TASK
Goals / aims :
Under the authority of the Outreach Program Manager, the Activity Manager will be responsible for:
Implementing the activities and meeting the objectives as defined in the operation proposals
Supervise the Outreach Team
Ensure the timely implementation of the Outreach activities, that SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL’s quality standards are met and proposes 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
Participate in the design and the financial dimension of the human and logistical programs to implement
Project Implementation
Plan and supervise the implementation of the Outreach 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
Regularly visit the activities’ sites
Identify and anticipate any risks and constraints related to the Outreach activities and propose alternate strategies to the Outreach Program Manager
In collaboration with the Outreach Program Manager and the Outreach Team adapt the beneficiary selection methodology as necessary, in particular, the beneficiary 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 using the logistics service
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
Take part 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
Take part in the recruitment of national technical staff
With the administrative department, define the prerequisites for the Outreach 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
Support the team leaders.
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 Outreach 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 and Evaluation
In collaboration with the Outreach 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
Reporting
Report weekly the activities of his team to the Outreach Program Manager
Implement the regular reporting for the Outreach activities progress using the appropriate formats, reports and databases
Report 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
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 Program 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
SOCIAL STUDIES OR POLITICAL SCIENCE PREFFERED OR ANY OTHER DEGREE IF IT IS COMPLEMENTED BY RELATIVE EXPERIENCE, NGO EXPERIENCE IS MANDATORY
Arabic
Very Good
English
Very Good
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No