Job Description:
Desired start date: 01/04/2024
Duration of the mission: 6 months
Location: Port-au-Prince
WHAT DO WE DO …
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, for more than 40 years, has provided relief to populations victims of armed conflicts and natural disasters by responding to vital needs, drinking, eating and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI implements through its interventions expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and promotion hygiene but also in the essential aspect of food security and means of existence. Present in more than 20 countries, the SI teams – 3,000 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, a few volunteers, etc. – intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures.
THE MISSION
During 2023, Solidarités International strengthened its presence in the ZMPP with operational coordination in Port-au-Prince.
A project is being implemented thanks to the financial support of the Interministerial Committee for Food Aid (CIAA) within the Metropolitan Zone of Port-au-Prince (ZMPP) in order to contribute to strengthening food security in the difficult neighborhoods of Jalousie ( commune of Pétion-Ville) and this, despite the growing insecurity thanks to the use of electronic coupons with monetary value. Faced with the alarming deterioration of food security and increased insecurity in recent months, SI continues to favor the use of the Red Rose system in order to cover the urgent food needs of households which aims to contribute to combating food insecurity and nutrition of vulnerable households and more specifically Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women (FEFA) and malnourished children or at risk of malnutrition in the Port au Prince Metropolitan Zone (ZMPP).
The IS team has been mobilized since 2023 for a WASH response (water supply, waste management, latrine construction, awareness raising and distribution of hygiene kits) on 6 sites for displaced people in the municipalities of Port-au-Prince and Delmas via funding from UNICEF and the CDCS. SI also obtained funding from IOM to carry out CCCM on these 6 IDP sites. As part of the CDCS SI project, it also rehabilitated the WASH infrastructure in 3 schools in the city of PaP.
Since 2022, our teams have responded to the resurgence of the cholera epidemic. From October, SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL, in collaboration with the Haitian authorities, followed the national strategy to combat cholera with a dual approach of “punch” (control) and “shield” (prevention).
February 2024, Solidarités International submitted an ECHO project with its local partner ORRAH for an emergency intervention in Protection and Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH) to respond to the critical humanitarian needs of displaced populations and Host Communities (CH), resulting of the violence of Organized Criminal Groups (OCGs) and their growing control over the country. Within the ZMPP, the action will propose an integrated and multisectoral approach on 9 displaced sites and their respective CHs, with the aim of reducing i) protection risks, and in particular gender-based violence (GBV) and ii) health risks of spreading water-borne diseases.
JOB DESCRIPTION
MAIN OBJECTIVE
The SERA Manager is responsible for:
Centralize and harmonize SERA tools and processes on the mission
Provide methodological support to all program teams on technical issues related to the MEAL and cross-cutting issues such as: design of the monitoring and evaluation plan, collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, measurement of indicators, complaint response mechanism, absence of harm analysis, etc.
Ensures the quality and relevance of internal monitoring and evaluation activities, recommendations and analyzes produced by his department (studies, maps, etc.).
Ensures transversality and good integration of his department with all departments (functional links) as well as consistency with all coordinators and managers;
Contributes to the development of institutional knowledge and the improvement of methods and techniques
Supports the training of program teams in its areas of expertise
Contributes to the process of capitalizing and improving the methods and techniques within its department.
SPECIFIC ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
Define and implement the department’s objectives
Deployment of the MEAL strategy for new projects
Operationalization of the MGPRI SOP including establishment of the harmonized complaints handling mechanism between SI and the local partner as part of the ECHO project
Development of an SOP Protection of data on the Haiti mission (including securing and coding of databases)
Implementation of systematic exercises to capitalize on lessons learned, particularly on WASH activities (already in progress for SAME)
PRIORITIES FOR THE FIRST 2-3 MONTHS
Establishment of the monitoring-evaluation committee (TOR, frequency of meetings) within the framework of the ECHO project and development of a capacity building plan for the monitoring-evaluation officer of the local partner
Implementation of the M&E plan of the ECHO project
Implementation establishment of the MGPRI for the ECHO project with common entry points for both partners and separate complaints handling
Methodological support for the CAP Baseline survey of the ECHO project including the collection of data on protection risks
YOUR PROFILE
EXPERIENCE
3-4 years of experience in the humanitarian sector
3-4 years of experience in a similar position
COMPETENCES TECHNIQUES
Mastery of survey and sampling methodologies and Monitoring-Evaluation tools, including Excel and data collection and management software (Kobo Colect, Power Bi, etc.)
Good mastery of accountability issues in a sensitive security context and transversal protection (including data protection)
Experience in consortium / operational partnership appreciated (leader of the monitoring committee, evaluation and capacity building of the local partner)
TRANSVERSE SKILLS
Management
Interdepartmental work
Management/Knowledge rapid response mechanism
Development of project proposals
LANGUAGES
French
Creole appreciated
IF WILL OFFER YOU THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS
A salaried position: Depending on experience, from EUR 2310 gross per month (2100 base salary + 10% annual leave compensation paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 750
SI also covers housing costs and travel costs between the expatriate’s home country and the duty station.
Breaks: During the mission, a system of alternation between work and leave is put in place for 7 working days every three months (with USD 850 allocated by Solidarités International). To these break periods is added one additional day of rest per month worked.
Social and medical coverage: Expatriates benefit from insurance that reimburses all health costs (including medical and surgical costs, dental and ophthalmological care, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. The costs of vaccination and essential anti-malaria treatment are reimbursed.
LIVING CONDITIONS :
On the Haiti mission, the working climate is very pleasant and the dynamic of the national and expatriate teams is very good.
The position is based in Port au Prince, the accommodation offered is in a guest house in single rooms located in a secure compound located 1km from the office. The standard is very correct (swimming pools, tennis court, room with private bathroom). Restaurants, a supermarket and shops cover all needs.
The office is also correct, well located in a quiet residential area, currently being developed.
Internet and telephone network
SECURITY :
Haiti is categorized as Level 4. Security is quite volatile/degraded in Port-au-Prince due to the presence of gangs but does not prevent the conduct of activities. The mission’s security rules are strict (curfew at 8 p.m. on weekdays and 9 p.m. on weekends)
HOW TO APPLY
Do you recognize yourself in this description?
If so, send us your CV and Cover Letter.
Applications containing CVs only will not be considered.
SI reserves the right to close a recruitment before the deadline of the advertisement. Thank you for your understanding.
And to learn more about Solidarités International: www.solidarites.org
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Solidarités International (SI) is determined to prevent and combat any type of abuse – any act of sexual exploitation, abuse and/or harassment (SEAH) against members of beneficiary communities or its collaborators and collaborators, harm to persons and/or property, fraud, corruption, undeclared conflict of interest, financing of activities violating human rights – which could be perpetrated within the framework of its interventions. SI has zero tolerance for any type of abuse, particularly acts of SEAH.
Solidarités International is a fair employer that fights all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any compensation for participating in a recruitment process.