Desired start date : as soon as possible
Duration of the mission: 1 year
Location: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
WHAT WE DO …
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an association of’ international humanitarian aid which, for more than 40 years, has been providing relief to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by responding to the vital needs of, drinking, eating, s’abriter. Particularly engaged in the fight against diseases related to unhealthy’, the leading cause of death in the world, SI implements through its interventions an expertise in the field of’access to drinking’water,’ sanitation and the promotion of’hygiene but also in that, essential, of, food security and means of’. Present in more than 20 countries, the SI teams, 2500 people in total, composed of’expatriates, national staffs, permanent staff at headquarters, some volunteers…- intervene with professionalism and commitment in respect of cultures.
THE MISSION
Solidarity International has been working since 2018 in Burkina Faso, mainly in the Northern, Central North, Boucle du Mouhoun and Sahel Regions. Since then, SI provides answers in food security, EHA, etc, in emergency shelters’s to the populations victim of the degradation and the loss of their means of’existences following a degradation of the security situation. The SI mission in Burkina is young but is undergoing significant development with 5 operational bases (Ouahigouya, Kongoussi, Djibo, Sebba, Dori) and 1 coordination base in Ouagadougou. Currently, SI is a member of the RRM-Frontline in consortium with ACF, HI and DRC on ECHO and GFFO funding. Since 2019, SI has been implementing a major multisectoral response programme to the urgent needs and rehabilitation of displaced populations with BHA.The SAME portfolio of SI has gradually evolved. Since 2020 SI deploys cash transfer and voucher (Redrose) interventions under AAP and BHA funding mainly, but also Startfund. SI is co-lead Burkina of’a cross-border consortium (IRC Mali Lead) funded by the DUE that aims to support resilience and conflict reduction in northern Burkina. SI is also implementing a program on the Nexus EHA with partners Gret and URD on AFD and USAID funding, including, who are 2 new donors for the mission and for SI in general. Finally, since 2022, an ECHO-funded project is underway in the Sahel (base of Sebba ) for a multisectoral EHA SAME response integrated into a health-nut response led by PUI.Since 2020 SI deploys cash transfer and voucher (Redrose) interventions under AAP and BHA funding mainly, but also Startfund. SI is co-lead Burkina of’a cross-border consortium (IRC Mali Lead) funded by the DUE that aims to support resilience and conflict reduction in northern Burkina. SI is also implementing a program on the Nexus EHA with partners Gret and URD on AFD and USAID funding, including, who are 2 new donors for the mission and for SI in general. Finally, since 2022, an ECHO-funded project is underway in the Sahel (base of Sebba ) for a multisectoral EHA SAME response integrated into a health-nut response led by PUI.Since 2020 SI deploys cash transfer and voucher (Redrose) interventions under AAP and BHA funding mainly, but also Startfund. SI is co-lead Burkina of’a cross-border consortium (IRC Mali Lead) funded by the DUE that aims to support resilience and conflict reduction in northern Burkina. SI is also implementing a program on the Nexus EHA with partners Gret and URD on AFD and USAID funding, including, who are 2 new donors for the mission and for SI in general. Finally, since 2022, an ECHO-funded project is underway in the Sahel (base of Sebba ) for a multisectoral EHA SAME response integrated into a health-nut response led by PUI.SI is co-lead Burkina of’a cross-border consortium (IRC Mali Lead) funded by the DUE that aims to support resilience and conflict reduction in northern Burkina. SI is also implementing a program on the Nexus EHA with partners Gret and URD on AFD and USAID funding, including, who are 2 new donors for the mission and for SI in general. Finally, since 2022, an ECHO-funded project is underway in the Sahel (base of Sebba ) for a multisectoral EHA SAME response integrated into a health-nut response led by PUI.SI is co-lead Burkina of a cross-border consortium ( IRC Mali Lead ) funded by the DUE which aims to support resilience and the reduction of conflict in northern Burkina. SI also implements a Nexus EHA program with Gret and URD partners on AFD and USAID funding, who are 2 new donors for the mission and for SI in general. Finally, since 2022, a project funded by ECHO has been underway in the Sahel ( base of Sebba ) for a multisectoral response EHA SAME integrated into a health-nut response led by PUI.Finally, since 2022, an ECHO-funded project is underway in the Sahel (base of Sebba ) for a multisectoral EHA SAME response integrated into a health-nut response led by PUI.Finally, since 2022, an ECHO-funded project is underway in the Sahel (base of Sebba ) for a multisectoral EHA SAME response integrated into a health-nut response led by PUI.
Operational bases (5) : Djibo, Kongoussi, Ouahigouya, Sebba, Dori.
Number of’internationales : 26
Number of nationals : 156
Budget 2022 : around EUR 10 million /2023 projection : EUR 14 million
OFFER DESCRIPTION
General objective :
He / she drives the definition, the development and implementation of the intersectoral programmatic strategy in relation to the DP and in accordance with the organization’s mandate and guidelines at regional and global level. He / she participates in the review of the SI programmatic strategy in Burkina Faso, in the orientation of the various technical / program departments, by animating the inter-department and technical and programmatic reflections. He / she identifies the strategic opportunities for SI action and contributes to the development of operational partnerships.
He / she is responsible for the quality of the implementation of SI programs and projects in Burkina, provides the necessary support to the teams, monitors and guarantees compliance with internal programmatic processes and contractual requirements, in line with the SI charter, humanitarian standards and guidelines. He / she guarantees the integration of conflict sensitivity, cross-cutting protection and respect for the principle of Do No Harm throughout project cycles.
The/the DPA organizes, plans and develops the’analysis framework of the context of Burkina Faso, in order to guarantee a continuous and updated understanding of the context, local dynamics and trends/scenarios, etc, the positioning of actors and donors, so as to identify gaps in coverage of needs and to be a force for advocacy ; he/it develops the programmatic data management framework to inform contextual monitoring and programmatic positioning.
The/the CCA supervises the design of project proposals (strategic and operational framework, needs and response analysis, logical framework, etc, do No Harm analysis) in accordance with the strategy of the country and the region ; he/she coordinates the’ all departments and validates proposals before submission to headquarters.
Main Challenges :
Management of senior department managers and experts in their field : State and local authorities imposing restrictive conditions on NGOs, need’a strong adherence to humanitarian principles
Reinforcement of’intersectoral integration EHA / Shelters / SAME / Nutrition /
Protection internally and with international and national partners.
Displacement on the ground sometimes called into question because of the security context on the’ intervention areas
Continuous programmatic adaptation in a rapidly changing context
Follow-up of a wide variety of subjects and’internal and external interlocutors (including in particular the operational partners on projects in consortium)
Priorities for the first 2/3 months :
Launch of the drafting of the 2023 (CDC) and 2024 project proposals (HIP 2024) and capitalization on previous projects
Continuation of the strengthening of the MEAL department and the development of’a framework for the management and analysis of programmatic data produced internally
Development of’a framework for continuous contextual and situational monitoring and analysis based on’ analysis of field, internal and external data
Review of the new organization of the programs including RRM at the level of the bases in connection with the revision of the strategy Country
Development of’a SOP RRM to improve multisectoral integration
Continuous operational monitoring and orientations of the program teams in connection with context developments and sharing of project management tools ( APU / Chrono / OFU / DFU ) at headquarters monthly
YOUR PROFILE
Training :
Generalist higher education: Master in international relations, development and humanitarian action, political science or equivalent
or
Minimum level university technical training BAC + 5 in connection with the fields of action of SI ( EHA, SAME, shelters, protection, nutrition )
Experience :
At least 3-4 years in the humanitarian sector
Technical and transversal skills :
Strategic vision, reflexivity, capacity of’analysis of the context and’agenda of the different actors
Strong interest in the coordination of interventions internally and externally
Flexibility and adaptation, innovative and flexible, able to find solutions quickly
Excellent management and leadership skills
Excellent performance, clarity, precision and ease in oral and written’ expression
Autonomy, dynamism and pro-activity
Languages :
French
English
Languages of the country is a plus
IF YOU WILL OFFER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
An salaried position : According to experience, from 3080€ gross per month (2800€ basic salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of 550€.
SI also covers accommodation and travel costs between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of employment.
Breaks : During the mission, a system of alternation between work and leave is set up at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with USD 850 allocated by Solidarities International). In addition to these break periods, there is one additional day of rest per month worked.
Social and medical coverage: Expatriates receive insurance that reimburses all health costs (including medical and surgical expenses, dental and ophthalmological care, etc, repatriation) and a contingency system including war risks. Vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are reimbursed.
CONDITIONS OF LIFE :
The city of Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso and the largest city in the country. Life is relatively pleasant. The city has many restaurants and places to go out. The cultural life is very lively.
The traffic is rather fluid, expats are allowed to drive their personal vehicle there. Some come to the office by bike as well.
The city benefits from a very good telephone and internet coverage, with several operators.
Security rules exist on the mission, so certain places and neighborhoods are prohibited. There is no curfew. As the political and social situation has been volatile since the coup of’ in September 2022, additional restrictions or one-off periods of confinement can be envisaged.
The post has’a supported by SI in guest (housing) common.
HOW TO APPLY
Do you recognize yourself in this description ?
If yes, send us your CV and Motivation Letter.
Applications containing only CVs will not be considered.
SI reserves the right to close a recruitment before the date of’ad. Thank you for your understanding.
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Solidarity International (SI) is committed to preventing and combating any type of’abus – any act of’ exploitation,’abus and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or its collaborators, harm to persons and/or property, fraud, corruption, conflict of interest, not declared, etc, financing of’activities infringing human rights – which could be carried out as part of its interventions. SI applies zero tolerance to’ with respect to any type of’abus, particularly acts of SEAH.
Solidarity International is a fair employer that fights all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any compensation in order to participate in a recruitment process.
Solidarity 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 beneficial communities or collaborators, fraud, etc, 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.
Solidarity 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.