About us
Desired start date: 15/01/2027
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: Gusau
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI’s interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in 26 countries, the SI teams – 3200 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers – intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.
About the mission
SI has been present in Nigeria for 10 years – since 2016 in Northeast Nigeria and 2020 in the Northwest.
SI’s coordination office is in Abuja and there are 2 regional base: In Maiduguri for the NE, including 2 sub base in Monguno and Ngala. In Gusau (Zamfara state) for the NW programs inclusing 1 sub offices in Birnin Kebbi (Kebbi State).
In the Northeast, SI operates in 3 LGAs of Borno state (Monguno, Ngala and Konduga). SI has also intervened in other LGAs includingJere, Maiduguri MMC, Dikwa, Gwoza and Bama in the recent past.as well as emergency operation in Adamawa State.
In the Northwest, SI intervenes in 5 LGAs of Zamfara state: Gusau, Anka, Talata Mafara, Zurmi and Kaura Namoda. SI also newly opened a base (2026) in Birnin Kebbi, to operate in 6 LGAs of Kebbi State related to an INTPA project. SI also carry out emergency interventions in Sokoto and Katsina States.
The annual volume of the Nigeria mission is between 6 and 7 million USD.
SI’s mission in Nigeria responds to the critical needs of populations affected by conflict, natural disasters and epidemics in the North East and North West of the country, through its traditional sectors of intervention, namely WASH, FSL and Shelter. SI is currently funded by a number of institutional donors, including ECHO, CDCS, INTPA, SIDA RRM and NHF (US funding), with the possibility of further funding depending on the development of the mission’s projects.
The mission also relies on a partnership approach, localization and good coordination to strengthen its intervention in the country. It works closely with local partners and participates actively in existing coordination platforms.
Mission staff : 165
Northwest staff : 40
About the job
General objective:
The Field Coordinator is the representative of the organization at field level.
Context
To maintain SI positioning known as one of the main WASH actor in the NW and in particular in Zamfara and Sokoto State.
To maintain SI active participation in all foras in the NW and keep a close relationship with MDAs, local authorities, other humanitarian organizations and the NIF as well.
Security
To monitor the security situation in the NW and in particular within SI program implementations areas : Zamfara, Sokoto and Kebbi.
In Kebbi State the security situation is very volatile hence there is a need for a close monitoring of the context for a better understanding of the dynamics of opposite groups to minimize the risk of SI in the area ;
Logistics
To ensure framework agreement are in place both for log and program
To encourage suppliers to comply with national laws for collaboration with SI
To ensure old furniture and equipment are identified for replacement or auctioning
Working closely with the coordination to ensure laptops and other equipment are included in all new proposals
To ensure that experienced electricians and plumbers are identified for framework agreements signing in Gusau.
Admin
To ensure regular budget follow up meeting (monthly) and share any alert to coordination
To ensure budget tools (OFU/LFU) are regularly updated and forecasted until the end of every project.
Programs support
To support the program Managers to ensure close monitoring of their projects implementation and timely delivery of the project with the required quality
To ensure use of standards SI tools such as distribution list and timely delivery of reports : internal and external : APU, consortium partners reports and donor reports .etc.
The main challenges:
Humanitarian sector in transition and with challenging funding perspective
Dynamic security context requiring strong analysis capacity and decision taking
Multiple bases in different geographical area requiring strong management follow up and support
Security constraints:
Position based in Gusau which remain a secured area but with strict security procedure to follow up (level 3). Movement outside GH/office has to be made by SI vehicle, no walking policy and some area are restricted to go.
The city of Gusau is implementing a curfew from 10 PM to 6 AM.
FC NW is also supervising the sub base in Birnin Kebbi (Kebbi state) requiring frequent movement to support the team accordingly – movement are linked to security approval.
Your profile
Diploma and experiences :
Diploma : Master Degree in humanitarian/development studies, social sciences, management or other related discipline
EXPERIMENT IN THE HUMANITARIAN SECTOR : 5 years and more
EXPERIMENT ON SIMILAR POSITIONS : 3/4 years
SKILLS :
Technical skills :
- Substantial experience in a similar or senior management position in an overseas INGO environment, Experience in SI sectors of expertise (WASH, FSL, Shelter, Emergency)
- Experience of strategic planning and Team management
- Capacity to deal with a multiplicity of issues, to self – update and learn very quickly from a highly and constantly evolving environment / ability to analyze information quickly and accurately / ability to manage and prioritize a high workload and multiple tasks with tight deadlines / ability to communicate clearly internally and externally to represent SI (MoUs, negotiations, governance…) / good understanding of security management / proven ability to deal with local authorities and Local partners.
Transversal skills :
- Proven experience in managing teams notably in complex ethnic and/or religious contexts or sensitive environments, Willingness to work in a volatile security context
- Good knowledge of the humanitarian project cycle management, and operational management
- Diplomacy and strong communication skills, ability to take initiatives, good problem-solving skills in day to day and crisis situations,. Understanding of and commitment to SI’s mission and values.
Languages :
- English (fluent – mandatory)
- Hausa (an asset)
- French (an asset)
SI will offer you
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 3080 gross per month (2800 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 600.
SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment.
Breaks: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with a USD 850 break allowance, allocated by Sl). To these breaks periods, SI grants one (1) additional rest day per month worked.
Insurance package: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds 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:
Accomodation in Guest House in Gusau with a comfortable environment, in spite of limited movements outside of the compound for security reasons (movement by car only – curfew in city from 10 PM) . The Guest House offers good living conditions, with private bedroom and bathroom and shared & comfortable common spaces. Electricity and internet are available at the office and at the GH at all times. All essential good (food, hygiene etc..) can be bought locally in the supermarkets in Gusau and restaurant are also available. Sport centers (gym, football, tennis, swimming pool for leisure … etc) are also accessible in some secured part of Gusau.
Periodically passing through Abuja (Coordination office) to meet with coordination. Abuja is comfortable and safe. Abuja has good markets, high standard medical services, and additional social or sport gathering that ca be used while visiting.
How to apply
Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter :
Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.
Thank you for your understanding.
To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org
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Solidarités International (SI) est déterminé à prévenir et à combattre tout type d’abus – tout acte d’exploitation, d’abus et/ou de harcèlement sexuels (SEAH) à l’encontre des membres des communautés bénéficiaires ou de ses collaborateurs et collaboratrices, atteinte aux personnes et/ou aux biens, fraude, corruption, conflit d’intérêt non déclaré, financement d’activités portant atteinte aux droits de l’homme – qui pourrait être perpétré dans le cadre de ses interventions. SI applique une tolérance zéro à l’égard de tout type d’abus, particulièrement des actes de SEAH.
Solidarités International est un employeur équitable qui combat toute forme de discrimination. SI ne demandera jamais une rétribution quelconque en vue de participer à un processus de recrutement.
Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of abuse, notably acts of SEAH.
Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to find all forms of discrimination. SI will ever ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.
