Water & Sanitation Activity Manager

Objective:

Under the authority of the WASH Program Manager, the Activity Manager will be responsible for:

• Implementing the activities and meeting the objectives as defined in the operation proposals
• Supervise the WASH operational team (Construction Supervisors)

Ensure the timely implementation of the WASH activities, that SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL’s quality standards are met and proposes adjustments or developments to ensure relevance if necessary

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Implementation

• Participate in the preparation and implementation of assessments

• Plan and supervise the implementation of the WASH 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 WASH 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 WASH activities and propose alternate strategies to the WASH Program Manager
• In collaboration with the WASH 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

Human resources management

• Partake in the recruitment of national technical staff
• With the administrative department, define the prerequisites for the WASH vacant positions and, if necessary, adapt the referent job profile
• Welcome and brief new employees working under his/her responsibility
• Prepare the planning of the team under his/her supervision
• 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 team and inform the WASH 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 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

Logistics and administration

• Prepare Internal Order Forms (IOF) and follow orders in collaboration with the logistics department
• Support the WASH 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)
• Compile the weekly schedules for transportation

Monitoring, Evaluation and coordination

• In collaboration with the WASH 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.
• In link with the WASH Program Manager, coordination with other operational departments
• In link with the WASH Program Manager, coordinate with external actors

Reporting

• 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 WASH Program Manager
• Check with the team the arrival and departure to and from the field.
• 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 WASH 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 WASH Program Manager
• Represent SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL in collaboration with the WASH Program Manager for the projects/activities to the relevant bodies: local authorities, sector, partners, … within his/her employment location

Candidate’s profile:

• Diploma related to Engineering
• Human resources Management skills
• Skills in planification of activities, follow up
• Previous experience in technical projects involving a strong community involvement is a plus
• Experience in small infrastructure and dealing with private contractors
• Interest in community development projects
• Previous experience in humanitarian field preferable
• Strong social and communication skills
• Diplomatic, understanding, problem solver 
• Comfortable with standard office software
• Capacity to use AUTOCAD software is a plus 
• Good spoken and written Arabic and English 
• Driving licence