Solidarites International (SI) 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/FSL sector in North-West Nigeria where limited actors are currently present.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Hygiene Promoter Team Leader
Location: Gusau, Zamfara
Employment Type: Full-time
Contract Start Date: Projected contract duration is 3 Months – with possible extension
Goal / Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the WaSH Activity Manager and indirectly the WASH Program Manager, the HP&CM Team Leader will oversee setting up all activities related to Hygiene Promotion including needs assessments, activities’ implementation and monitoring and project evaluation.
Main Tasks
Setting up the activities /control and supervision:
Plan the weekly activities for his/her team and have them approved by his/her Line Manager:
Plan human resources needs (daily workers, workers...)
plan tool and material needs (request from stock)
anticipate administrative issues (requests in advance)
Anticipate logistics issues (transport, communication means...)
Organize and carry out, with his/her team, tasks assigned by his/her Line Manager
Supervise and monitor each stage of activity. Ensure that standards and instructions given by his/her Line Manager, as well as Solidarités procedures, are followed
Respect schedules and deadlines agreed upon with his/her Line Manager
Report back any problems and constraints encountered during the activities and suggest operational solutions
Logistics and Administration:
When recruiting daily workers, follow procedures and directives outlined by his/her Line manager and the administrative service
Train his/her team members to use and maintain the available tools correctly
Track usage with monitoring tools provided
Enforce safety procedures
Ensure that safety procedures are followed by members of his/her team
Monitor the quality and quantity of material delivered to working sites
Ensure the receipt and storage of material and equipment necessary for his/her work to be carried out on site
Reporting / Communication:
Take part in weekly program meetings and clusters on request
Keep his/her monitoring tools and files archived in the Solidarités office, accessible to his/her line manager
Draw up and submit a weekly task report (which should include progress made by the team) to his/her line manager
Take part in the drafting of the monthly program pack
Establish and maintain good relations with local participants and communities (populations) in the operational fields
Listen to the populations and local participants in the field and report to his/her line manager any non-technical or safety-related issues which could affect the activities or safety of Solidarités International teams
Job Profile
Qualification: HND / BSc in Public Health, Environmental, Hygiene, Sanitation, Water, or any related field.
Project-Related Skills: Good knowledge of the Project cycle, Project implementation, and Project follow-up.
Professional Experience: 2 years of similar work experience (NGO or Private & Public Sector),
Languages: English, Hausa (compulsory) or one of the local dialects (optional) is an added advantage.
IT: Good knowledge of Office software: Excel, Word, Outlook
Interpersonal skills: Reliable, honest, Accountable, Resistance to stress, Team Player, Good Prioritization of tasks
Qualified females are strongly encouraged to apply
What We Offer
Salary + food & housing contribution + social benefits (medical coverage, 24 days of Annual leaves per year, compassionate leaves, public holidays as announced by the government, festive bonus, Life insurance - covering death and permanent disability) etc.