Coordinateur Urgence

Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organization that assists people who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, or natural disasters. Established in 1946, NRC operates in over 30 countries worldwide, providing essential support and services to millions of displaced individuals and communities. The organization is dedicated to defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons, ensuring they receive the aid and protection they need. NRC is recognized for its high-quality humanitarian assistance and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within its workforce. The organization fosters a supportive culture that encourages professional growth and innovation among its employees, empowering them to take on responsibilities at all levels.

Job Overview:
The position of Coordinateur Urgence is crucial for planning and coordinating the daily implementation of the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) project activities in the regions of Tombouctou and Taoudeni. The role involves collaborating with state partners, UN agencies, sub-clusters, and humanitarian actors to develop a robust network for effective project execution. The incumbent is expected to conduct ongoing and quality context analysis, leveraging both internal and external resources to propose NRC's positioning in monitoring alerts, assessing needs, and planning harmonized and coordinated multi-sectoral responses. The coordinator will oversee project activities such as humanitarian monitoring, multi-sectoral assessments, and responses in line with RRM guidelines. Additionally, the role requires validating assessment and intervention reports, drafting project sheets, and supervising the archiving of all relevant documents. The coordinator will act as the focal point for the RRM mechanism in the concerned regions, providing training, support, and technical assistance to RRM partners. Regular monitoring and evaluation of the humanitarian crisis in the Burkina-Mali border area will also be part of the responsibilities, along with working on humanitarian access in the Burkinabé border zone. The position demands proactive proposals to enhance the impact, speed, and quality of responses by capitalizing on lessons learned from each intervention.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Coordinateur Urgence include: coordinating all RRM activities with state partnerships, UN agencies, sub-clusters, and humanitarian actors; conducting continuous context analysis to inform NRC's positioning; coordinating project activities related to humanitarian monitoring and multi-sectoral assessments; validating project documents and reports; providing training and technical support to emergency officers and RRM partners; anticipating and proposing RRM positioning based on thorough context analysis; planning and supervising RRM activities in collaboration with stakeholders; submitting key project documents for approval; monitoring project indicators and financial expenditures; proposing improvements for project activities on a quarterly basis; contributing to donor reports and the development of new projects; enhancing existing tools and developing new ones; ensuring timely implementation of activities; and contributing to weekly and monthly reporting documents to keep the PM informed of RRM activities.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the position include a university degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in sociology, social sciences, law, or a related field. Candidates must have professional experience in project coordination within a humanitarian context, with prior experience in implementing rapid response mechanisms. Proven results in management and relevant work experience in areas such as water, hygiene, sanitation, food assistance, shelter/NFI, protection, gender, and accountability are essential. Specific knowledge of one or two local languages and familiarity with the region are advantageous, along with experience in data collection and processing.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a university degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in sociology, social sciences, law, or a related field. This educational background is essential to ensure that the candidate has the necessary theoretical knowledge and understanding of the social dynamics and legal frameworks relevant to humanitarian work.

Experience:
The position requires significant professional experience in project coordination, particularly in humanitarian settings. Candidates should have a proven track record of implementing rapid response mechanisms and working in complex and unstable contexts. Experience in managing teams and projects effectively is crucial, as well as relevant work experience in specific sectors such as water, hygiene, sanitation, food assistance, and protection.

Languages:
Mandatory languages include French, as it is the primary language of communication in the region. Knowledge of one or two local languages is highly desirable, as it can facilitate better communication and engagement with local communities and stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
This position is likely to be full-time and may involve working in challenging environments. The NRC emphasizes safeguarding and expects all employees to treat everyone with respect and dignity, contribute to a safe environment, and report any form of exploitation or harassment. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy towards inaction against such issues. The role may also involve international recruitment, depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience.