Head of Mission Senegal (M/F)

Job overview

Created in 1991, Secours Islamique France (SIF) is an international non-governmental organization for emergency relief and development. The SIF acts in strict neutrality, without distinction of origin, gender or religion and is dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the world’s poorest people. SIF is looking for a Head of Mission for its mission based in Dakar, Senegal. Mission As part of the International Programs and Operations Department (DPOI), you will work under the authority of the Desk Manager and in close collaboration with DPOI’s operational teams.

Main duties

Your main missions will be the following (non-exhaustive and scalable list):

Job overview

Context monitoring and strategic definition; Design and implementation of the mission strategy; Programme management and coordination; Human and organizational resources management;

Responsibilities

Safety, logistics and financial responsibility.

Candidate profile

Education / Qualifications

• Diploma required: Bac+5 in international cooperation, humanitarian project management or equivalent;

Experience

• 5 years of field experience, including at least 2 years as Head of Mission;
• Management and editorial skills, very good context analysis skills (security management, humanitarian context...);
• Mastery of project cycle management tools;
• Ability to work both in emergencies and on fund files;
• Rigor, professionalism and responsiveness especially in emergency contexts;
• French is essential. Conditions:
• Use CDD, 6 months, full time, renewable;
• Start date of contract: As soon as possible;
• Remuneration by profile;
• Per diem, Guest House;
• Health insurance - 60% coverage by the FIS;
• Repatriation insurance - 100% coverage by the SIF;
• Break allowance during breaks at 3 and 9 months;

Location

• Flight tickets R/O / place of mission at picked up by the SIF at 6 and 12 months. A committed HR policy:

Other information

Other information

The Secours Islamique France considers that diversity is a richness. We therefore consider all applications to the extent that they present the skills required for the position to be filled. As a humanitarian NGO, SIF is committed to the humanitarian principle of "Do no harm" and ensures that the safety of our beneficiaries (including children), employees, volunteers, partners and service providers is a primary consideration in all its activities. The FIS practices zero tolerance for any type of fraud, corruption, sexual/moral harassment, abuse or violence of any kind and, more generally, any violation of legislation, regulations, the Child Protection Policy (CSP) or the code of conduct established internally, at headquarters and on missions. In accordance with these principles, this position is subject to a criminal record check as well as professional references. Our charter is a real commitment: we mobilize all our staff in the promotion, dissemination and respect for the principles laid down. Together, let us rise to the challenge of solidarity that transcends differences.

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