COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale is an humanitarian, non confessional and independent organization that fights against all kinds of poverty to make the world a better place. Founded in 1965 by Vincenzo Barbieri (Italian “father” of international volunteering), COOPI is based in Milan and it has 20 local offices in the South of the World. It works to assist populations struck by emergencies (disasters and conflicts) and to facilitate their civil, economic and social development. The association intervenes in Africa, Latin America and the Middle East in collaboration with local actors (civil society, public administration and so on). In 2013 it has implemented 160 projects. COOPI works in different sectors: agriculture, water and sanitation, health care, humanitarian assistance, human rights, education, socio-economic services, migration. All sectors are related to one another in the programs launched by COOPI all of them interrelated. COOPI is also committed to the Child Sponsorship programme in 8 countries (Perù, Haiti, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Uganda and DR Congo), and provides food, education, health and protection to 2.700 children. COOPI also operates in Italy, through awareness and fund-raising campaigns, volunteering activities (almost 400 volunteers), the promotion of the Cooperation and Development Master course at the Institute for Advanced Study of Pavia, and finally the participation to several NGOs associations, among which Link 2007 and AGIRE (Italian Humanitarian Emergency Response Agency) are the most important. The organization is supported by important institutional donors, local institutions, foundations, companies and citizens among the main donors, the European Commission Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (ECHO) recognizes COOPI as an important partner.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience: 5 years
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: Project Management
The Programme Coordinator (PC) is the focal point of COOPI’s program at the country level. In consultation with the Head of Mission, he formulates the strategy for the Nigerian mission and ensures its implementation in accordance with COOPI policies, donor expectations, local and international legislation. He plays a major role in supporting the development of COOPI’s programs in the country. He coordinates and evaluates all aspects of the COOPI projects, and facilitates the flow of information from the field to the coordination office.
Main responsibilities
Business Development
- Lead the definition and implementation of the country program strategy, with the support of the HoM, Area Coordinator (AC), and Project Managers;
- Maintain an up to date understanding of strategic donors and partners;
- Meet regularly with donors and partners, consolidating the position of COOPI in the country;
- Engage new potential donors, consortiums, and partners, working closely with the HoM and program advisors;
- Capitalize and regularly share business development intelligence with regional and HQ staff;
- Update COOPI’s online planning tools;
- Lead the development of new project proposals (current donors include OCHA, ECHO, EU, WFP);
- Review priorities and evidence from ongoing and closed grants;
- Use M&E data supported by MEAL unit, innovations, and evidence collected from ongoing and past projects, for preparing new project ideas and concepts;
- Ensure linkages and learning among the technical team, coordination, and support units (admin, logistics, HR, procurement).
Project Planning and Implementation
- Monitor project performance (budget and indicator) in collaboration with MEAL and finance department;
- Provide overall managerial supervision and guidance to all projects and supports all project implementation teams, ensuring clear communication and reporting relationships between COOPI and consoritum partners;
- Ensure implementation of quality and time activities in line with donor roles and accountability principles;
- Manage donors visits, liaising with the Head of Mission, and Project Managers;
- Support the review and approve the M&E plans for all projects, according to log frames and indicators;
- Ensure the application of COOPI’s project management procedures, including project planning, kick off project, periodically reviews, and closeout;
- Ensure the application of COOPI’s partnership procedures.
Project Reporting
- Collaborate with the regional office to maintain an up to date tracker of reporting deadlines;
- Organize internal reporting and review processes to allow delivery of high-quality reports within the expected deadlines;
- Ensure a final review of all project narrative reports and sectors/cluster monthly reports.
Human Resources Management
- Recruitment in consultation with the Head of Mission, PMs, or Head of Base Capacity-building to support training of the technical project staff;
- Staff performance management: Support HOM, Country Administrator, and Project Managers in ensuring overall staff competence through performance management, coaching, etc. Provide periodic performance evalution of Program staff.
Requirements
Essentials
- University degree relevant subject (post graduate degree required);
- A minimum of 5 years of work experience in business development, project implementation and coordination in the humanitarian context with International NGOs at country/national level;
- Demonstratable experience in coordinating teams in humanitarian and development contexts;
- Experience in working with different Donors (in particular OCHA, ECHO, EU, WFP);
- Strong managerial and organisational skills;
- Sound knowledge of humanitarian standard and background (ex. Sphere standard);
- Excellent report writing skills;
- Strong knowledge and use of the English Language;
- Proactive aptitude in terms of planning and coordination with different stakeholder;
- Target oriented and problem solving aptitude;
- Good leadership skills, aimed at managing and motivating multidisciplinary teams;
- Positive ability to bear stressful and complicated situations;
- Diplomatic and confidentiality skills;
- Advanced IT skills.
Plus
- Previous experience in Nigeria is an added advantage;
- Knowledge of the Italian Language is a plus.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale on reliefweb.int to apply
