Founded in 1991, Secours Islamique France (SIF) is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) for emergency relief and development. The Secours Islamique France acts in a strict neutrality, without distinction of’ origin, gender or religion and is dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poorest populations in the world.
Secours Islamique France is looking for a Head of Mission for its mission based in Bamako, Mali.
Take part in long-term projects for an innovative mission in place since 2013 in Mali.
Programmes : Food security & means of’, Well-being of’child through improved social inclusion and self-esteem, Water, hygiene & sanitation.
Attached to the Department of International Programs and Operations (DPOI), you will work under the authority of the Head of Desk and in close collaboration with the operational teams of the DPOI.
Your main missions will be the following (non-exhaustive and evolving list):
- Meet the key actors of the institutions and organizations involved, analyze the context and priorities.
- Develop the medium and long-term FIS programme strategy for the mission.
- Strengthening the operational capacities of local partner associations
- Represent the FIS, to local and national authorities, UN agencies, donors and international NGOs
- Develop collaboration with local partners and beneficiaries.
- Organize and oversee capacity building and national staff development.
- Monitor the security context (including participation in local /national ONGI / UN security meetings in the absence or in the company of the logistician)
- Oversee logistical and programmatic aspects with coordinators.
- Oversee all financial management of the mission and projects
The list of missions is evolving according to the needs of the’organization, non-exhaustive and non-limiting. The employee may be required to perform other missions in connection with his qualification.
Profile
KNOWLEDGE/KNOWLEDGE :
- Professional experience of’at least 5 years
- Master 2 in Humanitarian Management /International cooperation /Project management
- 5years of field experience, including 2 years minimum on positions of Head of Mission
- Managerial skills
- Very good context analysis capacity (security management, humanitarian context..).
- Experience in managing the project cycle
- Essential editorial skills
- Know-how in terms of training/coaching (meaning of pedagogy)
- Mastery of a foreign language is a plus
- Perfect mastery of computer tools (Pack Office)
KNOW-HOW :
- Meaning of priorities and responsibilities
- Capacity of’analysis and synthesis
- Ability to work both in the’urgency and on fund files
- Ability to work as a team as well as independently
- Versatility,’adaptation ability & flexibility
- Excellent relationship and cultural openness
- Rigour, professionalism and dynamism
- Spirit of’initiative
- Good ability to manage stress
- Sense of confidentiality, tact and discretion
LOCATION / GEOGRAPHIC AREA /WORKING TIME
Post located at Bamako
Travel (France /international) ; Frequent travel to Segou and Mopti.
Conditions :
- CDD of use, 6 months, full-time, renewable
- Contract start date : ASAP
- Remuneration according to profile
- Per diem, guesthouse
- Health insurance – 60% coverage by FIS
- Repatriation insurance/civil liability – 100% coverage by SIF
- Break allowance during breaks at 3 and 9 months
- Airline tickets A/R place of mission at home – supported by the SIF at 6 and 12 months
The SIF undertakes to :
At SIF, we consider diversity to be a richness. We are therefore studying all applications corresponding to the skills required for the position to be filled.
The FIS reserves the right to check the criminal record in accordance with the law in force.
FIS respects the humanitarian principle of “Do no harm” and ensures that the safety of children is a primary consideration in all its activities.
The FIS has a zero tolerance policy towards any type of fraud, corruption, moral harassment, abuse or violence of any kind and more generally any violation of the law, including, regulation or its code of conduct.
It mobilizes all its staff in the promotion, dissemination and respect of the principles laid down in its charter.
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