WaSH and Shelter - Activity Manager

MISSION

The WaSH and Shelter 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 and Shelter activity.

He/she must ensure that the WaSH and Shelter activities are well executed and deliver quality results, where appropriate, proposes adjustments or developments to ensure relevance.

DUTIES

Main activities:

Diagnostics and project conception

• 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 the activities in compliance with the annual operational strategy, Solidarites International’s technical requirements and the donors’ criteria
• Participate in the development of the WaSH and Shelter team’s capacity in regard to techniques or new methodologies

Implementation and operational follow-up

• Plan the WaSH and Shelter activities with the support department (Administration, logistics) according to the set objectives
• 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 activities under his/her responsibility are achieved
• Suggest and implement monitoring indicators for the WaSH and Shelter activities and context
• Use the Solidarites International management and monitoring tools for the activities, results and context
• Plan and supervise the implementation of the WaSH and Shelter activities under his/her responsibility
• Anticipate difficulties in the carrying out of WaSH and Shelter activities and facilitate problem solving
• Suggest new WaSH and Shelter activities directions in accordance with context and indicators
• In cooperation with the administrative department, help draw up budgets for his/her activities, budget follow up and proposal budgets for the program parts
• Prepare Internal Order Forms (IOF) and follow orders using the logistics service
• Report the state of decentralized inventory to the logistics department (“field” inventory)

Capitalization 

• Write the capitalization documents in accordance with Solidarites International 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 Solidarites International technical documentation

Human Resources Management    

• Define Human Resources needs as per the evolution of the context and the scaling-up of operations.
• Recruit the national technical staff for his/her activities
• With the administrative department, define the prerequisites for the WaSH and Shelter vacant positions and, if necessary, adapt the referent job profile.
• Welcome and brief new employees or volunteers working under his responsibility
• Implement training activities in accordance with WaSH and Shelter 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 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
• 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
• Write regular reports concerning the progress of the activities under his/her responsibility
• Write reports and annexes concerning his/her activities for donor reports and/or amendment 
• Ensure compliance with reporting deadlines and guidelines
• Communicate with team leaders concerning the progress and results of their activities
• 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 Solidarites International in meetings or forums concerning the WaSH and Shelter activities within his employment location
• Represent Solidarites International on request and/or delegation
• Participate in drafting the administrative documents to be signed (MOU, handover...) jointly with governmental authorities, communities or partners

 Application closing date: May 31, 2022