Handicap International recruits 01 Project Manager

Handicap International recruits 01 Project Manager

HI PRESENTATION

Outraged at the injustice faced by people with disabilities and by 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 more than 55 countries and responded to many emergencies. Today we have a budget of around 150 million euros, with 3500 employees worldwide.

For more information, please visit: www.hi.org

MISSION CONTEXT

HI have been intervening in Yemen on and off for the last 12 years, with its actions initially focused on development issues, notably through the support to the development of physical and functional rehabilitation services for people with disabilities (PwDs) as well as through the capacity-building of the national networks of Yemen Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs).
Since 2015, HI interventions have been adapted to the current context of conflict in Yemen. With the support of different donors, HI has been supporting two hospitals and one physical and functional rehabilitation centre in Sana’a City, building the capacities of their key staff in early rehabilitation care and psychological first aid (including specifically for children), supplying rehabilitation equipment, and directly providing functional rehabilitation care and psychosocial support to war affected people.In 2017, these activities have extended to new facilities in and around Sana’a.

In parallel, HI is implementing an inclusion and protection mainstreaming project, to increase the knowledge and capacities of the staff International NGOs in the inclusion of the most vulnerable persons in their humanitarian response so as to increase their access to essential services.
In addition, the mission is also expanding its sector of intervention through Risk education and Cash support. Eventually, the set-up of advocacy mechanisms considering the country and regional environment is another major goal of the mission.
While all of HI activities were done so far in Sana’a governorate, HI is expanding its activities in the Northern part of the country including Hudaydah and in the Southern part of the country including Aden. The West Coast will be have to be open and activities to be launched beginning of April 2019.

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Information about the position:

• Line manager: Field Coordinator – West Coast
• Funder(s): Multiple donors
• Duration of funding (project): 24 months
• Size of the team: Approximately 40/50 persons
• Number of persons under direct supervision: 2 project officers and 1 Case manager

Objectives of the position:

Working in emergency project since 2015 in Sanaa, HI has the aim to develop the mission within the country and will open a new base in Aden in January 2019 and another base in the West coast of the country in April 2019. The Project Manager will launch, expand and stabilize the projects in the West Coast with the support of the coordination team. The PM will also oversee all project(s) and activities implementation including national team recruitment and supervision.

Job description:

• Responsibility 1: Operations
• Responsibility 2: Team management
• Responsibility 3: External coordination and representation
• Responsibility 4: Support services (Logistic, Admin, HR)
• Responsibility 5: Reporting

The complete job description will be shared with short-listed candidates.

SPECIFICITIES

In the West Coast, shared guesthouse well equipped with a safe room, most of the work is done at the office but few possibilities to go out for work purpose and for some extra professional activities. All movement are done by car. HI has set-up a curfew and strict security rules are applied. The situation in the West Coast is unstable.

PROFILE SOUGHT

Qualification(s): Diploma in a field related to the job (humanitarian, Sciences Po, etc.)

Experience:
– at least 3 years of professional experience
– at least 2 years of professional experience in humanitarian contexts, preferably in the management of emergency/conflicts area
– previous experience as Project manager is mandatory
– proven managerial experience
– proven representation experience

Skills:
– fostering teamwork
– empowering and developing others
– excellent communication skills (oral and written)
– strong writing and reporting skills
– analytical thinking
– integrity and accountability
– planning/Organizational skills
– results oriented

Personal qualities:
– self confidence
– adaptability
– strong interpersonal and multicultural skills
– high level of autonomy and initiative
– ability to work under high pressure
– sense of humour

CONDITIONS

• Starting date: 15/06/2019
• Length of the contract:  6 months renewable
• Salary from 2300 € gross/month regarding the experience of the candidate
• Perdiem : 550 € net/month
• Hardship allowance: 500€ net/month
• R&R : 5 days every 6 weeks
• Paid holidays : 25 days per year
• Insurances : medical health coverage, retirement planning, repatriation
• Status: single
• Collective housing