Niger Compnay Workers
Fixed-term Contract – 6 Months Starting Date: 22/07/2024 Location: NER-Niamey PUI Worldwide
With 40 years of experience, Première Urgence Internationale:
- Assists nearly 6 million beneficiaries
- Operates with an annual budget exceeding €100 million
- Works across 22 countries on 5 continents
- Employs over 2000 national staff, around 200 expatriates of 45 different nationalities, and 90 headquarters staff
PUI operates in 10 sectors of intervention, known for its integrated approach aimed at comprehensively addressing the needs of crisis-affected populations. Our teams are committed to providing holistic responses, restoring autonomy and dignity to those in humanitarian crises.
To learn more about our history, values, and areas of intervention, visit our website.
Focus on our Niger Activities
PUI has been present in Niger since 2017 as part of its regional strategy in the Central Sahel, responding to deteriorating security situations in the “3 borders” area. We implement health programs to assist vulnerable populations, with a coordination office in Niamey, operational bases in Ouallam and Torodi (Tillabéri region), and one in Maradi. Supported by BHA and CDCS, PUI’s actions aim to improve healthcare access, strengthen community surveillance systems, and sustainably enhance health structures in Tillabéri and Maradi regions. Our teams reinforce local healthcare systems through support for regional health centers and mobile clinics, ensuring vital healthcare access.
And the Grants Officer in all of this?
As Grants Officer, you will manage donor deadlines related to programs, handle internal and external communication about the mission, and support the Deputy Mission Program Manager in daily tasks, including proposal writing.
Your responsibilities will include:
Programs: Supporting the drafting and formulation of project proposals, as well as reviewing donor reports for substance and form. Communication/Information: Developing internal and external communication materials and participating in communication working groups. Representation: Attending external coordination meetings.
Challenges ahead:
- Ensuring the continuity of grant deliverables (monthly notes, interim/final reports)
- Actively participating in new project proposal development
- Contributing to enhancing mission communication deliverables (project notes, success stories, Factsheets)
- Supporting context monitoring and funding grants
- Contributing to operational strategy development for the mission
What you’ll need to succeed:
Education
You hold an advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) in a field related to project management.
Experience
You have substantial prior experience in the international solidarity sector, ideally with a minimum of six months in project management. Previous experience with Première Urgence Internationale is a definite advantage!
Skills
You possess excellent writing skills and knowledge of institutional donor regulations (ECHO, EuropeAid, UN, OFDA, etc.).
Required qualities
You are responsible, autonomous, and proactive. You demonstrate strong analytical ability, communicate effectively both in writing and orally, and excel at managing priorities. Organizational rigor, flexibility, and resilience under stress are also key attributes.
Languages
You are fluent in French and English; proficiency in Arabic would be a significant asset.
Manager’s perspective
“The PUI team in Niger is dynamic and cohesive, facing ongoing and upcoming challenges in mission development.”
PUI offers you
Employment status: Fixed-term Contract Employee
Gross monthly salary: €2,050.00 – €2,270.00, based on your experience in international solidarity, plus €50 per semester of tenure with PUI
Insurance coverage including medical and supplementary health, 24/7 assistance, repatriation, and provident fund
Housing in collective accommodation
Living allowance (“Per Diem”)
Break policy: 5 working days off at 3 and 9 months into the mission, plus break allowance
Paid vacation policy: 5 weeks of annual paid leave, with round-trip airfare home every 6 months
Our commitments
Première Urgence Internationale values diversity in nationality, gender, beliefs, profiles, and statuses within its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian action. We strictly adhere to non-discrimination principles throughout our recruitment process.
Première Urgence Internationale maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards exploitation, sexual abuse, and mistreatment in all forms, mobilizing all personnel to promote, disseminate, and uphold the principles outlined in our ethical charter.
Please note that Première Urgence Internationale will never request financial contributions for recruitment-related administrative fees. Any such information should be disregarded as fraudulent.
Do you see yourself in this profile? Do you share our commitments? Are you ready to take on this challenge and join the PUI family?
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