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Solidarités
International (SI) is a French humanitarian organisation operating for over 35
years who is committed to providing aid in the event of conflict and natural
disasters. Our mission is to provide aid as quickly and as efficiently as
possible to endangered populations by meeting their vital needs: water, food
and shelter.
SI
has started activities in North-eastern Nigeria in August 2016 in the fields of
Wash and is now intervening in 4 areas of the state for Wash and Shelter
activities.

We
are recruiting to fill the following positions below in Borno State:
Job
Title:
Activity Manager
Location:
Ngala, Borno
Beginning of Contract: 3rd April, 2018
Contract Duration: 3 months (with possibility of extension) – Probation period:
1 month
Delocalization Policy: applicable, according to SI conditions
Mission
  • The
    Activity manager is in charge of carrying out and accomplishing the
    objectives as defined in the operation proposals.
  • He/she
    is responsible for the supervision of the operational teams assigned the
    WASH and FSL activities.
  • He/she
    must ensure that the WASH and FSL activities are well executed and deliver
    quality results, where appropriate, proposes adjustments or developments
    to ensure relevance.
Main
Tasks
Project
relevance, Quality and Design:
  • Participate
    in the preparation and implementation of operational assessment and
    evaluation activities
  • Participate
    in the design and the financial dimension of the human and logistical
    programs to implement
  • Prepare
    the appendixes and technical chapters (of logical framework) of operation
    proposals
  • Implement
    the activities in compliance with the annual operational strategy,
    Solidarites International’s technical requirements and the donors criteria
  • Participate
    in the development of the WASH team’s capacity in regard to techniques or
    new methodologies
  • Implementation
    and operational monitoring
  • Plan
    the WASH and FSL activity(ies) with the support department
    (Administration, logistics) according to the set objectives
  • Support
    the WASH and FSL Team in planning their operational activities
  • 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
  • Make
    sure the objectives for the activity(ies) under his/her responsibility are
    achieved
  • Suggest
    and implement monitoring indicators for the WASH and FSL activity(ies) and
    context
  • Use
    the SI management and monitoring tools for the activities, results and
    context
  • Plan
    and supervise the implementation of the WASH and FSL activity(ies) under
    his/her responsibility
  • Anticipate
    difficulties in the carrying out of the WASH and FSL activity(ies) and
    facilitate problem solving
  • Suggest
    new WASH and FSL activity (ies) directions in accordance with context and
    indicators
  • In
    cooperation with the administrative department, help draw up budgets for
    his/her activity(ies), budget follow up and proposal budgets for the
    program parts
  • Prepare
    Internal Order Forms (IOF) and follow orders using the logistics service
  • Report
    the state of decentralized inventory to the logistics department (“field”
    inventory)
Institutional
Knowledge Building – IKB:
  • Write
    the IKB documents in accordance with SI tools
  • Prepare
    handover reports before the end of his/her employment contract and forward
    them to concerned parties in the mission
  • Ensure
    diffusion of SI technical documentation
HRM:
  • Recruit
    the national technical staff for his/her activity(ies)
  • With
    the administrative department, define the prerequisites for the WASH and
    FSL vacant positions and, if necessary, adapt the referent job profile.
  • Welcome
    and brief new employees or volunteers working under his/her responsibility
  • Implement
    training activities in accordance with WASH and FSL operational requirements
    and the identified training needs.
  • Serve
    as intermediary between team leaders
  • Manage
    and support the team under his/her responsibility
  • Conduct
    workshops and regular or ad hoc meetings
  • Evaluate
    the performance of the members of his/her team(s)
  • Identify
    team members’ potential for advancement and communicate this information
    to the program manager/desk HR Referent
  • Make
    sure his/her team(s) follow the safety rules
Reporting/Communication/Representation:
  • Share
    with the appropriate authority any information on the security context and
    any event which may have consequences on SI activities and team safety
  • Write
    regular reports concerning the progress of the activity(ies) under his/her
    responsibility
  • Write
    reports and annexes concerning his/her activity(ies) for donor reports
    and/or amendment
  • Ensure
    compliance with reporting deadlines and guidelines
  • Communicate
    with team leaders concerning the progress and results of their
    activity(ies)
  • Maintain
    a local operational communication network and positive relations with the
    local/governmental authorities, donor representatives, UN and other
    international agencies in cooperation with the program manager and Program
    Coordinator
  • Represent
    Solidarités International in meetings or forums concerning the WASH
    activities within his employment location
  • Represent
    SI on request and/or delegation
  • Respond
    to the requirements of Headquarters concerning specific needs
  • Write
    the administrative documents to be signed (MOU, handover…) jointly with
    governmental authorities, communities or partners
Personal
Abilities
  • Professional
    Experience: 1 year of experience in similar position (NGO/Private or
    Public sector) – Humanitarian experience is a plus
  • Languages:
    English (mandatory), Kanori, Haussa, Shua (additional languages a plus)
  • Personal
    qualities: reliable, honest, very good organization, resistance to stress,
    good interpersonal skills (internal and external communication), team
    player, capacity to delegate and to manage, initiative and autonomy,
    capacity of prioritization of tasks
Technical
Competences
  • Training:
    University Degree in Engineering or a similar domain.
  • Relevant
    experience on Food items distribution and monitoring will be highly
    appreciated.
  • Project
    related skills: good knowledge of the project cycle, project
    implementation, project follow-up
  • IT
    skills: Good knowledge of Office software : Excel, Word, Powerpoint
Salary
and Conditions
  • In
    accordance with SI’s Terms of Employment; for national staff in Nigeria
Job
Title:
Agronomist
Location:
Ngala, Borno
Beginning of contract: 3/4/2018
Contract duration: 3 months (with possibility of extension) – Probation period:
1 month
Slot: 3
Mission
  • The
    agronomist, under the direct supervision of the FSL team leader, implement
    and monitor the agriculture related activities, following Solidarités International
    technical recommendations, procedures (including safety procedures),
    schedules and deadlines.
List
of Main Responsabilities

Representation and community mobilization:
  • Mobilize
    the targeted communities and create awareness about the project activities;
    make sure that the projects’ objectives and the selection criteria are
    well understood and accepted by the communities
  • Establish
    and maintain good relations with local participants and communities
    (populations) in the area of intervention to know their perceptions of the
    operations and to understand the needs, complaints, and major events that
    may have an impact on the activities of Solidarités International
  • Listen
    to the population and local participants in the field and report to
    his/her project manager any non-technical or safety-related issues which
    could affect the activities or safety of Solidarités International teams.
Implementation
and Monitoring
  • Under
    the supervision of the FSL team leader:
    • Participate
      in the identification of the beneficiaries of agricultural inputs’
      distribution, in collaboration with local authorities and landowners and
      according to specific criteria
    • Participate
      in the distribution(s), for both micro-vegetable gardening and main food
      crops cultivation ((input distribution, trainings, set up, maintenance,
      monitoring, reporting, etc.)
    • Ensure
      the proper follow-up of the beneficiaries and provide them with adequate
      technical support during activities
    • Participate
      in identifying the training needs among the population and propose
      appropriate contents and training support material for the training
      sessions and awareness messages to be disseminated
    • Conduct
      training sessions among the beneficiaries and ensure day-to-day technical
      support
    • Ensure
      the day-to-day implementation of the activities and report difficulties
      met quickly to his/her direct supervisor
    • Support
      the FSL team leader in the definition of technical specification of
      agricultural inputs and, if needed perform germination tests
    • Propose
      relevant activity to undertake to his/her direct manager for the
      preparation of the weekly planning
    • Participate
      in the monitoring of the activities in the field and data entry,
      according to the direct manager needs.
Reporting
and Communication:
  • Use
    the monitoring tools provided
  • Participate
    in the files archiving at Solidarités International’s office, accessible
    to the whole team
  • Draw
    up and submit a weekly report to his/her direct manager
  • Take
    part in weekly program meetings and clusters on request
  • Report
    back any problems and constraints encountered during the course of the
    activities, including safety issues, to his/her direct manager
  • Collaborate
    with the other components of the FSL department and support them when
    asked.
Technical
Competences
  • Training:
    University degree in University degree in Agronomy
  • Project
    related skills : good knowledge of the project cycle, project
    implementation, project follow-up
  • IT
    skills: Good knowledge of Office software : Excel, Word.
Personal
Abilities:
  • Professional
    experience: 1 year of experience in similar position (NGO/Private or
    Public sector) – Humanitarian experience is a plus
  • Languages:
    English (mandatory), Kanori, Haussa, Shua (additional languages a plus)
  • Personal
    qualities: reliable, honest, very good organization, resistance to stress,
    good interpersonal skills (internal and external communication), team
    player, capacity to delegate and to manage, initiative and autonomy,
    capacity of prioritization of tasks.
Salary
and Conditions

In accordance with SI’s Terms of Employment; for national staff in Nigeria.
Job
Title:
WASH Team Leader
Location:
Ngala, Borno
Beginning of contract: 3/4/2018
Contract duration: 3 months (with possibility of extension) – Probation period:
1 month
Delocalization policy: applicable, according to SI conditions




Goal
/ Purpose
  • The
    Team Leader will coordinate a team of Water and Sanitation foremen in
    order to set up the Water and Sanitation activities, ensuring that
    Solidarités International technical recommendations and procedures are
    followed.
List
of Main Tasks
  • Setting
    up the activities /control and supervision
  • Plan
    the weekly activities for his/her team and have them approved by his/her
    Line manager:
  • Plan
    human resources needs (daily workers, workers…)
  • plan
    tool and material needs (request from stock)
  • anticipate
    administrative issues (requests in advance)
  • Anticipate
    logistics issues (transport, communication means…)
  • Organize
    and carry out, with his/her team, tasks assigned by his/her Line manager
  • Supervise
    and monitor each stage of activity. Ensure that standards and instructions
    given by his/her Line manager, as well as Solidarités procedures, are
    followed
  • Respect
    schedules and deadlines agreed upon with his/her Line manager
  • Report
    back any problems and constraints encountered during the course of the activities
    and suggest operational solution
Logistics
and Administration:
  • When
    recruiting daily workers, follow procedures and directives outlined by
    his/her Line manager and the administrative service
  • Train
    his/her team members to use and maintain the available tools correctly
  • Track
    usage with monitoring tools provided
  • Enforce
    safety procedures
  • Ensure
    that safety procedures are followed by members of his/her team
  • Monitor
    the quality and quantity of material delivered to working sites
  • Ensure
    the receipt and storage of material and equipment necessary for his/her
    work to be carried out on site
Reporting
/ communication:
  • Take
    part in weekly program meetings and clusters on request
  • Keep
    his/her monitoring tools and files archived in the Solidarités office,
    accessible to his/her Team Leader and/or line manager
  • Draw
    up and submit a weekly task report (which should include progress made by
    the team) to his/her line manager
  • Take
    part in the drafting of the monthly program pack
  • Establish
    and maintain good relations with local participants and communities
    (populations) in the operational fields
  • Listen
    to the populations and local participants in the field and report to
    his/her line manager any non-technical or safety-related issues which
    could affect the activities or safety of Solidarités International teams
Requirements
Personal abilities:
  • Professional
    experience: 1 year of experience in similar position (NGO/Private or
    Public sector) – Humanitarian experience is a plus
  • Languages:
    English (mandatory), Kanori, Haussa, Shua (additional languages a plus)
  • Personal
    qualities: reliable, honest, very good organization, resistance to stress,
    good interpersonal skills (internal and external communication), team
    player, capacity to delegate and to manage, initiative and autonomy,
    capacity of prioritization of tasks
Technical
competences:
  • Training:
    University degree in Wash  or a similar domain.
  • Relevant
    experience on Food items distribution and monitoring will be highly
    appreciated.
  • Project
    related skills : good knowledge of the project cycle, project
    implementation, project follow-up
  • IT
    skills: Good knowledge of Office software : Excel, Word, GIS, and drawing
    software (autocad)
Remuneration
Salary and conditions: in accordance with SI’s Terms of Employment; for
national staff in Nigeria
Job
Title:
Livestock Officer
Location:
Ngala, Borno
Beginning of contract: 3rd April, 2018
Contract duration: 3 months (with possibility of extension) – Probation period:
1 month
Slot: 2

Mission
  • The
    livestock officer, under the direct supervision of the FSL team leader,
    implement and monitor the small livestock  related activities,
    following Solidarités International technical recommendations, procedures
    (including safety procedures), schedules and deadlines.
Responsibilities
Representation and community mobilization:
  • Mobilize
    the targeted communities and create awareness about the project
    activities; make sure that the projects’ objectives and the selection
    criteria are well understood and accepted by the communities
  • Establish
    and maintain good relations with local participants and communities (populations)
    in the area of intervention to know their perceptions of the operations
    and to understand the needs, complaints, and major events that may have an
    impact on the activities of Solidarités International
  • Listen
    to the population and local participants in the field and report to
    his/her project manager any non-technical or safety-related issues which
    could affect the activities or safety of Solidarités International teams
Implementation
and Monitoring:
Under the supervision of the FSL team leader:
  • Participate
    in the identification of the beneficiaries of agricultural inputs’
    distribution, in collaboration with local authorities and landowners and
    according to specific criteria
  • Participate
    in the distribution(s), for both small livestock of goat and sheep and
    poultry fowls ((small livestock distribution, trainings, set up,
    maintenance, monitoring, reporting, etc.)
  • Ensure
    the proper follow-up of the beneficiaries and provide them with adequate
    technical support during activities
  • Participate
    in identifying the training needs among the population and propose
    appropriate contents and training support material for the training
    sessions and awareness messages to be disseminated
  • Conduct
    training sessions among the beneficiaries and ensure day-to-day technical
    support
  • Ensure
    the day-to-day implementation of the activities and report difficulties
    met quickly to his/her direct supervisor
  • Support
    the FSL team leader in the definition of technical specification of
    agricultural inputs and, if needed perform germination tests
  • Propose
    relevant activity to undertake to his/her direct manager for the
    preparation of the weekly planning
  • Participate
    in the monitoring of the activities in the field and data entry, according
    to the direct manager needs.
Reporting
and communication:
  • Use
    the monitoring tools provided
  • Participate
    in the files archiving at Solidarités International’s office, accessible
    to the whole team
  • Draw
    up and submit a weekly report to his/her direct manager
  • Take
    part in weekly program meetings and clusters on request
  • Report
    back any problems and constraints encountered during the course of the
    activities, including safety issues, to his/her direct manager
  • Provide
    verbal and written reports on the activities to the FSL Team Leader on the
    agreed frequency
  • Attend
    meetings with farmers’ associations and groups , beneficiaries and
    non-beneficiaries upon the request
  • Collaborate
    with the other components of the FSL department and support them when
    asked
Requirements
Personal Abilities:
  • Professional
    experience: 1 year of experience in similar position (NGO/Private or
    Public sector) – Humanitarian experience is a plus
Languages:
  • English
    (mandatory), Kanori, Haussa, Shua (additional languages a plus)
Personal
qualities:
  • Reliable,
    honest, very good organization, resistance to stress, good interpersonal
    skills (internal and external communication), team player, capacity to
    delegate and to manage, initiative and autonomy, capacity of
    prioritization of tasks
Technical
competences :
  • Training:
    University degree in Agronomy
  • Project
    related skills : good knowledge of the project cycle, project
    implementation, project follow-up
  • IT
    skills: Good knowledge of Office software : Excel, Word
Salary
and Conditions
  • In
    accordance with SI’s Terms of Employment; for national staff in Nigeria.
  • Delocalization
    policy: applicable, according to SI conditions.
How
To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s, cover letter and
references in one file (in Word or PDF) and name it with your name and surname
to: hr.coo@solidarites-nigeria.org
Application
Deadline 
25th March, 2018.
Note:
No paper application will be accepted.
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