SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian NGO which, for more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their vital needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly involved in the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the first cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in around twenty-five countries, SI's teams – more than 2400 people in total made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, and a few volunteers - work with professionalism and commitment while respecting culture.

Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of SEAH.

Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to finding all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.

MISSION

Objective:

The Multi-Sectorial Program Manager is responsible for implementing and achieving the objectives defined in the project proposals covering multi-sectorial activities (WaSH, FSL, climate change).

He/she is in charge of supervising the operational teams allocated to multi-sectorial activities as well as supporting local partners. The position will manage multiple projects.

He/she guarantees the proper execution and the quality of the implemented programs and, if applicable, suggests adjustments or developments to ensure its relevance.

JOB

List of main tasks:

Diagnosis and project design

• Participate in the preparation and implementation of multi-sectorial assessment and diagnostics.
• Prepare the appendixes and technical chapters (of logical framework) of operation proposals
• Contribute to define Solidarités International’s local strategy and contribute to the annual programming by proposing new activities.
• Propose a technical approach and a financial, human and logistical scope for the programs to be implemented.

Implementation and operational monitoring

• Implement activities in compliance with the annual operational strategy, Solidarités International’s technical requirements and the financial donors’ criteria.
• Oversee and support activity implementation of local partners.
• 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 population’s needs.
• 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.
• Plan and oversee the implementation of multi-sectorial program activities that (s)he is responsible for, both on time and within the set technical specifications.
• Plan activities and activity cycles in the light of established objectives.
• Use project management, monitoring and evaluation tools, particularly the planning and monitoring timeline.
• Propose and implement quality criteria and monitoring indicators.
• Support and advise for the purchase of specific materials for activities.
• Plan and supervise the program implementation he/she oversees, being sure to meet deadlines and adhere to predefined technical specifications.
• 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.
• Anticipate any issues linked to carrying out the activities and help to resolve any problems related to the activities.
• Suggest any adjustments to be made to the activity depending on contextual and indicator developments.
• Contribute to developing budgets relative to his/her program and monitor expenses and budget forecasts.
• Ensure that the programs under his/her supervision achieve the required results.
• Ensure the achievement of results of the program(s)he is responsible for.

Capitalization

• Participate in the centralization and distribution of procedures, guides and tools linked to the activities.
• Capitalize on intervention methods and techniques and on the experiences acquired in the activities.
• Write 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 technical staff for activities.
• Define the prerequisites for open positions together with the administrative department; adapt existing job descriptions if required.
• Welcome and brief new employees working with him/her.
• Identify and pass on any training needs.
• 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.
• On-job training and building the capacity of local partners’ staff.

Reporting / communication / representation

• Pass upward to the relevant persons any information on the security situation or on any event that could impact activities
• Draft activity reports and annexes related to specific activities for donor reports and/or amendments.
• Ensure that all reports are delivered on time and in the correct format.
• Maintain a local operational communications network.
• In his/her assignment area, represent Solidarités International’s at meetings or forums concerning the activities
• Represent the organization when asked and/or delegated to do so.
• In collaboration with the DCD-program and WASH coordinator, prepare the administrative documents (MOU, handover, etc.) to be jointly signed with government authorities, communities or partners.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors of Civil Engineering, Water Resources or Geology or other relevant field.
• At least 1-3 years of multi-sector projects experience with at least 1 year in management/supervisory role.
• Experience of 1-2 years in humanitarian sector will be a plus point.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Technical knowledge of at least 3 of the thematic areas (DRR, NRM, WASH, FSL, Climate change)
• Familiarity with SPHERE standards and guidelines, and Afghanistan MRRD WASH standards
• Project management; planning, coordinating, ability to set goals and budget management
• Understanding of compliance and donor procedures

TRANSVERSAL SKILLS:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills: Create a friendly and efficient work environment
• Capacity to empower the team, balance hands-on work, and ensure collective success over
• Strong initiative and solution-oriented mindset

LANGUAGES:

• Proficiency in English
• Proficiency in Dari and Pashto is mandatory

TECHNICITY:

The Multi-Sectoral Program Manager should have a technical background and demonstrate capacity to guide his team, review technical documents and ensure they are in accordance with National and global standards.

MANAGEMENT:

The PM should demonstrate ability to effectively plan, coordinate and manage the project and team under his/her responsibility, including setting goals, timelines and budget management.

ANALYSIS/STRATEGY:

The PM should possess problem solving skills, capacity to analyse problems, identify solutions, adapt to changging environments and be able to contribute to organization strategy.

REDACTION:

The PM should be able to write comprehensive reports inline with different donor requirements.

Dear Applicant,

Solidarites International never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. 

Please note that:

• SI is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment procedure.
• Only the HR department will contact you during the recruitment process.
• Only short-listed candidates whose application meets the criteria will be contacted & local applicants from the same province are encouraged to apply and will be given priority.
• SI has the right to contact and verify each candidate's educational credentials and employment history described in his/her CV with the concerned organization. Any information received from your concerned organization will be dealt with due diligence and according to the SI Confidentiality Policy.
• Do not attach other documents like work certificates, educational and other documents at this stage. These will be requested if you are called for an interview.

To apply for this vacancy, please submit your CV and Cover Letter in single PDF or MS Word Format in the given email address (recruitment@solidarites-afghanistan.org) and also submit your application form by using the following link.

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