Handicap International recruits 01 Emergency Livelihood Technical Specialist

Handicap International  recruits 01 Emergency Livelihood Technical Specialist – based in Jordan

Place: Based in Jordan

Length: 36 months

Starting date: 15th of April 2020

Closing date for applications: 15th of March 2020

“Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations,
we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences,
where everyone can live in dignity”

Handicap International is changing his name and becomes « Humanity & Inclusion ». HI, Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

Since the organisation was first founded in 1982, we have set up development programmes in 62 countries and responded to many emergencies. Today we have a budget of around 150 million euros, with 3500 employees worldwide.

HI is engaged in an employment policy in favour of disabled workers.

For further information about the association: www.hi.org.

JOB CONTEXT :

The Syrian crisis is the greatest humanitarian crisis of the last 20 years. According to the latest UN figures, about 11.7 million people are currently affected by the crisis in Syria, including about 6 million IDPs, while over 5 million Syrians have sought refuge in neighbouring countries or in Europe. The current humanitarian response only provides a patchy and partial coverage of the growing humanitarian needs. Eight years after the beginning of the crisis, the number of injured persons in Syria keeps rising, with a severe lack of healthcare in many areas. In large areas of the country, the local economy is in bad shape local populations and IDPs are in need of livelihoods assistance. The inclusion of the most vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, in the humanitarian response remains a major concern.

From its main coordination office in Amman, HI is managing a large humanitarian program from three different hubs (Beirut, North-West and North-East), along four main pillars:

Support to health partners (hospitals, psychosocial support centers, local NGOs) for the provision of multidisciplinary rehabilitation services (physical rehabilitation, psychosocial support and/or prosthetics and orthotics) and standalone psychosocial support services, through training, technical supervisions and donations of assistive devices and/or equipment;

Education to the risks and effects caused by conventional weapons (including mines, explosive remnants of war and small arms light weapons) and non-technical survey of hazardous areas;

Livelihoods assistance, with a combination of cash for work, vocational training, small grants for businesses and apprenticeships;

Training and technical support to other humanitarian actors on the inclusion of persons with disabilities and other vulnerable persons in the humanitarian response (with a special focus on inclusive health and inclusive livelihoods).

The actual intervention is based on a mix of remote management of national teams, remote partnerships with local structures and organizations, and direct implementation programs.

YOUR MISSION:

Reporting to the Technical Unit Manager, you contribute to the implementation of the mandate and the 10-year strategy of Humanity & Inclusion in your area. You ensure optimal quality and impact of the projects implemented in the specific areas through a delegation system with appropriate control mechanisms. With all HI managers, and through paradigm changes, you share responsibility for the sound management and effective functioning of the global organization.

In this part, your missions are

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Expertise:
Contribute to the country strategies
Ensure technical support to projects in line with the global technical frameworks and standards on your sectorial scope
Ensure technical learning from projects
Ensure the control & monitoring of the technical quality and the relevance of HI’s activities in the Programmes under his scope
Ensure compliance of the technical proposition with nexus stakes
Contributes to the development of research and innovation projects in the region when relevant, in his sectorial scope
Contribute to the Technical Divisions professional channel animation

Influence
Contribute to the local external prestige and influence of HI’s expertise in his sectorial scope

Business development
Ensure the development of major opportunities or new projects in the country under his sectorial scope

YOUR PROFILE :

You hold a degree in economics, international relations humanitarian aid…
You have at least 5 years of professional experience in the humanitarian sector with a minimum of 3 years of experience in project management in emergency livelihoods responses
Experience in working with local partners is mandatory
Experience in designing and delivering training based on assessed needs is mandatory
Experience in remote management setup is a strong asset
A first experience in Middle Eastern countries would be an asset
You are fluent in English

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:

Jordan is a relatively safe and secure country, with regular presence of international tourists including from Occidental countries, and where the situation/context does not require having heavy security procedures.
However, Jordan also faces some regular difficulties and possible tensions could be expected due to the regional situation, especially in the close-by countries.

CONDITIONS:

Starting date : 15th of April 2020
Length of the contract: 36 months

Employee status:
Salary from 2757€ gross/month regarding the experience of the candidate
Perdiem: 650€ net/month
Insurances : medical hearth coverage, retirement planning, repatriation
Paid holiday : 25 days per year
R&R : 1 day/month
Status : single, couple and family possible
Housing : individual taken in charge by HI
TO APPLY:

Only online by joining a CV and cover letter via the following link:

http://www.jobs.net/j/JYETTtFs?idpartenaire=130