Desired start date: 01/04/2021
Duration of the mission: 6 months, renewable
Location: Monguno
SI is present in North-East Nigeria since 2016 and is currently operating in 4 bases across Borno State (Maiduguri, Monguno, Ngala, and Dikwa) with outreach capacities across all BAY States through its emergency component. Current coordination is based in Maiduguri while a representation office is set up in Abuja.
Security and humanitarian situation in both North East as well as epidemic outbreaks continue to affect millions of live in those areas. SI is responding to the humanitarian needs of displaced populations and host communities through Wash, Shelter & NFI, FSL and Emergency activities. Through strategic partnership, SI also promotes integrated approach with health and protection sectors.
The annual budget of the mission was around 9 million euros in 2020 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.
The mission is fully staffed with 18 international and 200 national personnel with a wide range of profiles. Position is based part in Monguno part in Maiduguri with frequent rotations between the two locations. 65 staff are present in Monguno.
Monguno is the largest operational base in Nigeria and represents a significant volume of operations across a multitude of projects from different donors, including consortium.
Primary focus of the mission is on Wash activities and as such requires a technical Wash background but Shelter / NFI and FSL activities are also being implemented and within the scope of responsibilities of the Wash PM
Complex security and regulatory environment that impacts capacity to deliver goods and services to the deep-field base with limited field access and frequent rotations required in Maiduguri
General objectives
The Program Manager is in charge of implementing and achieving the objectives defined in the proposals (The entire Project Management Cycle).
He/she is in charge of supervising the operational teams allocated to his/her program in his/her area of assignment with the support from the Field Coordinator.
He/she guarantees the proper execution and the quality of the implemented programs and, where appropriate, suggests adjustments or developments to ensure its relevance.
Priorities for the 2/3 first months
Implementation and operational monitoring
Capitalization
Human Resources management
Reporting / communications / representation
Experience:
Personal qualities:
Technical competences:
Education:
A salaried position
Salary : According to experience, starting from EUR 1980 gross per month (EUR 1800 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly)
Monthly Per Diem: USD 600 / month
SI covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of residence and the mission.
Break policy
These days off, as well as the breaks, are not deducted from the paid leaves that are paid every months with your salary: they are offered by SI.
Social and medical cover:
Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses 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 candidate will be accommodated in the guesthouse in Monguno while in the field and in the guesthouse in Maiduguri while at coordination level.
The rate for per diem is 600 USD a month in both locations.
Living conditions in Monguno are basic with security restrictions. Power is provided by generator and inverter. Internet is available in both the office and at the GH at all times. Staff arrange their own food and personal hygiene. There is a functional market in Monguno where staff can buy supplies including meat and vegetable. Social life is somehow limited due to context and Covid 19. Visits to other NGOs are possible but within the confines of curfew and Covid 19 guidelines. Access is only by helicopters.
Living conditions in Maiduguri are good, despite the security restrictions. Electricity and internet are available at the office and at the GH at all times. Volley-ball 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, even though it has been slowed down by the Covid-19 context. Visits to other NGOs are possible, as well as some pre-validated places City Star restaurant, ICRC Lezzy Lizard bar.
Please send us your CV and Cover letter in English via this link: https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/syndicated/private/syd_apply.cfm?i….
If you have not made up your mind yet, check our website: http://www.solidarites.org/en/
NB: The vacancy may close before the deadline.
Tagged as: Nigeria, WASH PROJECT
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