General coordination

General coordination positions at Première Urgence Internationale play a central role in the smooth running and development of our humanitarian missions around the world, and guarantee the relevance and effectiveness of our programs, as well as the well-being and safety of our teams.

The Head of mission coordinates the development of the mission’s operational strategy to meet the needs assessed in the field. He or she proposes an adapted and effective response, aligned with organizational objectives and donor expectations. As head of programs, he or she plays a crucial role in coordinating teams to ensure that projects are implemented effectively, in line with established objectives and deadlines. His or her responsibilities include the security of teams and operations, requiring the implementation and supervision of security plans, as well as the management of incidents in collaboration with headquarters. In terms of human resources, Heads of mission are responsible for setting organizational priorities, overseeing the recruitment, training and appraisal of national and international teams, while maintaining a motivating and productive working environment. They also ensure that logistical and administrative practices comply with internal procedures, guaranteeing optimal management of resources. In addition, they represent Première Urgence Internationale to local partners, beneficiaries, donors and authorities, while playing a key role in the mission’s development by identifying new opportunities and ensuring strategic intelligence.

The field coordinator assumes a role and responsibilities similar to those of the Head of mission at the level of a base or intervention zone.

Required profile :

Training: Master’s degree in project management, international programs (humanitarian and development), or humanitarian program coordinator.

Significant experience in coordinating humanitarian projects within an NGO is highly appreciated.

Required skills:

Design strategic action plans to meet identified needs, determining objectives, necessary resources, deadlines and monitoring indicators.
Seeking funding from humanitarian donors and drafting project proposals and reports to inform internal and external stakeholders about the progress and results of the humanitarian project.
Manage the human, financial and logistics resources allocated to the mission.
Manage and supervise teams in the field.
Identify potential risks linked to humanitarian operations and draw up risk management plans to ensure the safety of teams and beneficiary populations.
Coordinate the various phases of humanitarian projects, in collaboration with local and international partners, local authorities, NGOs, etc.
Depending on the context, fluency in French, English, Arabic and Spanish is desirable.

Necessary soft skills