Descrição:
ABOUT SI
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL is a French humanitarian organization that provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disasters. For more than 42 years, the association has focused on meeting three vital needs – water, food and shelter. Currently present in Mozambique since 2019, SI carries out emergency/post-emergency programs in the water sanitation and hygiene sector in the Cabo Delgado region.
Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and combat all types of abuse – any act of sexual exploitation, abuse and/or harassment (SEAH) against members of the beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, financing of activities harmful to human rights – that may be perpetrated within the framework of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy towards SEAH acts.
Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to finding all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any remuneration to participate in a recruitment process.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Activity Manager supports the WASH Program Manager in overall management of the program in all of its locations.
S/He is in charge of implementing activities as described in the proposals.
S/He is the hierarchical manager of the projects operational team.
S/He guarantees the quality of projects activities, and suggests necessary adjustments or developments.
Top Task List:
Relevance, quality and design of project activities
- Support the Program Manager in identifying appropriate methodologies for project activities and sound technical solutions to local populations\’ needs
- Identify the necessary means and resources for projects activities including financial, logistics and staff needs
- Ensure project activities are implemented in accordance with Solidarités International technical standards, humanitarian norms and standards as well as donor requirements
- Ensure project activities reach the expected results and are sustainable
- Support the Program Manager in preparing and developing new project proposals
Projects implementation, monitoring and evaluation
- Ensure that assigned activities are implemented according to project work plan and methodology validated by the Program Manager
- Plan and supervise the implementation of projects activities, in accordance with the project work plan, technical specificities and methodology validated by the Program Manager
- Prepare and elaborate assessment methodology and reporting formats to ensure timely and high quality information gathering
- Design and supervise needs assessments related to WASH projects: water, sanitation and hygiene; distribution and all relevant projects.
- Make sure communities are involved in the design of implemented projects and ensure acceptance of the projects by the targeted communities.
- Use Solidarités International standard tools for project progress follow-up.
- Monitor project activities and make sure project indicators are tracked.
- Anticipate problems, report any constraints met during project implementation, and propose appropriate solutions.
- Refine and adjust project activities according to context and target population\’s changing needs, with the Program Manager approval.
- Evaluate project results and impacts, design and supervise final project evaluation.
- Contribute to project budget forecast and follow-up.
- Take part in the purchasing process.
- Assist the Program Manager and Logistics Department in the follow-up of field stock, materials and equipment
Human Resources Management
- Carry out the recruitment of national technical employees for its/their activity(ies)
- Welcome and brief new employees, daily workers, community workers working under his/her responsibility
- Provide technical guidance, capacity building to his/her team
- Evaluate and assess the performance of the members of his/her team
- Identify the potential for development of the members of his/her team(s) and pass on the information to the Program Manager
- Contribute to HR follow-up and prepare planning for operational teams
- Respect and make sure that the team respects Solidarités International humanitarian principles, working procedures and safety rules.
Reporting / coordination / communication / representation
- Prepare weekly progress reports and other reports in English/Portuguese as necessary
- Draft monthly reports on the progress of project activities, and provide project updates as necessary
- Support the Program Manager in drafting reports to donors or local authorities
- Draft Activity Description sheets for each project activity
- Ensure proper archiving of key project documents including beneficiary lists
- Draft a handover report before the end of his/her contract
- Report back to the Program Manager any information on the security context, or any event that may affect Solidarités International activities and team security
- Carry out regular team meetings to plan and inform members of decisions
- Facilitate good coordination and communication between Solidarités International and local authorities, communities, beneficiaries and other project partners
- Participate in coordination meetings and workshops when requested, and draft meeting minutes if necessary.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education: Degree in Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related field. A master\’s degree in Project Management, Water Resources or a related discipline is considered an asset.
Experience: Minimum 3–4 years of experience in the humanitarian sector.
Similar previous experience in the position.
Technical Skills:
- Solid knowledge on the design and implementation of WASH infrastructures (water supply systems, boreholes, pipelines, renewable water supply systems, sanitation facilities) and water quality.
- Ability to analyze and prepare technical documentation (bills of quantities, drawings, specifications).
- Proficiency in the use of project planning and monitoring tools (work plans, budgets, schedules).
- Experience in public procurement processes, including the preparation and analysis of proposal analysis tables (BAT) for the selection of contractors
- Knowledge about sanitation and hygiene promotion.
Interpersonal:
- Leadership and team management, with supervisory skills.
- Problem solving and decision-making in complex situations.
- Effective communication and reporting skills (for technical and non-technical audiences).
Infomatics and Software: (Excel, Word, Outlook, Autocad and ArchiCAD)
Languages: Portuguese, Swahili, Makonde, Mwani and Makua
English (Required).
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your application to:pol.recruitment@solidarites-mozambique.org
