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Secours Islamique France (SIF)is a Non-Governmental Organization of international solidarity based in France. Founded in 1991, SIF is a non-profit and non-political organization that intents to help, to bring relief and to protect the lives of those threatened by natural disasters, armed conflicts or by economic collapse.

SIF provides its help in respect of the cultural diversity, without any distinction of origin, religion or gender.

In response to the current crisis in Philippines, SIF is expanding its humanitarian response.In view of this operation, SIF is recruiting a head of Mission (M/F).

He/ She will provide the overall leadership and strategic direction for SIF’s operations Philippines and for the overall program development and implementation.

The position is based in Borongan with frequent travel to manila.

Missions and activities:

Leadership of the country Program

  • Establish, maintain and develop SIF’s presence in Philippines
  • Establish, coordinate and manage the overall planning and direction of SIF’s operations
  • Develop and maintain a coherent strategy that contributes to SIF’s global objectives
  • Assess and respond as necessary to changes in the external environment ensuring these changes are reflected in the country strategy and project plans

Program developpement

  • To oversee the field assessments and develop the country strategy for Philippines
  • To address the feasibility of SIF’s current proposals and realign them in light of the field assessment findings
  • To continue the ongoing reorientation and expansion of the programme, in line with the developing situation.
  • To manage the implementation of all aspects of the Philippines programs, and review and suggest amendments where necessary
  • To act as the budget holder of the SIF Philippines programs
  • Internal and external reporting (financial and narrative) for SIF and donors
  • Ensure compliance of operations with local law including NGO law, tax, employment, Health & Safety, Insurance and any other applicable law

Staff Management / Human Resources

  • Provide leadership and management to the coordination team
  • Develop a staffing structure and ensure the roles are filled when funding is secured, for programme implementation to start
  • Ensure required resources are mobilized and appropriate to the programme goals/size and review staff levels as the situation evolves
  • Support national and international staff, ensuring that the individuals work effectively together as a team to achieve the programme objectives

Representation

  • Represent SIF, coordinate and advocate on key issues with local and national authorities, UN agencies, donors, INGOs and NNGOs
  • Undertake discussions with donors in country and develop funding strategies and donor mapping analyses
  • Develop collaborative and open working relationships with partners and beneficiaries

Security management

  • Responsible for the safety and security of all SIF staff and visitors
  • Ensure that a safety and security framework for SIF operations in Philippines is developed, communicated, adhered to and regularly reviewed
  • Monitor the security context (including participating in local/national INGO/UN security meetings) and act on any deterioration in this that could affect operations and provide guidance to teams/sites as required
  • Facilitate the evacuation of field based teams if necessary

Administration and Finance

  • To be responsible for all financial management related to the budget provided.
  • Ensure that appropriate administrative and financial guidelines and procedures are established, maintained / updated regularly
  • Ensure that reports and articles are produced for both internal and external distribution as requested by HQ and as stated in the operational contracts signed with donors, including monthly and quarterly reports
  • Oversee budget preparation, and analysis of actual expenditures vs. budget

Ville

Borongan

Expériences / Formation du candidat

  • Minimum 5 years of previous experience in humanitarian work, including previous experiences as Country Director, or Assistant regional director, or Chief of Party with INGOs in similar context
  • Considerable overseas experience in establishing country programs within an international NGO preferably in the emergency sector with a focus on WASH, Shelter and NFI distributions.
  • Substantial experience of strategic thinking, including identifying, analyzing, problem solving and responding to opportunities and challenges and the ability to translate these into practical plans of action

Langues parlées du candidat

Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English (and desirably French)

Qualité du candidat

  • Ability of raising the profile of an organization, strategically networking with government agencies, donors and other international agencies, and using the media as appropriate
  • Significant people management, ability to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with partners including local authorities.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience of project planning and budget holding; proposal and report writing

Durée du contrat

1 year contract

Salaire / Indemnité

  • Wages to be defined according to profile + per diem
  • Guesthouse
  • 2 days of paid vacation per month
  • Return ticket provided, at the beginning and at the end of the mission (only for the country of origin)
  • Vacation period of one week, each three months (salary maintained)

Documents à envoyer

To apply, please send a resume and a cover letter to: [email protected]

Date de fin de validité de l’annonce

12/09/2014

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