A CONSORTIUM COORDINATOR – NIGERIA

About : Action contre la Faim

Created in 1979, Action contre la Faim is a non-governmental organization that fights against hunger. Its charter of humanitarian principals- independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, transparency – has been part of its identity for more than 40 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of under-nutrition, particularly during and after emergency situations linked to conflicts or natural disasters. Action contre la Faim focuses its actions on 5 main areas of expertise: Nutrition and Health – Mental Health, Psychosocial Support and Protection – Food Security and Livelihoods – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – Advocacy. In 2022, Action contre la Faim provided aid to 28 million people in more than 46 countries worldwide. www.actioncontrelafaim.org

Mission :

We are looking for our new Consortium Coordinator to coordinate the implementation and ensure the representation of the ENRICH project in Borno state Nigeria, in liaison with implementing partners.
More precisely, your role will be to :
Ensure effective and efficient coordination of the projectManage and develop the project team, monitor budget utilization of all consortium partners
Assist in wider organizational development through learning and proposal
Manage external relations related to the project
Ensure project data management and reporting
Ensure effective and timely support to local implementing partners
Represent the Consortium to national and local authorities and other external partners as well
Ensure good governance and coordination of the project implementationEnsure compliance with the project’s operational governance specifications ensuring a balanced and inclusive representation of all stakeholders
Lead the development of program strategies, planning and implementation of program activities
Build an integrated vision among diverse project components, partners, and stakeholders, with a focus on achieving results
Implement the project’s partnership approach
Support the implementation and ensure the timely and quality reporting of the projectEnsure the project is designed and implemented to meet donor expectations in terms of timely and quality results and budget, etc.
Ensure Quality and Accountability of the project

Manage communication, advocacy, representation and external coordinationCoordinate relationships with Consortium partner organizations
Promote, uphold and model a commitment to the efficient use of agency and donor resources
Represent Counterpart and the Program before BHA/USAID, local and national governmental authorities, local CSO partners and community organizations
Ensure the timely development and operationalization of the project’s advocacy and communication strategy
Ensure representation of the project
Develop and maintain a network of good external relations with local and traditional authorities, sectorial ministries at State level
Identify and propose operational, academic, institutional or private partnerships to implementing partners
Participate in Human Resources management, training and capacity building

Profile :

You hold a Master Degree in project management development, advocacy, humaniatarian studies, international relations, political/social science or other related fields.
You have at least 5 year experience in coordinating multi-sectoral humanitarian or development projects in volatile environments.
You have advanced knowledge of donor guidelines (especially BHA) and procedures.
You already have worked in insecure/relatively isolated setting.
You have a professional experience in supervision of technical teams and management of and in a consortium.
You speak and write English fluently.

Conditions d’emploi

For international candidates :
Fixed term contract under French legislation: 12 months
Monthly gross salary from 2597 to 2968 euros upon experience
Reimbursement of the pension insurance for non-French citizens: 16% of the gross monthly salary
Monthly per diem and living allowance: 838$ net, field paid
Monthly country allowance: 450euros
Child allowance: 1500euros per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000euros/year)
Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house
Medical coverage: ACF covers 100% of the social security, health insurance, and repatriation insurance agreement fees.
Salary sustainment measures
Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year, airfare reimbursement with a ceiling to get to the chosen break destination, and 215 euros for each RnR period
Accompaniment and trainings
For national candidates :
Basic salary from 1721$
Living conditions allowance: 141$
Leave allowance: 10% of basic salary per month
Pension: employer contribution 10% of gross salary, employee contribution 8% of gross salary
Annual leave: 2 days per month
Private health insurance: 100% health care coverage provided by ACF
Private life assurance: 24/7 life assurance coverage provided by ACF
Relocation benefits: 150,000 Naira lump sum relocation allowance + 20 nights accommodation + flight ticket from the home base to the working base at the beginning and end of the assignment+ others

Field trips

Starting date : 01-06-2024