COOPI is looking for a Regional Coordinator in Central Africa

COOPI is looking for a Regional Coordinator in Central Africa

COOPI is looking for a Regional Coordinator in Central Africa

COOPI has been present in Africa in Central Africa since 1974. Currently COOPI operates in the Democratic Republic of Congo , Central African Republic , Cameroon and Chad .

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 almost fifty years with projects that – in addition to the emergency management component – aim to promote development processes and reduce the high vulnerability of the communities in which it operates. The programs 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.

 

 

 

Purpose 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 the resources deployed in the area, whether human or other.. In addition, he represents the Organization in the countries of his area of ​​responsibility vis-à-vis institutions, donors, organizations and partners. It deals with the strategy of the field of competence and the future activities of the field and it identifies, with the Country Coordinators, the activities of the project with the respective donors. Finally, he ensures, in coordination with the Head of Operations and Processes, the application and control of the Organization’s internal procedures and regulations and compliance with the procedures indicated by the funders in his countries of competence.

 

 

 

Responsibilities

Institutional relations:

• Develop and promote relations with the Country Coordinators of the various institutions and donors present in the geographical area of ​​competence and with international NGOs, in coordination with management.

Strategy and planning:

• Coordinate and develop the programming and strategic planning document for the reference area.

Administrative and financial management:

• Responsible, in conjunction with other Coopi employees, for forecast and actual budget analyzes and financial and economic trends in the countries for which he is responsible;
• Ensure that the projects comply with the Coopi procedures and the rules indicated by the donors , in collaboration with the organizational units under its responsibility and the national coordinators.

 

 

Institutional communication and fundraising:

• Coordinate, in coordination with the offices under its competence, the visibility and communication activities of the organization in the geographical area of ​​its competence;
• Any other task necessary for the proper and timely execution of the project, in coordination with the Management.

Other tasks:

• Any other task necessary for the proper and timely execution of the project, in coordination with the Management.

Candidate profile

Essential

• University or post-graduate training in Development Economics, Management, Social Sciences, Political Sciences or other relevant profiles, or mix of training and equivalent experience;
• 10 years’ experience in project management in precarious or post-conflict security contexts ;
• Excellent knowledge of the Project Cycle;
• Mastery of the procedures of the main Donors ( European Commission, USAID, UNDP, ECHO etc.);
• Knowledge and experience in project writing and monitoring and evaluation methodology desirable;
• Excellent knowledge of the French and English language essential;
• Excellent knowledge of the MS Office package;
• Great sense of organization, ability to make decisions independently, responsibility;
• Very good problem-solving attitude and versatility;
• Strong leadership and diplomacy;
• Ability to manage stress;
• HR management capacity;
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment with very different personalities;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Italian language .

COOPI reserves the right to close a recruitment before the expiry date of the advertisement. 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 has been committed to the fight against poverty with long-term support and a constant presence on the ground alongside the populations. affected by 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 for the poorest communities.

 

How to apply

Send your CV and cover letter to the following link – https://coopi.org/it/posizione-lavorativa.html?id=4797&ln=

 

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