Program Manager

Description of the position   The Program manager is responsible for implementing and achieving the objectives defined in the operation proposals.  (S)he is responsible for overseeing operational teams assigned to the program.  (S)he guarantees the good performance, and the quality of the WaSH & Livelihood program(s) implemented, and, where appropriate, proposes adjustments or developments to ensure relevance.    More details below:   Diagnosis and project design  Participate in the preparation and implementation of diagnostics 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 activities in compliance with the annual business strategy, Solidarity International technical requirements, and donor criteria    Implementation and operational monitoring  Plan and oversee the implementation of program WaSH/FSL that (s)he is responsible for, both on-time and within the set technical specifications  Plan the activity or activities WaSH/FSL with the support Departments (administrative, logistics), according to objectives  Propose and develop indicators for monitoring program WaSH/FSL activities and context  Use management, activity, results, and context monitoring tools  Respect SI procedures  Provide support and advice to the logistics base for the purchase of materials specific to activities WaSH 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  Ensure the achievement of results of the programs (s)he is responsible for  Supervise and support responsible business activity WaSH/FSL, monitor and evaluate implemented activities WaSH/FSL Anticipate the difficulties associated with conducting activities WaSH/FSL and help solve problems related to programs WaSH/FSL Propose program changes according to the changing environment and indicators  In collaboration with the administrative service, contribute to the development of program budgets and track spending and budget forecasts  Develop the state of needs and the Treasury requests with activity managers    Capitalization Compose capitalization documents respecting SI tools  Prepare contracting reports before the end of his/her employment contract, and make them available to those interested in the mission and at headquarters  Guarantee the dissemination of technical documentation    HRM       Participate in validating recruitment for the national technical staff for your department. Define, in conjunction with the administrative service, the requirements for posts WaSH open for application, adapting Job Descriptions to professional guidelines if necessary  Welcome and brief new employees or volunteers working underneath him/her  Implement training related to operational requirements WaSH and the identified training needs  Manage/support the team working for him/her  Conduct workshops and regular or ad hoc meetings  Evaluate and assess the performances of his/her team members Identify potential changes in members of his/her team(s) and provide feedback to the Program Manager / HR Desk Reference Ensure his/her team’s compliance with safety regulations    Reporting / communications / representation  Make known all information on the security situation or any event with a possible consequence on SI activities or team security  Write reports or appendixes relating to his/her reporting and or funding amendment activities  Ensure compliance with reporting deadlines and formats  Maintain a local operational communications network and good relationships with local and governmental authorities, donor representatives, UN agencies, and other international agencies  Assure Solidarités International’s representation in the meetings or forums concerning the program in his/her place of employment WaSH Represent SI on request and/or delegation  Respond to the requirements of Headquarters concerning specific needs  Prepare administrative paperwork to sign (MOU, hand over, etc ) in conjunction with governmental authorities, communities, or partners