Neighborhood Approach Program Manager-Tripoli

MISSION Objective:   The program manager is in charge of implementing and achieving the objectives defined in the proposals. He/she is in charge of supervising the operational teams allocated to SI’s Integrated Urban Approach in Tripoli. The position will manage an integrated urban approach program: the program aims at improving social stability in tensed neighbourhoods of Tripoli by implementing a participatory approach of urban upgrading (public spaces, accessibility) and individual households rehabilitation. A strong soft component on solid waste management & awareness is also key to ensure community inclusion. The position will manage a team of engineers, hygiene promotion and community engagement officers with the support of an activity manager. It is based 100% in Tripoli, North Lebanon. Although the programme has a strong focus focus on rehabilitation (with implementation of civil works), the community mobilization, integrated urban approach and protection aspects of the programme are important, and some familiarity with these sectors is necessary for the success of the program. He/she guarantees the proper execution and the quality of the implemented programs and, if applicable, suggests adjustments or developments to ensure its relevance. He/She will also take a key role in identifying potential development of this neighbourhood approach outside of the limits of this specific program.   JOB List of main tasks:   Project relevance, quality and design • Contribute to establishing assessments • Contribute to define Solidarités International’s local strategy and contribute to the annual programming by proposing new activities • Ensure a high quality of intervention for every programme-related activities • Facilitate evaluation missions • Propose a technical approach and a financial, human and logistical scope for the programs to be implemented • Support the writing of the technical annexes and chapters (including the logical framework) for the proposals • Implement activities in compliance with the annual operational strategy, Solidarités International’s technical requirements and the financial donors’ criteria • Evaluate the relevance of the activities carried out, as well as the effectiveness of the interventions and their appropriateness with respect to contextual developments and the populations’ needs • Propose adjustments to the programs, if necessary • Ensure that the programs under his/her supervision achieve the required results within the project timeframe • Ensure that program objectives meet sustainability requirements and, if required, compliance with established norms and standards • Participate in building the teams’ abilities with respect to techniques or new methodologies Implementation and operational monitoring • Plan and supervise the intervention within the integrated Urban Approach project. Activities include: rehabilitation of sub-standard buildings both at apartment and building level, creation of public spaces, rehabilitation of public staircases, hygiene promotion activities at building and neighbourhood level, implementation of neighbourhood level ‘waste days’, community mobilization, installation of street lamps and murals. • Plan activities and activity cycles for the programme activities (hiring, purchasing, etc.) in the light of established objectives • Used the project management, monitoring and evaluation tools for programme activities, particularly the  planning and monitoring timeline • Propose and implement quality criteria and monitoring indicators for the program • Support and advise to the base’s logistical department for the requirements of the programme’s activities • Plan and supervise the program implementation he/she is in charge of, being sure to meet deadlines and adhere to predefined technical specifications • Anticipate any issues linked to carrying out the programme activities • Suggest any adjustments to be made to the programme activities depending on contextual and indicator developments • Working with the administrative department, contribute to developing and monitoring budgets relative to his/her program and monitor expenses and budget forecasts   Capitalization • Use the capitalization tools proposed by Solidarités International • Participate in the centralization and distribution of procedures, guides and tools linked to the programme activities • Capitalize on intervention methods and techniques and on the experiences acquired by Solidarités and other participants in the programme activities • Write procurement and handover reports before the end of his/her contract and send it to the appropriate persons on the mission and at headquarters   Personnel management               • Participate in validating the hiring of national technical staff for activities • Define the prerequisites for opened positions together with the administrative department; adapt existing job descriptions if required • Identify and pass on any training needs for the teams • Set up technical training depending on operational needs and identified training requirements • Manage and support the team under his/her responsibility • Lead work groups and thematic meetings • Evaluate and assess the performance of colleagues under his/her direct supervision • Ensure adherence to security regulations by personnel under his/her supervision   Reporting / communication / representation • Pass upward to the relevant persons any information on the security situation or on any event that could impact Solidarités activities and the safety of the teams • Draft activity reports and any annexes relating to specific activities for the financial donor reports and/or amendments • Ensure that all reports are delivered on time and in the correct format • Maintain a local operational communications network and good relations with local and government authorities, financial donor representatives, UN agencies and other international agencies • In his/her assignment area, represent Solidarités International’s at meetings or forums concerning the program activities • Represent the organization when asked and/or delegated to do so • Reply to headquarter information requests regarding specific needs • In collaboration with the program coordinators/ Field Coordinator, prepare the administrative documents (MOU, handover, etc.) to be jointly signed with government authorities, communities or partners   ORG CHART POSITION (reporting and functional relationships) Line manager:  FCo T5 Line report(s) on base: Neighborhood Approach Team Functional managers: Shelter Coordinator, WASH Coordinator, Community Mobilization Coordinator Functional report(s):  -