DRR PROGRAM MANAGER - Zahle - Bekaa

Assessment and project design

• Organize and plan needs assessments and write assessment report
• Participate in the design and the financial dimension of the human resources for new programs to be implemented
• Prepare the appendixes and technical chapters of operation proposals
• Develop new activities in compliance with the annual operational strategy, Solidarity International technical requirements, and donor criteria.

Implementation and operational monitoring

• Plan and oversee the implementation of DRR program(s) that he/she is responsible for, both on-time and within the set technical specifications. Prepare and update the activity work plan.
• Plan activities with the support Departments (administrative, logistics), according to program objectives
• Use management, activity, results, and context monitoring tools such as APU-IC and Operational Follow up
• Provide support and advice to the logistics base for the purchase of materials specific to its program 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 program(s) if necessary
• Ensure the achievement of results of the programs (s)he is responsible for
• Anticipate the difficulties associated with conducting the DRR activities and help solve problems related to programs activities
• Propose program adaptations according to the changing environment and indicators
• In collaboration with the administrative service, contribute to the development of program budgets, budget follow up and proposal budgets for the program parts
• Define financial needs and treasury requests with supervisors or activity managers
• Follow and Report program material stocks with the logistics department (“field” inventory)
• Ensure a close collaboration with MEAL team
• Analyse the humanitarian situation taking into account the protection problems / Do No Harm policy for the population

Capitalization

• Write the capitalization documents referring to activities implemented 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 and at headquarters if needed
• Ensure diffusion of SI technical documentation

Human Resources Management             

• Participate in validating recruitment for the national technical staff under its responsibility
• With the administrative department, define the prerequisites for the DRR vacant positions and, if necessary, adapt the referent job profile
• Welcome and brief new employees working under his responsibility
• Identify team training needs related to operational requirements and implement trainings
• Manage and support the team under his responsibility and carry out EAP
• Conduct workshops, weekly team meeting and ad hoc meetings
• Evaluate the performances of his/her team members
• Identify potential changes in members of his team and provide feedback to the DRR Coordinator and Field Coordinator
• Make sure his/her team(s), daily workers, volunteers follow the safety rules and guidelines

Reporting / communication / Representation

• Share with the Security & Liaison Manager and Field Coordinator any information on the security context and any event which may have consequences on SI activities and team safety
• Write reports and annexes concerning his program for donor reports and/or amendment
• Ensure compliance with reporting deadlines and guidelines
• Ensure the team properly archive the data related to project implementation
• Maintain a local operational communication network and positive relations with the local/governmental authorities, donor representatives, UN and other international agencies under the supervision of the Field Coordinator
• Report activities progress to the DRR Coordinator
• Report activities to relevant local authorities and ensure a close coordination with the technical Departments involved at Governorate level.
• Representation in the meetings or forums concerning the program in his place of employment
• Represent SI on request and/or delegation
• Respond to the requirements of the coordination and headquarters concerning specific needs
• Write the administrative documents to be signed (MOU, handover…) jointly with governmental authorities, communities or partners

POSITION OF THE POST IN THE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART (hierarchical and functional relationships)

Under the hierarchical authority of: Field Coordinator

Hierarchical authority over: 2 DRR Officers

Under the functional authority of: DRR Coordinator

Functional authority over: N/A

Specific skills and experience:

• Master degree in Disaster Risk Management or Environmental Engineering. Master degree can be balanced by experience.
• At least 2 years’ experience working in a Project Manager position
• Experience working in an Non-Governmental Organization Environment
• Experience in infrastructural work (mitigation schemes – dykes, flood diversion channels) – design and implementation
• Experience and sensibility for social cohesion and social tensions reduction programming
• Sound experience in Project Cycle Management, team management and Financial follow-up
• Experience of work in consortium is an asset
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Soft skills:

Language: Fluent in both English and Arabic. French is an asset.

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried post: 2,000 USD – Basic salary

Vacation: 1.5 Paid Leaves/month

Social and medical cover.