Première Urgence Internationale Deputy Head of Mission for Programs Jobs in Nigeria

Première Urgence Internationale Deputy Head of Mission for Programs Jobs in Nigeria

Fixed-term Contract - 12 months

Starting Date: ASAP

PUI all around the world

With its 40 years of experience, Première Urgence Internationale:

Supports close to 6 millions beneficiaries

With more than 100 Millions € yearly budget

Present in 22 countries, on 5 continents

Thanks to the work and commitment of:

More than 2000 national staffs

Around 200 expatriates from 45 different nationalities

And 90 employees at HQ

PUI works in 10 areas of intervention and distinguishes itself by the implementation of an integrated approach in its response.

This method aims to identify and understand the needs of all those affected by a crisis.

Our teams come together to bring a rapid global response to the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises to help them regain independence and dignity.

Learn more on our history, our values, our areas of intervention.

Focus On Our Activities in Nigeria

Our mission in NIGERIA has been open since 2016.

PUI develops its integrated approach mainly in Health, Nutrition and Protection, Furthermore, PUI works on MHPSS, Food Security (cash transfer) and Early Recovery and Livelihood.

Today, the mission is implementing 2 projects.

What About the Deputy Head of Mission for Programs?

As Deputy Head of Mission for Programs (DHoMP) you will be responsible for the implementation of the programs across the different bases, ensuring the steering and the development of a pertinent, appropriate and technically sound program strategy.

For this purpose, you will be responsible for :

Programs: You will be in charge of program implementation, ensuring that programs progress in accordance with PUI charter and complying with internal technical guidelines and contractual procedures. You will be responsible for the follow up of programs achievement at mission level.

You will be in charge of challenging Bases on quality need for improvement.

Development/Strategy: You will lead the needs and gaps analysis, and suggest new operations according to the needs identified in direct coordination with the Field and Technical Coordinators.

You will lead the donor mapping to develop the fundraising strategy.

Human resources: You will manage directly the Technical Coordination Team, and ensure that the Field Coordinators and Deputy Field Coordinators are properly supported by them.

Representation: By delegation from the Head of Mission, you will ensure and coordinate PUI’s representation at national level among partners, donors and authorities.

You will participate in technical forums (Working groups).

[Coordination: You will ensure the effective interaction between the Technical Coordination Team and the bases.

You will also ensure that the technical coordination department is properly liaising with the support coordinators.

Logistics, administrative and financial monitoring: You will be involved in direct collaboration with the Technical Coordinators in the global oversight of links between the technical coordination department and logistics, HR and administrative departments.

You will guarantee that the implementation of all activities is done while respecting all internal and external logistics and administrative frames.

The Challenges That Await You:

Lead the transition of the intervention including downsizing of activities in one location and opening of new base in another.

Ensure the coordination team is motivated to support networking effort and anticipate the proposal development

Support the head of mission in external relations by preparing the presentation of the intervention strategy and the potential of the organization.

Identify opportunity of project development and synergy with other actors

What You Will Need to Succeed

Training: You hold a Master’s degree in a field related to Project Management, international development and/or social sciences. Training in Public Health / Protection / Livelihood and/or

Shelter will be valued.

Experience: Strengthened by minimum 4 years managing multi-sectorial humanitarian projects (among which at least 2 years in coordination position) and a strong experience in project management, you also have experience in assessing needs and developing proposals, in external representation and in team management.

You already worked with Première Urgence Internationale?

It would be a definite asset!

Skills: You master project management and team management, you demonstrate strong knowledge in donor requirements and expectations, particularly ECHO, BHA, WFP, UNHCR, CDCS, AFD and BPRM, you also have excellent writing skills (especially for proposals and reporting).

Qualities: You have strong leadership skills and ability to make decisions, a sense of analysis (discernment, pragmatism) and synthesis. You are a good negotiator and communicator, both in writing and orally.

You demonstrate organization skills, rigor, flexibility, capacity to remain calm and level-headed.

Languages: English has no secrets for you! All the better, it is mandatory for this position. If you speak Birman and/or French, it would be a definite asset.

A Word From the Manager

Join a team where you can really drive the change. You are expected to understand the organization and mission strategy to ensure proposed interventions translate them.

PUI Will Offer You

Status: Cadre with a Fixed-Term Contract

Monthly Gross Income : 2 970,00 - 3 500,00 EUR depending on your experience in International Solidarity + 50€ per semester of seniority with PUI

Insurance including medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/24 assistance and repatriation

Housing in collective accomodation

Daily Living Expenses ("Per Diem")

Break Policy : 5 working days at 3 and 9 months

Paid Leaves Policy : 5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months

Our Commitments

Première Urgence Internationale sees diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles and statuses among its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian action, and therefore compels itself to the strict observance of the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.

Première Urgence Internationale applies a policy of zero tolerance towards exploitation, sexual abuse and mistreatment, in all its forms, of women, children and all other vulnerable persons.

It engages all its staff to promote, disseminate and respect the principles set out in its ethical charter.

Please note that Première Urgence Internationale shall not in any case request a financial contribution for administrative costs related to recruitment.

Any such information would be fraudulent, please disregard it.

You recognize yourself in this profile and you adhere to our commitments?

You feel ready to take up the challenge and to join PUI great family ?

Deadline: 30th November 2022

How to Apply

Première Urgence Internationale Deputy Head of Mission for Programs Jobs in Nigeria

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