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Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : http://https://www.intersos.org/en
Adresse email : recruitment@intersos.org
Lieu de l'emploi : Rome, Italy /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Ressources humaines
Date de publication : 11/02/2019
Date limite : 25/02/2019

Profil

Education 

  • University degree in Human Resources Management or related field is an asset.

Professional Experience 

  • Minimum 2 year relevant work experience on a similar position
  • Work experience in a no-profit or NGO
  • Field experience in missions preferable

Professional Requirements 

  • Proven ability to deal with multiple tasks and in demanding working conditions that often have short deadlines
  • Strong organization skills and resistance to stress
  • Identification with INTERSOS values and principles
  • IT advanced knowledge (Office package, Data Base system)

Languages 

  • Excellent command of English and French

Personal Requirements 

  • Mature, diplomatic, polite and analytical
  • Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills
  • Empathy and enthusiasm, excellent team working skills

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://intersos.knack.com/imp#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5bc598c6c70c9456a09b4550/ 

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "SR-00-739 – Recruitment Officer - HQ".

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Description

Job Title: Recruitment Officer

Code: SR-00-739

Duty station: Rome, Italy

Starting date: 01/04/2019

Contract duration: 12 months 

Reporting to: Senior Recruitment Officer

Supervision of: //

Dependents: //

General context of the project

INTERSOS is an independent non-profit humanitarian organization committed to assist the victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable and unprotected people.

General purpose of the position

In close collaboration with the Director of Human Resources and colleagues in the Human Resources Department, the Recruiter Officer is in charge of Personnel recruitment for INTERSOS missions and HQ, following the organisation internal recruitment process.

Main responsibilities and tasks

  • Works on recruiting planning meetings, creates job descriptions, and leads the creation of a recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position.
  • Recruits staff, including checking applications, shortlisting, interviewing, references check and proposal.
  • Prepares collaborations proposals, according to INTERSOS compensation structure, and submits them to the HR Director.
  • Researches and recommends new sources for recruitment, actively seeks new and cultivates existing relationships with external contacts on HR trends and issues.
  • Manages filing systems (IMP) , making improvements and ensuring privacy of personnel records.
  • Provides regular reports on recruitment activities.
  • Schedules briefings between field workers and office staff.
  • Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings and Programme Updates and several annual office-wide debates to participate in information sharing across all departments.
  • Actively encourages all staff involved in the recruitment process to follow the recruitment procedures.

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : http://https://www.intersos.org/en
Adresse email : recruitment@intersos.org
Lieu de l'emploi : HQ 30%, field 70% /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Gestion de projet
Date de publication : 09/02/2019
Date limite : 25/02/2019

Profil

Education 

Degree in medicine or other paramedical studies (nurse/midwife). Desirable specialization in Tropical Medicine or a degree in Public Health.

Professional Experience 

Minimum 2 years relevant work experience as Medical focal point in the humanitarian sector especially in fragile and unstable environments.

Professional Requirements 

  • Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
  • Demonstrate experience with different donors: proposal writing, compliance and reporting
  • Leadership, people management and development, teamwork and cooperation
  • Strategic Vision
  • Service Orientation
  • Good/In-depth knowledge and understanding of Humanitarian Principles and minimum standards.
  • Good communication skills, both oral and written in English and/or French; Italian (desirable)
  • Previous experience in developing and implementing M&E activities (desirable)

Languages 

Proficient knowledge of English and/or French is required.

Personal Requirements 

  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with analytic approach
  • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders
  • Ability to take initiative and work autonomously
  • Ability to achieve results effectively, considering the need for speed, scale and quality
  • Ability to integrate and work well within multiethnic and multicultural teams
  • Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships
  • Ability to work in austere and hostile environments

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://intersos.knack.com/imp#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5c3c74f9cac69809ab099828/ 

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "SR-00-898 - Medical Advisor – HQ/Field ".

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Description

Job Title: Medical Advisor 

Code: 00-898 

Duty station: HQ 30%, field 70%

Starting date: 01/03/2019

Contract duration: 2 years (3 month probation)

Reporting to: Head Medical Unit

Supervision of: Medical Coordinators, PMR, MAM

Dependents: n/a 

General context of the project

INTERSOS is an International Humanitarian Organisation with its HQ in Rome, a Branch office in Nairobi and a Representation office in Geneva. The organisational structure is comprised of the Secretary General’s office, the Departments of Programmes, Finance, Logistics/ICT, Fundraising/Communication, Human Resources and the Internal Audit office. INTERSOS is operational in 17 countries with over 2500 national and international staff worldwide.

INTERSOS assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

The present organisational structure of INTERSOS Programmes Department is made of a team of one Director of Programmes, five Regional Directors, four Deputy Regional Directors, a Senior Protection Advisor, the Medical Unit, and the Emergency Unit.

General purpose of the position

The Medical Advisor is part of INTERSOS Medical Unit, participates in defining, planning and monitoring medical activities and programs in both the HQ (30%) and the field (70%), in accordance with INTERSOS 3 years medical strategy.

Main responsibilities and tasks

In collaboration with INTERSOS Medical Unit and the Programs Department, the Medical Advisor will plan, implement and monitor health & nutrition activities in line with established work plans and INTERSOS internal protocols. The above will include:

  • He/she is the focal point for medical (& medical ethical) issues of the mission/project under his/her supervision. He/she is responsible for implementing and adapting the medical policies, medical strategies, medical guidelines, medical standards and tools in INTERSOS projects; 
  • He/she participates in the strategic decision making platforms regarding programs’ strategies and implementation;
  • He/she is responsible for the quality of medical supplies for projects under her/his supervision. He/she supervises an efficient management of INTERSOS field pharmacy and medical equipment (including emergency stock), in conjunction with the Logistics Department, and monitors consumption, follow-up and preparation of medical orders;
  • He/she conducts in depth needs assessments and exploratory missions in new areas of intervention or in areas where INTERSOS is already present in order to define health and nutrition priorities and potential new programs;
  • In line with strategies and medical priorities, he/she contributes to the design of the technical part of project proposals to be submitted to international donors and private foundations;
  • He/she ensures that medical data are gathered, checked, analyzed and interpreted. He/she is responsible for medical data collection, analysis and reporting, to ensure a proper monitoring of the programs and, where needed, to adapt them to existing programs;
  • In the framework of emergency interventions, he/she monitors activity in different medical specialties, and provides technical support to medical personnel in the field through his/her competences and policies;
  • He/she supervises, coordinates and trains health staff under his/her supervision in the field in order to support and improve their performances and to strengthen health and nutritional component of programmes, making sure that protocols are respected and the strategy is understood;
  • He/she follows up on some specific dossiers and requests, as requested by INTERSOS Head of Medical Unit.

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : http://https://www.intersos.org/en
Adresse email : recruitment@intersos.org
Lieu de l'emploi : Rome, Italy /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Ressources humaines
Date de publication : 31/01/2019
Date limite : 13/02/2019

Profil

Education 
 
  • University degree in Human Resources Management or related field is an asset.
Professional Experience 
 
  • Minimum 2 year relevant work experience on a similar position
  • Work experience in a no-profit or NGO
  • Field experience in missions preferable
Professional Requirements 
 
  • Proven ability to deal with multiple tasks and in demanding working conditions that often have short deadlines
  • Strong organization skills and resistance to stress
  • Identification with INTERSOS values and principles
  • IT advanced knowledge (Office package, Data Base system)
Languages 
 
  • Excellent command of English and French
Personal Requirements 
 
  • Mature, diplomatic, polite and analytical
  • Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills
  • Empathy and enthusiasm, excellent team working skills
HOW TO APPLY:
 
For further information and to apply, follow the link below:
 
 
In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "SR-00-739 – Recruitment Officer - HQ".
 
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Description

Job Title: Recruitment Officer

Code: SR-00-739

Duty station: Rome, Italy

Starting date: 01/04/2019

Contract duration: 12 months 

Reporting to: Senior Recruitment Officer

Supervision of: //

Dependents: //

General context of the project

INTERSOS is an independent non-profit humanitarian organization committed to assist the victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable and unprotected people.

General purpose of the position

In close collaboration with the Director of Human Resources and colleagues in the Human Resources Department, the Recruiter Officer is in charge of Personnel recruitment for INTERSOS missions and HQ, following the organisation internal recruitment process.

Main responsibilities and tasks

  • Works on recruiting planning meetings, creates job descriptions, and leads the creation of a recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position.
  • Recruits staff, including checking applications, shortlisting, interviewing, references check and proposal.
  • Prepares collaborations proposals, according to INTERSOS compensation structure, and submits them to the HR Director.
  • Researches and recommends new sources for recruitment, actively seeks new and cultivates existing relationships with external contacts on HR trends and issues.
  • Manages filing systems (IMP) , making improvements and ensuring privacy of personnel records.
  • Provides regular reports on recruitment activities.
  • Schedules briefings between field workers and office staff.
  • Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings and Programme Updates and several annual office-wide debates to participate in information sharing across all departments.
  • Actively encourages all staff involved in the recruitment process to follow the recruitment procedures.

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : http://https://www.intersos.org/en
Adresse email : recruitment@intersos.org
Lieu de l'emploi : Kandahar /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Gestion de projet
Date de publication : 07/01/2019
Date limite : 16/01/2019

Profil

Education 

Hold an advanced degree in social science or any related field.

Professional Experience 

  • At least 3 years of direct professional experience working as project manager on humanitarian project/programme, including financial management responsibilities;
  • Prior work experience in INGO in humanitarian project management;
  • Demonstrate minimum 1 year experience in the implementation of multi-sector humanitarian programming;
  • Experience managing health and protection programs (desirable);
  • Prior experience in working in complex emergency setting and insecure countries.

Professional Requirements 

  • Admin, finance and budget management skills;
  • Demonstrable experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with donors and government counterparts;
  • Experience with donor compliance and reporting;
  • Strong representation and negotiation skills;
  • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills;
  • Excellent computer skills (proven computer literacy, in particular Excel knowledge is a must);
  • Demonstrated experience in staff supervision and remote management models;
  • Strong experience with monitoring tools and systems;
  • Readiness and ability to move around in Afghanistan;
  • Readiness to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of INTERSOS.

Languages 

Excellent written and spoken English.

Personal Requirements 

  • Strong team spirit, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment;
  • Excellent analytical skills, observation and analysis capacity;
  • Attention to detail and structured way of approaching tasks (very organized);
  • Ability to plan ahead and output oriented (pro-active);
  • Able to ensure quick quality delivery in stressful environment (stress-resilient);
  • Ability to adhere to deadlines and respect line management;
  • Very strong interpersonal skills: strong communication and diplomatic skills;
  • Practical and problem-solver;
  • Ability to deal with heavy work pressure.

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://intersos.knack.com/imp#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5af075695ce8172fe72a9d69 

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "SR-28-538 – Multisectoral Project Manager (Protection-Health-Nutrition) - Afghanistan".

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Description

Job Title: Multisectoral Project Manager (Protection-Health-Nutrition)

Code: SR-28-538

Country: Afghanistan 

Duty Station: Kandahar

Starting date: 04/02/2019

Contract duration: until 30/09/2019

Reporting to: Head of Mission

Supervision of: Direct supervision of: 1 Health-Nutrition Activity Coordinator (national) 1 Protection Activity Coordinator (national) 1 WASH Activity Coordinator (national)

Dependents: no

General context of the project

The program’s general objective is to contribute to a reduced morbidity and mortality associated with malnutrition, diseases and hazards resulting from deficient (or non-existing) health and nutrition services, environmental health conditions and protection environment in conflict-affected communities in Kandahar province – Afghanistan. The program will target 72.241 individuals > 12% men, 48% women, 20% boy and 20% girls > 23% IDP, 4% documented returnees (DR), 12% undocumented returnees (UR) and 61% is most vulnerable local (host) community (HC).

The proposed program aims on the health and nutrition side to address the inadequate coverage and quality of life-saving services (especially for reproductive health and nutrition services) for the most vulnerable communities in Maywand, Spin Boldak and Zheray. The project will also address some of the key determinants of malnutrition and child and maternal mortality through promotion of improved Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices, safe delivery and healthy behaviors. Hygiene/WASH promotion is closely linked to health and nutrition and can further help to decrease mortality rates. Lastly the project will seek to enhance the psycho-social wellbeing and protective environment of the most vulnerable population groups. WASH and protection components will also be implemented in the informal settlements of Kandahar where IDP and (mostly) undocumented vulnerable returnees are concentrated.

Activities include:

  • Structural rehabilitation/upgrade of HFs; hire and train (female) dedicated health staff for RH (and/or nutrition services) at HF level (static), run mobile teams to support the outreach capacity of the HFs for provision of RH and nutrition services; identify and train new additional community health workers and supervisors; conduct community awareness sessions on health and nutrition related topics; and secure the OPD nutrition services at HF level by dedicated trained nutrition staff;
  • Conduct training in CP, GBV and PSS for different stakeholders, actors and volunteers; conduct awareness sessions for community members on protection related issues; provide individual case management services for individual protection cases (CP, GBV and PwSN ) , and run collective PSS for most vulnerable population groups at community level (CP, GBV and PwSN);
  • Run WASH – HP sessions for different target groups.

General purpose of the position

The Project Manager is in charge of the implementation and the supervision of the project entitled: “Multi-sector emergency response for the conflict affected population (IDPs, returnees, vulnerable (host) communities)”.

Main responsibilities and tasks

Main responsibilities:

  • Ensures the planning, implementation and monitoring/evaluation and sets targets as included in the project description;
  • Guarantee an efficient financial management for the project in compliance with INTERSOS’ model and donor regulations;
  • Team management and project integration assurance across the 3 sectors;
  • Deliver quality project activities reporting, including the findings in terms of impact/changes at the level of beneficiaries achieved through the project.

More specifically:

Ensure the full and timely implementation of the project proposal as approved, pro-actively respecting deadlines for reporting: 

  • Team recruitment, liaise with HR department and technical Coordinators to secure up to date HR files;
  • Prepare and organize training for volunteers and teams;
  • Project kick-off and presentation/sharing of project with teams;
  • Review and prepare a detailed activities plan with team;
  • Agree and establish clear reporting and communication lines;
  • Verification on the targeting of beneficiaries;
  • Ensure sector SOPs and guidelines are properly applied and adhered to;
  • Permanent on-job coaching of teams to work on quality in delivery;
  • Ensure security assessment for teams’ daily movement and report incidents/concerns in a pro-active manner to the Head of Base, Head of Mission and Security Focal points.

Financial management and procurement:

  • Prepare, monitor and implement financial and procurement plan;
  • Prepare weekly liquidity plan;
  • Approval of all purchases/contracting and budget line allocations;
  • Verify on a weekly basis the bookkeeping entries in the INTERSOS accounting spread sheets (PN): verify budget line allocations, budget expenditure status against actual delivery and the financial plan for the remainder project implementation period;
  • Ensure for all purchases/contracting of goods/services/supplies the correct INTERSOS procurement guidelines are applied and properly documented (also for the procedures applied by the municipalities), in close coordination with the admin-fin and logistics department;
  • Verify the list of expenditures prior to finalizing the interim and final financial reports;
  • Holds final responsibility for verification of all support documents’ completeness and correctness.

Manage team and to provide relevant capacity building and on-job coaching to the project team:

  • Manages and evaluates the performance of the project staff;
  • Conduct weekly and monthly meetings with the team to review the planning and discuss the main concerns to focus on for the upcoming period;
  • Ensure use of correct/relevant forms for assessments and reporting by the team;
  • Ensure fluent chain of information/data transfer from field to supervisors;
  • Ensure timely processing of information/data and conduct coaching for teams on the analysis of the processed data;
  • Continuous/fast verification of data quality collected and received from field staff;
  • Establish a participatory process to inform/develop relevant response strategies for conflict mitigation and enhanced social cohesion;
  • Undertake (if security situation allows) field visits to provide technical guidance and supervision to the team and to monitor the progress and quality of the different project activities;
  • Ensure good practice and system for internal and external referral of most vulnerable cases, in close coordination and collaboration with other INTERSOS programmes/project staff;
  • Oversee team attendances and authorize holidays, liaise with HR department to secure up to date HR files;
  • Ensure teams respect INTERSOS rules and guidelines to the mission and adhere to INTERSOS code of conduct and charter of values.

Monitoring & evaluation:

  • Ensure monitoring and verification for the targeting of beneficiaries;
  • Applying a result-oriented approach, monitor the project outcomes, in addition to the outputs and activities, including changes at the household and community level achieved through the project.

Reporting:

  • Ensure quality reporting on achievements through daily short briefings, monthly and weekly planning presented against weekly and monthly performance reports containing clear quantitative and qualitative information related to the activities;
  • Secure weekly and monthly reporting per team and compile, review and analyses reports on monthly bases to be reflected in INTERSOS’ PAT reporting tool;
  • Prepare ad hoc progress reporting for the donor and official required interim and final project reports: Prepare interim and final narrative reports for the donor in a timely and qualitative manner, looking into achievements against outcomes and output and reflect lessons learnt clearly into recommendations for future programming. Reporting must at all times be gender and age disaggregated;
  • Holds final responsibility for all support documents (means of verification) and general project documents;
  • Delivers regular communication products (including pictures) on the project to be used by the INTERSOS communication department in different outlets.

Coordination and representation:

  • Attend the relevant cluster meetings and ensure timely reporting of highlights to HoB and HoM;
  • Ensure regular updates to donor representatives;
  • Coordinate with relevant line-ministries and assure the timely signature of sub-agreement with MoPH and MoE for the implementation of the project;
  • Support INTERSOS with the implementation of the Country Strategy, in particular for the development of specific and detailed sector strategies;
  • Contribute to the coordination between the different project-teams for the projects in Afghanistan. Proactively participate in cluster meetings and other relevant working groups for Afghanistan, also relevant inter-sectorial coordination meetings at national level;
  • Ensure systematic information and update sharing with the HoB, HoM and other programme staff;
  • Coordinate with other INTERSOS projects/sectors in Kandahar for effective and efficient referral of cases between INTERSOS projects/sectors;
  • Perform any other related duties as required.

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : http://https://www.intersos.org/en
Adresse email : recruitment@intersos.org
Lieu de l'emploi : Kandahar - Afghanistan /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Gestion de projet
Date de publication : 04/12/2018
Date limite : 24/12/2018

Profil

Education 

  • Hold an advanced degree in social science or any related field.

Professional Experience 

  • At least 3 years of direct professional experience working as in humanitarian project management and/or coordination, including financial management responsibilities.
  • Prior work experience in INGO setting in humanitarian project management.
  • Demonstrate minimum 2 year experience in the implementation of multi-sector humanitarian programming in complex emergencies, including protection and health/nutrition services.
  • Prior experience in working in complex emergency setting, involving internal displacement.

Professional Requirements 

  • Demonstrable experience in programme management and coordination
  • Admin, finance and budget management skills
  • Demonstrable experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with donors and government counterparts.
  • Experience with donor compliance and reporting
  • Strong representation and negotiation skills
  • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent computer skills (proven computer literacy, in particular Excel knowledge is a must).
  • Demonstrated experience in staff supervision and remote management models
  • Strong experience with monitoring tools and systems
  • Readiness and ability to move around in Afghanistan
  • Readiness to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of INTERSOS

Languages 

  • Excellent command of written and spoken English

Personal Requirements 

  • Strong team spirit, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment
  • Excellent analytical skills, observation and analysis capacity
  • Attention to detail and structured way of approaching tasks (very organized)
  • Ability to plan ahead and output oriented (pro-active)
  • Able to ensure quick quality delivery in stressful environment (stress-resilient)
  • Ability to adhere to deadlines and respect line management
  • Very strong interpersonal skills: strong communication and diplomatic skills
  • Practical and problem-solver
  • Ability to deal with heavy work pressure

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://intersos.knack.com/imp#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5c050b1acdfeca0e9f6f2965/ 

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "SR-28-819 – Head of Base/Programme Coordinator – Afghanistan“.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Description

Job Title: Head of Base / Programme Coordinator

Code: SR-28-819

Duty station: Kandahar - Afghanistan

Starting date: 15/02/2019 

Contract duration: 8 months

Reporting to: Head of Mission

Supervision of: Project Managers (national/expat), M&E officers (national) 1 Log, 1 Finance, 1 HR and 1 security officer (national)

Dependents: n/a

General context of the project

INTERSOS is an Italian non-profit humanitarian aid organisation that works to bring assistance to people in danger, victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Established in 1992, its actions are based on the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and the unprotected. INTERSOS is an independent association which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world's poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure.

INTERSOS has base office in Kandahar with a number of projects and between 100-300 staff and paid volunteers working in Southern Region (depending on the number of projects). INTERSOS is implementing a multi-sector programme covering the sectors of : health, protection, WASH and EiE. in several districts.The office in Kabul serves for coordination, support and representation.

General purpose of the position

The Program Coordinator and HoB will support the Head of Mission with the country programme development and management in accordance with INTERSOS’ country strategies, plans and policies, as well as with daily management of Kandahar base.

As Programme Coordinator, he/she is responsible for:

  • Ensuring a quality implementation of the projects
  • Providing support to Project Managers in project management and project cycle management
  • Directly responsible for the line management of the Project Managers (in coordination with HoM), while working collaboratively with the Protection and Health Coordinators
  • Play a key role in the definition and implementation of the Strategy of the mission, ensuring the smooth running of INTERSOS humanitarian operations
  • Lead the development of new concepts and proposals (writing of the narrative sections and contributing to the design of the budget) under the supervision of the HoM and in cooperation with the Technical Coordinators
  • Monitor, evaluate and support the implementation of the protection, education and health programs, participating also in the donor reporting
  • Represent INTERSOS in relevant meetings
  • Acting Head of Mission in the absence of Head of Mission

As Head of Base, he/she is responsible for:

  • Oversee the Administrative, HR and Logistics units in Kandahar
  • Ensuring smooth running of the operations

S/he must be able to motivate and lead a diverse staff as well as effectively oversee operations and partnerships.

Main responsibilities and tasks

Quality implementation

  • Provide support and supervision to Project Managers through regular field visits, meeting with the staff and the line managers, supervise the planning of the activities and programs.
  • Supervise, plan, monitor and ensure the quality of work throughout the programs.
  • Liaise with support departments for a smooth running of the operations
  • Human Resources and operational support to Project Managers.
  • Play the role of line manager for Project Managers and support them on the operational issues
  • Monitoring, evaluation and supervision of project management
  • Provide direction to Project Managers on the work planning, budgets burnt rate and all the operational and management issues;
  • Support Project Managers in the planning and the monitoring of the achievement of the activities, deliverables and budget.
  • Ensure the quality of projects in cooperation with the technical coordinators
  • Provide feedbacks on the monthly monitoring tool (PAT) to PMs
  • Ensure that the Project Managers produce high quality donor reports and work in close collaboration on their preparation
  • Organizing programme meetings on a monthly basis.
  • In collaboration with HR and HoM, support the recruitment of new staff
  • Build the capacities and supervise the Project Managers
  • Responsible of the evaluation and completion of the Internal Review Process (IRP) of all project Managers under line management responsibilities
  • Identify capacity building for the national and international staff in relations to programmes (nationalization of the staff is a priority of the mission).

Strategy development and fundraising

  • Lead the definition of the programming strategy for INTERSOS with HoM and other Technical Coordinators
  • Support the HoM on design of the Afghanistan Country Strategy.
  • Lead identification of potential funding opportunities and process of writing proposals.

Representation, Coordination and Advocacy

  • Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant donors, local authorities, partners, project stakeholders and other organizations working in the project areas.
  • Proactively engaging with donors, international NGO and other actors participating at coordination meetings.
  • Support technical coordinators in maintaining productive working relationships with Health, Education and Protection Clusters as well as Child Protection and other relevant Working Groups at the regional level.
  • Ensuring the participation of INTERSOS to relevant Working Groups and Task Forces (responsibilities can be delegated)
  • Briefing Head of Mission, Technical Coordinators and relevant Project Managers on discussions held during working groups.
  • Developing strategic partnerships with local organizations, wherever possible.

Reporting

  • Monthly report to be submitted to the Head of Mission as drawn from the PATs and discussions with Project Managers regarding:
  1. Trends and analysis of the humanitarian contexto
  2. Activities and programme achievements
  • Submission of reports to donors and/or region and INTERSOS Headquarters

Head of Base

  • Oversee the logistics, administration/finance and HR operations in Kandahar base, aiming at improving the operations systems and processes.
  • Manage accountability of Admin and Operations actions in Kandahar base.
  • Support the security analysis and support the HoM in updating the CPPs in the field base, the SOPs and in any other security-related task.
  • Support the HoM on the promotion of accountability and commitment to INTERSOS charter and prevention on power of abuse.
  • Cooperate with the Logistic coordinator for any logistic and procurement-related tasks in the field base.
  • Cooperate with the Country Finance Officer for the supervision of the financial and administrative aspects in the field base.
  • Cooperate with the HR manager for the implementation of the HR procedures at field level.
  • Support project field staff in the filed base in the optimal and efficient organization (in terms of administration and logistics) for a smooth implementation of the projects.
  • Perform any other related duties as required.

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : http://https://www.intersos.org/en
Adresse email : recruitment@intersos.org
Lieu de l'emploi : Kandahar /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Gestion de projet
Date de publication : 06/11/2018
Date limite : 19/11/2018

Profil

Education 

Hold an advanced degree in social science or any related field. Medical degree is an asset.

Professional Experience 

  • At least 2 years of direct professional experience working as project manager on humanitarian project/programme, including financial management responsibilities.
  • Prior work experience in INGO in humanitarian project management.
  • Prior experience in working in complex emergency setting, involving internal displacement.

Professional Requirements 

  • Admin, finance and budget management skills.
  • Demonstrable experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with donors and government counterparts.
  • Experience with donor compliance and reporting.
  • Strong representation and negotiation skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent computer skills (proven computer literacy, in particular Excel knowledge is a must).
  • Demonstrated experience in staff supervision and remote management models.
  • Strong experience with monitoring tools and systems.
  • Readiness and ability to move around in Afghanistan.
  • Readiness to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of INTERSOS.

Languages 

  • Excellent written and spoken English

Personal Requirements 

  • Strong team spirit, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Excellent analytical skills, observation and analysis capacity.
  • Attention to detail and structured way of approaching tasks (very organized)
  • Ability to plan ahead and output oriented (pro-active).
  • Able to ensure quick quality delivery in stressful environment (stress-resilient).
  • Ability to adhere to deadlines and respect line management.
  • Very strong interpersonal skills: strong communication and diplomatic skills.
  • Practical and problem-solver.
  • Ability to deal with heavy work pressure.
 
 

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://intersos.knack.com/imp#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5be1e842d041a90cbbbcfded/ 

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "SR-28-772 – Project Manager Health and Nutrition - Afghanistan".

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Description

Job Title: Project Manager – Health and Nutrition

Code: SR-28-772 

Duty station: Kandahar

Starting date: 17/12/2018

Contract duration: 12 months

Reporting to: Head of Base

Supervision of: Medical Activity Manager

Dependents: n/a

General context of the project

The project’s general objective is to contribute to the reduction of maternal, child and trauma related morbidity and mortality associated with diseases and hazards resulting from deficient (or non-existing) health services, and poor environmental health conditions in conflict-affected communities. This intervention is part of an integrated multi-sectorial humanitarian response plan for Kandahar Province to be implemented by INTERSOS in 2018/2019 in order to address the dire basic needs of and provide essential services for (documented and undocumented) Afghani Returnees (Pakistan) and IDPs, in addition to Afghani conflict affected (host) communities.

The project will contribute to improved access to essential life-saving trauma care, emergency primary health care and nutrition services. The project activities will focus on training of staff and health workers to ensure better outreach and to enhance quality of service provision with the creation of new basic clinics, community awareness campaigns to improve prevention and health seeking behavior (self-referral), especially but not exclusively for pre- and post-natal care, safe delivery, nutrition; procurement of supplies, drugs and kits for the provision of first aid and Emergency PHC services.

General purpose of the position

The Project Manager will be in charge of the implementation and the supervision of the project; "Emergency health and nutrition response in 3 hard to reach, conflict-affected districts in Kandahar province”.

Main responsibilities and tasks

Main responsibilities:

  • Ensures the planning, implementation and monitoring/evaluation and sets targets as included in the project description.
  • Guarantee an efficient financial management for the project in compliance with INTERSOS’ model and donor regulations.
  • Team management and project integration,
  • Deliver quality project activities reporting.

More specifically:

Ensure the full and timely implementation of the project proposal as approved, pro-actively respecting deadlines for reporting:

  • Team recruitment, liaise with admin-fin department to secure up to date HR files.
  • Prepare and organize training for volunteers and teams.
  • Project kick-off and presentation/sharing of project with teams.
  • Review and prepare a detailed activities plan with team.
  • Agree and establish clear reporting and communication lines.
  • Verification on the targeting of beneficiaries.
  • Ensure sector SOPs and guidelines are properly applied and adhered to.
  • Permanent on-job coaching of teams to work on quality in delivery.
  • Ensure security assessment for teams’ daily movement and report incidents/concerns in a pro-active manner to the Head of Mission and Security Focal point.

Financial management and procurement:

  • Prepare, monitor and implement financial and procurement plan.
  • Prepare weekly liquidity plan.
  • Approval of all purchases/contracting and budget line allocations.
  • Verify on a weekly basis the bookkeeping entries in the INTERSOS accounting spread sheets (PN): verify budget line allocations, budget expenditure status against actual delivery and the financial plan for the remainder project implementation period.
  • Ensure for all purchases/contracting of goods/services/supplies the correct INTERSOS procurement guidelines are applied and properly documented, in close coordination with the admin-fin and logistics department.
  • Verify the list of expenditures prior to finalizing the interim and final financial reports.
  • Holds final responsibility for verification of all support documents’ completeness and correctness.

Manage team and to provide relevant capacity building and on-job coaching to the project team:

  • Manages and evaluates the performance of the project staff.
  • Conduct weekly and monthly meetings with the team to review the planning and discuss the main concerns to focus on for the upcoming period.
  • Ensure use of correct/relevant forms for assessments and reporting by the team.
  • Ensure fluent chain of information/data transfer from field to supervisors.
  • Ensure timely processing of information/data and conduct coaching for teams on the analysis of the processed data.
  • Continuous/fast verification of data quality collected and received from field staff.
  • Establish a participatory process to inform/develop relevant response strategies for conflict mitigation and enhanced social cohesion.
  • Undertake (if security situation allows) field visits to provide technical guidance and supervision to the team and to monitor the progress and quality of the different project activities.
  • Ensure good practice and system for internal and external referral of most vulnerable cases, in close coordination and collaboration with other INTERSOS programmes/project staff.
  • Oversee team attendances and authorize holidays, liaise with admin-fin department to secure up to date HR files.
  • Ensure teams respect INTERSOS rules and guidelines to the mission and adhere to INTERSOS code of conduct and charter of values.

Monitoring & evaluation:

  • Ensure monitoring and verification for the targeting of beneficiaries.
  • Applying a result-oriented approach, monitor the project outcomes, in addition to the outputs and activities, including changes at the household and community level achieved through the project.

Reporting:

  • Ensure quality reporting on achievements through daily short briefings, monthly and weekly planning presented against weekly and monthly performance reports containing clear quantitative and qualitative information related to the activities.
  • Secure weekly and monthly reporting per team and compile, review and analyses reports on monthly bases to be reflected in INTERSOS’ PAT reporting tool.
  • Prepare ad hoc progress reporting for the donor and official required interim and final project reports: Prepare interim and final narrative reports for the donor in a timely and qualitative manner, looking into achievements against outcomes and output and reflect lessons learnt clearly into recommendations for future programming. Reporting must at all times be gender and age disaggregated.
  • Holds final responsibility for all support documents (means of verification) and general project documents.
  • Delivers regular communication products (including pictures) on the project to be used by the INTERSOS communication department in different outlets.

Coordination and representation:

  • Attend the relevant cluster meetings and ensure timely reporting of highlights to HoB/HoM.
  • Ensure regular updates to donor representatives.
  • Coordinate with relevant line-ministries and assure the timely submission of reports to Ministry of Economy for the implementation of the project.
  • Support INTERSOS with the implementation of the Country Strategy, in particular for the development of specific and detailed sector strategies.
  • Contribute to the coordination between the different project-teams for the projects in Afghanistan. Proactively participate in cluster meetings and other relevant working groups for Afghanistan, also relevant inter-sectorial coordination meetings at national level.
  • Ensure systematic information and update sharing with the HoB / HOM and other programme staff.
  • Coordinate with other INTERSOS projects/sectors in Kandahar for effective and efficient referral of cases between INTERSOS projects/sectors.

Other:

  • Perform any other related duties as required.

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : http://https://www.intersos.org/en
Adresse email : recruitment@intersos.org
Lieu de l'emploi : Kandahar /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Gestion de projet
Date de publication : 06/11/2018
Date limite : 19/11/2018

Profil

Education 

Hold an advanced degree in social science or any related field. Medical degree is an asset.

Professional Experience 

  • At least 2 years of direct professional experience working as project manager on humanitarian project/programme, including financial management responsibilities.
  • Prior work experience in INGO in humanitarian project management.
  • Prior experience in working in complex emergency setting, involving internal displacement.

Professional Requirements 

  • Admin, finance and budget management skills.
  • Demonstrable experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with donors and government counterparts.
  • Experience with donor compliance and reporting.
  • Strong representation and negotiation skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent computer skills (proven computer literacy, in particular Excel knowledge is a must).
  • Demonstrated experience in staff supervision and remote management models.
  • Strong experience with monitoring tools and systems.
  • Readiness and ability to move around in Afghanistan.
  • Readiness to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of INTERSOS.

Languages 

  • Excellent written and spoken English

Personal Requirements 

  • Strong team spirit, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Excellent analytical skills, observation and analysis capacity.
  • Attention to detail and structured way of approaching tasks (very organized)
  • Ability to plan ahead and output oriented (pro-active).
  • Able to ensure quick quality delivery in stressful environment (stress-resilient).
  • Ability to adhere to deadlines and respect line management.
  • Very strong interpersonal skills: strong communication and diplomatic skills.
  • Practical and problem-solver.
  • Ability to deal with heavy work pressure.
 
 

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://intersos.knack.com/imp#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5be1e842d041a90cbbbcfded/ 

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "SR-28-772 – Project Manager Health and Nutrition - Afghanistan".

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Description

Job Title: Project Manager – Health and Nutrition

Code: SR-28-772 

Duty station: Kandahar

Starting date: 17/12/2018

Contract duration: 12 months

Reporting to: Head of Base

Supervision of: Medical Activity Manager

Dependents: n/a

General context of the project

The project’s general objective is to contribute to the reduction of maternal, child and trauma related morbidity and mortality associated with diseases and hazards resulting from deficient (or non-existing) health services, and poor environmental health conditions in conflict-affected communities. This intervention is part of an integrated multi-sectorial humanitarian response plan for Kandahar Province to be implemented by INTERSOS in 2018/2019 in order to address the dire basic needs of and provide essential services for (documented and undocumented) Afghani Returnees (Pakistan) and IDPs, in addition to Afghani conflict affected (host) communities.

The project will contribute to improved access to essential life-saving trauma care, emergency primary health care and nutrition services. The project activities will focus on training of staff and health workers to ensure better outreach and to enhance quality of service provision with the creation of new basic clinics, community awareness campaigns to improve prevention and health seeking behavior (self-referral), especially but not exclusively for pre- and post-natal care, safe delivery, nutrition; procurement of supplies, drugs and kits for the provision of first aid and Emergency PHC services.

General purpose of the position

The Project Manager will be in charge of the implementation and the supervision of the project; "Emergency health and nutrition response in 3 hard to reach, conflict-affected districts in Kandahar province”.

Main responsibilities and tasks

Main responsibilities:

  • Ensures the planning, implementation and monitoring/evaluation and sets targets as included in the project description.
  • Guarantee an efficient financial management for the project in compliance with INTERSOS’ model and donor regulations.
  • Team management and project integration,
  • Deliver quality project activities reporting.

More specifically:

Ensure the full and timely implementation of the project proposal as approved, pro-actively respecting deadlines for reporting:

  • Team recruitment, liaise with admin-fin department to secure up to date HR files.
  • Prepare and organize training for volunteers and teams.
  • Project kick-off and presentation/sharing of project with teams.
  • Review and prepare a detailed activities plan with team.
  • Agree and establish clear reporting and communication lines.
  • Verification on the targeting of beneficiaries.
  • Ensure sector SOPs and guidelines are properly applied and adhered to.
  • Permanent on-job coaching of teams to work on quality in delivery.
  • Ensure security assessment for teams’ daily movement and report incidents/concerns in a pro-active manner to the Head of Mission and Security Focal point.

Financial management and procurement:

  • Prepare, monitor and implement financial and procurement plan.
  • Prepare weekly liquidity plan.
  • Approval of all purchases/contracting and budget line allocations.
  • Verify on a weekly basis the bookkeeping entries in the INTERSOS accounting spread sheets (PN): verify budget line allocations, budget expenditure status against actual delivery and the financial plan for the remainder project implementation period.
  • Ensure for all purchases/contracting of goods/services/supplies the correct INTERSOS procurement guidelines are applied and properly documented, in close coordination with the admin-fin and logistics department.
  • Verify the list of expenditures prior to finalizing the interim and final financial reports.
  • Holds final responsibility for verification of all support documents’ completeness and correctness.

Manage team and to provide relevant capacity building and on-job coaching to the project team:

  • Manages and evaluates the performance of the project staff.
  • Conduct weekly and monthly meetings with the team to review the planning and discuss the main concerns to focus on for the upcoming period.
  • Ensure use of correct/relevant forms for assessments and reporting by the team.
  • Ensure fluent chain of information/data transfer from field to supervisors.
  • Ensure timely processing of information/data and conduct coaching for teams on the analysis of the processed data.
  • Continuous/fast verification of data quality collected and received from field staff.
  • Establish a participatory process to inform/develop relevant response strategies for conflict mitigation and enhanced social cohesion.
  • Undertake (if security situation allows) field visits to provide technical guidance and supervision to the team and to monitor the progress and quality of the different project activities.
  • Ensure good practice and system for internal and external referral of most vulnerable cases, in close coordination and collaboration with other INTERSOS programmes/project staff.
  • Oversee team attendances and authorize holidays, liaise with admin-fin department to secure up to date HR files.
  • Ensure teams respect INTERSOS rules and guidelines to the mission and adhere to INTERSOS code of conduct and charter of values.

Monitoring & evaluation:

  • Ensure monitoring and verification for the targeting of beneficiaries.
  • Applying a result-oriented approach, monitor the project outcomes, in addition to the outputs and activities, including changes at the household and community level achieved through the project.

Reporting:

  • Ensure quality reporting on achievements through daily short briefings, monthly and weekly planning presented against weekly and monthly performance reports containing clear quantitative and qualitative information related to the activities.
  • Secure weekly and monthly reporting per team and compile, review and analyses reports on monthly bases to be reflected in INTERSOS’ PAT reporting tool.
  • Prepare ad hoc progress reporting for the donor and official required interim and final project reports: Prepare interim and final narrative reports for the donor in a timely and qualitative manner, looking into achievements against outcomes and output and reflect lessons learnt clearly into recommendations for future programming. Reporting must at all times be gender and age disaggregated.
  • Holds final responsibility for all support documents (means of verification) and general project documents.
  • Delivers regular communication products (including pictures) on the project to be used by the INTERSOS communication department in different outlets.

Coordination and representation:

  • Attend the relevant cluster meetings and ensure timely reporting of highlights to HoB/HoM.
  • Ensure regular updates to donor representatives.
  • Coordinate with relevant line-ministries and assure the timely submission of reports to Ministry of Economy for the implementation of the project.
  • Support INTERSOS with the implementation of the Country Strategy, in particular for the development of specific and detailed sector strategies.
  • Contribute to the coordination between the different project-teams for the projects in Afghanistan. Proactively participate in cluster meetings and other relevant working groups for Afghanistan, also relevant inter-sectorial coordination meetings at national level.
  • Ensure systematic information and update sharing with the HoB / HOM and other programme staff.
  • Coordinate with other INTERSOS projects/sectors in Kandahar for effective and efficient referral of cases between INTERSOS projects/sectors.

Other:

  • Perform any other related duties as required.

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : http://https://www.intersos.org/en
Adresse email : recruitment@intersos.org
Lieu de l'emploi : Rome, Italy /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Ressources humaines
Date de publication : 29/10/2018
Date limite : 12/11/2018

Profil

Education 

  • University degree in Human Resources Management or related field is an asset.

Professional Experience 

  • Minimum 2 year relevant work experience on a similar position
  • Work experience in a no-profit or NGO
  • Field experience in missions preferable

Professional Requirements 

  • Proven ability to deal with multiple tasks and in demanding working conditions that often have short deadlines
  • Strong organization skills and resistance to stress
  • Identification with INTERSOS values and principles
  • IT advanced knowledge (Office package, Data Base system)

Languages 

  • Excellent command of English and French

Personal Requirements 

  • Mature, diplomatic, polite and analytical
  • Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills
  • Empathy and enthusiasm, excellent team working skills

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://intersos.knack.com/imp#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5bc598c6c70c9456a09b4550/ 

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "SR-00-739 – Recruitment Officer - HQ".

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Description

Job Title: Recruitment Officer

Code: SR-00-739

Duty station: Rome, Italy

Starting date: 11/02/2019

Contract duration: 2 years

Reporting to: Senior Recruitment Officer

Supervision of: //

Dependents: //

General context of the project

INTERSOS is an independent non-profit humanitarian organization committed to assist the victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable and unprotected people.

General purpose of the position

In close collaboration with the Director of Human Resources and colleagues in the Human Resources Department, the Recruiter Officer is in charge of Personnel recruitment for INTERSOS missions and HQ, following the organisation internal recruitment process.

Main responsibilities and tasks

  • Works on recruiting planning meetings, creates job descriptions, and leads the creation of a recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position.
  • Recruits staff, including checking applications, shortlisting, interviewing, references check and proposal.
  • Prepares collaborations proposals, according to INTERSOS compensation structure, and submits them to the HR Director.
  • Researches and recommends new sources for recruitment, actively seeks new and cultivates existing relationships with external contacts on HR trends and issues.
  • Manages filing systems (IMP) , making improvements and ensuring privacy of personnel records.
  • Provides regular reports on recruitment activities.
  • Schedules briefings between field workers and office staff.
  • Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings and Programme Updates and several annual office-wide debates to participate in information sharing across all departments.
  • Actively encourages all staff involved in the recruitment process to follow the recruitment procedures.

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : Handicap International Belgium
Site web : http://www.handicapinternational.be
Lieu de l'emploi : Afghanistan /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Expertise/recherche
Date de publication : 18/10/2018
Date limite : 03/11/2018

Profil

YOUR PROFILE :

• You hold a Master’s degree in technical related skills, social work & psychology, social sciences or other relevant fields
• You have at least 4 years of experience in the field of MHPSS in humanitarian context
• You have at least 2 years of experience in providing technical support to programs
• You have excellent knowledge of MHPSS IASC guidelines
• An excellent knowledge of HI MHPSS guideline and policy is an asset
• You have the capacity to supervise, accompany, coach and manage a team
• You have strong communication skills; English speaking skills are mandatory ( oral and written)
• You have the experience to work under difficult security situation
• You have the capacity to represent the association

Description

Place: AFGHANISTAN (Kabul – with very regular field visits)

Length: 6 months

Starting date: ASAP

Closing date for applications:4th November 2018

 

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.

Present in more than 55 countries, find further information about the association: www.hi.org

JOB CONTEXT :

HI is present in Afghanistan since 1996 and currently in Herat, Kandahar, Kunduz and Kabul. In Kandahar HI is supporting a Physical Rehabilitation Center (PRC) in Mirwais Regional Hospital in Kandahar. In Kunduz, HI responded to the emergency following the Taliban assault on the city and the hospital supported by MSF being bombed. HI is providing emergency rehabilitation in support to the regional hospital as well as psychosocial support to victims and their caregivers.
Nationally, HI is a strong actor on promoting and advocating for the rights of Conventional Weapons (CWs) and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) survivors and other people with disabilities as a whole and provides technical support to Afghan authorities and other key stakeholders through various disability and Victim Assistance (VA) coordination forum and networks.
2016 marks the start of two major projects towards the extension and improvement of the quality of rehabilitation services in the under-served areas by 2019, supporting the development of quality rehabilitation human resources in Afghanistan.

YOUR MISSION:

Under the responsibility of the Technical Coordinator, you will play a critical role over 6 months to ensure a high level of technical quality on HI’s ongoing MHPSS component, as well as ensuring that the national team has the adequate level of training and understanding of the standards required for the MHPSS intervention. Furthermore, as Technical Advisor (TA), you will be required to ensure strong links to the ongoing VA project.
You will spend 75% of his mission on the field (Kunduz, Kandahar, Herat) to work efficiently with the technical field team.
The role therefore requires significant focus on quality assurance, and close collaboration with the Technical and the Emergency Coordinators to determine where best to improve ongoing intervention. The role will also require a high degree of capacity building and coaching to both the project officers and the field teams.
Finally, you will closely work with the MEAL coordinator on data analysis.
By the end of the 6 month mission, the objective is that the technical team (PSS workers and Social Workers) should be able to implement the activities with the technical tools and with a high level of technical quality.
Therefore, the main responsibilities of the assignment are:
• Provide close technical support to the technical team
• Provide training and coaching to the technical team, on identified areas
• To support on the strategic direction of the MHPSS project closely in link with the rehabilitation and Mine Risk Education component
• To support the technical analysis of the datas collected through the project
• To link the MHPSS strategy implemented in emergency context with the VA section

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:

• The position is based in Kabul, with very regular field visits.

• Security is a major concern in Afghanistan; it requires a strong focus and a great attention from our staff.

• Accommodation is in a secure guest house, close to the office, with other expatriates.

CONDITIONS:

· Starting date : ASAP

· Length of the contract:** 6 months

· Employee status, according to experience :

  • Salary from 2031 € gross/month regarding the experience of the candidate

  • Perdiem : 442€ net/month

  • Hardship allowance : 500€ net/month

  • Insurances : medical hearth coverage, retirement planning, repatriation

  • Paid holiday : 25 days per year

  • R&R : 5 days every 6 weeks

  • Status : this position does not allow to be accompanied

  • Housing : Collective taken in charge by Handicap International

If you are interested in this position; please apply online through : https://hi.profilsearch.com/recrute/en/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=2742&idpartenaire=131

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : http://https://www.intersos.org/en
Adresse email : recruitment@intersos.org
Lieu de l'emploi : Kandahar with regular visits to Kabul /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Gestion de projet
Date de publication : 16/10/2018
Date limite : 22/10/2018

Profil

Education 

Advanced university degree in social science related fields such as Political Science, International Relations, International Development Cooperation, Sociology, Psychology, Law, Human Rights or similar subjects. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Professional Experience 

• At least 3 years of professional work experience in management/coordination of protection-related activities in humanitarian contexts

• Proven experience in coordination, case management supervision (CP, SGBV and/or PwSN)

• Strong experience in trainings and capacity building and development of local staff and partners in protection related subjects

• Prior experience in working in complex emergency setting, involving internal displacement

• Strong experience with monitoring tools and systems, including remote monitoring

Professional Requirements 

• Demonstrated technical expertise of Protection, including Child Protection, Gender-Based Violence, individual case management and Psychosocial Support

• Good/In-depth knowledge and understanding of Humanitarian Principles and Protection frameworks, tools, and minimum standards

• Knowledge of the cluster system

• Experience with main donors compliance and reporting

• Strong representation and negotiation skills

• Proven experience in management and supervision of teams

• Good communication skills, both oral and written, and Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills

• Mastery of IT tools (MS Office package, internet, e-mail, etc.)

• Experience with participatory approaches and working with vulnerable groups, including gender mainstreaming and with persons with disabilities

• Readiness to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of INTERSOS

• Previous experience in developing and implementing M&E activities

• Previous experience in working in Afghanistan (desirable)

Languages 

• Excellent written and spoken English – Pashto would be asset

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/en/work-with-us/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5ae1f9fa222bae74b4eb3f67/ 

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "SR-28-526 – Protection Officer – Afghanistan".

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Description

Job Title: Protection Officer

Code: SR-28-526

Duty station: Kandahar with regular visits to Kabul

Starting date: 05/11/2018

Contract duration: 9 months

Reporting to: Head of Mission (HoM)

Supervision of: n/a

Dependents: no

General context of the project

The program’s general objective is to contribute to a reduced morbidity and mortality associated with malnutrition, diseases and hazards resulting from deficient (or non-existing) health and nutrition services, environmental health conditions and protection environment in conflict-affected communities in Kandahar province – Afghanistan. The program will target 72.241 individuals > 12% men, 48% women, 20% boy and 20% girls > 23% IDP, 4% documented returnees (DR), 12% undocumented returnees (UR) and 61% is most vulnerable local (host) community (HC).

The proposed program aims on the health and nutrition side to address the inadequate coverage and quality of life-saving services (especially for reproductive health and nutrition services) for the most vulnerable communities in Maywand, Spin Boldak and Zheray. The project will also address some of the key determinants of malnutrition and child and maternal mortality through promotion of improved Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices, safe delivery and healthy behaviors. Hygiene/WASH promotion is closely linked to health and nutrition and can further help to decrease mortality rates. Lastly the project will seek to enhance the psycho-social wellbeing and protective environment of the most vulnerable population groups. WASH and protection components will also be implemented in the informal settlements of Kandahar where IDP and (mostly) undocumented vulnerable returnees are concentrated.

Activities include:

  • Structural rehabilitation/upgrade of HFs; hire and train (female) dedicated health staff for RH (and/or nutrition services) at HF level (static), run mobile teams to support the outreach capacity of the HFs for provision of RH and nutrition services; identify and train new additional community health workers and supervisors; conduct community awareness sessions on health and nutrition related topics; and secure the OPD nutrition services at HF level by dedicated trained nutrition staff;
  • Conduct training in CP, GBV and PSS for different stakeholders, actors and volunteers; conduct awareness sessions for community members on protection related issues; provide individual case management services for individual protection cases (CP, GBV and PwSN ) , and run collective PSS for most vulnerable population groups at community level (CP, GBV and PwSN);
  • Run WASH – HP sessions for different target groups;
  • Promoting harmonization of programme approaches and methodologies across the different implementation sites by developing and monitoring use of common tools, as well as creating opportunities for experience sharing and learning;
  • Providing clear technical support, supervision, training and mentoring to the protection teams, including training needed to build specialized skills in GBV and CP case management, legal assistance, psycho-social support (PSS), protection monitoring and risk mitigation;
  • Ensuring that protection staff and services adhere to GBV and CP best practices, professional standards and principles;
  • Providing support tools to monitor programme implementation and quality, as well as to collect feedback from beneficiaries;
  • Contributing to produce high quality donor reports and other materials as required;
  • Participating in proposals design including protection components;
  • In coordination with Project Managers and Protection Officers, identifying individual training needs and ensuring access to training and professional development opportunities appropriate to the skill gaps and needs;
  • Developing training material for different trainings to share within the protection teams.

General purpose of the position

The Protection Officer ensures technical support to the protection programming in the mission with the aim to achieve a maximum quality and delivery of the different components of the INTERSOS protection programme. Furthermore, the protection officer provides technical inputs to the protection strategy and programme development at Mission level.

Main responsibilities and tasks

The Protection Officer is expected to carry out the following specific responsibilities:

  • Support the Project Managers and Protection Activity Coordinators in the technical aspects of the implementation of project’s activities;
  • Provide clear technical support and guidance to the protection staff, including training needed to build specialized skills in protection-related principles and activities, including Protection Monitoring, vulnerability criteria, Psycho-Social Support (PSS), inclusion of disabilities in emergency, and Risk Mitigation;
  • Provide technical support and guidance in the implementation of Child Protection and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) activities, including specific training on principles and concepts related to Child Protection and GBV;
  • Mainstream protection concepts and principles in all programs;
  • Promote harmonization of protection methodologies across the different implementation sites, depending on contexts and needs, by developing and monitoring use of common tools;
  • Ensure that protection staff and services adhere to international protection standards and principles;
  • Contribute to monitoring programme quality;
  • Undertake regular field visits (if / where possible) to provide technical guidance and supervision, as well as continuously monitor the progress of activities;
  • Contribute to the production of high quality donor reports and other materials as required;
  • Support the development of new project/programme proposals through technical inputs to and feedback about the project/programme methodology.

Specifically:

Program Support

  • Revise and develop the protection tools in use in the mission;
  • Developing SOPs and guidelines for the implementation of Protection Programming for INTERSOS Mission of Afghanistan;
  • Ensure that the work of protection staff is harmonized according to internal SOPs and interagency guidelines;
  • Revise tools and topics for FGDs (Focus Group Discussions) and material for awareness, information and/or sensitization sessions in coordination with Protection Activity Coordinators and Project Manager;
  • Organize meeting with the protection Staff (PMs and Protection AC) on a regular basis, in order to discuss priorities for the next period, challenges, protection trends, sharing information, experiences and suggestions between programs
  • Participate in monitoring missions in the field ;
  • Provide technical support to the Protection AC in elaborating monthly reports when needed;
  • Ensure the proper storage of sensitive data through a correct use of internal databases and case monitoring tools.

Management and supervision

  • Review PAT of Protection components, focusing on target planned VS actual achievements. Identify challenges and sit with the PMs in order to find solution
  • Upon completion by the Project Managers, review and provide feedback on IRP for Protection ACs.
  • In coordination and consultation with PM, to complete the recruitment and selection of the protection project national staff.

Capacity Building

  • In coordination with the Project Managers and Protection team, identify training needs and ensure access to professional development opportunities and resources appropriate to their skill gaps/needs;
  • Train all relevant protection staff (Social Workers, Lawyers, Psychologists, etc.) in protection topics including: protection and humanitarian principles, GBV and CP basic principles;
  • Develop training material for different trainings to share within the protection staff and other partners;
  • Develop capacity-building programmes for local actors – if any (including partner NGOs and relevant local service providers) on GBV and CP basic principles, case management and data protection.

Case Management Monitoring

  • Develop internal SOPs on case management and ensure they are applied in the field, updating/ revising them based on the needs;
  • Ensure case management minimum standards are respected in all steps of case management;
  • Review complex cases whenever needed and support technical responses;
  • Ensure appropriate Information Management Systems are in place;
  • Realize case audits (in collaboration with the Protection ACs) to evaluate the quality of services provision;
  • Coordinate with other relevant actors within the case management support to ensure comprehensive assistance;
  • Promote the development of psychosocial Support Activities
  • Monitor and evaluate the implementation of psychosocial support activities.

Protection Mainstreaming

  • Ensure GBV and CP mainstreaming in each new project or programme proposal;
  • Ensure collection of disaggregated data for reporting and analysis purposes.

External Coordination and Representation

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders including donors, partners, government actors and other relevant actors, international or national, humanitarian or institutional;
  • Represent INTERSOS in main Protection, GBV and CPiE coordination fora (including related strategic advisory groups and task forces) at national and provincial level together with the Protection ACs ensuring INTERSOS is represented in all coordination meetings;
  • Ensure key protection field concerns are brought to relevant stakeholders;
  • Brief relevant staff on the discussions held during the Working Group and Cluster meetings.

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