Education:
Master Degree in humanitarian/development studies, social sciences, management or other related discipline
Experience:
Substantial experience in a similar or senior management position in an overseas INGO environment.
Experience of strategic planning.
Technical skills:
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.
Transversale 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, decisions and work in autonomy is essential
good problem-solving skills in day to day and crisis situations
Understanding of and commitment to SI’s mission and values.
Language:
Bilingual in English.
Desired start date: 01/10/2024
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria
A salaried position
Field Coordinator is EUR 3080 gross / per month (EUR 2800 base salary, gross / month + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) + a monthly Per Diem of USD 600.
SI covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment.
The Field Coordinator lives in a shared guesthouse with the other international colleagues.
Breaks
During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every 3 months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7 working days break at 3, 6 and 9 months (with USD 850 allocated by SI). In addition to these, SI adds 1 additional rest day per month of work, i.e. 12 additional days off for a one-year contract.
Insurance package
Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which covers 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.
