Plan International recrute un coordinateur de terrain – BMZ – Damaturu, Nigeria

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries, driving changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. Plan International is registered in Nigeria with the Corporate Affairs Commission.

Deadline for application submission: 16th August, 2019.

Role Purpose :

Project to restore the peaceful coexistence and social cohesion of the population affected by the conflict in the Lake Chad Basin is an upcoming 3 year multi country project to be implemented in Nigeria, Cameroon and Niger.  The project has the objective to promote social cohesion through the rehabilitation of social infrastructure and the integration of IDPs and refugees. In Nigeria, the project will ensure adolescent girls and boys, as well as young women and men in Yobe state of Nigeria have access to appropriate and timely SRHR and nutrition services and structures and Community mediation structures are in place in the project areas to prevent and deal with conflicts between members of the community and to promote non-violent and peaceful coexistence of the various different groups living there.

The project will be implemented by Plan International Nigeria in 5 LGAs of Yobe state in collaboration with the Yobe State Ministry of Health, Yobe State Primary Health Care Development Agency, local CSO partners and other relevant stakeholders.

The purpose of this role is to co-ordinate the field operations and programming in Yobe state in line with Plan International Nigeria Policies, International best practices and relevant guidelines. The role will provide field level coordination and support this and other projects in Yobe state to deliver on operational efficiency to meet deliverables.

 

Dimension of Role :

Communicates widely within Plan International Nigeria across Plan International and with local implementing partners. The post holder will interface and support operational and programme team members and support programme and operational coordination in Yobe state. The role requires strong facilitation and organisational skills along with the ability to analyse and communicate complex information to all stakeholders.

 

Key Roles/Responsibilities :

• Coordinate all operational functions in the Yobe office to ensure overall management of Yobe-based operational support team.
• Ensure operational support for program teams and coordinate with sector officers for effective implementation of all project activities.
• Develop and maintain a good relationship with Government and other stakeholders.
• Actively contribute to position Plan International Nigeria for new business development opportunities.
• Ensure health, safety and security protocols are followed at all times, and take corrective, timely actions as required and in consultation with the ERM and other CMT members
• Review security plans on a regular basis and ensure they are up to date at all times.
• Support budget holders in review of budget vs. actual reports with operations staff and ensure appropriate action is taken in a timely fashion.
• Support and coordinate with Yobe-based operations team as well as Borno and Abuja all aspects of supply chain support, including procurement, stock management, asset management, vehicle and equipment renewal, maintenance and repair (including communications and computer equipment).
• Guarantee adequate communication and coordination between field locations, technical coordination staff and country office on daily activities as well as program and operational issues.
• Develop an Yobe-focused operations plan to support the program activities and the scale up programming
• Assume any other responsibility as assigned by the Supervisor.

Administration and Finance :

• Oversee under the auspices of the Finance Manager the financial management of field office operations, and finance/logistics staff, including cash management and transactions, operational budget.
• Ensure complete and correct use of all finance forms and timely communication of financial issues to the financial controller.
• Ensure compliance with Plan International Nigeria and donor finance and logistics policies, including all aspects of procurement and asset management.

 

 

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge :

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree a plus (Management-related or General Operations preferred);
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing operations and/or projects in developing countries, preferably in emergency contexts;

Skills & Knowledge :

• Demonstrated ability to manage field staff and remote field offices;
• Experience in logistics, HR/Admin, and security management in emergencies
• Experience having managed operations (including security) in conflict-impacted setting
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills
• Excellent staff capacity building and training skills
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills;
• Strong computer skills;
• Flexibility, ability to work independently and meet deadlines

 

 

Behaviours :

• Creates strong sense of purpose and commitment within own part of the team and with stakeholders
• Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behaviour
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity
• Strategic thinking and effective contribution to own work and Organisational development.
• Sound judgement and decision-making in complex situations
• Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness.
• Leads by example to motivate high performance of others
• Very strong commitment to continuous learning.

Plan International Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender or disabilities. Plan International Nigeria is fully committed to child protection to prevent children from all forms of abuse. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.