Malteser International is a non-governmental organization with headquarters in Europe and America. The organization’s General Secretariat, as well as its European headquarters are located in Cologne, Germany. The American headquarters are based in New York City, USA. The international network of the Order of Malta plays an essential role in our work, allowing us to help people in need quickly and efficiently. Currently, 27 national associations and priories of the Order of Malta are members of Malteser International, and actively support the organization within their jurisdictions. Currently, both regional branches in Europe and the Americas serve as associate members.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience: 5 years
- Location: Borno
- Job Field: Engineering / Technical , NGO/Non-Profit
Job Description
- The Area Coordinator is responsible for providing strong leadership in the management of the MI programme in the centre, i.e. Maiduguri, Jere and Konduga.
- Working closely with and in support of MI Maiduguri/Jere/Konduga staff, the Area Coordinator is responsible for ensuring an adequate, sustained, and consistent support to staff and project partners as well as for planing and implementing WASH, protection (gender-based violence) and food security activities and addressing emerging needs themselves.
Your Responsibilities
- In close coordination and robust collaboration with MI Senior Management and Coordination Team and project partners leadership, ensure smooth implementation of project activities as per agreed detailed implementation plan
- Monitor changes in context including security, ensure shared analysis with the project partners and cascade any issues for consideration with the MI Senior and Coordination Team
- Hold regular team meetings to enhance coordination and communication
- Oversee of Area project expenditure and monitor budget to actual expenditure in coordination with the Program Administrator
- Act as the main focal point for liaison with the Borno State Government, in particular engagement with the Borno State Government and relevant institutions such as the Borno State Agency
- Enhance and create opportunities for MI and ongoing or/and planned keep abreast of technical development and conversations, in particular regarding WASH, protection and future project development in food security and other sectors
- Work closely with MI and project partners technical teams, ensure key project deliverables, i.e reports, and relevant donor guidelines are complied with
Your Profile
- An advanced University/Technical Degree in Engineering or a related field is strongly recommended
- At least 5 years’ experience of working in an INGO in a developing country and/or in a humanitarian context
- Excellent project management, partnership management and coordination experience as well as strong communication skills
- Analytical, critical and systematic thinking skills, with capacity to see the overall picture and to make sound judgement/decisions as well as genuine interest in learning
- Pro-active, resourceful, solution and results oriented and able to cope with stressful and hostile working environments
- Demonstrated field teams management experience and capacity to work effectively with partners and local governments as well as to lead project teams in order to deliver an innovative programme
- Safeguarding as well as resources management experience with commitment to MI values and standards
What we Offer
- Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package inclusive
