ABOUT THE MISSION …

SI has been working in Syria since 2012 and currently has strong coverage for WASH, FSL and NFI programs across North West (NWS) and North East Syria (NES). The NES programs provide an integrated assistance in the WASH, NFI, Shelter and Livelihoods sectors to displaced populations and host communities affected by the conflict. NWS programs are remotely managed and provide WASH and NFI/Winterization support to affected populations. Since 2016, SI has been partnering with a local health partner to develop and strengthen a WASH-and-Health integrated approach, and is currently developing the streamlining of Protection within its existing programs.

The mission is expanding through a major consortium with 4 partners led by SI, which started in October 2018. The LEARN consortium funded by OFDA ( Linking Assistance and Relief in Northeast Syria ) supports equitable and safe access to essential basic services including WASH, Shelter and Health, for the most vulnerable populations affected by conflict and displacement in Northeast Syria.

The Syria mission counts about 340 national staff, more than 60 expatriates, and has a 20 million USD budget for 2019.

ABOUT THE JOB

SI is looking for a MEAL Manager, based in Erbil and overseeing our operations in Northeast Syria.

Recent contextual developments in NES have led SI to relocate its expatriate team to Erbil. We are thus seeking for a MEAL Manager to centralize and harmonize tools and processes at base level, providing methodological support to program teams on technical questions linked to MEAL and cross-cutting issues such as: design of M&E plan, quantitative and qualitative data collection, measure of indicators, complaint response mechanism, do no harm analysis.

Working in close collaboration with the various sectoral Program Managers (2 in WASH, one for Rapid Response Mechanism, one for Cash and one for Shelter), the Administrator is line-managed by the Field Coordinator and functionally supported by a MEAL Coordinator. He/she will manage a team comprising a Deputy, 3 Supervisors and 16 Officers.

SPECIFIC STAKES AND CHALLENGES:

• Guarantee the implementation of MEAL processes in a remote management context
• Ensure the structuration of a MEAL department still under construction

PRIORITIES FOR THE 2/3 FIRST MONTHS :

• MEAL team management and capacity-building
• Harmonization of the tools
• Contribute to the MEAL strategy implementation

YOUR PROFILE

Education:

• Bachelor degree in a field related to Project Management, international development and/or social sciences

Experience:

• Experience in M&E or Project Management (at least 2 years)
• Experience in humanitarian sector in complex environment highly recommended
• Experience in remote management highly appreciated

Skills:

• Excellent command in writing and editing documents in English
• Strong computer skills essential (Pack office, project & database software), Mobile data collection software a strong asset
• Good management skills required, as sometimes the management of the team will have to be done remotely – 2 bases.
• Strong organizational skills and priority setting

• Ability to organize training and lead meeting

Languages:

• English : fluent with excellent writing capacities
• Arabic/Kurdish: fluent will be a strong asset

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried position: starting from 1980 euros gross per month (including 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly per diem of 700 USD a month. Please note that salary is not negotiable with SI.

Vacation: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of on 7 working days every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7 working days break at 3/6 and 9 month (with 850 USD allocated by SI).

To these break periods, it is necessary to add the granting of 1 additional rest day per month worked (i.e. 12 days in addition for a 1-year contract)

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.

For further information about Solidarités International, please consult our website:  http://www.solidarites.org/en/

[LIVING CONDITIONS : ]

Accommodation will be in SI guesthouses, which are spacious and very comfortable.

In Erbil, security situation is stable (no curfew), with possibilities to socialize due to the presence of other INGOS and places to socialize (bars, restaurants, etc).

APPLICATION PROCESS

Does this description fit you? Please send us your CV and Cover letter in English. CV only applications will not be considered.

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