ALIMA in Burkina Faso
Since 2015, the escalation of violence in Burkina Faso has led to an unprecedented deterioration in the humanitarian situation in the country. In 2023, OCHA estimates that 4.9 million people will need humanitarian aid (Vs 3.8M in 2022 and 3.5M in 2021). The current crisis in Burkina Faso is by far the largest protection crisis in the Central Sahel (Mali, Niger and Burkina). Of the 1.5 million people internally displaced by conflict and violence in the sub-region, 69% (1.03 million) are in Burkina Faso. The National Emergency Relief Council (CONASUR) as of March 31, 2023, has 2,065 IDPs.
In Burkina, ALIMA works in consortium with Keoogo and SOS Médecins BF to provide a quality medical response adapted to each humanitarian crisis situation. Keoogo is a national association which offers, directly or through partnerships, protection, medical care and rehabilitation services to particularly vulnerable children. SOS Médecins Burkina Faso is a national association which intervenes in health emergency situations, malnutrition and the care of people affected by HIV/AIDS infection in populations at risk.
ALIMA in partnership with UGP-PFS, GRET and ISSP, has obtained funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to implement an innovative approach which consists of supporting and including vulnerable families in the monitoring of 2 child’s first years (1,000 days), the most important period of growth and development. A total of 10,000 identified mother-child couples should benefit from the program over 3 years. This project, based in Ouagadougou, is based on the national social safety net program and aims to improve the nutritional status of these households and facilitate their access to a comprehensive package of health services.
In addition, ALIMA obtained in April 2022 ECHO funding (for 02 years) for the implementation of a pilot project to investigate solutions for the reduction of two emblematic packaging in the medico-nutritional response that are the packaging of plumpy nut and medicinal dispensing sachets.
PROTECTION OF BENEFICIARIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Level 3: As part of their duties, the position holder will be required to visit programs and be in contact with children and/or vulnerable adults. Therefore, a criminal record check or presentation of a certificate of good conduct will be necessary. In situations where it is impossible to provide a criminal record or a certificate of good conduct, a sworn declaration will be requested.
FUNCTIONAL AND HIERARCHICAL LINKS
-He/She reports to the Country Representative based in coordination.
-He/She supervises the project management team (for example the Medical Referent, the Administration Manager, the Logistics Manager and the Nursing Manager) as well as the national teams in collaboration with its technical representatives at the project level.
-He·She collaborates with coordination (medical, mental health, logistics and financial and human resources) and partners (Keoogo and SOS Médecins BF).
MAIN MISSION
Under the supervision of the Head of Mission, you are responsible for the implementation of the country operational strategy in your area of ​​intervention, in line with the three-year strategic plan and ALIMA’s mandate.
More specifically, you are responsible for the implementation of the project and for contributing to the results set for the project according to the evolution of the humanitarian situation and the needs in the area of ​​intervention and on the basis of the medico-operational objectives prefixed in collaboration with the coordination, in compliance with humanitarian principles and ALIMA’s mandate.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
1. Definition and strategic planning
2. Program implementation
- Project management and monitoring
- Representation
- Management of material and financial resources
3. Data analysis and reporting
4. Supervision and animation of teams
5. Security analysis and management
6. Development of IT tools
7. Prevention against abuse of power, gender-based and sexual violence
EXPERIENCES ET COMPETENCES
Experiences
- You have successful experience within a medical INGO in project management and supervision of a multicultural team. You demonstrate strong negotiation skills and are capable of developing and maintaining an effective network. You know how to operate in degraded security and/or emergency contexts (epidemic management).
- In-depth knowledge of humanitarian donors is an asset. You are comfortable with IT tools (word, excel and internet). You encourage teamwork, are problem-solving oriented and communicate easily.
LANGUAGES
- Good command of French (read, written, spoken) essential
- Fluency in a local language is an asset
CONDITIONS
Duration and type of contract:Â 6-month renewable fixed-term contract under French law.
Taking position:Â ASAP
Salary:Â According to ALIMA salary scale + valuation of experience + Per diem
ALIMA supports:
- Travel costs between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of mission
- Accommodation costs
- Medical coverage from the first day of contract to one month after the date of departure from the country of mission for the employee and his dependents
- Evacuation for the employee and his dependents
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter online
Applications are processed in order of arrival. ALIMA reserves the right to close the offer before the deadline initially indicated if an application is accepted. Only complete applications (CV in PDF format + Cover Letter) will be considered.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged.
