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SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian NGO which, for more than 40 years, has been
providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their vital needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly involved in the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the first 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 around twenty countries, SI’s teams – 2000 people in total made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at headquarters, and a few
volunteers – work with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultures.
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 SEAH.
Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to fighting all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.
Job Location: Gusau – Zamfara State.
Contract Start date: Projected contract duration is 5 Months – with possible extension.
What we offer: Salary + transport & housing contribution + social benefits (medical coverage, 24 days of Annual
leaves per year, compassionate leaves, public holidays as announced by government, festive bonus, Life insurance
– covering death and permanent disability) etc.
MAIN OBJECTIVE
The Activity Manager (AM) for Cash Transfers contributes to the implementation of the phases of the project(s) cycle
under the responsibility of their line manager.
With the support of the team they supervise, the Cash AM contributes to the timely execution, quality, and
compliance of activities related to Cash transfers (cash and coupons) with national, international, IT, and donor
standards and requirements.
ACTIVITIES
STRATEGY
• In close collaboration with and at the request of their manager, participates in defining the multi-year strategy, its annual review, and annual planning based on feedback and evidence collected throughout the project cycle (evidence-based).
• In close collaboration with and at the request of their supervisor, participates in the development of the relevant sectoral strategy and internal procedures in line with the association’s policies.
ASSESSMENT AND PROJECT DESIGN
• Participates in the preparation, execution, and drafting of situation analysis reports and needs assessment
diagnostics.
• Participates in the design and financial, human, and logistical planning of projects to be implemented.
• Collects and contributes to the analysis of data to identify conservation risks and proposes and implements measures to mitigate these risks in projects.
• Collects and contributes to the analysis of data for environmental assessments and proposes and implements environmental mitigation measures in projects based on identified risks.
• Drafts the technical chapters (including the logical framework) and the appendices required for project
proposals and amendments.
• Proactively proposes new projects based on identified needs (letter of intent).
• Proactively proposes the definition and management of new approaches, innovative activities, or research
initiatives aimed at improving the quality of SI projects.
• Proactively proposes potential partnerships to be established, whether technical, academic, or
implementation related.
OPERATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING
• Ensures the smooth running of the project cycle in accordance with the IS strategy and programming, the technical requirements of the IS and the country of intervention, IS procedures, and donor criteria.
• Contributes to the planning and supervision of the implementation of relevant projects, in close coordination with the MEAL, administrative, financial, HR, logistics, and security departments (MEAL plan, budget monitoring, cash flow requests, procurement plan, recruitment, etc.).
• Contributes to the systematic integration of cross-cutting themes (environment and climate, cross-cutting protection, public health, and market-based approaches); and, where relevant, to multisectoral integration (internal and/or external).
• Contributes to coherence and synergies between projects, where relevant.
• Uses, adapts, and creates SI management and monitoring tools to ensure agile implementation and adequate monitoring, in close collaboration with the departments mentioned above.
• Contributes to steering the learning cycle of the relevant projects, in close collaboration with the Programme Manager (PM).
• Participates in evaluating the relevance of activities carried out, the effectiveness of interventions, and their suitability considering changes in the context and the needs of the populations.
• Proactively suggests adjustments and developments necessary to maintain the relevance and quality of the programmes.
• Anticipates and communicates regarding implementation challenges and facilitates the resolution of programme-related issues, in close collaboration with the PM.
• Conducts regular field visits.
REPORTING, COMMUNICATION, AND REPRESENTATION
• Contributes to internal reporting, in accordance with SI’s formats and requirements.
• Contributes to the reports and annexes required by donors.
• When delegated by their manager, serves as the focal point (reporting, communication, etc.) in the event of an implementation partnership.
• Participates in identifying and maintaining an operational local communication network with key stakeholders (local authorities, civil society organizations, etc.), in close collaboration with their manager.
• Upon delegation by the Programme Manager, represents SI at meetings and forums concerning programmes at their place of assignment.
• Participates in drafting administrative documents in conjunction with government authorities, communities, and partners (MOUs, project handover, etc.), in close collaboration with the Programme Manager
• Reports, in accordance with established procedures, any information regarding the security situation or
any event that could potentially impact the safety of teams and SI operations.
DOCUMENTATION AND CLOSURE
• Contributes to the distribution of SI technical documentation and the archiving of all key programmatic
documents.
• Participates in the drafting and sharing of knowledge-sharing documents using SI tools and in
accordance with established procedures.
• Contributes to the closure of programmes with the support of all stakeholders (support departments, partners, target communities, local authorities, etc.), in close collaboration with the PM.
• Drafts and shares their handover report before the end of their employment contract.
MANAGEMENT
• Is responsible for the proper implementation of HR policies and processes to ensure that both the necessary number of staff and the required expertise are available for the activities under their responsibility:
• Analyses, quantifies, and qualifies the human resources needs of their team,
• Recruits and ensures the onboarding of the team under their supervision,
• Evaluates the performance of team members,
• Trains and supports team members,
• Leads and facilitates communication within the team.
INTERNAL CONTROL
Is responsible for the compliance of the documents they produce.
FILING AND ARCHIVING
Is responsible for filing and archiving the documents they produce in accordance with internal procedures.
FIGHT AGAINST ABUSE
• Creates and actively contributes to establishing a work environment that prevents inappropriate
behaviour.
• Participates in communicating the existence of SI’s ethical framework.
• Respects at all times the confidentiality of information exchanged in the context of a report and its
handling.
• Implements measures to mitigate the risks of misconduct.
PARTNERSHIPS
• May contribute, in line with their role and responsibilities, to the verification process of SI implementation
partners.
• May contribute to the implementation of a plan to support and strengthen SI partners.
• May participate in the oversight of partner activities in accordance with their role and responsibilities
PROFILE FORSAKEN
Education: Bachelor’s degree/HND and its equivalent in Agriculture, Food Security and Livelihood, Economics and
Social Science.
Professional experience: 1-year relevant experience in a similar position with other INGO and at least 3 years’
experience in the humanitarian sector in the area of food security and Livelihood, Cash and Voucher Assistance
(CVA) as well as nutrition and Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA).
Project related skills: Good knowledge of the project cycle, projects implementation and project follow-up.
IT Skills: Good knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly Word, PowerPoint and advanced Excel, Redrose and
any other Financial Service Provider (FSP).
Personal qualities: Interpersonal skills, reliable, honest, accountable, resistance to stress, team player, good
prioritization of task, Management skills, Planning skills, flexibility to meet deadlines.
Languages: English is mandatory and one of the local dialects (Hausa) is an added advantage.
How to apply
Please submit your application by clicking on the following link: https://forms.gle/rEJeoAzXwCYWmmrA6
Select CASH Activity Manager, fill the form and attach your CV and motivation letter.
The CV attached must be named with your first name and surname.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Deadline for submitting applications: 17th July 2026