Program Manager - Multi Base at Solidarites International

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 sector in North-West Nigeria where limited actors are currently present.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Manager - Multi Base

Job Location: Ngala & Dikwa, Borno
Contract Start Date: Projected contract duration is 7 Months - with possible extension.

Goal / Purpose

• The Programs Manager is responsible for implementing and achieving the objectives defined in all operation proposals in in Ngala and Dikwa LGA.
• S/He oversees the quality of project implementation through the direct management of Activities Managers (AM).
• In particular, he/she helps in ensuring the quality of implemented projects through reporting follow up, results monitoring, context monitoring, lessons learned.

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 programs to implement
• Prepare the appendixes and technical chapters (of logical framework) of operation proposals
• Implement activities in compliance with the annual business strategy, Solidarity International technical requirements, and donor criteria

Project quality:

• To ensure the quality of implemented projects through reporting follow up, results monitoring, context monitoring, lessons learned.
• To work closely with the Activities Managers and the Regional Field Coordinator in coordinating information exchange and timely support.
• Collect information from the bases and assist in the quality analysis of the activities carried out with the Deputy Country Director of Program.
• Ensure that quality criteria and indicators are monitored and leads to decision making;

Coordination, technical support and operational monitoring:

• Plan and oversee programs’ implementation in consultation with the RFCO, Deputy Country Director of Program and other technical coordinator/manager in accordance with objectives of project proposals;
• Ensure that programs are relevant to the population’s needs and follow SI’s strategy and positioning;
• Ensure that project management, monitoring and evaluation tools are used correctly;
• Ensure that human, financial and logistical resources meet activities completion requirements. Suggest changes if necessary.
• In collaboration with the administrative service, contribute to the development of program budgets and track spending and budget forecasts
• Develop the state of needs and the Treasury requests with activity managers  
• Respect SI procedures
• Ensure that the programs’ context monitoring is done properly and leads to decision making: adjustment of activities or result shifts according to the evolution of the context;
• Ensure that the programs evaluations’ recommendations are taken into consideration and that corrective measures are put in place;

Strategic orientation:

• Define a plan of action and guide the AM to put this strategy in place;
• Be proactive in proposing new activities based on the context evolution;
• Participate to the development of projects and the drafting of proposals to donors in close collaboration with the Regional Field Coordinator, AM and Coordination;

Reporting / communication / representation:

• Consolidate internal reports and the internal monitoring tools (APUs, OFU< Daily Worker follow-up etc.);
• Responsible for the preparation of donors reports and amendments in coordination with the Regional Field Coordinator and mission coordination;
• Ensure that all documents are of the required quality and delivered on time;
• Ensure that all programs reporting is in line with standard formats and procedures;
• Represent the organization in external technical meetings / sessions when asked and/or delegated to do so.

Capitalization:

• Compose capitalization documents respecting SI tools
• Prepare contracting reports before the end of his/her employment contract, and make them available to those interested in the mission and at headquarters
• Guarantee the dissemination of technical documentation

Human Resources management:

•  Participate in validating recruitment for the national technical staff for all programs under the PM supervision
• Define, in conjunction with the administrative service, the requirements need, adapting Job Descriptions to professional guidelines if necessary
• Conduct workshops and regular or ad hoc meetings
• Evaluate and assess the performances of his/her team members
• Identify potential changes in members of his/her team(s) and provide feedback to the Admin Manager In coordination with RFCO, propose organizational chart adjustments in case of need, and contribute to implement these changes.
• Welcome and brief new employees or volunteers working underneath him/her
• Implement training related to operational requirements and the identified training needs
• Manage/support the team working for him/her

ORG Chart Position (reporting and functional relationships):

• Line manager: Regional Field Coordinator
• Line report(s) on base: Activity managers, and all programs team
• Functional manager: Deputy Country Director of Programs
• Functional report(s): 

Profile

• Master's Degree or equivalent in Humanitarian / Development Studies, Social Sciences, WaSH, Management or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience as Project Manager or Project Manager Assistant
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: ability to effectively liaise with and motivate a variety of people in a multi-cultural environment;
• Strong commitment to humanitarian work and principles;
• Ability to cope with stress; work under pressure with strict deadlines.
• Experience of working in volatile security context with limited field access;
• Previous experiences with SI will be an asset.
• Proven expertise in project management with strong capacity in planning, monitoring and reporting
• Budget management and donor reporting/ accountability/ compliance
• Organizational and Analytical skills;
• Attention to detail, high level of rigor and ability to meet deadlines;
• Team player and ability to coach and motivate the team;

What We Offer

• Salary + Transport & 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.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note

• Select Program Manager Multi Base (Dikwa & Ngala) - fill the form and attach your CV and motivation letter.
• The CV attached must be named with your first name and surname.
• 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  29th November, 2021.