Field Coordinator - Northeast

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Solidarites International

The Field Coordinator is the representative of the organization at provincial level. His/her main responsibilities are:

He/she proposes a strategy for his/her area, according to the geopolitical and humanitarian context, and ensures its implementation once validated.
He/she checks and ensures that projects are carried out in accordance with the Solidarités International charter, respecting all internal and contractual procedures.
He/she mobilizes the material and financial resources necessary for programs to run smoothly and supervises resource management.
He/she coordinates the teams in place and is responsible for their security in his/her assigned zone.
He/she represents the organization towards the local authorities, upholding humanitarian principles and ensures smooth communication with country office on any challenge that he/she may face.

Dynamic to initiate with changings in the staffing, involving to integrate new bases support managers
All sub-bases are accessible but with limited access, which implies remote management most of the time
Complex security trends that demand constant overview
Overall decrease of emergency fundings in Nigeria.

Facilitate the positionning for the coming proposal
Proactiveness in external engagement with INGOs & NGOs to encourage synergies
Security monitoring in North East
Follow up with support & prog base the advancement of programs to ensure timely delivery
Optimize communication means and pathway for the NE base (base meeting / modalities of operational reporting / ...).

Master Degree in humanitarian/development studies, social sciences, management or other related discipline

Substantial experience in a similar or senior management position in an overseas INGO environment.
Experience of strategic planning.

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.

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.