Description of the position

We are seeking an Activity Manager Livelihood for the opening of our base in Adwa. You’ll play a crucial role in carrying out and accomplishing the objectives as defined in the operation proposals ensuring that Solidarités International technical recommendations and procedures are followed with the guidance of the Program Coordinator and Field Coordinator.

More details below: 

Diagnostics and project conception

• Participate in the preparation and implementation of diagnostics and assessment, including IGA and Market assessment
• 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 livelihood team’s capacity in regard to techniques or new methodologies

Implementation and operational follow-up

• Plan Livelihood activity(ies) with the support department (Administration, logistics) according to the set objectives
• 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 activities under his/her responsibility are achieved
• Suggest and implement monitoring indicators for livelihood activities and context
• Use SI management and monitoring tools for activities
• Plan and supervise the implementation of livelihood activities under his/her responsibility
• Anticipate difficulties in the carrying out of livelihood activities and facilitate problem solving
• Suggest new livelihood activity directions in accordance with context and indicators
• In cooperation with the administrative department, help draw up budgets for his/her activities, 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)

Capitalization

• Write the capitalization 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 and at headquarters
• Ensure diffusion of SI technical documentation

HRM    

• Recruit the national technical staff for his/her activities
• With the administrative department, define the prerequisites for the livelihood vacant positions and, if necessary, adapt the referent job profile.
• Welcome and brief new employees or volunteers working under his responsibility
• Implement training activities in accordance with livelihood 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 activities under his/her responsibility
• Write reports and annexes concerning his/her activities for donor reports and/or amendment
• Ensure compliance with reporting deadlines and guidelines
• Communicate with team leaders concerning the progress and results of their activities
• 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 livelihood 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