Community Mobilization(Csmc)-Activity Manager

Who we are
Solidarites International is an international humanitarian organization which provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. For over 30 years the association has focused on meeting three vital needs - water, food and shelter - by carrying out emergency programmes followed by longer-term reconstruction projects. Whilst fully respecting the assisted populations’ customs and culture, SolidaritesInternational’s programmes are implemented through the joint expertise of around 180 expatriates and 1500 local managerial staff and employees. Solidarites International is currently present in Africa (Central African Republic, South Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Mali, Niger, Mauritania, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast), in Asia (Afghanistan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Pakistan), in the Middle East (Syria and Lebanon) and in Haiti.
 
 
TASK
 
Goals / aims :
 
Under the authority of the Program Manager, the Activity Manager will be responsible for:
 

Implementing the      activities and meeting the objectives as defined in the operation      proposals
Supervise the CSMC team
Ensure the timely      implementation of the CSMCactivities, that SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL’s quality      standards are met and proposes adjustments or developments to ensure      relevance if necessary

 
The ActivityManager will be required to:
 
 
 
Task description:
 
Assessments and project conception
 

Participate in the      preparation and implementation of assessments of new activities.
Participate in the      design and the financial dimension of the human and logistical programs to      implement

 
Project Implementation
 

Ensure the timely implementation      of the CSMCactivities according to the set objectives and SOLIDARITES      INTERNATIONAL standards defined but not limited to, the community      mobilization SOP’s and Modus Operandi, including:

Establish a planning       as for the creation of General Committees, the trainings (in collaboration       with the Wash team) and the follow-up activities.
Train and supervise       the community mobilizers in the implementing of initial focus group       discussions and the trainings provided to the committees.
Train and supervise       the community mobilizers in the support andfollow-up of the committees       created
Provide guidance and       capacity building to team members on community mobilization technics and       wash related technical issues.
Ensure the       implementation of specific follow-up activities to assess the good process       and the impact of the community mobilization activities.
Ensure the link with       the Outreach and the Wash teams and the transmission of relevant       information at all stages of the program

Make sure the      objectives for the activities under his/her responsibility are achieved      and the deadlines are met
Regularly visit the      activities’ sites
Identify and      anticipate any risks and constraints related to the CSMCactivities and      propose alternate strategies to the Program Manager
In collaboration with      the Program manager(s), adapt the beneficiary/sites selection methodology      as necessary, in particular, the selection criteria
Assess the relevance      of activities, the effectiveness of interventions, and their      appropriateness through monitoring form in light of changing circumstances      and the needs of populations,propose adjustments to programs if necessary(All      changes to be formalised and inscribed in the SOPs and modus Operandi and to      share those changes to PM and CO)
Use the SOLmanagement      and monitoring tools for the activities, results and context
Support the Program      Manager with the assessment of human needs, logistical and financial      resources needed at different stages of the activities
Write regular reports on the      progress of the activities for the Program Manager
Take part in the drafting of reports      and schedules/appendices related to the activitiesfor donors and/or      sponsors
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 Field Coordinator
Represent SOLIDARITES      INTERNATIONAL in collaboration with the Program Manager for the      projects/activities to the relevant bodies: local authorities, sector,      partners, …within his/her employment location
Ensure that the      safety of persons and equipment at intervention/project sites is      guaranteed

 
Team management
 

Take part in the      recruitment of community mobilizers
With the administrative      department, define the prerequisites for the community mobilizersvacant      positions and, if necessary, adapt the referent job profile
Welcome and brief new employees      working under his/her responsibility
Organise regular      meetings and workshops with team members
Manage and support the team under      his/her responsibility
Supervise and monitor      potential conflicts within the teams and inform the Program Manager in      case of problem
Identify any training/capacity      buildingneeds and implement training activities in      accordance with operational requirements
Ensuring the teams are well aware      of all changes affecting the population of interest and the teams are able      to properly refer cases and are able to distribute appropriate hotline      numbers of different agencies.
Participate in the development of      the CSMC      team’s methodological capacities
Evaluate the performance of the      members of his/her team
Identify team members’ potential      for advancement and communicate this information to the Program Manager
Monitor teams to      ensure that they are adhering to health and safety regulations

 
Monitoring
 

In collaboration with the Program Manager,(and the monitoring team) adapt the monitoring tools and methodologies as necessary
Support the evaluation surveys conducted by the Community Mobilizer as per request of other department(s).
Draft reports based on the monitoring surveys conducted.
Conduct regular spot checks on all relevant databases ensuring good quality control. (Different relative databases should match, conduct daily data cleaning, using good common sense and a logical approach while reading databases, alarming PM.

 
Reporting
 

Report weeklythe  activities of his/her team to the Program      Manager using the appropriate tool and forms
Implement the regular reporting      for the CSMCactivities      progress and lesson learnt using the appropriate formats, reports and      databases
Report any type of problem      encountered on the field
Immediately report any problems or      information that could affect the projects/activities or the security of      the teams to the Program Manager

Write regular reports on the      progress of the activities for the Program Manager

Take part in the drafting of reports      and schedules/appendices related to the activitiesfor donors and/or      sponsors
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 Field Coordinator
Represent SOLIDARITES      INTERNATIONAL in collaboration with the Program Manager for the      projects/activities to the relevant bodies: local authorities, sector,      partners, …within his/her employment location

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Candidate’s profile:
 

Degree in social science preferable,
Good understanding of participatory approach and community based programs,
Interest in WaSH and social change,
Previous experience in humanitarian field,
Previous team management experience,
Strong social and communication skills,
Leadership skills and teaching abilities,
Good analytical ability,
Calm, diplomatic, understanding problem solver and patient
Sound knowledge of office softwares.
Fluent spoken and written Arabic and English
Good reporting skills
Good knowledge of North Governorate is a plus,
Valid Driving licence