Jobs at Cooperazione Internazionale

• The Regional Program Manager has responsibility at regional level, under the supervision and in cooperation with the Regional Coordinator, for the monitoring of active programmes in the countries of the Region. The Regional Program Manager is also responsible for regional positioning and monitoring of institutional and private donors, including the planning and implementation of new projects and partnerships, as well as the search for new opportunities and funds.

Main responsibilities

• Responsible for the monitoring of programmes active in the East Africa region and related to the mentioned countries (Sudan, Somalia Ethiopia)
• In collaboration with the Heads of Mission (Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia) the role ensures the correct implementation of the programmes and the validation of the reports according to the timing foreseen by the internal regulations and the donors
• Supports national coordination offices in adopting the P-MEAL COOPI system, ensuring its implementation and functionality within the country. Actively utilizes the COOPI online tool for internal project monitoring to monitor project progress with country programme teams
• Participates actively in the monitoring of new project proposals, in cooperation with programme roles at national coordination level and at headquarters
• Provides technical support to Project Coordination and Country Coordination, identifying strategic and operational needs and proposing solutions to identified needs to ensure their implementation
• Contributes to research and writing of proposals for private funding (foundations or others) for the co-financing of projects
• Develops regional partnerships aimed at improving the quality of COOPI's work in the region and presenting proposals to funders
• Searches for analytical documents, data and studies carried out in the region, by national and international agencies and other NGOs, in order to update the list of current events on a regular basis
• Identifies needs, using the information collected, in cooperation with the national coordinators, not already met by humanitarian interventions in order to present new actions
• Facilitates the exchange of necessary documents and support projects between the different COOPI country offices and headquarters
• Participates in regional coordination platforms relevant to the organization

Requirements

Essentials

• University degree (postgraduate degree required)
• A minimum of 5 years' working experience in writing, implementing and coordinating humanitarian projects with international NGOs
• Demonstrable experience in coordinating teams in the humanitarian and development sector
• Experience with donors (ECHO, UNICEF, FAO, OCHA, WFP, AICS, European Union, UNHCR, UNDP etc.)
• Strong familiarity with the humanitarian cluster system
• In-depth knowledge of humanitarian standards (ex. Sphere standard)
• Excellent report writing skills
• Proficiency in English language
• Advanced IT skills
• Strong managerial and organizational skills
• Proactive attitude in planning and coordination with multiple actors, institutions, donors and coordination tables
• Goal-oriented and problem-solving attitude
• Good leadership skills aimed at managing and motivating multidisciplinary and multi-ethnic work teams
• Positive attitude in managing complex situations under stress
• Diplomatic skills

Plus

• Previous experience in COOPI
• Knowledge of Italian
• Previous experience in the region is an asset

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• The Regional Security Advisor is accountable for providing advice, guidance, and practical support on all matters of safety and security for the Region In accordance with the HQ Security Advisor, the collaborator will develop a regional security risk management strategy, with clear priorities, steps, and timelines. The Regional Security Advisor will contribute towards promoting a safe and secure environment for COOPI’s, program, staff, and assets by providing sound and timely advice, practical recommendations, capacity building, training, mentoring, and critical support to the Head of Mission and Country Security Focal Points. The Regional Security Advisor is responsible for ensuring that appropriate systems and procedures are in place to maximize safety and security. This will include the review of existing Security Plan and development of new plans and measures/SOPs based on the priority gaps identified in the Missions’ safety and security frameworks.

Main responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Coordinator and under the functional supervision of the HQ Security Advisor, the collaborator will provide the following deliverables:

Review and Development of Mission Policies and Procedures:

Work with the Country Security focal points and the Head of mission to develop, consolidate, implement, and regularly review operating procedures and security plans. A reviewed set of Security tools is expected, including the following:

• Area Security Plans for the different areas of intervention
• Review of the SOP Movement and tracking system
• Review/re-development of Hibernation and Evacuation plan
• Review & development (for new areas) of Risk Analysis matrix at Country and Area level
• Set-up of safety & security equipment / assets list needed to guarantee the security in the area of interventions for the list to be included in future project proposals and procurement plans.
• In coordination with the Country Logistics and the Head of Mission, review and update of the organization’s security tools.

Monitoring, Analysis and Coordination:

• Collect and report information on safety and security risks in relevant areas.
• Analyze security-related incidents from internal and external sources.
• Ensure the implementation of incident reporting mechanisms and regular security measures checks at the mission level.
• Liaise with humanitarian actors to gather information on safety and security and attend access and security meetings.
• Regularly analyze and update COOPI's vulnerabilities in its areas of intervention, including those related to the emergency programme activities.
• Advise and propose solutions to improve access to beneficiaries.
• Monitor and analyze regional security situations.
• Develop regional trend summaries based on Country Security Reports.
• Share findings with country directors and the regional team.

Safety Procedure

• Regularly update and monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure their compliance with COOPI security rules.
• Propose, define and write new SOPs when needed on the mission.
• Carry out field Mission to Somalia and Sudan to verify the knowledge, application and validity of SOPs/plans.

Regional Coordination and Country Supervision:

• Serve as the technical supervisor for Security Focal Point/Managers in each country office.
• Participate in country-level recruitment for security staff.
• Coordinate with the regional team to incorporate security considerations into planning.
• Monitor and audit country-level progress toward improvements.

Training, Learning, and Knowledge Sharing:

• Develop and deliver tailored training and coaching programs for Country Security Focal Points to enhance their capacity in security management.
• Support the rollout of COOPI’s Security strategy, policies, and tools through training and workshops.
• Assist Country Security Focal Points in arranging security training workshops.
• Monitor training and ensure that it remains up-to-date, especially in high-risk areas.

Requirements

Essentials

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in international security, access, and risk management in conflict-affected countries or complex relief settings with international NGOs.
• Experience in implementing security strategies, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Strong training and mentoring skills, specifically related to building the capacity of Country Security Focal Points.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of regional languages is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines in difficult conditions.
• Knowledge of Eastern Africa context and dynamics.