Deputy Program Manager-Shelter (Telafar)

[Telafar,Iraq ]

PRESENTATION OF THE ORGANIZATION

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL is a French humanitarian organization which provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. For over 38 years the association has focused on meeting three vital needs – water, food and shelter. Currently present in Iraq since 2017, SI carries out emergency / post-emergency programs in Wash sector in Mosul region.

 

OBJECTIVES:

• The Shelter Deputy Program Manager supports the Shelter 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 Shelter Program Manager

 

The Deputy Shelter 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.

To apply for this position, please send your application with a resume and cover letter, to the following email:

[email protected]

The subject of the email should be: Deputy Program Manager-Shelter

Or send by hand to SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL office at Al-Kafaat Quarter addressed to Admin Responsible

Deadline for submitting applications: August 17th 2021 

Due to the large number of CVs receivedm if you don’t receive an answer after 2 week of vacancy closing, consider your application not considered any further in the recruitment.