Activity 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 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: Activity Manager

Location: Gusau, Zamfara
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The activity manager is in charge of carrying out and accomplishing the objectives as defined in the operation proposals.
• He/she is responsible for the supervision of the operational teams assigned the WASH / NFI /Shelter activity.
• He/she must ensure that the WASH/ Shelter activities are well executed and deliver quality results, where appropriate, proposes adjustments or developments to ensure relevance.

List of Main Tasks

Diagnostics and Project Conception:

• Participate in the preparation and implementation of diagnostics
• Implement the activities in compliance with the annual operational strategy, SOLIDARITES International’s technical requirements and the donor’s criteria
• Participate in the development of the WASH/Shelter team’s capacity in regard to techniques or new methodologies
• 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

Implementation and Operational Follow-up:

• Plan the WASH/Shelter activity (ies) with the support department (Administration, logistics) according to the set objectives
• Use the SI management and monitoring tools for the activities, results and context
• Plan and supervise the implementation of the WASH/Shelter activity(ies) under his/her responsibility
• Anticipate difficulties in the carrying out of the WASH/Shelter activity(ies) and facilitate problem solving
• Suggest new …activity… activity directions in accordance with context and indicators
• In cooperation with the administrative department, help draw up budgets for his/her activity(ies), budget follow up and proposal budgets for the program parts
• Prepare Internal Order Forms (IOF) and follow orders using the logistics service
• 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
• Make sure the objectives for the activity(ies) under his/her responsibility are achieved
• Suggest and implement monitoring indicators for the WASH/Shelter activity(ies) and context
• 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:

• Recruit the national technical staff for his/her activity(ies)
• With the administrative department, define the prerequisites for the WASH/Shelter vacant positions and, if necessary, adapt the referent job profile.
• Serve as an intermediary between team leaders
• Manage and support the team under his/her responsibility
• Conduct workshops and regular or ad hoc meetings
• Evaluate the performance of the members of his/her team(s)
• Identify team members’ potential for advancement and communicate this information to the program manager/desk HR Referent
• Welcome and brief new employees or volunteers working under his responsibility
• Implement training activities in accordance with WASH/Shelter operational requirements and the identified training needs.
• Make sure his/her team(s) follow the safety rules

Reporting / Communication / 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
• 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
• Represent Solidarités International in meetings or forums concerning the WASH/Shelter activities within his employment location
• 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
• Write regular reports concerning the progress of the activity(ies) under his/her responsibility
• Write reports and annexes concerning his/her activity(ies) for donor reports and/or amendment
• Ensure compliance with reporting deadlines and guidelines
• Communicate with team leaders concerning the progress and results of their activity(ies)

Profile:

• Resident of Zamfara State (position not opened to delocalization)
• Minimum of two years’ experience as Activity Manager or in a similar role
• BSC degree in Engineering or similar background
• 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
• Minimum of 2 years experience.
• 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

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Select Activity Manager - Gusau Base, Zamfara State, fill the form and attach your CV and motivation letter.

Note:

• The CV attached must be named with your first name and surname.
• Hard copy applications will also be received in our Solidarites Intenational Gusau Office at Karma Guess - Gusau not later than Tuesday 22nd December 2020!
• As position is required as soon as possible
• Solidarites International reserves the right to select a candidate and finalize the recruitment before the application closing date

Application Deadline  22nd December, 2020.