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DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION

General objective:

• The base manager ensures the representation of Solidarités International by order of the head of mission on a base or in a geographic zone.
• He/she is in charge of life on the base and ensures good communication between the different services.
• He/she is the security referent on the base, and he/she ensures compliance with all of Solidarités International’s rules and procedures.

In general, the base manager combines their responsibilities as base manager with those of the administrator, logistician or the logistician - administrator.

In the case of combined job functions, refer to the corresponding job description.

The main challenges:

SI is newly establishing an office in Ras Baalbek, and the Base Manager is tasked with ensuring operational capacity in the area is well maintained, and that programatic matters run smoothly. Internal and external representation and coordination will be a key part of this role.

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

'- Continue the operational opening of the sub-base in Ras Baalbek

- Ensure activities are implemented in a timely and quality manner, given the emergency nature of the aid

- Onboard new staff, and streamline communication lines with base and coordination offices.

Responsibilities and main activities:

Coordination and monitoring

• Leadership and team cohesion development
• Monitor coordination and communications between the various departments

Security management on the base

• Be responsible for team and goods security on-base, under the supervision of the Head of Mission
• Monitor and analyze the security situation and ensure it is understood by the teams
• Give the geopolitical and security situation briefing to all of the new arrivals on the base
• Under the supervision of the head of mission, ensure that all security-related documents and procedures are updated regularly
• Ensure compliance with all security rules and procedures on the base
• Set up a permanent security monitoring system
• Ensure the immediate management of any security incidents that may occur on the base and immediately inform the head of mission

Reporting / communication / representation

• Ensure that key information circulates correctly, both on the base and between the base and coordination offices
• Collect and compile operating information and team reports and send them to coordination according to the defined schedule
• Manage and consolidate internal and external communication on the base
• Be the official Solidarités International representative on the base for aid workers, local and political administrative authorities, civil society and the media.
• Be an active participant in humanitarian forums and coordination meetings

ORG CHART POSITION (reporting and functional relationships)

Line manager:   Head of mission, Field Coordinator

Line report(s) on base: All expatriate and national employees on allocated base

Functional manager: Security coordinator or its equivalent (for security issues)

Functional report(s):  -

PROFILE NEEDED

Studies : Bachelor of Masters Degree in a relevant field

Experience : 5+ years experience in humanitarian/development aid, at least 2 years in management positions

Language : English – Required, Arabic – Required, French – an asset but not necessary

IT : Office 365, procurement software

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried post :  2300 USD as basic salary

Vacation : 1.75 paid leave per month

Social and medical cover

MISSION

Objective:

The base manager ensures the representation of Solidarités International by order of the head of mission on a base or in a geographic zone.

He/she is in charge of life on the base and ensures good communication between the different services.

He/she is the security referent on the base, and he/she ensures compliance with all of Solidarités International’s rules and procedures.

In general, the base manager combines their responsibilities as base manager with those of the administrator, logistician or the logistician - administrator.

In the case of combined job functions, refer to the corresponding job description.

JOB

List of main tasks:

Coordination and monitoring

• Leadership and team cohesion development
• Monitor coordination and communications between the various departments

Security management on the base

• Be responsible for team and goods security on-base, under the supervision of the Head of Mission
• Monitor and analyze the security situation and ensure it is understood by the teams
• Give the geopolitical and security situation briefing to all of the new arrivals on the base
• Under the supervision of the head of mission, ensure that all security-related documents and procedures are updated regularly
• Ensure compliance with all security rules and procedures on the base
• Set up a permanent security monitoring system
• Ensure the immediate management of any security incidents that may occur on the base and immediately inform the head of mission

Reporting / communication / representation

• Ensure that key information circulates correctly, both on the base and between the base and coordination offices
• Collect and compile operating information and team reports and send them to coordination according to the defined schedule
• Manage and consolidate internal and external communication on the base
• Be the official Solidarités International representative on the base for aid workers, local and political administrative authorities, civil society and the media.
• Be an active participant in humanitarian forums and coordination meetings

ORG CHART POSITION (reporting and functional relationships)

Line manager:   Head of mission, Field Coordinator

Line report(s) on base: All expatriate and national employees on allocated base

Functional manager: Security coordinator or its equivalent (for security issues)

Functional report(s):  -