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.

OBJECTIVES:

• The Multi sectorial Deputy Program Manager supports the Multi - Sectorial Program Manager in the overall management of the activities implemented in the field and coordinate the program team under his/her supervision
• S/He is ensuring a minimum technical standard to all activities implemented.
• S/He guarantees the quality of all activities, and suggests necessary adjustments or developments to the Multi - Sectorial Program Manager

DUTIES:

The Multi - Sectorial Deputy Program Manager will be required to:

Relevance, quality and design of project activities

• Support the PM in identifying appropriate methodologies for activities and sound technical solutions to local populations’ needs
• Identify the necessary means and resources for activities including financial, logistics and human resources needs
• Ensure project activities are implemented in accordance with Solidarités International technical standards, humanitarian norms and standards as well as donor requirements
• Support the PM in ensuring activities reach the expected results and are sustainable
• Support the PM in preparing and developing new activities

Project implementation, monitoring and evaluation

• Plan and supervise the implementation of activities, in accordance with the project work plan, technical specificities and methodology validated by the PM
• Prepare and elaborate assessment methodology and reporting formats to ensure timely and high quality information gathering
• Participate to the creation of the monitoring plan, with the support of MEAL teams, and monitor activities’ progress and make sure donors’ and internal indicators are tracked, using SI standard tools for activities follow up
• Anticipate problems, report any constraints met during activities implementation, and propose appropriate solutions to the PM
• Propose activities adjustment to the PM according to context and target population changing needs
• Evaluate project results and impacts, supervise final project evaluation
• Contribute to project budget forecast and follow-up
• Take part in the purchasing process
• Assist the PM and Logistics Department in the follow-up of field stock, materials and equipment

Reporting/communication/representation

• Draft a number of administrative documents (e.g. MoU’s) to be signed jointly with local authorities, communities and/or partners
• Draft monthly reports on the progress of activities, and provide updates as necessary
• Support the PM in drafting reports to donors or local authorities
• Ensure proper archiving of key documents and files and share them with the PM
• Immediately report any problem or information that could affect the projects/activities or the security of the teams to the PM.
• Ensure the collection and compilation of information about the progress of projects/activities from the field officers.
• Prepare and submit weekly update reports on the progress of projects/activities to the PM.
• Co-animate with the PM and actively participate in weekly meetings with all team members
• Represent SI on behalf of the PM and collaborate with relevant bodies: local authorities, camp management, beneficiaries, and any other relevant actors.

Human Resources Management

• Participate in the recruitment and induction of national program staff.
• Ensure the regular appraisals of staff members under direct line management are conducted
• Assist the implementation of training and capacity building of the team, under the lead of PM and in coordination with HR department as relevant.
• Partake in the assessment of team performance.
• Supervise and monitor potential conflicts within the teams and inform the PM in case of a problem. Monitor the teams to ensure that they are adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Ensure all staff comply with SI Code of Conduct, security protocols and internal regulation while carrying out all activities.

Education & Experience Requirements:

Education: Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Water Resources or Geology or other relevant field of study

Experience: 1-3 Years of Multi-Sector project related experience with INGOs/NGOs. Experience of 1 year in humanitarian context will be a plus point

Technical Skills: Technical knowledge of at least three thematic areas (DRR, NRM, WASH, FSL, Climate Change)-Familiarity with SPHERE standards and guidelines, and Afghanistan MRRD WASH standards-Project planning, coordination, and ability to set goals-Understanding of compliance and donor processes

Transverse Skills: Good communication and interpersonal skills-Capacity to empower team-Strong initiative and solution oriented mindset

Language Skills: Strong proficiency in English and local languages is required

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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