The field program manager is responsible for definition and implementation of resources pooling activities and initiatives.
He/She is also in charge of coordination of partners efforts, and technical support on all initiatives carried out.
Finally, He/She is responsible for the proper execution, the adaptation and the quality of resources-pooling activities.

Responsibilities and duties

Definition and implementation of resources-pooling activities.

• Based on Data compilation and analysis, define in close coordination with partners, key initiatives to be implemented.
• Define and update every activity workplans in coordination with involved partners.
• Ensure timely and efficient project implementation.
• Ensure proper documentation for all initiatives carried out including MoUs, procurement documentation…
• Identify and share bottlenecks impacting activities implementation with board of directors.
• Identify specific skills and expertise needed for activities implementation.
• Adapt and update SOPs for each project.
• Facilitate partner discussion and collaboration through dedicated support.
• Update global work plan when required.

Digital platform support:

• Introduce Digital platform objectives and functionalities to partners in country.
• Ensure training and support for partners.
• Ensure mediation and activities oversight on the platform.
• Update continuously IS team on platform improvements.

Partners Development portfolio

• Present and promote RLH Coop activities and tools to the widest possible audience in country.
• Initiate partnerships and collaboration with local and international partners, with the support of board of directors.
• Broadly share, project achievements.

Reporting / communication / representation

• Communicate bottlenecks requiring involvement of RLH Coop board of directors directly with partners governance.
• Ensure timely information sharing with board of directors for Donors reports.
• Beyond partners coordination, build and maintain a communication network with country authorities, UN agencies and donors.
• Participate in existing coordination fora in country and represent RLH Coop at all times.
• Ensure coordination with “resources pooling” actors and Logistics Cluster in country.

Capitalisation

• Produce all necessary documents for project compilation
• Produce handover reports before end of his/her contract.
• Ensure constant project transformation through Lesson learned exercise for each initiative conducted.

SI WILL OFFER

• Position based in Abuja/ Maiduguri, Nigeria with travels in the region.
• Fixed-term contract, 11 months

Salary: According to experience, starting from EUR 2640 gross per month (EUR 2400 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly)
Monthly Per Diem: 600 USD

SI covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of residence and the mission.

Break policy

• 1 break of 7 working days every 3 months
• 1 day off per worked month.

Social and medical cover:
Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses 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.

Please note that this is an expatriate position.

Specific skills and experience:

• Minimum Five years field experience in Logistics and/or procurement in humanitarian contexts.
• Good understanding of humanitarian supply chain challenges and Resource-pooling initiatives and challenges
• Demonstrated experience in coordination (i.e Clusters)
• Proven ability to develop, plan, monitor and evaluate programs
• Experience with natural / complex political emergencies in diverse cultural and climatic settings.
• Experience of applying humanitarian accountability standards and practices.
• Experience liaising with a broad range of stakeholders, ability to build relationships and networks
• Proactive problem solving and operational decision making

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong technical and social skills in implementing Logistics programs and activities
• Strong skills in presentation and facilitation
• Ability to encourage and contribute to a climate of team-working and collaboration in a multi-cultural environment
• Leadership skills; provides others with a clear direction; motivates and empowers.
• Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups and nurtures good relationships
• Computer skills.
• Willingness to travel, resilience, stress tolerance and work under difficult conditions

Do you recognize yourself in this description?
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Applications containing only CVs will not be considered.

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