Current Jobs at Solidarites International (SI) in Borno

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Solidarites International For over 35 years, the humanitarian aid organization SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL has been committed to providing aid in the event of conflict and natural disasters. Our mission is to provide aid as quickly and as efficiently as possible to endangered populations by meeting their vital needs: drinking water, food and shelter. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Field Coordination Assistant Location: Borno Responsibilites and Tasks Security:

• Collect information within the Field Coordinator’s domain of responsibility by attending security briefings with - or in place of - the Field Coordinator
• Establish informal ties and a network of contacts enabling the collection and verification of diverse information
• Maintain an updated list of security contacts in the zone
• Coordinate the weekly security briefing
• Run the contextual and security briefing for new expatriates, in conjunction with the Field Coordinator
• Carry out security checks for the clearance of team departures out into the field
• Analyze information and inform the Field Coordinator
• Make the weekly security pack and send it to the Field Coordinator

Representation:

• Under delegation of the Field Coordinator, represent Solidarités International during humanitarian and security coordination meetings
• Ensure that Solidarités International’s message is conveyed during meetings in accordance with its mandate and programs
• Regularly visit Solidarités International’s intervention sites
• Establish or reinforce relations with authorities under the delegation of the Field Coordinator;
• Meet with representatives from various authorities as often as needed to obtain documents or resolve related issues.

Humanitarian Monitoring:

• Communicate between the local and/or international NGOs in accordance with the partitioning of contacts decided with the Field Coordinator
• Under delegation of the Field Coordinator, attend meetings under his/her direct responsibility
• Participate in the drafting of Solidarités International’s intervention strategy in the zone (especially via annual programming) and suggest program orientations in liaison with the Field Coordinator and the base other departments. To this end, the Field Coordinator Assistant is responsible, under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, for humanitarian monitoring in his/her intervention zone so as to anticipate as early as possible the pertinent needs to be addressed within Solidarités International’s mandate.
• Monitor the activities in the programs implemented in his/her intervention zone by comparing the evaluation, intervention and monitoring reports

Coordination:

• Draft minutes for the Field Coordinator for each meeting he/she attends
• Draft the weekly situation report for the context/security section
• In the absence of the Field Coordinator, coordinate the weekly base meeting
• Draft the minutes for base meetings
• Present the security context at the beginning of all weekly base meetings
• Compile the weekly situation report and send it each Monday afternoon to the Field Coordinator

Profile Required

• Languages: English, Hausa. Knowledge of other languages will be appreciated (Kanuri, Fulfulde, etc.).
• IT skills: Good knowledge of MS Office. Knowledge in GIS is an asset.
• Professional experience: At least 2 years experiences in the relevant field.
• Personal qualities : Ability to train other staff regarding relevant work responsibilities, Ability to work in a team environment and coordinate assignments to achieve common goals.

Job Title: Shelter Agent Location: Borno Responsibilities and Task

• Under the supervision of the Shelter Program Manager Assistant, the shelter agent will lead and supervise shelter work projects, respecting deadlines and technical requirements.

List of Principal Activities Set-up and Operational Monitoring:

• Under the supervision of the shelter program manager assistant, take part in logistical and administrative organization and the planning and preparation of job sites
• Ensure the construction and/or the maintenance of construction work using Solidarités International tools (in particular):
• Supervise operational teams, contractors and communities, and ensure the best use of available resources
• Organize, plan and supervise community participation
• Anticipate any problems associated with the management of his/her activity and propose solutions to avoid them
• Manage the supply of worksite materials by collaborating with the logistics department
• Report to the project manager and/or program manager assistant on the state of decentralized stock (‘field’ stock) on his/her sites.
• Take part to the evaluation of the technical competence of contractors
• Take part in the identification of sites where work is to be carried out
• Recruit and train the workforce and daily workers
• Allocate the on-site workforce according to instructions given by the team leader
• Carry out work according to technical guidelines and estimates
• Respect deadlines established with his/her supervisor or project manager
• Respect Solidarités administrative procedures before, during and after each work project
• Establish safety and security measures for each activity and ensure that these rules are respected by the workforce under his/ her supervision and by the population

Reporting/Communication /Representation:

• Keep his/her monitoring tools and files archived in the Solidarités office, accessible to his/her team leader and/or project manager
• Report back all information or problems linked to his/her activity, Solidarités programs or safety issues
• Listen to the local population and authorities in order to identify any needs, complaints, or major events which could affect the activities of Solidarités
• Analyze the humanitarian situation by taking into account protection issues/Do No Harm to the population
• Collaborate with local authorities and administration
• Take part in the drafting of project progress reports under the supervision of his/her team leader
• Take part in seminars and workshops related to the carrying-out of activities and to project objectives
• Report to his supervisor regarding the development of activities and specific tasks that he/she has been assigned, any problems encountered and the quality of relations with the beneficiaries
• Take part in restitution meetings and clusters on request

Organizational Chart Position (reporting and functional relationships):

• Line manager: Shelter Program Manager Assistant

Profile Required

• University degree in Construction or Civil Engineering diploma.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in planning, implementing construction activities
• Excellent ability to lead a team, work in a team and to mediate
• Ability to work under pressure and emergency
• Fully computer literate
• Good knowledge on drawing is a plus.

Job Title: Shelter Program Manager Assistant Location: Borno Responsibilities and Task

• The Shelter Program Manager Assistant is in charge of supporting the MultiSectorial program manager towards the good implementation, achievement and reporting of the objectives defined in the proposals related to shelter activities;
• He / She manages, in cooperation with the MultiSectorial program manager, a team of shelter agents who will implement the activities in 3 areas of Borno State (Maiduguri, Monguno, Dikwa).

List of Principal Activities Project Relevance, Quality and Design:

• Contribute to establishing operational assessment and evaluations activities;
• Contribute to define SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL’s local strategy and contribute to the annual programming by proposing new activities, especially activities targeting vulnerable people and IDPs in Borno State;
• Support the implementation of the shelter activities in compliance with the annual operational strategy and SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL’s technical requirements;
• Participate in evaluating the relevance of the activities carried out, as well as the effectiveness of the interventions and their appropriateness with respect to contextual development and the population’s needs;
• Responsible to propose and guarantee quality approach mechanism are in place for the shelter activities to ensure transparency accountability of SI activities;
• Support the writing of technical annexes and chapters for the proposals and reports;
• Propose to the multisector program manager adjustments to the shelter activities, if necessary;
• Participate in building the teams abilities with respect to techniques or new methodologies;

Implementation and Operational Monitoring:

• Support the Project Team in planning their operational activities;
• Meet the deadlines and adhere to predefined quality specifications;
• Propose quality criteria and monitoring indicators for programs;
• Anticipate any issues linked with carrying out the activities and help to resolve any problems related to the activities;
• Suggest any adjustments to be made to the activity depending on contextual and indicator developments;
• Support the Multisector Program Manager in ensuring the project management, monitoring and evaluation tools are in each operational department;

Institutional Knowledge Building - IKB:

• Use the IKB tools proposed by SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL
• Participate in the centralization, validation, and distribution of procedures, guidelines and tools linked to the multisector activities;
• Build up on SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (and stakeholders) intervention methods and techniques;
• Greet and brief the new staff working on the program;
• In collaboration with the Multisector Program Manager, set up technical trainings depending on the operational needs and identified training requirements;
• Lead working groups and thematic meetings with the support of Program Manager;
• Evaluate and assess the performance of colleagues under his / her  direct supervision on a regular basis;
• To ensure that project files are complete, regularly updated, and saved on the mission external hard drive;
• Define the prerequisites for opened SHELTER positions together with the Multisector Program Manager;
• Ensure adherence to SI security regulations and reinforce them with his /her team.

Reporting/ Communication / Representation:

• Pass upward to the MultiSectorial Program Manager / Coordination team any information on the security situation or on any event that could impact SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL activities and safety of the teams;
• Ensure that all reports required by the MultiSectorial Program Manager are delivered on time and in the correct format;
• In his / her assignment area, might be appointed to represent SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL at meeting or forums concerning the activities;
• In collaboration with the MultiSectorial Program Manager, and administrative department, support the preparation of administrative documents (MoU, handover, etc.) to be jointly signed with government authorities, communities or partner’s;
• Support the drafting of activities reports and amendments (including any annexes relating to specific activities) for the financial donors, local authorities and for internal purposes (weekly and monthly reports) by compiling all the operational data before sending them to the Multisector Program Manager;

Organizational Chart Position (reporting and functional relationships)

• Line manager: Multisectorial Program Manager
• Line report(s) on base: Shelter Agents
• Functional manager: Shelter Technical Adviser

Profile Required

• Training: B.Sc in Project Management, Construction, Civil Engineering or any related field.
• Languages: English
• Project related skills : good knowledge of the project cycle, project implementation, project follow-up
• IT skills: Good knowledge of Office software : Excel, Word, Outlook
• Professional experience: 2 year of experience in similar position (NGO/Private or Public sector)
• Personal qualities: reliable, honest, very good organization, resistance to stress, good interpersonal skills (communication), team player

Job Title: Program Manager Assistant Location: Borno Responsibilities and Tasks

• The Program Manager Assistant is in charge of supporting the MultiSectorial program manager and the Activity Manager towards the good implementation, achievement and reporting of the objectives defined in the proposals;
• He / She guarantees the proper coordination mechanisms are in place inside the operational teams (water supply, water quality, sanitation, public health, hygiene promotion), in Borno state, and in cooperation with the multisector program manager.

List of Principal Activities Project Relevance, Quality and Design:

• Contribute to establishing operational assessment and evaluations activities;
• Contribute to define SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL’s local strategy and contribute to the annual programming by proposing new activities, especially activities targeting vulnerable people and IDPs in Borno State;
• Support the implementation of the activities in compliance with the annual operational strategy and SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL’s technical requirements;
• Participate in evaluating the relevance of the activities carried out, as well as the effectiveness of the interventions and their appropriateness with respect to contextual development and the population’s needs;
• Responsible to propose and guarantee quality approach mechanism are in place for the programs to ensure transparency accountability of SI activities;
• Support the writing of technical annexes and chapters (including the logical framework) for the proposals;
• Propose to the multisector program manager adjustments to the programs, if necessary;
• Participate in building the teams abilities with respect to techniques or new methodologies;

Implementation and Operational Monitoring:

• Support the Project Team Leaders in planning their operational activities;
• Meet the deadlines and adhere to predefined quality specifications;
• Anticipate any issues linked with carrying out the activities and help to resolve any problems related to the activities;
• Suggest any adjustments to be made to the activity depending on contextual and indicator developments;
• Support the Multisector Program Manager in ensuring the project management, monitoring and evaluation tools are in each operational department;
• Propose quality criteria and monitoring indicators for programs;

Institutional Knowledge Building - IKB:

• Use the IKB tools proposed by SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL ;
• Participate in the centralization, validation, and distribution of procedures, guidelines and tools linked to the multisector activities;
• Build up on SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (and stakeholders) intervention methods and techniques;
• Greet and brief the new staff working on the program;
• In collaboration with the Multisector Program Manager, set up technical trainings depending on the operational needs and identified training requirements;
• Lead working groups and thematic meetings with the support of Program Manager;
• Evaluate and assess the performance of colleagues under his / her  direct supervision on a regular basis;
• To ensure that project files are complete, regulary updated, and saved on the mission external hard drive;
• Define the prerequisites for opened WASH positions together with the Multisector Program Manager;
• Ensure adherence to SI security regulations and reinforce them with his /her team.

Reporting/ Communication / Representation:

• Pass upward to the Multisector Program Manager / Coordination team any information on the security situation or on any event that could impact SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL activities and safety of the teams;
• Ensure that all reports required by the Multisector Program Manager are delivered on time and in the correct format;
• In his / her assignment area, might be appointed to represent SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL at meeting or forums concerning the activities;
• In collaboration with the Multisector Program Manager, and administrative department, support the preparation of administrative documents (MoU, handover, etc.) to be jointly signed with government authorities, communities or partner’s;
• Support the drafting of activities reports and amendments (including any annexes relating to specific activities) for the financial donors, local authorities and for internal purposes (weekly and monthly reports) by compiling all the operational data before sending them to the Multisector Program Manager;

Organizational Chart Position (reporting and functional relationships)

• Line manager: MultiSectorial Program Manager
• Functional manager: Activity Manager

Profile Required

• Training: B.Sc in Project Management, Water, Hygiene and Sanitation or any related field.
• Languages: English
• Project related skills : good knowledge of the project cycle, project implementation, project follow-up
• IT skills: Good knowledge of Office software : Excel, Word, Outlook
• Professional experience: 2 year of experience in similar position (NGO/Private or Public sector)
• Personal qualities: reliable, honest, very good organization, resistance to stress, good interpersonal skills (communication), team player

Job Title: Sanitation Foreman Location: Borno Responsibilities and Tasks

• Under the supervision of the Program Manager Assistant, the foreman will lead and supervise work projects, respecting deadlines and technical requirements.
• The Sanitation Foreman will be in charge to implement and follow-up the construction of shared family latrine in the host community and IDP camps. According to the methodology of the organisation and the context, the activities will be directly implemented by Solidarites International or subcontracted.

List of Principal Activities Set-up and Operational Monitoring:

• Under the supervision of the Program Manager Assistant, take part in logistical and administrative organization and the planning and preparation of job sites
• Ensure the construction and/or the maintenance of construction work using Solidarités International tools (in particular):
• Take part in the identification of sites where work is to be carried out
• Recruit and train the workforce and daily workers
• Organize, plan and supervise community participation
• Anticipate any problems associated with the management of his/her activity and propose solutions to avoid them
• Manage the supply of worksite materials by collaborating with the logistics department
• Report to the project manager and/or team leader on the state of decentralized stock (‘field’ stock) on his/her sites.
• Allocate the on-site workforce according to instructions given by the team leader
• Carry out work according to technical guidelines and estimates
• Respect deadlines established with his/her Program Manager Assistant or project manager
• Supervise operational teams, contractors and/or communities, and ensure the best use of available resources
• Take part to the evaluation of the technical competence of contractors
• Respect Solidarités administrative procedures before, during and after each work project
• Establish safety and security measures for each activity and ensure that these rules are respected by the workforce under his/ her supervision and by the population

Reporting/Communication /Representation:

• Keep his/her monitoring tools and files archived in the Solidarités office, accessible to his/her team leader and/or project manager
• Report back all information or problems linked to his/her activity, Solidarités programs or safety issues
• Listen to the local population and authorities in order to identify any needs, complaints, or major events which could affect the activities of Solidarités
• Analyze the humanitarian situation by taking into account protection issues/Do No Harm to the population
• Take part in the drafting of project progress reports under the supervision of his/her team leader
• Take part in seminars and workshops related to the carrying-out of activities and to project objectives
• Report to the team leader regarding the development of activities and specific tasks that he/she has been assigned, any problems encountered and the quality of relations with the beneficiaries
• Collaborate with local authorities and administration
• Take part in restitution meetings and clusters on request

Organizational Chart Position (reporting and functional relationships):

• Line manager: MultiSectorial Program Manager Assistant
• Functional manager: Activity Manager

Profile Required

• University degree in Water and Sanitation or Environmental or Public Health Engineering/Water Resources Development or in one of the Civil Engineering disciplines of Water Supply and/or Hydrology) or Sanitation/Hygiene Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in planning, implementing works
• Excellent ability to lead a team, work in a team and to mediate
• Ability to work under pressure and emergency
• Fully computer literate
• Good knowledge on drawing is a plus.
• Good knowledge on water

Job Title: Water Foreman Location: Borno Responsibilities and Tasks

• Under the supervision of the Program Manager Assistant, the foreman will lead and supervise work projects, respecting deadlines and technical requirements.
• The Water Foreman will be in charge to implement and follow-up the drilling and the rehabilitation of boreholes and in the host community and IDP camps.
• According to the context the Water Foreman could be on charge of superving the construction of Block of emergency latrine and shower.

Profile Required

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in planning, implementing similar activities
• Relevant experience on deep borehole drilling and development will be highly appreciated
• Ability to work under pressure and emergency
• Fully computer literate
• Good knowledge on drawing it’s a plus.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications (CV, cover letter, photocopies of diplomas, certificates of employment etc) to: [email protected] Or To Solidarités International office via the address below for the attention of "Julien Barbier": No 8 Manassa Street, Behind Polo Ground, Maiduguri, Borno State. Application Deadline: 30th April, 2017.

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