Base Coordinator

Base CoordinatorCESVI - Cooperazione e Sviluppo Onlus (CESVI)
NGO
Closing date: 16 Jan 2010
Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo (the) - Dungu

CODE 82/2009 BC DRC
POSITION Base Coordinator
LOCATION DR CONGO
DURATION 3 months (renewable)

REQUIRED COMPETENCES

- Previous work experience in emergency projects
- Previous work experience in food security sector
- Good organisation skills
- Detail oriented, highly flexible and strong organizational and leadership skills
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills required
- Adaptability for hard living conditions
- Good logistician skills
- French and English essential

DESIRABLE COMPETENCES

Prior experience working in an emergency context in Africa highly desirable

WORK CONTEXT

Cesvi is operating in Congo in three different field location Bunia (Ituri), Goma (North Kivu) and Dungu (Haut and Bas Huele).
Bunia office is responsible for the coordination of the emergency response projects in Eastern Congo
Cesvi office in Dungu is open since January 2009 operating in emergency and post emergency programmes in education, water and sanitation and food security sectors targeting the IDPs and the host communities, through funds from the UN agencies. A field base is also operative in Doruma.

Project Location:

Dungu, Haut Huélé District, Provence Orientale, Congo DR

JOB DESCRIPTION

The collaboration will start in January-February 2010
The person will respond to the HQ's Desk Officer and will work under the supervision of the Area Coordinator and in collaboration with the rest of the Cesvi staff based in Bunia.

The main duty station will be Dungu

- The person will coordinate the activities of emergency response in Dungu, with a special focus on the food security secotr
- S/he will supervise the general management of CESVI base in Dungu
- S/he Provides detailed analysis and recommendations for security, logistic and travel for any event or program activity planned in Dungu.
- S/he will supervise and coordinate the expatriate staff (3) working in the location
- S/he recruit, supervises and coordinates local staff attached to the project
- S/he ensures adherence to relevant procedures of Donors and local government
- S/he ensures timely delivery of expected outputs and reports
- S/he liaises with the security coordination mechanisms of Cesvi, the donor and the other Agencies working in the area
How to apply
http://www.cesvi.org/hr.cesvi.org/details.htm?id=160