Program Manager at Solidarities International

Solidarities International is a French humanitarian organization which provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. For over 40 years the association has focused on meeting three vital needs – water, food and shelter. SI is present in North-East Nigeria since 2016 and is currently operating in 4 bases across Borno State (Maiduguri, Monguno, Ngala, and Dikwa) with outreach capacities across all BAY States through its emergency component. Currently, SI carries out emergency / post – emergency programs in WASH sector in North-West Nigeria where limited actors are currently present.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Manager

Location: Gusau, Zamfara
Employment Type: Full-time
Contract Start date: Projected contract start date is ASAP

Main Responsibilities
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 resources to implement the projects
• Prepare the appendixes and technical chapters (and logical framework) of operation proposals, in cooperation with his hierarchy and the other departments
• In collaboration with the administrative service, contribute to the development of program budgets, budget follow up and proposal budgets for the program parts
• Implement activities in compliance with the annual operational strategy, Solidarity International technical requirements, and donor criteria

Implementation and operational monitoring:

• Ensure the achievement of results of the programs (s)he is responsible for
• Plan and oversee the implementation of programs that (s)he is responsible for, both on-time and within the set technical specifications
• Plan the activities with the support Departments (administrative, logistics, etc.), according to objectives, and maintains a regular communication and cooperation with these departments
• Provide support and advice to the logistics base for the purchase of materials specific to the activities overviewed
• Propose and develop indicators for monitoring program activities and context
• Use management, activity, results, and context monitoring tools
• Respect SI procedures
• Assess the relevance of activities, the effectiveness of interventions, and their appropriateness in light of changing circumstances and the needs of populations
• Propose program changes according to the changing environment and indicators
• Propose activities adjustments if necessary
• Anticipate the difficulties associated with conducting activities and help solve problems related to programs
• 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
• With the administrative department, define the prerequisites for the 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 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 HR Referent
• Make sure his/her team(s) follow the safety rules

Reporting / communications / representation:

• Share with the appropriate responsible 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 projects 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 Field Coordinator and Program Coordinator
• Assure Solidarités International’s representation in the meetings or forums concerning the projects he/she is supervising
• Represent SI on request and/or delegation of the Field Coordinator
• Respond to the requirements of the Coordination concerning specific needs
• Write the administrative documents to be signed (MOU, handover…) jointly with governmental authorities, communities or partners

Profile

• Minimum of two years’ experience in WaSH sector
• B.Sc. 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

What we offer

• Salary + food & housing contributions + social benefits (medical coverage, 24 days of Annual leaves per year, compassionate leaves, public holidays as announced by government, festive bonus, Life insurance (covering death and permanent disability) etc.
• Position is open to delocalization (Advantages are monthly delocalization allowance + one-time resettlement allowance + 4 times a year domestic round trip from workplace to home state)

Application Closing Date
21st February, 2021