Solidarités International Head of Program Jobs in Ethiopia
About Us
Solidarités International (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter.
Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading 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 some twenty countries, the SI teams – 3000 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers – intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.
About the Mission
SI is currently expanding its presence in East Africa and is looking for Country Directors to developp mission in new countries.
The team will be composed of an Head of Programs and Head of support Services, FCs will be deployed in the intervention areas. The mission is in the opening phase and the organization chart is evolving.
About the Job
General Objectives
The Head of Programs supports the Country Director (CD) in developing, setting up, implementing and monitoring activities in the country. He/she is responsible for supervising and coordinating Solidarités programs in the country of assignment.
Issues and Specific Challenges
Strategic orientation
Coordination and operational monitoring
Program team management and coordination
Reporting / communication / representation
Capitalization
Priorities on the 2-3 First Months
Supports the coordination team and base teams in launching activities.
Ensures Recruitment, induction and training of the program team at Coo level, support the FCs in this process at base level.
Follows up of Current activities in the country with the FC and ensure monitoring tools are followed up and activities implemented according to the planning and technical requirements.
Coordinate design and writing of new proposals and contribute to the development of an intervention strategy for the country.
Your Profile
Education
Master Degree in humanitarian/development studies, social sciences, management or other related discipline.
Experiment in the Humanitarian Sector
5+ years
Experiment on Similar Positions
3-4 years
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of donors’ policies and guidelines. Experience with ECHO, BHA or CDCS
Experience working in contries with strong administrative regulations and in coordination with local authorities
Strong knowledge of principled-based and experience of diplomatic approaches
Good reporting and writing skills
Previous experience and achievements in working in consortium and strong partnerships with NGOs locals and internationals (MoUs, negotiations, governance…)
Proven ability to deal with donors and operational partners
Strong Knowledgeand experience in SI sectors of expertise (WASH, FSL, Shelter)
Experience of mission opening phase
Transversal Skills
Proven management ability, including ability to motivate and develop skills of team’s members.
Excellent communication, networking skills, organizational and prioritization skills, ability to multi-task
Capacity to adapt and show organizational flexibility
Cross cultural sensitivity and great team player
Proven ability to develop adapted humanitarian vision and strategy
Capacity to engage and manage technical staff and curiosity towards their expertise
Experience working with SI (or a similar organization) is an asset
Prior experience in East Africa would be considered as an asset
Languages
English compulsory, knowledge of a local language would be an asset
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Solidarités International Head of Program Jobs in Ethiopia
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