Solidarités International Head of Program Jobs in Ethiopia

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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