Zone Coordinator – North Kivu – DRC At First International Emergency

9 months

Fixed-term contract

ASAP

DRC-Goma

PUI around the world

With its 40 years of experience, Première Urgence Internationale:

Helps nearly 6 million beneficiaries
With a budget of more than € 100 million per year
Distributed in 22 countries, on 5 continents
Thanks to the involvement and commitment of:
More than 2000 national employees
Around 200 expatriates of 45 different nationalities
And 90 employees at headquarters

PUI works in 10 sectors of intervention and stands out for the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method aims to identify and understand all the needs of people affected by a crisis. Our teams are mobilizing to provide a global response to all the basic needs of populations victims of humanitarian crises in an emergency, allowing them to regain autonomy and dignity.

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Focus on our activities in the DRC

Our mission in the DRC has existed since 2001. PUI is developing its integrated approach there with projects in primary health and the fight against malnutrition. PUI operates in Ituri with health and nutrition projects, and in North Kivu through an integrated emergency health and nutrition approach supplemented by food security activities.

And the Zone Coordinator – North Kivu in all this?

As a Zone Coordinator, you will be responsible for overseeing all programs, operations and the safety and security of all personnel under your responsibility in a specific zone of the country. You will represent PUI to local stakeholders, monitor and analyze the humanitarian context, and assess needs based on the program strategy. You will also be in charge of monitoring and negotiating humanitarian access.

To this end, your responsibilities will be as follows:

Safety and Security: In collaboration with the Head of Mission, you will be responsible for the safety and security of all PUI personnel, assets and premises in your areas of operation.
Humanitarian Access: In collaboration with the Head of Mission, you will be responsible for negotiating humanitarian access with appropriate stakeholders at the regional level.
Programs: You will be responsible for the adequate definition and effective implementation of projects, which are the responsibility of the program department and project managers at the grassroots level.
Team Management: You will indirectly supervise all teams within your area of responsibility, composed of national and international staff. You will support team recruitments, new staff and HR briefings, and ensure necessary follow-up.
Representation: You will represent PUI locally (security permitting) and foster an optimal operational space for the pursuit of PUI’s strategic priorities in coordination with all relevant entities.
Fundraising: You will assist the Head of Mission and the Deputy Head of Programs of the mission in relations with donors and the identification of fundraising opportunities, particularly in your area.
Coordination: You will centralize and disseminate information from/to the area and consolidate the internal and external reporting activities implemented in your area of operations before submitting them to the Head of Mission and coordination. You will ensure effective communication and dissemination of information between the area you will supervise and coordination between the field team and bases of operations.
Strategic Assessment: You will proactively monitor the humanitarian context and needs in your area, propose, design and lead assessments and the development of appropriate interventions. You will actively participate in the development of the mission strategy.

The challenges that await you:

– Daily monitoring of the security context in order to propose mitigation measures, jointly with the Head of Mission – External representation vis-à-vis local partners (donors, NGOs, authorities, etc.) – Monitoring the implementation of new projects in course, supporting his Program Assistant – Monitoring the evolution of the humanitarian context in North Kivu in order to propose adaptations to projects, and contribute to designing new interventions

What you will need to succeed

Training : You can have a Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, political sciences, program management, or international development preferably. You also have training in safety and security management.
Experience : You have at least 3 years of experience in the humanitarian field and/or in the development and implementation of multi-sectoral projects, as well as at least one year of experience as a Field Coordinator or Base Manager. You have strong experience in budgetary/financial management (cost-effectiveness), as well as in the management of logistics processes, safety and security. You have also already had experience with a multitude of landlords. You have skills in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methodology, and experience in developing the capacity of national staff. Experience as a Program Coordinator will be valued. Have you already worked with Première Urgence Internationale? This will be an undeniable asset!
Skills : You have excellent writing skills, team and project management, external representation and negotiation, but also security management and context monitoring. You have a strong interest in negotiating humanitarian access. Knowledge of procedures relating to institutional donors (BHA, ECHO, UN agencies, etc.) as well as knowledge of health/nut programming, MHPSS and protection will be valued.
Required qualities : You are able to work independently, take initiative and assume responsibility in a proactive approach. You are autonomous, flexible and able to adapt to the needs of the team and the organization, and have a strong commitment to humanitarian principles. You are resilient to stress, diplomatic and open-minded, have good analytical skills, are organized and know how to manage priorities and a varied workload. You ensure effective and timely results, and work with professionalism and maturity. You have problem-solving and leadership skills, as well as the ability to integrate into the local environment, taking into account its political, economic and historical characteristics.
Languages : French and English hold no secrets for you? Good, it’s essential for this position! If you also speak Arabic, this will be an undeniable asset.

A word from the manager

“PUI RDC celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2022, but remains a very dynamic mission, like the Congolese context. The years 2021 and 2022 allowed PUI to see its operational volume increase, and the year 2023 will be focused on the structuring and stabilization of the mission. With this in mind, the role of the Coordo Zone will be fundamental in developing this strategy and guaranteeing the effective implementation of our various projects. »

PUI will offer you

Status: Executive on Fixed-Term Contract
Gross monthly salary: 2,970.00 – 3,500.00 EUR depending on your experience in international solidarity + 50€ per semester of seniority with PUI
Insurance including medical and complementary health coverage, 24-hour assistance, repatriation and foresight
Accommodation in collective house
Living expenses (“Per Diem”)
Break regime: 5 working days at 3 and 9 months of mission + break bonus
Paid Leave Plan: 5 weeks of CP/year + return plane ticket home every 6 months

Our engagements

Première Urgence Internationale considers the diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles and statuses within its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian action, and therefore adheres to strict compliance with the principle of non-discrimination throughout its work. recruitment process.

Première Urgence Internationale practices a policy of zero tolerance towards exploitation, sexual abuse and mistreatment, in all its forms, of women, children and all other vulnerable people. It mobilizes all of its staff in the promotion, dissemination and respect of the principles set out in its ethical charter.

Please note that Première Urgence Internationale will under no circumstances request financial participation for administrative costs linked to recruitment. Any information in this direction would be fraudulent, please disregard it.

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and do you agree with our commitments? Do you feel ready to take on the challenge and join the big PUI family?