Desired start date: July 1st, 2024
Duration of the mission: 12 months
Location: Venezuela, Bolívar, Delta Amacuro
ABOUT US
SOLIDARITES 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 – 2500 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
Being present and operational in Venezuela since the end of 2019, SI initially started working in Caracas, but later launched WASH activities in the city of Barquisimeto, Lara State, then expanding to Falcon, Sucre and Portuguesa states. A FSL activity was initiated in Barquisimeto in 2021. Since then, the mission grew steadily on Falcon and Sucre State, opening a sub-base in Punto Fijo and strengthening its relationship with Fe y Alegria, our main local partner. While projects remain centered on Wash and FSL, protection and health components are progressively added either directly or through consortium and/or partnerships.
ABOUT THE JOB
General objective:
The program manager WASH is responsible for implementing and achieving the objectives defined in the operation proposals.
(S)he is responsible for overseeing operational teams assigned to the program.
(S)he guarantees the good performance and the quality of the program(s)…activities… implemented, and, where appropriate, proposes adjustments or developments to ensure relevance.
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Diagnosis and project design:
- Participate in the preparation and implementation of diagnostics
- Participate in the design and the financial dimension of the human and logistical programs to implement
- Prepare the appendixes and technical chapters (of logical framework) of operation proposals
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Implementation and operational monitoring
- Plan and oversee the implementation of program that (s)he is responsible for, both on-time and within the set technical specifications
- Plan the activity or activities with the support Departments (administrative, logistics), according to objectives
- Propose and develop indicators for monitoring program activities…activity…. and context
- Use management, activity, results, and context monitoring tools and respect SI procedures
- Provide support and advice to the logistics base for the purchase of materials specific to activities…activity…
- Assess the relevance of activities, the effectiveness of interventions, and their appropriateness in light of changing circumstances and the needs of populations
- Propose adjustments to programs if necessary
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HRM
- Participate in validating recruitment for the national technical staff…activity….,
- Define, in conjunction with the administrative service, the requirements for posts…activity … open for application, adapting Job Descriptions to professional guidelines if necessary
- Welcome and brief new employees or volunteers working underneath him/her
- Implement training related to operational requirements…activity…. and the identified training needs
The main challenges:
- Manage/support thenew team working for him/her
- Lead the start of the programmed activities in collaboration with the Prog Coo.
- Support the team in engaging with implementing partners, grantees and other stakeholders in the communities.
- Train and strengthen the department’s team
- Correct, if necessary, the execution of the activities
YOUR PROFILE
Education / academic background
Graduate degree and/or post-graduate degree in Public Health, Water Engineering, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related career; or equivalent field experience in humanitarian
Specific skills and experience:
- 3-4 years experience in the humanitarian sector
- A first experience on a similar position
- Project managment
- Strategic analisys
- Technical writing
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Leadership
Language:
Spanish (essential)
English
SI WILL OFFER YOU
A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2100 gross per month (2310 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 750.
SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment.
Breaks: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every three months (with a USD 850 break allowance, allocated by Sl). To these breaks periods, SI grants one (1) additional rest day per month worked.
Insurance package: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds 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.
LIVING CONDITIONS:
- Hotel & Guest house conditions
- Internet and phone network
- Restaurant & social life
- Transportation
The security context is complex in Venezuela but is overall considered as calm with, however criminal risks in specific areas. The authorities have a strong presence throughout the country and are very wary about international organizations. It is important to remain calm and to ensure good communication. The context of living in Puerto Ordaz and Delta Amacuro is good but rural. It will be necessary to remain vigilant to the good respect of security rules especially while travelling to remote areas and/or specific areas of thats zones due to the presence of the military and police authorities.
Nonetheless, within the limitation of the safety minimum requirements, one can easily enjoy living in Bolívar, week-ends and/or vacations in other areas including Canaima, Salto Ángel, Roraima. There is a vibrant expatriate community in the zone.”
APPLICATION PROCESS
Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter!
Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.
Thank you for your understanding.
To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org
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Solidarités International (SI) est déterminé à prévenir et à combattre tout type d’abus – tout acte d’exploitation, d’abus et/ou de harcèlement sexuels (SEAH) à l’encontre des membres des communautés bénéficiaires ou de ses collaborateurs et collaboratrices, atteinte aux personnes et/ou aux biens, fraude, corruption, conflit d’intérêt non déclaré, financement d’activités portant atteinte aux droits de l’homme – qui pourrait être perpétré dans le cadre de ses interventions. SI applique une tolérance zéro à l’égard de tout type d’abus, particulièrement des actes de SEAH.
Solidarités International est un employeur équitable qui combat toute forme de discrimination. SI ne demandera jamais une rétribution quelconque en vue de participer à un processus de recrutement.
Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and fight all type of abuse – all act of exploitation, abuse and/or sexual harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or collaborators, fraud, corruption, violation of persons and/or property, funding of activities harmful to human rights – that could be perpetrated in the frame of its interventions. SI implements a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of abuse, notably acts of SEAH.
Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to find all forms of discrimination. SI will ever ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.