TASK
Goals / aims :
Under the authority of the WASH & Shelter Program Manager, the Activity Manager will be responsible for:
Implementing the activities and meeting the objectives as defined in the operation proposals
Supervise the public water infrastructure and WASH in schools operational team (Construction Supervisors)
Coordinate with the NORTH LEBANON WATER ESTABLISHMENT, the MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION and the local municipalities for the defined projects.
Ensure the timely implementation of the public water infrastructure and WASH in schools activities, that SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL’s quality standards are met and propose adjustments or developments to ensure relevance if necessary
The Activity Manager will be required to:
Task description:
Assessments and project conception
Participate in the preparation and implementation of assessments of public water infrastructure and WASH in schools projects
Participate in the selection and technical design of public water infrastructure and WASH in schools projects
Participate in the design and the financial dimension of the human and logistical means required for the project implementation
Project Implementation
Plan and supervise the implementation of the public water infrastructure and WASH in schools activities according to the set objectives and SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL standards
Make sure the objectives for the activities under his/her responsibility are achieved and the deadlines are met
Partake in the whole public water infrastructure and WASH in Schools activities implementation process from Technical Assessment to implementation and monitoring
Regularly visit the activities’ sites
Identify and anticipate any risks and constraints related to the public water infrastructure and WASH in schools activities and propose alternate strategies to the Program Manager
In collaboration with the WASH & Shelter Program Manager and the Outreach Team adapt the beneficiary selection methodology as necessary, and in particular the projects selection criteria
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
Use the SI management and monitoring tools for the activities, results and context
Prepare Internal Order Forms (IOF) and follow orders in collaboration with the logistics department
Support the Program Manager with the assessment of human needs, logistical and financial resources needed at different stages of the activities
Ensure that the safety of persons and equipment at intervention/project sites is guaranteed
Partake in the updating of tools for monitoring financial, logistical and operational activities (Operational Follow-Up, Project Planning Monitoring, Budget Follow-Up, indicators follow-up)
Team management
Partake in the recruitment of national technical staff
With the administrative department, define the prerequisites for the WASH & Shelter vacant positions and, if necessary, adapt the referent job profile
Welcome and brief new employees working under his/her responsibility
Organise regular meetings and workshops with program team members
Manage and support the team under his/her responsibility
Supervise and monitor potential conflicts within the teams and inform the Program Manager in case of problem
Identify any training needs and implement training activities in accordance with operational requirements
Participate in the development of the WASH & Shelter team’s technical et methodological capacities
Evaluate the performance of the members of his/her team
Identify team members’ potential for advancement and communicate this information to the Program Manager
Monitor teams to ensure that they are adhering to health and safety regulations
Monitoring and Evaluation
In collaboration with the WASH & Shelter Program Manager and the monitoring team adapt the monitoring and evaluation tools and methodologies as necessary
Support the monitoring and evaluation surveys conducted by the Outreach team and the construction supervisors.
Reporting
Report your activities to the WASH & Shelter Program Manager
Implement the regular reporting for the public water infrastructure and WASH in schools activities progress using the appropriate formats, reports and databases
Report to the Program Manager any type of problem encountered on the field
Be responsible for the production of administrative documents to be signed jointly with governmental authorities, communities, beneficiaries or partners
Immediately report any problems or information that could affect the projects/activities or the security of the teams to the Program Manager
Ensure the collection and compilation of information about the progress of projects/activities from the team
Write regular reports on the progress of the activities for the Program Manager
Partake in the drafting of reports and schedules/appendices related to the activities for donors and/or sponsors
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 WASH & Shelter Coordinator
Represent SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL in collaboration with the Program Manager for the projects/activities to the relevant bodies: local authorities, sector, partners, … within his/her employment location
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
- civil or mechanical engineering or any related field
- two years of professional experience mandatory
- excellent written and spoken English mandatory
- Previous experience in team management mandatory
- previous experience in civil or public infrastructure desired
- two years of professional experience mandatory
- excellent written and spoken English mandatory
- Previous experience in team management mandatory
- previous experience in civil or public infrastructure desired
Arabic
Fluent
English
Very Good
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No