The Field Coordinator Assistant assists the Field Coordinator in his/her representation, program coordination, strategy preparation and programming for Solidarités International in his/her intervention zone, coordination with other humanitarian participants and security and humanitarian monitoring.

These tasks entail strict confidentiality on the part of the Assistant Field Coordinator. It is strictly prohibited for the Field Coordinator Assistant to disclose information concerning Solidarités International and its activities without prior authorization from the Field Coordinator.

In addition, the Field Coordinator Assistant participates in the specification of security measures to be undertaken at the base level in collaboration with the Field Coordinator, as well as their post-validation circulation

Security

• Collect information within the Field Coordinator’s domain of responsibility by attending security briefings with – or in place of - the Field Coordinator

• Carry out security checks for the clearance of team departures out into the field

• Analyze information and inform the Field Coordinator

• Make the weekly security pack and send it to the Field Coordinator

• Establish informal ties and a network of contacts enabling the collection and verification of diverse information 

• Maintain an updated list of security contacts in the zone

• Coordinate the weekly security briefing

• Run the contextual and security briefing for new expatriates, in conjunction with the Field Coordinator

Representation

• Under delegation of the Field Coordinator, represent Solidarités International during humanitarian and security coordination meetings

• Ensure that Solidarités International’s message is conveyed during meetings in accordance with its mandate and programs

• Regularly visit Solidarités International’s intervention sites

Humanitarian monitoring

• Communicate between the local and/or international NGOs in accordance with the partitioning of contacts decided with the Field Coordinator

• Under delegation of the Field Coordinator, attend meetings under his/her direct responsibility

• Participate in the drafting of Solidarités International’s intervention strategy in the zone (especially via annual programming) and suggest program orientations in liaison with the Field Coordinator and the base other departments. To this end, the Field Coordinator Assistant is responsible, under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, for humanitarian monitoring in his/her intervention zone and to anticipate as early as possible the pertinent needs to be addressed within Solidarités International’s mandate.

• Monitor the activities in the programs implemented in his/her intervention zone by comparing the evaluation, intervention and monitoring reports

Coordination

• Draft minutes for the Field Coordinator for each meeting he/she attends

• Draft the weekly situation report for the context/security section

• Compile the weekly situation report and send it each Monday afternoon to the Field Coordinator

• In the absence of the Field Coordinator, coordinate the weekly base meeting

• Draft the minutes for base meetings

• Present the security context at the beginning of all weekly base meetings

Job Requirements

Profile desired

 Studies: Bachelor’s degree in law, Public Administration, Business Administration or other relevant fields

Experience: 

• 2 years' experience in the sector of safety context analysis, in the development and humanitarian context is an asset 

• Experience in working with local authorities and security stakeholders.

• Experience in context monitoring, reporting and analysis

Languages: 

• English proficiency is essential (written and spoken)

• A high level of fluency in Tigrinya is a mandatory requirement for this role,

• Other local languages are an asset.

Skills: 

• Excellent knowledge of the Office pack (word, excel, PowerPoint).

• Willingness and ability to handle stress and work under pressure.

• Strong communication skills and ability to negotiate and find solutions.

• Strong understanding of gender-sensitive matters and human resources strategies.

• Possessing high level of confidentiality and work ethics

Qualities: 

• Excellent communicator

• Good listener

• Trustworthiness and a sense of responsibility

• Organizational skills

• Support-oriented

• Responsible, and quick to react.

How To Apply

Kindly send your application with a cover letter and additional required details on THIS LINK

Solidarités International reserves the right to close this recruitment before this deadline if a suitable candidate is identified. 

Solidarités International is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.  Solidarités International will never ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.