MEAL Manager

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     JOB VACANCY

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL launches the external recruitment of MEAL Manager.

BASE Raqqa
POSITION MEAL Manager

PRESENTATION OF THE ORGANIZATION

SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL is a humanitarian organization which provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. For over 40 years the association has focused on meeting three vital needs – water, food and shelter. Currently present in Syria since 2012, SI carries out emergency / post-emergency programs in WASH sector in NES region.

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION

The worker will carry out tasks assigned by his/her line manager, in accordance with instructions given and the established schedule.

 

List of main tasks:

 

Project relevance, quality and design

  • Contribute to establishing assessments
  • Contribute to define Solidarités International’s local strategy and contribute to the annual programming by proposing new activities
  • Organize and facilitate evaluation missions
  • Propose a technical approach and a financial, human and logistical scope for the programs to be implemented
  • Write the technical annexes and chapters (including the logical framework) for the proposals
  • Implement activities in compliance with the annual operational strategy, Solidarités International’s technical requirements and the financial donors’ criteria
  • Evaluate the relevance of the activities carried out, as well as the effectiveness of the interventions and their appropriateness with respect to contextual developments and the populations’ needs
  • Propose adjustments to the programs, if necessary
  • Ensure that the programs under his/her supervision achieve the required results
  • Ensure that program objectives meet sustainability requirements and, if required, compliance with established norms and standards

Participate in building the MEAL teams’ abilities with respect to techniques or new methodologies

Implementation and operational monitoring

  • Plan activities and MEAL cycles for MEAL (hiring, purchasing, etc.) in the light of established objectives
  • Used the project management, monitoring and evaluation tools for MEAL, particularly the planning and monitoring timeline
  • Propose and implement quality criteria and monitoring indicators for MEAL program
  • Support and advise to the base’s logistical department for the purchase of specific materials for MEAL activities
  • Plan and supervise the MEAL program implementation he/she is in charge of, being sure to meet deadlines and adhere to predefined technical specifications
  • Supervise and provide support for the MEAL managers; monitor and evaluate the implemented MEAL activities
  • Anticipate any issues linked to carrying out the MEAL activities and help to resolve any problems related to the  MEAL activities
  • Suggest any adjustments to be made to the  MEAL depending on contextual and indicator developments
  • Working with the administrative department, contribute to developing budgets relative to his/her program and monitor expenses and budget forecasts
  • Working with given project manager, draw up requirement statuses and cash flow needs.

Capitalization

  • Use the capitalization tools proposed by Solidarités International
  • Participate in the centralization and distribution of procedures, guides and tools linked to the MEAL activities
  • Capitalize on intervention methods and techniques and on the experiences acquired by Solidarités and other participants in the MEAL activities
  • Write procurement and handover reports before the end of his/her contract and send it to the appropriate persons on the mission and at headquarters

Personnel management              

  • Participate in validating the hiring of national technical staff for activities
  • Define the prerequisites for opened MEAL positions together with the administrative department; adapt existing job descriptions if required
  • Greet and brief the expatriates working on the program
  • Identify and pass on any training needs for MEAL teams
  • Set up technical training depending on MEAL operational needs and identified training requirements
  • Manage and support the team under his/her responsibility
  • Lead work groups and thematic meetings
  • Evaluate and assess the performance of colleagues under his/her direct supervision
  • Ensure adherence to security regulations by personnel under his/her supervision

 

Reporting / communication / representation

  • Pass upward to the relevant persons any information on the security situation or on any event that could impact Solidarités activities and the safety of the teams
  • Draft MEAL reports and any annexes relating to specific activities for the financial donor reports and/or amendments
  • Ensure that all reports are delivered on time and in the correct format
  • Maintain a local operational communications network and good relations with local and government authorities, financial donor representatives, UN agencies and other international agencies
  • In his/her assignment area, represent Solidarités International’s at meetings or forums concerning the …MEAL… activities
  • Represent the organization when asked and/or delegated to do so
  • Reply to headquarter information requests regarding specific needs
  • In collaboration with the MEAL coordinator, prepare the administrative documents (MOU, handover, etc.) to be jointly signed with government authorities, communities or partners

ORG CHART POSITION (reporting and functional relationships)

Line manager:  Field Coordinator

Functional manager: Meal coordinator

PROFILE FORSAKEN            

 

Personal and technical abilities:

  • Bachelor degree in a field related to Project Management, Development studies, Economics, Social science, Political sciences, International relations or equivalent

Education or training in data management and/or data analysis is desirable

  • Minimum 3-4 years’ work experience with INGO.
  • 0-2 years’ experience in similar position.
  • Good knowledge of analysis framework (quantitative and qualitative) and associated methodologies
  • Excellent understanding of project cycle management of humanitarian and/or development program
  • Proficient in the use of Excel and data collect software.

Personal abilities:

  • Excellent abilities to coordinate with people of different departments.
  • Excellent communication
  • Good management skills, with ability to prioritize and work to deadlines efficiently.
  • Fluency in English, Arabic language will be an addition.

 

Thanks for sending your application with a resume, cover letter, copy of diplomas, and work certificate apply through the link :

 

https://enketo.ona.io/x/GeBpqyVZ

 

Deadline for submitting applications: 16-12-2023 at 05:00 PM