Emergency Program Manager

Localisation

Job Purpose The Emergency PM shall be based in Maiduguri, supporting Emergency teams in the Northeast, with frequent visits to project locations at least monthly during an intervention. The core roles for this position include providing guidance to Emergency program teams on preparation, execution, and reporting of assessments; reviewing and providing sound technical feedback to planning and design of activities; field monitoring and review of archived data; capitalization/documentation; review of progress reporting; cluster TWiG representation; and staff capacity building. Functions Contribute to the development of Emergency strategies: Ensure SI emergency strategy is aligned with Nigerian context and the other actors on the field Contributes to the development of Emergency, and RRM intervention program strategies in alignment with Nigerian context and supports teams to translate strategies in project design and implementation. Take part of the discussion on the RRM approach at Nigerian level with the other actors (INGO, UN, …) Under the guidance of the WASHCOO, promote integration of environment and climate change analysis, SI Cholera mitigation and Response framework as well as protection in design of RRM projects. With the support of WASH Coordinator and DCD-program, periodically review Emergency and RRM operating procedures and support teams in preparation of tools and conduct Emergency and RRM surveys and needs assessments including in depth technical investigations in current and new areas of SI intervention. In consultation with WASHCOO, continuously review the CATI response approach and Cholera response framework to integrate new learning and methodologies (from SI global, WASH cluster and external sources) Project Implementation: Lead project design, activity planning and execution, with continuous feedback to/for and in consultation with the Field Coordinator and WASHCOO. Ensure that project implementation has been done in coordination with the Consortium (in case of a consortium project). Ensure that in-depth and timely technical assessments are conducted and design packages for hygiene, water supply and environmental sanitation systems and structures are submitted to the WASH Coordinator for review and approval. Prepare and review Detailed Implementation Plans (DIP) with assistance of Field Coordinator and WASH Coordinator. In liaison with the WASH Coordinator, prepare Project Methodology documents and inputs to Kick off meetings prior to implementation of projects. Monitor and report progress (and contribute to donor reporting) using SI reporting tools in place…APU, etc. Ensure proper coordination with the MEAL Team before and during the implementation of RRM intervention to enable the sweet implementation of MEAL activities Prepare procurement plans, initiate purchases, track procurement progress and ensure that the quality and engineering specifications of supplied materials and equipment are verified by relevant technical specialists on the team. Conduct monthly budget follow up and prepare and execute activity cash forecasts in line with project work plans, flagging any budget burn rate issues to the Field Coordinator on time. In consultation with Field Coordinator and WASH Coordinator, lead regular project implementation review sessions, adapting necessary lessons and updating work plans. With the support of WASH Coordinator, prepare consultancy, contracting and administrative documents (ToRs. MOUs, Handovers, etc.) to be jointly signed with relevant vendors, authorities, communities, or partners. Program Development: In consultation with Field Coordinator and technical guidance of the WASH Coordinator, continuously explore ways to develop and expand and to deepen SI programming in the area, with emphasis on increasing impact to beneficiaries. Continuous surveillance, tracking and mapping of emergency trouble spot areas through IOM DTT tools, Government institutional channels and bilateral

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