Job Location: Senegal
Base Salary: £59,824 GBP (approx. $71,926 USD) per annum
Closing Date: 3rdJanuary 2023
Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) Advisor, West Africa (based in Senegal with frequent travel within the Sahel & West Africa region)
The starting salary package range for this position is £59,824 GBP (approx. $71,926 USD) per annum including all relevant allowances
About the role:
This is an exciting time to join the organization in West Africa team. This post reports to the Regional Head of Programmes. You will be responsible for providing leadership in the development of Humanitarian Mine Action programming and advocacy messaging. The post holder is also expected to strategically advise on how organization operates to ensure relevant access and positioning and lead on the definition and target of advocacy messages related to Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) in the Sahel and West Africa
About you:
You will have significant experience of senior management of Mine Action programmes and a proven expertise in the development of new business, including proposal development, networking and
contract negotiations. Experience of producing high quality donor reports and proposals, and of developing and supporting projects including implementation, management, monitoring and
evaluation and contract compliance are essential to succeed in this role.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels internally and externally are required. You will possess strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities, sometimes with conflicting deadlines and to work calmly under pressure. A proven ability to motivate and develop a teamwork, to find creative solutions to challenges and a proactive and flexible approach to work are also essential. As you will be expected to produce reports and proposals, strong writing skills are necessary. In addition, the postholder should be able and willing to live and work in a potentially insecure and politically sensitive environment, requiring diplomacy, and to undertake frequent travel. Previous experience in the mine action sector is highly desirable.
We are looking for a candidate fluent in both French and English. Portuguese and/or Arabic would be an asset.
Benefits:
Organization staff are rewarded with generous benefits:Salary: The starting salary package range for this position is £59,824 GBP per annum (depending on base location) and this increases with service.
Accommodation: we will provide accommodation in-country.
Leave: We recognize our staff work hard and need the appropriate time out to stay motivated. You'll have a minimum of six weeks out of the programme per year
Flights: we will provides three international flights home per year
Insurance: All international staff are automatically covered by organization's comprehensive insurance package including: Personal accident and medical expenses insurance; Death by natural causes insurance and access to 24-hour medical assistance including evacuation and repatriation.
Please see the candidate information sheet in the application pack for further details on these benefits.
Please note that as part of organization's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed.
Organization is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles, we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
How to Apply
Submit application to: ooooooo@oooooooooo.com (Email is available to subscribers Only )
Flights: we will provides three international flights home per year
Insurance: All international staff are automatically covered by organization's comprehensive insurance package including: Personal accident and medical expenses insurance; Death by natural causes insurance and access to 24-hour medical assistance including evacuation and repatriation.
Please see the candidate information sheet in the application pack for further details on these benefits.
Please note that as part of organization's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed.
Organization is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles, we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
How to Apply
Submit application to: ooooooo@oooooooooo.com (Email is available to subscribers Only )
Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful.