Ethiopia

• You have at least 4 years’ experience in humanitarian contexts;

• You have previous project coordination experience, and proven managerial and representation experience

• You have strong team management skills; strong communication and diplomacy skills;

• You have strong writing and reporting skills;

• You have good knowledge and experiences on risk management (safeguarding of beneficiaries, security, finance, donors, etc.)

• You have good networking capacities to contribute building constructive relationships with humanitarian actors and institutional partners.

Handicap International/Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity organization, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, it acts and speaks out to meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. More info: www.hi.org

HI is committed to an employment policy in favour of disabled workers.

 

JOB CONTEXT:

HI launched an initial assessment in March, 2021, a period when the ENDF were controlling the key cities and the main road axes.

Based on the field assessment findings, HI confirmed its engagement in the Tigray Humanitarian Response. HI therefore designed a global strategic operational framework to address the identified needs:

PILLAR 1: Integrated approach between MHPSS, Protection, IHA and Functional & Physical Rehabilitation, to improve access to services and wellbeing of the conflict affected populations including the most vulnerable and persons with specific needs

PILLAR 2: Contribute to improve access and ensure delivery of assistance to the most vulnerable living in Tigray while limiting the use of logistics negative coping mechanisms.

An Emergency Area Manager (from HI Emergency Pool in Lyon) was deployed beginning of April, 2021, in charge of the operational launching in Tigray and securing funding, as well pursuing the external coordination/liaison with all key stakeholders. A dedicated HI Operations Manager for Tigray took over early June. Activities started again between August and October.

HI is currently re-launching activities in Tigray with grants from ECHO, EHF and PRM. Although requirements to enter Tigray are still very restrictive (through UNHAS flights), HI needs an Operations Manager to ensure rapid uptake of activities as soon as possible.

 

YOUR MISSION:

Under the responsibility of the Program Director, you as the Operations Manager for Tigray contribute to the implementation of the mandate and the 10-year strategy of Humanity & Inclusion. You ensure optimal quality and impact of the projects implemented in the area, through a delegation system with appropriate control mechanisms. You share with all HI managers the responsibility of a sound management and successful functioning of the global organization, through paradigm changes.

Specifically, the Operations Manager for Tigray region will ensure uptake of HI activities after a long stand-by period in a very volatile context, with significant access and security issues. Your objective include project implementation in complex setting, external liaison, fundraising, project proposal development, project launch (operations, log, HR, etc.), your main responsibilities are:

1. Influence

- You develop external influence of HI (forums, operational & strategic alliances, etc.) and the external representation of the organization (events, media)

2. Contribution to the Programme’s Operational strategy and HI frameworks & regulations

- You contribute to the development of the Programme’s Operational Strategy in a new Region of intervention, and to its implementation.

- You implement the project part of the Programme’s Operational Strategy:

- With both operational opportunities and risks in mind, you contribute to the monitoring and analysis made by the line Manager, and propose mitigation measures when relevant

- You support the Director in monitoring the security of the area and ensure adequate resources for employees according to the context

- You ensure the deployment of and compliance with HI global frameworks, institutional policies and standards.

- You ensure sound management and monitoring of any new project under his/her responsibility:

3. Management

- You are the manager (direct report) of the Project managers’ team in the area of assignment

- You steer organization transformation, in particular through managerial and work practice change and continuous improvement of working processes.

- You ensure the functional animation of the teams on its area

 

YOUR PROFILE:

• You have at least 4 years’ experience in humanitarian contexts;

• You have previous project coordination experience, and proven managerial and representation experience

• You have strong team management skills; strong communication and diplomacy skills;

• You have strong writing and reporting skills;

• You have good knowledge and experiences on risk management (safeguarding of beneficiaries, security, finance, donors, etc.)

• You have good networking capacities to contribute building constructive relationships with humanitarian actors and institutional partners.
 

CONDITIONS:

At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team

• 6 months International contract starting from mid March 2022
• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
  • Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals
  • Pension scheme adapted to the situation of our employees: If you already have a personal pension scheme HI will contribute at the same level of your personal monthly contribution with a maximum of 272.53€/month ; If you do not have a personal pension scheme, we will open a private pension account with your contribution of 272.53€/month and a contribution of HI of the same amount
  • Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution
  • Repatriation insurance paid by HI
• Salary from 2869 € gross/month upon experience 
• Perdiem: 515 € net/month - paid in the field
• Hardship: 500 € net/month paid with your salary
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
• R&R: 5 days every 6 weeks => + possible transport/package support.
• Position: unaccompanied
• Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI

If you are resident in the country: local package

TO APPLY:

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

http://www.jobs.net/j/JlNBURrj?idpartenaire=142

Applications will be processed on an ongoing basis, don’t wait for applying!

Qualifications :

• Medical Doctor, Disaster Management of Public Health Degree/Masters. Typically, a Master’s degree in Disaster management or Public Health, Medical Doctor preferred. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Experience

• 10+ years of relevant and progressive experience in development or humanitarian emergency response field, with increasing responsibilities including at least 5 years in similar management position in an INGO environment
• Project management experience in a developing country or similar context including responsibility for budget control, strategy, human resources and planning
• Pedagogical Skills are an asset
• Experience in effectively dealing with hospital management and headquarters staff, as well as donor agencies, and government officials
• Proven capabilities in leadership
• People management
• Commitment to Humanitarian Principles
• Behavioral Flexibility
• Result and quality orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Excellent self-motivation skills
• Ability to relate to and motivate staff effectively
• Ability to work with a broad range of people
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and make medical decisions affecting the standard of care independently
• Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Skills and knowledge in program sustainability and capacity building, public-private partnerships and project monitoring and evaluation (both quantitative and qualitative methods)
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Computer literacy
• Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret, technical and non-technical information in the English language
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required; fluency in Spanish, French or, Arabic is desirable
• Ability to travel, and live in remote area and insecure location

 Equal Opportunities

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

 

To apply : https://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/Careers.aspx?req=21-103&type=JOBDESCR

 

 

Essential Job Duties/Scope of Work:

International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in areas worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at high risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

 

Background

 

The conflict that started in Tigray region of Ethiopia in the beginning of November has progressively worsened leading to displacement of population and adding to the already existing needs. The numbers of refugees seeking safety in neighboring Sudan are increasing rapidly – with over 4,000 crossing the border in just one day. Several hundreds of people are reported displaced in Tigray fleeing conflict. The displaced population has reportedly moved towards Shire and other locations further inland. The overall magnitude of the situation is still unknown as comprehensive assessment has not been carried out so far. Similarly, there are reports of people in southern Tigray crossing into Amhara region, as well as people in areas in Amhara bordering Tigray moving further inland away from conflict zones. The situation is expected to worsen in the coming days as the crisis unfolds in the region.

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Response Head, Emergency Response Team (ERT) will work closely with the Country Director to devise response strategy based on the available information and assessments reports. He/she, hereafter referred to as “he”, will provide strategic leadership to the emergency team to implement contextualized emergency response plan based on the assessment reports and the available resources. He will direct an initial assessment, outline needs and provide overall strategic leadership to the International Medical Corps team including fiduciary planning, human resource management, and develop project proposals and program designs with the support of various functions within the organization.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

 

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. The tasks listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

 

Strategy and Business Development

• Lead the exploratory team in conducting rapid assessment in areas of concern and presenting the findings and recommendations to the senior management team in Sudan and HQ.
• Prioritize programmatic needs and develop quality proposal by working closely with the country team in Sudan.
• Map key areas of intervention and develop close coordination with local and international actors working in the region.
• Closely follow the context and include necessary adaptations to the strategy as and when needed.

Leadership

• Provide strategic guidance to the implementation of IMC program
• Lead work plan development and coordinate input from staff and counterparts
• Oversee the implementation of the activities in the region and ensure compliance with the regulations of the government bodies.
• Ensure high-quality performance and integrity standards in compliance with International Medical Corps policies and regulations
• Report to International Medical Corps senior management project and donors the achievements and results of the response
• Establish systems for maintaining an overview of all staff activity

Representation

• Represent International Medical Corps to Local & National Authorities, international donors, international and national NGOs.
• Develop good working relationships with all stakeholders including MOH, UN and as well as local authorities and federal agencies
• Liaise with appropriate departments within IMC as needed, and ensuring required reporting are submitted on time

Administration

• Ensure that appropriate logistic, administrative and financial structures and procedures appropriate for program are established and / or maintained in accordance with IMC
• Develop and submit program reporting on timely manners according to International Medical Corps and Donor requirement

Security

• Ensure application and compliance of security protocols and policies
• Serve as the focal point for Health and Safety and will be responsible for any Risk or Security Assessments

Safeguarding

• Serve as the Safeguarding focal point

Policy Adherence

• Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct, maintain humanitarian principles and respect international humanitarian law at all times.

Code of Conduct

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.

 

If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

 

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment.  If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.

 

 

 

 

• You hold a degree in physiotherapy or occupational therapy
• You have at least 2 years of experience providing training and technical supervision in the field of physical and functional rehabilitation with NGOs, preferably in humanitarian emergency context
• You show strong team management, collaboration and capacity building skills
• You are adaptable, proactive and autonomous with strong interpersonal and multicultural skills
• You are resilient to stress and able to work under high pressure
• You speak English

“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”

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) 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 60 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 :

 

Long time tensions between the Federal Government and Tigray’s ruling party (Tigray People's Liberation Front - TPLF) have been escalating since the unilaterally held regional elections on Sept. 2020, while the national elections were postponed due to the COVID-19. On 3 Nov. 2020, the TPLF attacked the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) Northern Command. In response, the Ethiopian Prime Minister ordered a military offensive against the TPLF.

Four months after, while the war was officially declared over after capturing Mekelle in December 2020, localized fighting continues. So far, 2.3 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance because of the conflict, including food, water, sanitation and hygiene, protection, health (including psychosocial support), safety and security, and access to public services.

There are 735 000 internally displaced persons in Tigray only 60 000 persons fled to neighboring Sudan and the Eritreans refugees present in the region prior the conflict faced the destruction of their camps and forced return to Eritrea. Several reports started to flag serious human rights and international humanitarian law violations. The humanitarian community support high-level advocacy, negotiating access to scale up operational capacity. The insecurity, the ongoing fighting, the bureaucratic hurdles and the telecommunications cuts off are the main challenges for humanitarian actors.

 

In view of the dire humanitarian crisis taking place in Tigray, HI Ethiopia, not present in this area, has launched an initial assessment to support the definition of an operational strategy.

This assessment provided many information on the situation, access, opportunities, etc. The main conclusion is that the needs are acute, the response is not sufficient, the donors are positioning themselves, the security situation is manageable following strict protocols and the access - although very restricted - is possible. In this context, HI does have an added value in responding to this humanitarian crisis and should position itself very fast as a stakeholder in this emergency response.

 

Following this needs assessment, HI designed a global strategic operational framework to address the identified needs with the following pillars:

• Pillar 1 : Integrated approach between MHPSS, Protection, IHA and Functional & Physical Rehabilitation, to improve access to services and wellbeing of the conflict affected populations including the most vulnerable and persons with specific needs
• Pillar 2: Contribute to improve access and ensure delivery of assistance to the most vulnerable living in Tigray while limiting the use of logistics negative coping mechanisms.

 

HI is therefore mobilizing resources to open its program based on this strategy.

 

 

YOUR MISSION:

Reporting to the Area Manager Tigray/Ethiopia, and in collaboration with HQ services, the Rehabilitation Project Manager contributes to the implementation of the mandate and the 10-year strategy of Humanity & Inclusion in the country where he/she is based. He/she ensures optimal quality and impact of the projects implemented in the country by means of a delegation system with appropriate control mechanisms. With all HI managers, and through paradigm changes, he/she shares responsibility for the sound management and effective functioning of the global organisation.

 

Responsibility 1 : Management

-You are the line-manager of the project’s team members. You set individual objectives, evaluate individual performance, monitor competences and contribute towards the professional and career development of the team members.

-You organise and lead regular team meetings

-You manage the recruitment and selection of new team members

-You ensure strict application and respect of the programme’s Internal Regulations by the project team.

 

Responsibility 2 : Expertise

-You provide the technical expertise for your project

-You help to coordinate technical professional development and facilitate a community of practice, in collaboration with Rehabilitation Division

-You manage relationships with technical authorities, local partners or other stakeholders

 

Responsibility 3 : Implementation and Monitoring

-You ensure project implementation, in collaboration with the relevant services and in line with general standards and procedures

-You ensure project data management

-You ensure project reporting

-You prepare and steer project evaluation and capitalisation

 

Responsibility 4 : Influence & Communication

-You contribute to HI’s external influence by participating in relevant networks

-You communicate on the project to partners, authorities and stakeholders when relevant

 

Responsibility 5 : Strategy & business development

-You contribute to programme or country operational strategy (StratOp)

-You draft new project proposals for the continuity or expansion of the project

-You contribute to the drafting of new proposals for new opportunities

CONDITIONS:

At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. Particular attention is paid to health issues and your personal situation.
We offer an induction and training path adapted to our staff members and we have a HR policy oriented toward mobility and professional development.

 

• 10 months International contract starting from July 2021
• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
  • Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals
  • Pension scheme adapted to the situation of our employees: If you already have a personal pension scheme HI will contribute at the same level of your personal monthly contribution with a maximum of 272.53€/month ; If you do not have a personal pension scheme, we will open a private pension account with your contribution of 272.53€/month and a contribution of HI of the same amount
  • Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution
  • Repatriation insurance paid by HI

 

• Salary from 2214 € gross/month upon experience 
• Perdiem : 472,90 € net/month - paid in the field
• Hardship : 500 € net/month paid with your salary
• Paid leaves : 25 days per year;
• R&R : 5 days every 6 weeks => + possible transport/package support.
• Unaccompanied position:
• Collective housing taken in charge by HI

 

If you are resident in the country : local package

 

TO APPLY:

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

 

http://www.jobs.net/j/JwehibZJ?jobdetails=true

 

Applications will be processed on an ongoing basis, don’t wait for applying !

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

-You have a degree in humanitarian/development work or in human rights, disability-related studies, social work, international humanitarian law, cooperation, or international development.  A background in disability and protection would be an asset.

-You have at least 3 years of experiences in the humanitarian sector, working in protection response and/or in promoting non-discrimination, disability inclusion through an intersectional approach.

-You have technical experience in disability and/or protection mainstreaming in humanitarian or development projects.

-You have experience in NGO and in emergency context. Experience in Ethiopia or in the region would be an asset.

-You have experience designing and providing capacity development (training, coaching, learning,etc…)

-You speak English (oral and written)

-You show strong capacity to represent the organization and ability to submit proposals

-You demonstrate excellent reactivity and flexibility in all circumstances

“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 :

Humanity & Inclusion has been implementing development and humanitarian interventions in Ethiopia since 1986.  HI had been also implementing protection project for Internally Displaced Persons and South Suddenness Refugees.  Currently, HI is implementing an inclusive protection projects in Somali region, Liben Zone (Filtu and Deka Suftu districts) and Benshangul Gumuz region, Kamashi zone as well as integrated multi-sectoral life saving response to conflict and climate induced affected IDPs in Somali, Oromia, Southern Nation Nationalities People (SNNP) regions, Benshangul Gumuz region, Kamashi zone and Gambela refugee camp.

 

HI promotes an inclusive approach by focusing on access to services for all whenever possible rather than developing specific actions for people with disabilities. HI works not only with people with disabilities and other vulnerable populations, but also with their families, their communities, and the society. Since 2017 Humanity & Inclusion in Ethiopia has been particularly active in the field of protection risk monitoring, referral of SGBV survivors to service providers, psychosocial support provision to traumatized people and provision of physical rehabilitation service including mobility aids and extended this inclusive humanitarian response in Somali and Benshangul Gumuz regions.

 

HI Ethiopia also signed strategic partnership agreement with NRC Ethiopia mission with commitment to support NRC programs are inclusive humanitarian action.

 

Emergency Response

HI Ethiopia is responding to the border conflict humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia, Somali region of Liben, Sitti, Erer zones, Benshangul Gumuz region of Kamashi zone as well Oromia and SNNP regions with the following areas of intervention.

• Protection monitoring and referral to service providers including HI managed mobile inclusive safe space.
• Mental health and psychosocial support service.
• Community-based general protection focusing on person with specific needs.
• Provision of functional rehabilitation and mobility aids.
• Capacity building of humanitarian organizations and government sector office staff to mainstream inclusion and protection in their strategies, programs and services
   
  YOUR MISSION:
   

Under the responsibility of the Country Representative and with the support of the HQ Inclusion and Protection Technical Referents, you will be responsible for:

 

-You contribute to the overall planning for HI’s mission and lead the design and implementation of strategy and interventions on disability, age and gender inclusive services and protection services in close link with other relevant technical expertise and sectors of intervention based on identified opportunities, needs and interests.

-You provide regular technical guidance on protection and disability mainstreaming within strategies, programming and service provision, both internally and externally (with partners)

-You support skills development and capacity building of HI staff, consortium partners, humanitarian actors to promote a coherent and evidence based approach.

-You ensure a coherent and adapted approach for service providers and the wider humanitarian body where appropriate, promoting disability, age and gender inclusion within emergency and development action.

-You develop tools and resources in line with global and national frameworks, guidelines to ensure that services are inclusive of men, women, boys and girls with disabilities, including older people, supporting the widespread roll-out of tools and guidelines both internally (HI mission) and externally

-You do field visits to support teams and partners.

 

The Inclusion and protection TC will allocate 60 % of her/his time on Inclusion and 40% on protection.

 

CONDITIONS:

• Starting date : 01/08/2020
• Length of the contract:  5 months
• Employee status, according to experience :

• Salary from 2757 € gross/month regarding the experience of the candidate
• Perdiem : 555,96€   net/month
• Insurances : medical hearth coverage, retirement planning, repatriation
• Paid holiday : 25 days per year
• R&R : Level 1 : 1 day per month

• Status : position open to unaccompanied
• Housing : Collective taken in charge by HI