Community Mobilization-Activity Manager

  Who we are Solidarites International is an international humanitarian organization which provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. For over 30 years the association has focused on meeting three vital needs - water, food and shelter - by carrying out emergency programmes followed by longer-term reconstruction projects. Whilst fully respecting the assisted populations’ customs and culture, SolidaritesInternational’s programmes are implemented through the joint expertise of around 180 expatriates and 1500 local managerial staff and employees. Solidarites International is currently present in Africa (Central African Republic, South Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Mali, Niger, Mauritania, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast), in Asia (Afghanistan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Pakistan), in the Middle East (Syria and Lebanon) and in Haiti.   MISSION Responsibilities: General responsibilities Under the authority of the Program Manager, the Activity Manager will be responsible for: Implementing the      activities and meeting the objectives as defined in the operation      proposals Supervise the Community Mobilization team Ensure the timely implementation of the Community Mobilization activities, that SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL’s quality standards are met and proposes adjustments or developments to ensure relevance if necessary Task Description: Assessments and project conception Participate in the      preparation and implementation of assessments of new activities. Participate in the      design and the financial dimension of the human and logistical programs to      implement Project Implementation Ensure the timely      implementation of the Community Mobilization activities according to the      set objectives and SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL standards defined but not      limited to, the community mobilization SOP’s and Modus Operandi,      including: v  Establish a planning as for the creation of Community Wash Committees, the trainings (in collaboration with the Wash team) and the follow-up activities. v  Train and supervise the community mobilizers in the implementing of initial focus group discussions and the trainings provided to the committees. v  Train and supervise the community mobilizers in the support and follow-up of the committees created v  Provide guidance and capacity building to team members on community mobilization technics and wash related technical issues. v  Ensure the implementation of specific follow-up activities to assess the good process and the impact of the community mobilization activities. v  Ensure the link with the Outreach and the Wash teams and the transmission of relevant information at all stages of the program Make sure the      objectives for the activities under his/her responsibility are achieved      and the deadlines are met Regularly visit the      activities’ sites Identify and      anticipate any risks and constraints related to the Community Mobilization      activities and propose alternate strategies to the Program Manager In collaboration with      the Program manager(s), adapt the beneficiary/sites selection methodology      as necessary, in particular, the selection criteria Assess the relevance      of activities, the effectiveness of interventions, and their      appropriateness through monitoring form in light of changing circumstances      and the needs of populations, propose adjustments to programs if necessary      (All changes to be formalised and inscribed in the SOPs and modus Operandi      and to share those changes to PM and CO) Use the SOL      management and monitoring tools for the activities, results and context 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 Team management Take part in the      recruitment of community mobilizers With the      administrative department, define the prerequisites for the community      mobilizers 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 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/capacity building needs and implement      training activities in accordance with operational requirements Ensuring      the teams are well aware of all changes affecting the population of      interest and the teams are able to properly refer cases and are able to      distribute appropriate hotline numbers of different agencies. Participate      in the development of the Community      Mobilization team’s      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 In      collaboration with the Program Manager, (and the monitoring team) adapt      the monitoring tools and     methodologies as      necessary Support      the evaluation surveys conducted by the Community Mobilizer as per request of other department(s). Draft      reports based on the monitoring surveys conducted. Conduct      regular spot checks on all relevant databases ensuring good quality      control. (Different relative databases should match, conduct daily data      cleaning, using good common sense and a logical approach while reading      databases, alarming PM.    Reporting Report      weekly the  activities of his/her      team to the Program Manager using the appropriate tool and forms Implement      the regular reporting for the Community      Mobilization      activities progress and lesson learnt using the appropriate formats,      reports and databases Report any      type of problem encountered on the field Immediately      report any problems or information that could affect the projects/activities      or the security of the teams to the Program Manager Write      regular reports on the progress of the activities for the Program Manager Take part      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 Field      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 The above list is a non-exhaustive one, nor limitative. You could be asked other responsibilities and tasks within the framework of your job. Candidate’s profile: Degree in social science preferable, Good understanding of participatory approach and community based programs, Interest in WaSH and social change, Previous experience in humanitarian field, Previous team management experience, Strong social and communication skills, Leadership skills and teaching abilities, Good analytical ability, Calm, diplomatic, understanding problem solver and patient Sound knowledge of office softwares. Fluent spoken and written Arabic and English Good reporting skills   Good knowledge of North Governorate is a plus, Valid Driving licence