Shelter/wash Project Manager

General objective   The Shelter/WASH Project Manager is responsible for the management and implementation of two integrated Shelter projects within the Saida district region.   The Shelter/WASH PM’s major objectives are to properly achieve the following global tasks: -  Proper implementation of all aspects of the Shelter/WASH project (Full project cycle approach) -  Team management of all operational staff within the project -  Capitalization of all aspects of the project   Responsibilities and tasks   -  Programs: He/She will ensure implementation and oversight of all Shelter/WASH related activities. -  Human Resources: He/She will supervise the Shelter/WASH team (PU-AMI employees and any Daily Workers). -  Logistics and Administration: He/She will oversee the logistics and administrative duties of the project(s) under his/her responsibility. -  Representation: Upon request from his/her supervisors he/she will represent the organization to local partners, authorities and stakeholders in relation to the scope of the Shelter project. -  Safety and Security: He/She will assist in following safety and security rules on-base and will transmit all safety and security information to the Field Coordinator. -  Strategy: He/She will assist in developing new operations as needed.   Specific objectives and linked activities     1. Information collection and sharing -  To participate in the definition and development of guidelines and methodologies for assessments and assessments reports in coordination with the assessment, monitoring and evaluation department. -  To review the assessment reports according to developed formats -  To proactively coordinate and work with other actors on the ground -  To ensure proper communications schemes with the different levels of local authorities     2. Activities implementation -  To design and implement Shelter/WASH activities in direct collaboration with the Projects Implementation Coordinator -  To organize, schedule, coordinate and plan the Shelter/WASH activities and the team’s work -  To ensure proper coordination and liaison with local partners, local communities and Municipalities/Authorities -  To implement all monitoring and evaluation defined schemes (post intervention impact survey) in coordination with the assessment, monitoring and evaluation department. -  To implement community mobilization (introduce activities to stakeholders, encourage communities for activities…) -  To monitor closely the implementation of the activities and to propose adjustments of the strategy if needed     3. Operational team management -  To do the recruitment and set up the training of the operational -  To follow up of the operational team according to the missions’ Standard Operating Procedures (daily management, performance evaluation, holidays management) -  To ensure performance evaluation of the operational staff -  To constantly liaise and coordinate actions with the Project Implementation Coordinator of the base   4.   Internal and external reporting -  To provide internal reporting on activities according to PU-AMI internal tools -  To prepare external reporting  (with support from his/her supervisors) 5.   Financial and Logistics Management -  To follow-up the financial aspects of the project (Budget Follow Up) -  Management of the cash forecast in link with the different projects -  In direct link with the logistics departments manage the Shelter stocks and replenishments -  To issue and follow up procurements for the project needs   6.   Capitalization/Institutional Knowledge Building -  To design and write comprehensive Activity Forms for all major operational aspects in direct collaboration with his/her supervisors -  To develop comprehensive support documents for activities implementation by the Shelter team -  To organize training sessions -  To develop understanding of the Lebanon situation (beneficiaries, needs, political context, and strategy of intervention…) -  Identification of new areas of intervention and needs assessment (guide the AME department to relevant areas to conduct field assessments, collection of data from other stakeholders…)   7.   Contribution to the development of new proposals - To participate in identifying shelter-related needs in coordination with the Projects Implementation Coordinator.- In the context of identifying new operations, and together with the Project Implementation Coordinator, he/she contributes to the preparation of project proposals for the Shelter sector.- To participate in the strategy development of the mission.   8.      Budget - Manage expenditures related to one specific grant- Ensure follow-up and control of his/her budget area- Analyze and propose solutions of reallocation if needed, after receiving a monthly updated budget follow-up from the Admin/Finance Department- Approve expenditures and re-allocations within his/her budget area(s)- Plan and monitor expenditures to take place during the grant period- Address his/her cash forecast according to his/her budget areas- Avoid any over or under expenditures at the end of the grant, when possible,  and provide relevant and timely information to PIC, HOB, and admin department  in case of such occurrences,   The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project needs.   QUALIFICATIONS   Mandatory requirements Language skills: Fluent in Arabic and English (speaking/reading/writing) Education degree: Baccalaureate/University degree in civil engineering or construction works Work experience: 2 years of experience in a similar position (NGOs/private companies) in Shelter/Construction/WASH fields at Management position Knowledge & skills: Good analytical and writing skills /Understanding of project cycle management /Good management capacities and team leadership spirit Computer skills: Good knowledge of the MS office software (including Word, Excel, Outlook) and AutoCAD   Other: -          High knowledge in Shelter, WASH and construction works -          Good management and pedagogical skills -          Good knowledge of Saida Governorate, willing to travel a lot locally and valid driving license -          Excellent communication and diplomacy skills to manage relationship in potentially tense situations   Assets Other  knowledge: -         Good skills in reports and contracts redaction -         Understanding of institutional donor (ECHO, UN agencies, etc.) procedures -         Knowledge of humanitarian actors Interest: -       Strong motivation to help people in needs -       Understanding of the political situation in the area Transversal skills: -       Well organized -       Conflict resolution and diplomacy experience -       Ability to analyze and suggest improvement -       Ability to take initiative to deal with difficulties encountered in daily work -       Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organization itself -       Autonomy, neutrality, hard worker -       Able to manage stress and pressure