General objective:
As part of the coordination team and reporting to the Country Director, and working closely with the program and support departments at coordination level, as well as the base teams, the Grant Manager is the mission’s focal point on ensuring accountability to donors.
Main Responsibilities:
Donor relations Financing strategy Document development and review Contractual management External compliance Internal and external communication External auditsPriorities for the 2/3 first months:
Follow up on the advancement of the financing contracts Coordinate mid-term and final reporting Develop relationship with donors representatives Engage internally and externally with different interlocutors to identify new funding opportunitiesEducation / academic background :
Master Degree in humanitarian/development studies, social sciences, management or other related discipline.
Specific skills and experience:
A first experience on a similar position A first experience in the humanitarian sector Strong knowledge of donors’ policies and guidelines Strong knowledge of the project cycle management Strong knowledge of principled-based approaches and advocacy skills Excellent reporting and writing skills 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 Technical knowledge in SI sectors of expertise (WASH, FSL, Shelter) is an asset 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. Excellent communication, networking skills, organizational and prioritization skills, ability to multi-task Capacity to adapt and show organizational flexibility Cross cultural sensitivity and great team player Proven ability to develop adapted humanitarian vision and strategy Capacity to engage and manage technical staff and curiosity towards their expertise Experience working with SI (or a similar organization) is an asset Prior experience in Nigeria would be considered as an assetLanguage:
Fluent English is a must
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2310 gross per month (2100 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 600.
SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate's country of origin and the place of assignment.
Breaks: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with a USD 850 break allowance, allocated by Sl). To these breaks periods, SI grants one (1) additional rest day per month worked.
Insurance package: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
LIVING CONDITIONS:
The Grant Manager is based in Maiduguri, where all the coordination team is located.
In Maiduguri the base offers a comfortable environment, in spite of limited movements outside of the compound for security reasons. The Guest House offers good living conditions, with private bedroom and bathroom and shared and comfortable common spaces. Electricity and internet are available at the office and at the GH at all times. Volley-ball and badminton court, ping pong, and some gym equipment are available in the GH. All essential good (food, hygiene etc..) can be bought locally in the small shops around the office, or in the pre-validated supermarket. There is a good social life in Maiduguri. Visits to other NGOs are possible, as well as some pre-validated places City Star restaurant, Pinnacle Hotel, Red Roof, ICRC Lezzy Lizard bar.
Occasional trips to Abuja could be requested to assist the CD in partners relationship and representation, as well as periodic field visit in NW, and NE sub bases, to ensure a correct program overview.
Life in Abuja is comfortable and safe. Abuja has good markets, good international schools, high standard medical services, comfortable and safe housing.
SECURITY:
Security context is challenging in both North East (Borno) and North West (Zamfara), Nigeria, justifying specific arrangements. Depending on evolution of the security situation, access to the deep field varies from limited to none.
Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter!
Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.
Thank you for your understanding.
To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org
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