COOPI is looking for a Regional Coordinator in West Africa
In West Africa, currently COOPI has its regional office in Dakar and operates in the Gambia, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Nigeria and Niger. The region is one of the world’s richest’s in natural resources, poverty and the effects of climate change are combined with insecurity, linked throughout the Sahelian band to the presence on the territory of armed terrorist groups. From an environmental point of view, periods of drought combined with other adverse climatic events contribute to eroding valuable natural resources and fueling tensions between different social groups, such as shepherds and farmers, for the control of the land and water sources. The combined effects of all these phenomena contribute to the increase in the number of displaced persons and migrants. In this context, COOPI’s work in the field is’is always characterized by response interventions to the’ emergency and also by the implementation of development programs aimed at strengthening the resilience of communities.
Political instability, the presence of armed groups, poverty and the damage caused by climate change make most countries in the central region of Africa very fragile. Despite these difficulties, COOPI has been present in this area for nearly fifty years with projects that – in addition to the component of emergency management are intended to promote the development process and to reduce the high vulnerability of the communities in which it operates. The programmes implemented in the region focus on protection, emergency education, nutrition, access to water and food securitythrough close collaboration with institutions and organizations active in the region and the active involvement of beneficiary communities.
Objective of the position
The Regional coordinator is responsible for all the activities of the Regional Coordination from the point of view of strategic management, economic results and resources deployed in the area, whether human or otherwise. In addition, it represents the Organization in the countries in its area of responsibility to institutions, donors, organizations and partners. It deals with the strategy of the area of competence and the future activities of the area and it identifies, with the Country Coordinators, the activities of the project with the respective donors. Finally, in coordination with the head of operations and processes, it ensures, the application and control of the procedures and internal regulations of the Organization and compliance with the procedures indicated by the funders in its countries of competence.
Responsibilities
Institutional relations:
- Develop and promote them relations with Country Coordinators the various institutions and donors present in the geographical area of competence and with international NGOs, in coordination with management.
Strategy & planning:
- Coordinate and develop the programming and strategic planning document for the reference area.
Administrative and financial management:
- Responsible, in liaison with other employees of Coopi, for forecast and actual budget analyses and the financial and economic trends of the countries in its charge;
- Ensure that projects are in compliance with coopi procedures and the rules indicated by donors, in collaboration with the organisational units under its responsibility and the national coordinators.
Institutional communication and fund-raising:
- Coordinate, in coordination with the offices under its jurisdiction, the visibility and communication activities the organisation in the geographical area of its competence;
- Any other task necessary for the proper and punctual execution of the project, in coordination with the Management.
Other tasks:
- Any other task necessary for the proper and punctual execution of the project, in coordination with the Management.
Candidate profile
Essential
- University or post-graduate training in Development Economics, Management, Social Sciences, Political Science or other relevant profiles, or mix of training and equivalent experience;
- 10 Years of experience in project management in contexts with precarious security or post-conflict;
- Excellent knowledge of the Project Cycle;
- Mastery of the procedures of the main Bailors (European Commission, USAID, UNDP, ECHO etc.);
- Knowledge and experience in the’writing of projects and methodology of monitoring and evaluation desirable;
- Excellent knowledge of the french and english language indispensable;
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office package;
- Great sense of’organization, decision-making ability in autonomy, responsibility;
- Very good attitude to problem-solving and versatility;
- Strong leadership and diplomacy;
- Ability to manage stress;
- HR management capacity; and;
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment with very different personalities;
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team.
- Knowledge of the italian language.
COOPI reserves the right to close a recruitment before the date of’ expiry of the announcement. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be ongoing and the position will be closed as soon as it is filled, thank you for your understanding.
COOPI is an Italian, independent and secular non-governmental organization, founded in Milan in 1965. For more than 50 years, COOPI is engaged in the fight against poverty with long-term support and a constant presence on the ground alongside the populations affected by the war, socio-economic crises and natural disasters. COOPI’s activities aim to encourage development and respond to emergency situations. In Africa, Latin America and the Middle East COOPI promotes access to water, as well as the right to health and education of the poorest communities.