Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organisation. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency. PUI relies on 30 years of field experience in 50 countries in crisis, as well as on the complementarity of its medical and non-medical expertise, to adapt its programs to each context and to the real needs of the most vulnerable populations. The association leads in average 250 projects by year in the following sectors of intervention: food security, health, nutrition, construction and rehabilitation of infrastructures, water, sanitation, hygiene and economic recovery. PUI is providing assistance to around 3 million people in 20 countries – in Africa, Asia, Middle East, Caucasus and Europe.
Crisis context
Created in 2002 by Mohamed Yusuf in Maiduguri, the jihadist group Boko Haram, (recently renamed Islamic State in Western Africa) is seeking to create a Kalifate in Western Africa, ruled by the Sharia Law. At war with the national security forces of Nigeria since 2004, the group has been carrying out attacks on civilian since 2011. Over the past 2 years, the threats and attacks toward civilans have escalated, leading to widespread displacement, violation of international humanitarian and human rights law, protection risks and a growing humanitarian crisis.
Since May 2013, the north East states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe have been under a State of Emergency due to the conflict. As of today, OCHA considers that 25.5 million people are living in Sates under Boko Haram presence. As of the 31th of October 2015, the estimate total Number of IDPs in Abuja, Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Plateau, Taraba and Yobestates is 2,233,506 IDPs (318,937 households)., Majority of IDPs are identified in Borno (72%), Yobe (6.5%) and Adamawa (6%) and live in 76 camps and camps- like or in host communities, and 98% of the registered IDPs are willing to return home.
According to OCHA, main needs for the affected population are food security (particularly in conflict affected areas), health & nutrition (basic services, nut and psychosocial support for IDPs), WASH, Protection, Education and Shelter.
The coping mechanisms of vulnerable households and IDPs in State of Emergency states are declining and not able to withstand further shocks. Negative coping mechanisms, including sale of assets, meal reduction, and debt accumulation have been reported (OCHA 24/07/2014). Displaced households in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states appear to be moving towards urban centres (including Maiduguri, Damaturu, and Mubi). Most of these households are transitioning from agricultural/agropastoral livelihoods to more urban livelihoods. While access to official assistance remains difficult, community assistance remains very important for displaced households in meeting their food needs
Première Urgence Internationale positioning
In light with the humanitarian situation described above, Premiere Urgence Internationale is launching an exploratory mission in Nigeria to further assess the needs.
Considering the security context, Premiere Urgence Internationale has externalized the security analysis to OS Consulting.
As part of our activities in Nigeria, we are looking for an Assessment Officer.

Under the direct supervision of the Country Representative for Nigeria , the Assessment Officer main objectives are the following:
• To lead the technical aspects of the assessments in the different IDPs sites and host communities
• To contribute to the building of a relevant picture of the humanitarian needs and linked gaps in the country
• To contribute to the design of appropriate interventions (Concept Notes)
• To contribute to the drafting of an assessment report

Related activities
• Support the country representative in identifying areas / populations / sectors of concern in terms of humanitarian needs and gaps in coverage
• Lead the technical design / fine tuning of the assessment tools to be used in collaboration with the Country Representative. Make sure that the tools used are in coherence with PUI standard tools.
• Lead the multisectorial assessment (central and field level information and data collection, analysis…). If requested by the country representative engage into assessment components of other sectors like shelter, NFI, food security….
• By delegation from the country representative, interact with external stakeholders in terms of programs, technical aspects…
• Support the country representative in the drafting of a summarized, action oriented, needs’ assessment report.
• Support the country representative in the design of appropriate emergency interventions in relevance to the needs and gaps identified (drafting of concept notes / proposals…)
• In compliance with the frame set by the country representative, respect and (when relevant) enforce, the security protocoles defined, the logistics frames and the financial procedures of PUI

Experiences and training
Project management
2 years of humanitarian experience in project management
Previous experience in assessment / exploratory missions
Experience in security sensitive areas
Experience with PUI (desirable)
Experience in Nigeria (desirable)
Excellent data collection / analysis skills
Excellent writing skills
Languages
English mandatory
Hausa desirable

Qualities
• Trustworthiness and a sense of responsibility
• Charisma and strong advocacy skills
• Ability to use authority, when necessary
• Analysis and synthesis abilities (discenrment, pragmatism)
• Ability to adapt
• Organisational skills, ability to be thorough and respect due dates
• Strong listening and negotiation skills
• Good people and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and level-headed
• General ability to resist stress and particularly in unstable circumstances
• Ability to work in unstable circumstances.
• Ability to work with minimalistic comfort and limited support resources

Proposed Terms
Employed with a Fixed-Term Contract (3 to 4 weeks)
Monthly gross income: from 1 970 up to 2310 Euros depending on the experience in International Solidarity + 50 Euros per semester seniority with PUI
Cost covered: Round-trip transportation to and from home / mission, visas, vaccines…
Insurance including medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/24 assistance and repatriation
Housing in collective accommodation
Daily living Expenses (« Per diem »)
Break Policy : 5 working days at 3 and 9 months + break allowance
Paid Leaves Policy : 5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months

HOW TO APPLY:
Please, send your application (Resume and Cover letter) to the adress below with the following subject : « Assessment Officer – Nigeria ».
Alexandre Darcas, Recruitment & Careers Manager – recrutement@premiere-urgence.org