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Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : https://www.intersos.org/en
Lieu de l'emploi : airobi, with frequent field missions (Somalia, South Sudan, DRC and CAR) /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Coordination
Date de publication : 16/10/2020
Date limite : 29/10/2020

Profil

Education

  • Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, NGO management, or equivalent work experience

Professional Experience

  • Field working experience of at least seven (7) years in managing humanitarian programmes with increasing responsibilities

Professional Requirements

  • Good knowledge of humanitarian architecture;
  • Knowledge of the humanitarian project cycle management;
  • Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of MS Office;
  • Knowledge of the main humanitarian donors, with particular reference to DG ECHO, USAID and UN ways of working

Languages

  • English and French mandatory

Personal Requirements

  • Strategic vision, leadership, people management skill;
  • Culturally sensitive and able to understand and work in complex contexts;
  • Able to set up new strategies, projects and tools;
  • Problem solving attitude;
  • Good team player with strong initiative;
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Ability to adapt and work in difficult situations

Description

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that 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.

Terms of reference

Job Title: Regional Director for East and Central Africa

Code: SR-00-1598

Duty station: Nairobi, with frequent field missions (Somalia, South Sudan, DRC and CAR)

Starting date: 01/01/2021

Contract duration: 2 years, renewable (6 months probation)

Reporting to: Director of Programmes

Supervision of: Deputy Regional Director and Heads of Mission

Dependents: Family Duty Station

 

General context of the project

INTERSOS is an International Humanitarian Organisation with its HQ in Rome, branch offices in Tunis, Nairobi and Amman and representation offices in Geneva and Dakar. The organisational structure is comprised of the General Secretariat, the Departments of Programmes, Finance, Logistics & Supply, Communications & Fundraising and Human Resources, the Grants Control & Compliance Unit and the office of Internal Auditor. INTERSOS is operational in 18 countries with over 3,000 among national and international staff worldwide.

INTERSOS assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts, exclusion and extreme vulnerability. 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 Department of Programmes is led by the Director of Programmes and includes four Regional Directors, the Protection unit, the Medical Unit and the Emergency Unit.

General purpose of the position

The Regional Director represents INTERSOS in the area of regional operations and in collaboration with the Deputy Regional Director, is responsible for Regional planning and strategic positioning of INTERSOS while ensuring strategic planning, implementation of identified strategies and achievement of Missions objectives occurs.

The Regional Director represents the Organisation in relation to third parties in the region of assignment on the basis of directives conferred by the Director of Programmes.

Main responsibilities and tasks

Under the supervision of the Director of Programmes and referring to the region of assignment:
 

  • Designs strategies, defines territorial areas and sectors to be privileged, programmes and plans activities together with Deputy Regional Director;
  • Develop Nairobi and INTERSOS into a fully functional Regional Hub, capable of high-level engagement within all relevant fora, in order to position INTERSOS to expand and consolidate relevant presence
  • Ensure full legal compliance in all countries of operation with particular attention to tax and residency requirements;
  • In collaboration with the Deputy Regional Director guarantees the implementation of the regional strategies;
  • In collaboration with the Deputy Regional Director supervises the implementation of INTERSOS programmes in the missions under his/her responsibility;
  • Is responsible of the overall security in the geographic area of his/her competence and of the implementation of security protocols and policies;
  • Is responsible of relations with donors, stakeholders, authorities and representatives of beneficiaries and collaborates with Heads of Mission and project leaders in the management of these relations;
  • In collaboration with the Deputy Regional Director supervises the implementation of the programmes in the missions under his responsibility; projects (constraints and rules of the donors, consistency and technical-methodological congruity, quality of resources, effectiveness of results efficiency);
  • Supervise constraints and rules of donors ensuring consistency and technical-methodological congruity, quality of resources and effectiveness of results;
  • With Deputy Regional Director and Heads of Missions, ensure application of relevant INTERSOS and donor administrative procedures for efficient and transparent management of projects, offices and countries within the Region;
  • In coordination with Regional Finance Coordinator, follows up on the approval process at HQ level of project proposals before submission to the donors;
  • Links with Director of Programmes and Secretary General for the approval of projects that involve a high risk in accordance with the provisions of the risk analysis;
  • In collaboration with the Heads of Mission, guarantees the application of INTERSOS and donors administrative procedures for the efficient and transparent management of projects, offices and countries of his/her competence;
  • In collaboration with the Human Resources Department, supervises the management of Human Resources and in particular:
  • Collaborates to the recruitment of international Human Resources of the geographical area;
  • Motivates, directs and supports managers and teams encouraging cohesion and motivation;
  • Promotes orientation and training sessions for the operators of the region;
  • Evaluates the performance of Heads of Mission and is responsible to discuss the evaluation (IRP) and the achievement of objectives;
  • Supports the Heads of Mission in the evaluation process of the project leaders;
  • Ensures the constant and timely sharing of information and regular communication inside the Programmes Department to facilitate the adjustment of actions referring to coordination, monitoring and control of the project activities.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/en/work-with-us/italy/#intersosorg-vacancies-italy/vacancy-details/5f75841263114d0015b35f5c/

Please note that our application process is made of 3 quick steps: register (including your name, email, password, citizenship and Skype address), sign-up and apply attaching your CV and motivation letter in PDF format. Through the platform, candidates will be able to track their applications’ history with INTERSOS.          

In case you encounter severe difficulties applying through the platform, you can send an email attaching your CV and motivation letter (both in PDF version) via email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: “Platform issue – SR-00-1598 – Regional Director for East and Central Africa ”.

Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least three references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.

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

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : https://www.intersos.org/en
Lieu de l'emploi : Nairobi with frequent field missions /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Coordination
Date de publication : 31/07/2019
Date limite : 20/08/2019

Profil

Education

  • Advanced university degree in human sciences or international relations

Professional Experience

  • Field working experience of at least five (5) years in managing humanitarian programmes with increasing responsibilities

Professional Requirements

  • Good knowledge of humanitarian architecture;
  • Knowledge of the humanitarian project cycle management;
  • Knowledge of the main humanitarian donors;
  • Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of MSOffice
  • Knowledge of the main humanitarian donors, with particular reference to DG ECHO and UN ways of working

Languages

  • English& French; Italian a strong plus

Personal Requirements

  • Strategic vision, leadership, people management;
  • Culturally sensitive and able to understand and work in a very complex
  • contexts;
  • Creative competency to set up new strategies, new projects, new tools;
  • Problem solving attitude;
  • Good team player with strong initiative;
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Ability to adapt and work in difficult situations

 

HOW TO APPLY:

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

https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5d388584e6e1070012e41806/

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS platform, you can also apply by sending your CV and motivation letter (both in PDF version) via email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: “SR-00-1126 - Regional Director for East and Central Africa - Kenya”.

Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least two references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.

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

Description

Terms of reference

Job Title: Regional Director for East and Central Africa

Code: SR-00-1126

Duty station: Nairobi with frequent field missions

Starting date: 01/11/2019

Contract duration: 1 year

Reporting to: Director of Programmes

Supervision of: Deputy Regional Director and Heads of Mission

Dependents: n/a

 

 

General context of the project

INTERSOS is an International Humanitarian Organisation with its HQ in Rome, branch offices in Nairobi and Amman and representation offices in Geneva and Dakar. The organisational structure is comprised of the Secretary General 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 3,000 among national and international staff worldwide.

INTERSOS assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts, exclusion and extreme vulnerability. 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 Department of Programmes is led by the Director of Programmes and includes five Regional Desks, the Protection Unit, the Medical Unit, and the Emergency Unit.

 

General purpose of the position

The Regional Director represents INTERSOS in the geographic area of her/his competence and, in collaboration with the Deputy Regional Director, has the responsibility of management, strategic planning, implementation of the strategies and achievement of mission objectives.

The Regional Director represents the Organisation in relation to third parties in the region of assignment on the basis of directives conferred by the Director of Programmes.

 

Main responsibilities and tasks

Under the supervision of the Director of Programmes and referring to the region of assignment:

  • Design strategies, define territorial areas and sectors to be privileged, programming and planning of activities together with the Deputy Regional Director
  • In collaboration with the Deputy Regional Director guarantee the implementation of the regional strategies and analyse the critical factors of contexts
  • Is responsible of the overall security in the geographic area of his competence and of the implementation of security protocols and policies
  • Is responsible of relations with donors, stakeholders, authorities and representatives of beneficiaries and collaborate with Head of Missions and project leaders in the management of these relations
  • Is responsible for the identification and elaboration of new project interventions:

○      direct and support Head of Missions and project leaders in designing, setting up and implementing new projects

○      in agreement with the Director of Programmes approves project proposals before the submission to donors

  • Follow up, in coordination with Regional Finance Coordinator, the approval process at HQ level of project proposals before submission to the donors. Link with Director of Programmes and Secretary General for the approval of projects that involve a high risk in accordance with the provisions of the risk analysis
  • Supervise implementation of projects (constraints and rules of the donors, consistency and technical-methodological congruity, quality of resources, effectiveness of results efficiency)
  • In collaboration with the Heads of Mission guarantee the application of INTERSOS and donors administrative procedures for the efficient and transparent management of projects, offices and countries of its competence
  • In collaboration with Human Resources department supervise management of Human Resources and atmosphere in the missions:

○      collaborate to the recruitment of international Human Resources of the geographical area

○      motivate, direct and support managers and teams encouraging cohesion and motivation

○      promote orientation and training sessions for the operators of the region

○      appraise the performance of Head of Missions and is responsible to discuss the evaluation (IRP) and the achievement of objectives. Support the Head of Missions in the evaluation process of the project leaders

  • Ensure the constant and timely sharing of information and regular communication inside the Program Department to facilitate the adjustment of actions referring to coordination, monitoring and control of the project activities

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 or Nairobi, with frequent field missions /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Gestion de projet
Date de publication : 21/11/2018
Date limite : 05/12/2018

Profil

Education 

  • Advanced university degree in Human Sciences or International Relations

Professional Experience 

  • At least 3 years of field working experience, in managing humanitarian programmes with increasing responsibilities

Professional Requirements 

  • Budget management skills
  • Experience with donor compliance and reporting
  • Robust technical competences in protection and education in emergency;
  • Strong representation and negotiation skills
  • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Previous experience in people management,
  • ICT literacy compulsory;
  • Strong experience with monitoring tools and systems

Languages 

  • Proficiency in English and French is required. Italian is a strong plus

Personal Requirements 

  • Strong team spirit, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment
  • Excellent analytical skills, observation and analysis capacity
  • Strategic thinking
  • 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/5bed44b4bd69750853ddb968/ 

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-00-786 - Deputy ECA Regional Director – HQ/Kenya".

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

Description

Job Title: Deputy ECA Regional Director

Code: SR-00-786

Duty station: Rome or Nairobi, with frequent field missions

Starting date: 15/02/2019

Contract duration: 6 months, renewable

Reporting to: ECA Regional Director

Supervision of: N/A

Dependents: N/A

General context of the project

INTERSOS is an Italian non-profit humanitarian aid organization 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.

The present organizational structure of INTERSOS Programmes department is made of a team of one Director of Programmes, four Regional Directors, four Deputy Regional Directors, a Protection Referent, two Medical Referents and the Emergency Unit.

General purpose of the position

The Deputy Regional Director (DRD) is assisting the Regional Director on the management, strategic programming, implementation of activities and achievement of objectives related to the geographic area of competence, as well as in the identification and formulation of new interventions. For the implementation of these tasks, several missions on the field should be necessary. The DRD will be dedicated to the ECA (Somalia, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo) Region.

Main responsibilities and tasks

To provide support to the Regional Director on the definition and implementation of regional strategy.

  • To define strategies for the geographic area of competence: territorial locations, sectors to be privileged, significant issues;
  • To ensure implementation of regional strategies and systematic updating of needs analyses and critical contextual factors;
  • To ensure the constant and timely sharing of information with the Program Unit (PU), for the purpose of facilitate the adjustment of all actions referring to coordination, monitoring and control of the project activities;
  • To manage relations with donors, authorities and main stakeholders, in support to Heads of Mission;
  • To monitor operators adherence to the Organization Management and Control Model and related procedures
  • To support the RD in custody and filing of documentation pertaining to the regional area of competence. Provides INTERSOS Headquarters with timely and relevant information on documents that may create legal commitments vis-à-vis third parties

To support the Missions, under directions and in collaboration with the Regional Director, on the identification and formulation of new interventions.

  • To support the Heads of Mission and Project Managers in the formulation, realization and implementation of new projects;
  • To follow up, in coordination also with the Regional Finance Coordinator, the approval process at HQ level of project proposals before submission to the donors, except for those projects that involve a high risk, which must be approved by the Director of Programs and the Secretary General in accordance with the provisions of the risk analysis.

To coordinate, supervise and assess under Regional Director directions, the level of progress achieved by each project and Field office within the geographic area of competence.

  • To define the general planning and scheduling of activities to be carried out in the geographic area of competence;
  • To define organizational aspects, coordination, interchange and integration sessions, and communication/information flows in the area;
  • To oversee, check and evaluate key variables concerning project planning and implementation (in relation to formats; INTERSOS and donor constraints and policies; the quality of management processes; the quality of human, technical and instrumental resources; the effectiveness and quality of results and efficiency);
  • In collaboration with the support units (Grants & Compliance, Finance, Logistics, etc.), to ensure compliance with Organization and donor policies, procedures and legal constraints and control the content of narrative reports;
  • In collaboration with the Regional Finance Coordinator, to monitor overall economic and financial planning for the geographical area of competence, ensuring that all expenses remain within the established budget as well as the economic sustainability of the Regional Office;
  • In collaboration with the support units (Grants & Compliance, Finance), to verify compliance with deadlines and timely and appropriate submission of all documentation required by donors including interim and final financial and narrative reports;
  • To regularly update project database and, in collaboration with the Fundraising & Communication Unit, official website content, on the basis of the information provided by Heads of Mission and Project Managers

To assist the Regional Director on the supervision and the management of human resources employed in the region of assignment.

  • To issue recruitment requests to the Human Resources Department to recruit new staff in the geographic area of competence, having checked the budget availability;
  • To oversee interpersonal communication and relationship dynamics, promoting cohesion and motivation;
  • To promote orientation and training sessions for operators in the region of assignment;
  • To further the development and responsibility of local personnel.

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : INTERSOS - Organizzazione Umanitaria Onlus
Site web : https://www.intersos.org/en
Adresse email : gaetano.delisa@intersos.org
Lieu de l'emploi : Rome and/or Nairobi with frequent field missions /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Direction
Date de publication : 18/04/2018
Date limite : 01/05/2018

Profil

  • Advanced university degree in human sciences or international relations
  • Field working experience of at least 5 years in managing humanitarian programmes with increasing responsibilities
  • ITC literacy compulsory
  • English & French
  • Italian a strong plus
  • Strategic vision, leadership, people management, teamwork and flexibility

 

 

 

Description

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that 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.

1. Terms of reference

Job Title: Regional Director East Africa
Code: SR-00-447
Country: Head Quarters
Duty Station: Rome and/or Nairobi with frequent field missions
Starting date: ASAP
Contract duration: 2 years (renewable)
Reporting to: Director of Programmes (DoP)
Supervision of: Deputy Regional Director and Heads of Mission
Dependents: N/A

2. 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 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.

3. General purpose of the position

The Regional Director is responsible for the management, strategic programming, implementation of activities and achievement of objectives related to INTERSOS missions in Kenya/Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as for possible new interventions in the area of her/his responsibility.

The Regional Director represents the Organisation in relation to third parties in the region of assignment based on directives conferred by the Director of Programmes. The Regional Director is also responsible of the correct implementation of INTERSOS procedures and the utilization of the Organization’s tools.

4. Main responsabilities and tasks

Under the supervision of the Director of Programmes and referring to the region of assignment, the Regional Director will:

  • Ensure the coherence of the Programmes portfolio of INTERSOS with the countries strategic plans, the three-year strategic plan, the priorities and the mission of the Organisation
  • Ensure compliance with Organisation and donor policies, procedures and legal constraints
  • Ensure coherence of Programmes ambitions with INTERSOS resource policies
  • Support, and coach, the Heads of Missions (HoMs)
  • Supervise the management of human resources employed in the region of assignment
  • Supervise and monitor the correct and good implementation of the projects
  • Plan, supervise and guarantee, in collaboration with the Regional Finance Director, the missions’ structure costs and their sustainability
  • Supervise the utilization of the tools of the Organisation, and the correct update of the programmes data base
  • Develop, in collaboration with the Communication & Fundraising Department, the annual communication and private fundraising plan of the missions under his/her responsibility
  • Support and follow up of specific dossiers of Programmes Department
  • Lead the preparation of the annual country strategic plans of INTERSOS missions under her/his responsibility
  • Contribute in deciding exploratory missions, starting, reorienting and ending projects through the relevant decision making platforms
  • Develop and exercise a representative function vis-à-vis governments, national and international bodies and sponsors
  • Work on enhancing the humanitarian debate

 

HOW TO APPLY:

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

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

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-00-447 Regional Director East Africa".

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

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : Handicap International Belgium
Site web : http://www.handicapinternational.be/fr/offres-emploi/1133/regional-coordinator-refugee-affairs-kenya-tanzania
Lieu de l'emploi : Nairobi but with high % of presence in the refugees sites Dadaab & Kakuma /
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Coordination
Date de publication : 25/11/2015
Date limite : 03/01/2016

Profil

We are looking for a senior project manager with an experience on projects related to Protection, provision of social services, and rehabilitation/disability, ideally in insecure contexts.  

Fixed-term contract under French law. The position is open for a departure as single, as couple or as family.

For more information and to apply on line with CV and motivation letter, please see the link below.

http://www.handicapinternational.be/fr/offres-emploi/1133/regional-coordinator-refugee-affairs-kenya-tanzania

Description

Handicap International (HI) is recruiting a Regional Coordinator Refugee Affairs – KENYA/TANZANIA to support the regional TUSK (Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Kenya) development program for a one year contract starting in January 2016.

The Regional Coordinator Refugee Affairs is responsible for ensuring implementation of operational long-term activities of HI in Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps in Kenya, and a possible intervention at Nyarugusu Refugee Camp in Tanzania. The position is based in Nairobi but with high % of presence in the refugees sites (Dadaab, Kakuma and others if development).

He/She :

- coordinates the different components of the operational long-term response (facilitation and coordination of disability mainstreaming and community-based rehabilitation activities) and is therefore responsible for the projects implementation and follow-up as well as internal and external coordination.

- is responsible for development projects and their different components, coordinating and supervising the different field teams in all refugee project sites and ensuring the qualitative and quantitative follow-up and management of the different activities. 

- is responsible for the technical quality of the projects.

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