Shelter Activity Manager

ABOUT THE STRUCTURE…

Solidarités International is an International NGO working with vulnerable populations, mainly victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters. Specialized for nearly 40 years in the coverage of vital needs, S.I. takes charge of emergency and reconstruction programs.

With respect for cultures and close to the people, Solidarités International implements its programs by combining its skills with those of its employees and local managers.

Solidarités International's teams, made up of around 270 expatriates and nearly 2200 local employees, are today present in 18 countries in Asia, Middle East, Africa and Caribbean where they are particularly committed to fighting diseases related to unsafe water but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods.

ABOUT THE JOB

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 Shelter and WASH team’s capacity in regard to techniques or new methodologies
• Implementation and operational follow-up
• Plan the Shelter and WASH activity(ies) 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 activity(ies) under his/her responsibility are achieved
• Suggest and implement monitoring indicators for the WASH and Shelter activity(ies) and context
• Use the SI management and monitoring tools for the activities, results and context
• Plan and supervise the implementation of the WASH and Shelter activity(ies) under his/her responsibility
• Anticipate difficulties in the carrying out of the WASH and Shelter activity(ies) and facilitate problem solving
• Suggest new cash for shelter and emergency cash assistance activity directions in accordance with context and indicators
• In cooperation with the administrative department, help draw up budgets for his/her activity(ies), 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 SI 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 SI technical documentation

• HRM      
• Recruit the national technical staff for his/her activity(ies)
• With the administrative department, define the prerequisites for the WASH, Construction and Distribution 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, especially related to Cash modality and the identified training needs.
• Serve as intermediary between team leaders
• 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 activity(ies) under his/her responsibility
• Write reports and annexes concerning his/her activity(ies) for donor reports and/or amendment
• Ensure compliance with reporting deadlines and guidelines
• Communicate with team leaders concerning the progress and results of their activity(ies)
• 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 Solidarités International in meetings or forums concerning the WASH activities within his employment location
• Represent SI on request and/or delegation
• Respond to the requirements of Headquarters concerning specific needs
• Write the administrative documents to be signed (MOU, handover…) jointly with governmental authorities, communities or partners

• CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Degree in Civil engineering or Architecture
• Previous experience in Construction works
• Previous team management experience
• Previous experience in humanitarian field is preferable
• Fluent spoken and written Arabic and English
• Good analytical ability
• Good reporting skills
• Leadership skills and teaching abilities
• Strong social and communication skills
• Calm, diplomatic, understanding problem solver and patient
• Sound knowledge of office software’s
• Knowledge of the implementation zone (Beirut area)
• Valid driving license

• JOB POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART (functional and hierarchical relations)

Under the authority of: Shelter Coordinator and/or Program manager

Under the functional authority of: WASH Coordinator

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried post: 1,650 USD – Basic salary

Vacation: 1.5 Paid Leaves/month

Social and medical cover.