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)
Select Program Manager – Gusau Base, Zamfara State, fill the form and attach your CV and motivation letter.
The CV attached must be named with your first name and surname.
As the position is required as soon as possible, Solidarités International reserves the right to select a candidate and finalize the recruitment before the application closing date.