Program Manager at Solidarites International (SI)

Solidarities International is a French humanitarian organization which provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. For over 38 years the association has focused on meeting three vital needs – water, food and shelter. Currently present in Nigeria since 2016 and is present in North Eastern part of Nigeria. Currently, SI carries out emergency / post – emergency programs in WASH sector in North West region of Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Manager

Location: Gusau – Zamfara
Employment Type: Full-time

Description of the Position

• The program manager WASH is responsible for implementing and achieving the objectives defined in the operation proposals.
• (S)he is responsible for overseeing operational teams assigned to the program.
• (S)he guarantees the good performance and the quality of the program(s) WASH implemented, and, where appropriate, proposes adjustments or developments to ensure relevance.

List of Main Tasks
Diagnosis and project design:

• Participate in the preparation and implementation of diagnostics
• Participate in the design and the financial dimension of the human and logistical programs to implement
• Prepare the appendixes and technical chapters (of logical framework) of operation proposals
• Implement activities in compliance with the annual operational strategy, Solidarity International technical requirements, and donor criteria

Implementation and operational monitoring:

• Plan and oversee the implementation of program WASH that (s)he is responsible for, both on-time and within the set technical specifications
• Plan the activity or activities WASH with the support Departments (administrative, logistics), according to objectives
• Propose and develop indicators for monitoring program activities WASH and context
• Use management, activity, results, and context monitoring tools
• Respect SI procedures
• Provide support and advice to the logistics base for the purchase of materials specific to activities WASH
• Assess the relevance of activities, the effectiveness of interventions, and their appropriateness in light of changing circumstances and the needs of populations
• Propose adjustments to programs if necessary
• Ensure the achievement of results of the programs (s)he is responsible for
• Anticipate the difficulties associated with conducting activities WASH and help solve problems related to programs WASH
• Propose program changes WASH according to the changing environment and indicators
• In collaboration with the administrative service, contribute to the development of program budgets, budget follow up and proposal budgets for the program parts
• Develop the state of needs and the Treasury requests with activity managers
• Report the state of decentralized inventory to the logistics department (“field” inventory)

Capitalization:

• Write the capitalization documents in accordance with SI tools
• Prepare handover reports before the end of his/her employment contract and forward them to concerned parties in the mission and at headquarters
• Ensure diffusion of SI technical documentation

HRM:

• Participate in validating recruitment for the national technical staff WASH ,
• With the administrative department, define the prerequisites for the WASH vacant positions and, if necessary, adapt the referent job profile.
• Welcome and brief new employees or volunteers working under his/her responsibility
• Implement training related to operational requirements WASH and the identified training needs
• Manage and support the team under his/her responsibility
• Conduct workshops and regular or ad hoc meetings
• Evaluate the performances of his/her team members
• Identify potential changes in members of his/her team(s) and provide feedback to the Program Manager / HR Desk Referent
• Make sure his/her team(s) follow the safety rules

Reporting / communications / representation:

• Share with the appropriate authority any information on the security context and any event which may have consequences on SI activities and team safety
• Write reports and annexes concerning his/her activity(ies) for donor reports and/or amendment
• Ensure compliance with reporting deadlines and guidelines
• Maintain a local operational communication network and positive relations with the local/governmental authorities, donor representatives, UN and other international agencies in cooperation with the Program Manager and Program Coordinator
• Assure Solidarités International’s representation in the meetings or forums concerning the program in his/her place of employment…activity…
• Represent SI on request and/or delegation
• Respond to the requirements of Headquarters concerning specific needs
• Write the administrative documents to be signed (MOU, handover…) jointly with governmental authorities, communities or partners

Profile

• Resident of Zamfara State (position not opened to delocalization)
• Minimum of two years’ experience as Program Manager or in a similar role
• BSc degree in Engineering or similar background
• Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS Office Word, Excel etc.)
• Familiarity with electronic databases
• Ability to deliver high quality outputs in a timely manner
• Fluent in spoken and written English, Hausa and Fulani, ability to read and write
• A good listener, a good communicator, ability to prioritize and work with little supervision, team player, excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of north west humanitarian context

Application Closing Date
18th January, 2021.