CISP (International Committee for People’s Development) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) headquartered in Rome. Through partnerships with international agencies, companies, public institutions, universities, research institutes, associations, and international and local NGOs, CISP has implemented and continues to implement humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, and development projects in more than 30 countries in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia, and Eastern Europe. In Italy and the countries of the European Union, it promotes cultural policy initiatives, the promotion of international solidarity, and support for social inclusion.
In Niger, the CISP began its activities in 2005 as part of a regional program on migration in West Africa. Since 2007, it has been working on the theme of income generation and the economy with the “Promotion and Support for the Creation of Micro-Enterprises for Disadvantaged Youth and Women” program funded by the European Commission.
CISP’s activities rely on contributions and funding from individuals and institutional donors such as: AICS, EU, USAID/PRM, United Nations Agencies (UNICEF, UNHCR, IOM), other bilateral cooperation (Swiss Cooperation, Luxembourg Cooperation, Spanish Cooperation).
**Project: “**INNOVA – Innovation, quality and sustainability for the leather sector in Niger” (INNOVA – Innovation, quality and sustainability for the leather sector in Niger)
Contracting Authority: Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), Niamey Headquarters, Niger
Brief description of the project:
The project “INNOVA – Innovation, Quality and Sustainability for the Leather Industry in Niger” supports the development and modernization of the leather and leather goods industry, identified as strategic by the Government of Niger, with the aim of increasing the income of workers and their families. In the Tahoua Region, paying particular attention to young people and women. The proposal is the result of a collaboration between CISP, Comitato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo dei Popoli, an Italian NGO with extensive experience in development and emergency projects in Niger; PISIE – International Polytechnic for Industrial and Economic Development, a leading Italian NGO in vocational training and technical assistance for the transfer of technology and know-how in the leather and leather sector in emerging countries; AIPCP – Interprofessional Association of Leather and Skins of Niger, born from a strong need for coordination, which represents all categories of actors in the leather industry: butchers, collectors, tanners and artisans. The INNOVA project addresses the main critical issues identified through two areas of intervention: 1. Improving the quality of tanned hides, by intervening on the mechanization of processes, the environmental and economic sustainability of production and on training and technical assistance at the level of slaughter (skinning) and vegetable tanning, in the semi-modern slaughterhouses and tanneries of Tahoua and Tamaské. 2. Improving artisanal production and expanding markets, by intervening on the training of artisans from 4 cooperatives in Tahoua and Tamaské, with the collaboration of international experts and the Centre de Métier de Cuir e l’Art de Niamey, on the strengthening of artisanal cooperatives, and on improving collaborations between the different actors in the sector: operators at the three levels of the production process organized into cooperatives, traders, public institutions, buyers of finished products in the country and abroad. INNOVA plans to have a Nigerian delegation participate in important international sectoral trade fairs in Italy, such as Simac Tanning Tech, LineaPelle and MICAM.
Job Description:
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for:
- Ensure project coordination and management in accordance with the CISP management system and donor requirements.
- Ensure ongoing donor relations, submission of quality and timely narrative and financial reports. Support external evaluation and audit processes.
- Ensure that innovative approaches are included in existing and future programs to increase the positive impact on project beneficiaries.
- Carry out missions in the various project sites, ensuring constant monitoring of activities and strengthening collaboration with partners and beneficiaries.
- Identify and coordinate relationships with implementing partners (definition and signing of MoU, review meetings, etc.).
- Provide comprehensive support and guidance to the local CISP partner organization with a focus on organizational development to achieve set objectives.
- Support and oversee the day-to-day implementation of the program, including staff management, work plans, activities and planning, budgets and recruitment of project staff.
- Ensure quality and timely communication and reporting with all relevant stakeholders such as colleagues, partners and authorities.
- Facilitate and oversee capacity development, continuing education sessions, on-the-job training and mentoring of CISP staff and partners.
- Participate in meetings and workshops with local authorities, donor representatives or key stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with CISP and donor procedures and policies.
- Support the development of the national strategy/national strategic planning.
- Identify possible partnerships at the project and strategic levels.
- Ensure visibility of the donor and the CISP.
- Oversee the financial planning of the project.
- Support the management of human resources employed by the CISP within the framework of the program.
If security conditions and visa procedures allow, the CP will be based in Niamey and will travel to the region where project activities are implemented ( Tahoua ). The CISP is also considering the possibility of remote work , with missions in Niger.
Candidate profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Humanitarian/Development Studies/Social Sciences or any related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in the management and coordination of humanitarian and/or development projects.
- Good knowledge of AICS management procedures and EU and UN agencies (preferably at least 2 years of experience).
- Excellent reporting skills
- Expertise in data monitoring and analysis
- Good communication and writing skills as well as a good stress management attitude.
- Ability to create, coordinate and manage partnership relationships with donors and civil society organizations.
- Ability to work under pressure and operate in complex contexts.
- Respect for CISP values.
- Excellent written and oral knowledge of French.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the context of the country and the Sahel region
- Knowledge of the Italian language
CISP is firmly committed to ending child abuse, all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse, and to building a safe and welcoming work environment for all, free from sexual harassment. The successful candidate for any position should share and uphold this commitment in all aspects of their personal and professional behavior. Any history implying that the applicant has a pre-existing pattern of child abuse, sexual exploitation and abuse, or sexual harassment is grounds for disqualification from employment at CISP.
How to apply
Send CV (max. 4 pages), cover letter, three references to contact.
Email address : recruitment@cisp-ngo.org
Subject of the email : NAME_Application_CP_NIGER
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more information about CISP, please visit www.cisp.ngo