Solidarités International (SI) recruits 01 Wash Project Manager

Desired start date: ASAP

Duration of the mission: 6 months (renewable)

Location: Monguno

1.About the mission in Nigeria:

The current political and military crisis has affected millions of lives in Nigeria and SI is answering the needs of displaced populations and host communities in Borno State. The targeted areas of intervention are WASH, shelter, logistics, food security and livelihood. Seven programs are currently running:

• Multi-sectorial project over 3 years in Monguno, Ngala, Askira/Uba and Hawul in consortium with ALIMA and funded by EuropAid
• Logistic Platform project funded by WFP in Monguno
• Emergency WASH and Shelter response funded by OFDA in Maiduguri, Monguno, Dikwa, Ngala
• Emergency WASH in Health funded by ECHO – in consortium with ALIMA in Maiduguri and Monguno
• Emergency WASH funded by ECHO in Maiduguri, Monguno and Dikwa
• WASH response for vulnerable IDPs and host communities in Dikwa funded by CDC
• Emergency WASH response for new onset manmade disaster in Ngala funded by NHF

This mission has potential to continue developing relevant and mandate-based interventions to cover the needs in the area and to ensure a humanitarian impact. Here are the key numbers and information about the mission:

• 5 bases (Maiduguri, Abuja, Dikwa, Ngala and Monguno) plus Coordination Office in Maiduguri.
• The number of expatriates is around 20
• The national staff are approximately 200
• The total budget of the mission is around 7,5 million euros

2. About the job:

• The WASH program manager is in charge of implementing and achieving the objectives defined in the proposals.
• He/she supervises the operational teams allocated to his/her program.
• He/she guarantees the proper execution and the quality of the implemented programs and, if applicable, suggests adjustments or developments to ensure its relevance.

Main tasks:

• Project relevance, quality and design
• Implementation and operational monitoring
• Capitalization
• Personnel management
• Reporting / communication / representation

3. Living conditions:

Expatriate staff live in a common guesthouse adjacent to the office. Food is cooked communally in a shared kitchen. Basic household commodities are available in the local market although additional items are procured from Maiduguri.

• Masters’ degree or equivalent in related sectors of WASH
• Previous field humanitarian experience as a Wash program/project manager in emergency context
• Experience in tensed context in terms of security
• Good and proven writing and spoken English are required
• Strong HR management skills with field experience in delivering training and capacity building
• Very strong proficiency in Excel, with good data treatment abilities
• Anticipation and self-organization capacities
• Great work and stress management capacities
• Willingness to work in complex and volatile environments

• A salary starting from 1980€ gross per month + valorization of your experiences
• A monthly Per Diem of 600 USD

SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment.

Vacation: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of one break every three months. Solidarités offers you 7 working days ever three months, with 850 USD allowance for each break. In addition to these regular breaks, SI adds a day off per worked month. These days off as well as the breaks are not deducted from the paid leaves that are paid every months with your salary as they are offered by the organization.

Social and medical cover:
Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

NB:  The vacancy may close before the deadline. Thank you for your comprehension.