For over 35 years, the humanitarian aid organization SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL has been committed to providing aid in the event of conflict and natural disasters. Our mission is to provide aid as quickly and as efficiently as possible to endangered populations by meeting their vital needs: drinking water, food and shelter.
After providing emergency aid, our humanitarian teams accompany the most vulnerable families and communities until they recover their livelihoods and self-sufficiency, to enable them to deal with the challenges of an uncertain future with dignity.
SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL is particularly committed to fighting water-related diseases, the primary cause of death in the world today. Drawing on their expertise, our teams develop and carry out aid programs in the fields of water, sanitation and hygiene, as well as in the essential domains of food security and reconstruction.
In 2014, SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL teams, comprising 188 international and 1742 national employees. The association is directed by Jean-Yves Troy.
Founded by Alain Boinet and presided by Edouard Lagourgue, SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL is a non-profit organisation under the French 1901 charities law. An annual general meeting is held each year, and the charity has a Board of Governors and a steering committee.Mission / Objectives
Under the supervision of the Activity Manager and in functional link with the PM, the HP/CM TL will lead and supervise all hygiene promotion related activities of the projects, respecting deadlines and technical requirements.
He/She will comply with the core humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality, humanity and independence as well as with the principles and mandate of Solidarités International at all times.
List of Main Tasks
Setting up the activities /control and supervision:
Plan the weekly activities for his/her team and have them approved by his/her Project Manager:
Plan human resources need (daily workers, workers…)
plan tool and material needs (request from stock)
anticipate administrative issues (requests in advance)
Anticipate logistics issues (transport, communication means…)
Organize and carry out, with his/her team, tasks assigned by his/her Project Manager
Supervise and monitor each stage of activity. Ensure that standards and instructions given by his/her Project Manager, as well as Solidarités procedures, are followed
Respect schedules and deadlines agreed upon with his/her Project Manager
Report back any problems and constraints encountered during the activities and suggest operational solutions
Logistics and Administration:
When recruiting daily workers, follow procedures and directives outlined by his/her Project manager and the administrative service
Train his/her team members to use and maintain the available tools correctly
Track usage with monitoring tools provided
Enforce safety procedures
Ensure that safety procedures are followed by members of his/her team
Monitor the quality and quantity of material delivered to working sites
Ensure the receipt and storage of material and equipment necessary for his/her work to be carried out on site
Reporting / communication:
Take part in weekly program meetings and clusters on request
Keep his/her monitoring tools and files archived in the Solidarités office, accessible to his/her Team Leader and/or project manager
Draw up and submit a weekly task report (which should include progress made by the team) to his/her project manager
Take part in the drafting of the monthly program pack
Establish and maintain good relations with local participants and communities (populations) in the operational fields
Listen to the populations and local participants in the field and report to his/her project manager any non-technical or safety-related issues which could affect the activities or safety of Solidarités International teams
Profile Forsaken
Studies: BSc in Public Health, Nursing and Midwifery, Environmental Health, Education or Similar Field
Experience: Candidate must possess 2 years of practical experience in similar position or 1 year experience (NGO or Public Sector). Previous experience with Solidarités International is highly desirable.
Languages: Strong communication skills are essential, with fluency in English mandatory. Proficiency in Hausa (additional local languages a plus)
Personal Qualities: Candidate should be reliable, honest, and accountable, with the ability to manage stress effectively. A team player with strong Technical Competence.
Computer Skills: The candidate should demonstrate solid proficiency in MS Office applications—particularly Word, PowerPoint, advanced Excel and Kobo Collect.
Project Related Skills: good knowledge of Project Cycle, Project implementation and Project Follow UP.
Female Candidates are highly preferred for this role.
