Islamic Relief recrute un coordinateur humanitaire, Niamey, Niger

Context :

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW), is an international non-governmental organization under British law created in 1984 following the famine in Sudan and Ethiopia. It works in more than 40 countries around the world to alleviate the poverty of the poor in a variety of humanitarian areas. Islamic Relief is present in Niger since 2005 and works in 6 regions Niamey, Tillaberi and Dosso. IR Niger focuses on food security , health and nutrition, water, hygiene and sanitation, education and sponsorship of orphans, child protection, emergency responses. As part of the implementation of its activities in Niger, Islamic Relief is seeking a:

Job title : humanitarian coordinator

Report to: head of programme

Supervise : n/a

Location : Niamey with field trips

Salary grade : according to the grid of the NGO

Duration : 6 months with possibility of renew

Availability : immediate

closing date : 25/09/20

Purpose :

The purpose of this post is to provide Technical and Professional reinforce IR Niger Program capacity in the sector of Humanitarian Response in emergency situation

Key Objectives :

Objective 1 : To improve delivery of Humanitarian Intervention after the occurrence of any disaster/emergency through design and implementation of Emergency related projects that are responsive to urgent needs of affected communities.

Objective 2 : To promote and harness effective reduction of vulnerabilities to disasters through strengthening of community-based disaster preparedness initiatives.

Specific Roles :

To provide strategic direction on Programming for Disasters and ensure that Disaster Preparedness Manual plans are in place and responsive to prevailing disaster needs ;
To provide technical support to the Department and ensure that IR responds to any disaster in intervention area in a timely, effective and efficient manner ;
Periodically carry out assessments/surveys and report on disaster risks and vulnerability levels of disaster-prone communities ;
Assess IR Capacities to respond to any disasters and lead the process of development of Contingency Plans and budgets to address relief needs building on local coping mechanisms and priorities for disaster preparedness ;
In collaboration with Area Managers, Sustainable Development and Child Welfare Coordinator ensure that disaster affected families have free access to essential social services during the first three months of the disaster and are empowered to sustain their livelihoods/survival requirements during calamities ;
Support coordination across IR thematic/working areas and other fora to ensure promotion of synergy and linkages while minimizing duplication of efforts during Emergencies ;
Support linkages with other Sector Coordinators within IR to ensure that Emergency interventions/relief supplies are designed and implemented in a manner that benefits children, women, the disabled and the elderly members of the society ;
Plan, implement and update plans for initiatives that reduce community vulnerabilities and disaster risks through mitigation and capacity building activities ;
Support field teams to generate reports on Emergency interventions and are received within specific deadlines laid down by IR, IRW and other partners ;
Develop and present concept papers and proposals regarding specific identified thematic areas of interventions in close co-ordination with the Head of Programmes and other Coordinators ;
Co-ordinate with Government of Niger Disaster Preparedness bodies SAP/CCA at all levels, UN Agencies, Local and International NGOs other agencies and strengthening of disaster preparedness at community levels ;
Lead on the provision of relief items to disaster affected communities so as to save lives and restore lost dignity while recognizing their potentials to survive the calamities using Indigenous Technical Knowledge ;
Supervise and prepare weekly and monthly progress reports including case studies on Emergency specific project activities ;
Maintain the country Disaster Preparedness Plan alive ;
Network with other humanitarian agencies to avoid duplication where needed ;
Ensure IR Niger humanitarian response compliance with CHS and other standards ;
Guide and be responsible for implementation, monitoring, evaluation and compile lessons learnt out of the Emergency related projects.

Specifications :

Professional Experience :

Suitable experience of working in areas Natural Resource Development and Protection or any other related field plus experience in Relief and Development field with NGO sector ;
An Excellent understanding of the current Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies in Country and Internationally ;
He or She must have experience of working for a Humanitarian Organization specifically in Emergency Preparedness in developing democracies ;
Knowledge and application of Sphere Standards, Humanitarian Principles and other guiding principles during interaction with Disaster affected communities.

Skills :

Ability to work with minimum Supervision and a great team player with demonstrated motivation to achieve maximum results in a cost-effective manner ;
Excellent interpersonal skills –Tact and sensitivity essential ;
Written and verbal communication skills are essential ;
Excellent time management skills required to meet tight deadlines essential and willing to work outside Official hours ;
Good analytical skills, IT skills to include Excel, Word and use of databases desirable ;
Fluency in English and local languages essential ;
Must possess solid experience of donor liaison reporting and proposal development, particularly for Emergencies ;
The Post Holder must also have strong strategic planning, contract management skills and negotiation skills ;
Ability to lead and coordinate a multi dimensionally team of Professionals within IR and partners ;
The post holder must additionally have a strong commitment to promote and preserve the purpose for which IR exists- to serve Humanity without discrimination in any way.

Personal Competence :

Demonstrate willingness and practice to work under pressure ;
Be willing to travel around the year ;
Embrace diversity within teams and different communities ;
Be a Good team-player and promote the spirit of interdependence at all levels ;
Excellent negotiation and management skills; experience in marketing ;
Good and Courteous Interpersonal skills for a healthy working environment with ability to represent IR positively to outsiders ;
Very good communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications :

Postgraduate degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation, etc. ;
Five-year (5) experience working with NGOs preferably International ones including and managing grants and budgets ;
Fluent French (oral and written), very good knowledge of English (oral and written) ;
Must be Computer literate (Word and Excel) ;
Ability to organize the work of his team and delegate ;
Analysis, planning ability ;
Ability to train medical and paramedical employees ;
Rigor, autonomy and openness ;
Flexibility and stress management ;
Ability to work in a team in multicultural contexts ;
Diplomacy and sense of relationship ;
Autonomous in the organization of tasks ;
Sharing values of Islamic Relief ;
Computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet browsing.

Candidature :

Recent curriculum vitae, contact details of three reference persons (supervisors), a cover letter with telephone contact and e-mail address and a copy of the identity document. Other documents will be requested later for the successful candidate ;
The files will be submitted at the latest on Friday 25^th September 2020 at 13:30 to the secretariat of the Office of Islamic Relief Niger located in Kouara Kano district – KK-46 Street – P No. 648, BP. 10733, Niamey, Niger Tel: +22720370923 or at : [email protected] with the mention « Humanitarian Coordinator » in the mail subject ;
The candidature of women and people with disabilities are welcome and encouraged. IR ensures equitable access to its jobs.

NB: CV and Cover Letter must be in English, CVs in French will be rejected.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any file filed will not be removed.

Islamic Relief recrute un coordinateur humanitaire, Niamey, Niger