Line Manager: General CoordinatorLine reports: N/ALength of contract: 6 months Possibility for extension: YESJOB TASKS
Under the supervision of the General Coordinator, and in technical link with all departments coordinators, the General Coordinator Assistant will be responsible for the following Activities:
Internal and external coordination
Liaison with authorities on MDM presence in Nigeria
Security
I. TASKS DESCRIPTION:
Internal and external coordination
Participate to weekly coordination meeting and prepare the minutes to be shared to coordination team and Desk.Compile the sitrep parts from all departments and finalize it with GenCo.
Prepare MDM program reports to be shared externally when needed (ex: authorities such as Minister of Plan…)
On request of the GenCo, attend non programmatic coordination meetings (ex: INSO, OCHA…)
File and archive documents related to the GC’s responsibilities
In case of visibility activities (with prior validation of HQ) and on request of GenCo, take the lead in the organization and implementation of such action (pictures, collection of testimonies…) in close collaboration with med and log teams.
Monitor regularly the situation in Borno State and in case of substantial changes, population movement or degradation of the situation reports immediately to the GenCo.
Liaison with authorities on MDM presence in Nigeria
Make sure that MDM comply with all government rules linked to INGO, with the support of our lawyer if needed.
Inform the GenCo of all changes related to the legal framework of INGO working in Nigeria.
Initiate on time all MDM registration renewal and make sure that needed documents are shared on time (in close collaboration with HQ secretary) to Ministry of Plan.
Actively liaise with the INGO forum about all administrative impediments faced by INGO.
Security
Monitor closely the security context (Borno state but also the Lac basin region), alert the Genco / Logco of any changes that could impact MDM activities, and produce monthly analysis (short report).
Brief staff (including expatriate) or any new external visitor about the national & local context, cultural and social customs.
Put in place, update and share with GenCo on a monthly basis a contact list (ONG, authorities, security entities, community leaders, HF staff…) per site (Maiduguri, Mainok, Damboa…).
Organize and participate with the GenCo to community leaders meetings to understand their needs & problems or to solve local issues where MDM could be involved.
Travel on regular basis to all operational sites to build strong networks with stakeholders in order to work on MDM acceptance in the area (communication on MDM activities, assess the perception of the organization) and collect information about the security context.
Helps to organize and participate to assessments or exploratory missions and evaluations with ad hoc coordination members.
On request of the GenCo, support and monitor the good implementation of the security pack in all operational sites, highlight any breach and organize training of the team to ensure their adherence to the rules.
Participate in the update of the risk analysis matrix, and make propositions of change about the security pack if the context evolves.
In case of security incident, be involved in the Crisis Management Team.
PROFIL REQUIRED:
Experience in similar position for at least 2 years
Background in Humanitarian / development
Good knowledge of Maiduguri and Borno State
Experience dealing with government officials preferred
Must be pro-active and a self-starter, able to use initiative and propose solutions
Excellent skills in Microsoft Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint,)
Ability to prepare info-graphics is desirable
Excellent written skills in English
Strong sense of responsibilities and organization skills
Strong work ethic and rigor
Languages (spoken and written): English, Hausa required, Kanoori an advantage
Flexibility, problem solving, diplomatic
Team player
Experience in the humanitarian sector strongly preferred
Place of office: MAIDUGURI with some travel to Abuja
Ladies are encourage to apply.
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To apply, please submit: a two page curriculum vitae, three work-related references and one page cover letter, in One Document explaining how your skills and experience match the job requirements stated above. If possible, please send all the above in one document – MS Word or PDF. Also, write the job title and your name in the subject line. Send to recruitment.nigeria@medecinsdumonde.net Only applications by email will be considered Only shortlisted candidates will be contactedWe are unable to accept phone calls. Information:Starting date: ASAPPlace of office: MaiduguriWe’ll pay attention only to the complete files in English.Our process of selection include some written tests and oral interviews.Please notice that if you have not heard from MdM within 2 weeks, you should presume you were not short listed for this position. However, MdM thanks you for your interest and encourages you to apply for other openings where your skills and experience match.MdM stands up for the integration of people living with disabilities and fights against discrimination.
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