Coordinatore/Capo missione-Diritti Umani

Skills

Essential Requirements

Degree in International cooperation, Development studies or other related field
At least 8 years’ working experience in developing countries as expatriate in the humanitarian sector, preferably with INGOs in Western Africa
Previous experience in start-up of INGOs programs
Strong writing skills: he/she will bring a well-established track record of developing winning funding proposals to donors such as EU/ECHO, Italian Cooperation, UN agencies, OFDA, DFID, etc.
Proven ability in development of needs-based and context-based project proposals (including budgets)
Strong representation, communication and diplomatic skills, capacity to effectively manage relations with Donors, potential Partners (international and national NGOs), and local authorities
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Good organizational skills, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work cooperatively
Highly flexible with the ability to set priorities and change programmes according to issues that may arise
Strong negotiation and diplomacy skills
Ability to build networks and partnerships
Excellent knowledge of French and Italian, written and spoken
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel.

Desirable Requirements

Specific training in project proposal writing in the humanitarian context
Previous working experience in Niger and knowledge of the local context