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 finding all forms of discrimination. SI will never ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.
Job Location: Kebbi, Bagudo, Shanga, and Zuru– Kebbi State.
What we offer: Salary + transport & housing allowance + Leave allowance + social benefits (medical coverage, 24 days of Annual leaves per year, compassionate leaves, public holidays as announced by government, festive bonus, medical insurance, Life insurance – covering death and permanent disability) etc.
MISSION / OBJECTIVES
- The Team Leaders will set up the Social Protection and Livelihood project activities, ensuring that Solidarités International’s technical recommendations and procedures are followed.
List of Main Tasks
Setting up the activities /control and supervision
- Plan the weekly activities and have them approved by his/her Project Manager:
- Plan human resource needs (daily workers, workers…)
- plan tool and material needs (request from stock)
- anticipate administrative issues (requests in advance)
- Anticipate logistics issues (transport, communication means…)
- Organize and carry out tasks assigned by his/her Project Manager
- Supervise and monitor each stage of activity. Ensure that standards and instructions given by his/her Project Manager, as well as Solidarités procedures, are followed
- Respect schedules and deadlines agreed upon with his/her Project Manager
- Report back any problems and constraints encountered during the course of the activities and suggest operational solutions
Logistics and Administration
- When recruiting daily workers, follow procedures and directives outlined by his/her Project manager and the administrative service
- Track usage with monitoring tools provided
- Enforce safety procedures
- Ensure to follow safety procedures
- Monitor the quality and quantity of material delivered to working sites
- Ensure the receipt and storage of material and equipment necessary for his/her work to be carried out on site
Reporting / communication
- Take part in weekly program meetings and clusters on request
- Keep his/her monitoring tools and files archived in the Solidarités office, accessible to his/her project manager
- Draw up and submit a weekly task report (which should include progress made by the team) to his/her project manager
- Take part in the drafting of the monthly program pack
- Establish and maintain good relations with local participants and communities (populations) in the operational fields
- Listen to the populations and local participants in the field and report to his/her project manager any non-technical or safety-related issues which could affect the activities or safety of Solidarités International teams
PROFILE FORSAKEN
- Studies: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Development studies, Agribusiness, Circular Economy
- Experience: 3 years’ relevant experience in a similar position with at least 2 years’ experience in the INGO/humanitarian sector
- Technical Skills: Knowledge of Social protection, food security, nutrition, and livelihood network in Nigeria, knowledge of household economy in rural and urban contexts, income-generating activities, knowledge of Kebbi state’s context and local governance, knowledge of climate smart technologies and regenerative business practices in agricultural context, experience with market systems development approaches and facilitative programming.
- IT Skills: Master of the MS office pack, including Excel. Proficient in computerized communication tools (email, internet, communication software, etc.) The ability to use mobile data collection software (kobo, etc.) and geographic information management software is an added advantage.
- Transversal Skills: Interpersonal skills, reliable, honest, accountable, resistant to stress, team player, good prioritization of task, Management skills, Planning skills, flexibility to meet deadlines, security awareness, skilled in coordination with consortium partners, INGO, NNGO, local stakeholders, government agencies
- Languages: English (fluent – mandatory), Hausa (Fluent – mandatory)
How to apply
Please submit your application by clicking on the following link: https://forms.gle/MpCk1yXZjKSirTE38
Select Social Protection and Livelihood Team Lead, fill the form and attach your CV and motivation letter.
The CV attached must be named with your first name and surname.
Solidarites International reserves the right to end the application at any time.
Deadline for submitting applications: 9th April 2026
Please note that this position is for Internal and External applicants.
Qualified females are strongly encouraged to apply.
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