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• Advanced degree (Bac +5) in a relevant field such as physical rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, public health, health management, or other related discipline
• Additional training or certification in emergency management, disaster response, or humanitarian assistance is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years proven experience working on physical rehabilitation in humanitarian environments, including provision of technical support to field teams
• Solid work experience in coordinating Health / rehabilitation sector in emergency situations and detailed knowledge of humanitarian principles, guidelines and laws and the Cluster system
• Languages:
  • Fluent in oral and written English
  • Arabic is a strong asset
• Capacity to work in challenging and volatile environments, maintaining effectiveness and adaptability
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence

Application Review on a Rolling Basis: Due to the urgency of this recruitment, we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible. Our recruitment team will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.

We need you to support our field teams in deploying this massive emergency response. Your help can make a difference. Join us!

The Palestine mission is part of the MASHRIQ regional programme, which covers Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine. HI in 2023 has been implementing a mix of humanitarian and development projects in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including a long-term rehabilitation project in Gaza. HI is also the coordinator of the Rehabilitation Platforms in Gaza and in the West Bank (two coordination bodies among all rehabilitation actors in each area).

The new conflict between Hamas and Israel in October 2023 has created a major humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Around 27,000 Palestinians have been killed, more than 60,000 have been injured, and several thousand among them have suffered from amputations or permanent impairments. HI is managing a complex humanitarian operation in the Gaza Strip, with extreme challenges in terms of access and security. In addition, HI is also implementing a mix of emergency response and preparedness activities in the West Bank, with several access and security challenges.

HI current response spans these sectors: humanitarian logistics, physical rehabilitation, mental health and psychosocial support, education in emergencies, emergency preparedness armed violence reduction / humanitarian mine action, disability mainstreaming/inclusion in humanitarian action, advocacy and distribution of health, hygiene, and NFI kits.

In Gaza, HI has launched some light rehabilitation activities in IDP shelters through trained community-based agents and has provided more than 1,000 people with assistive devices. HI is planning to scale up substantially its response in the coming months, hiring more local physiotherapists, providing emergency rehabilitation also in homes, supporting hospitals and launching prosthetics and orthotics services. HI is also the co-lead of the Rehabilitation Task Force in Gaza with WHO.

YOUR MISSION

Reporting to the Rehabilitation Field Specialist for Gaza Emergency the Rehab Task Force Coordinator will have 4 main missions:

Mission 1: Coordination & Representation of the Rehabilitation Task Force 

• Lead the Rehabilitation Task Force (RTF), in close link with the existing WHO/HC coordination mechanism, with regular review of its TOR and facilitate its members to reach the Task Force objectives (e.g. minimize duplication of services, improve referral systems, etc)

• Coordinate with relevant Governmental bodies and non-humanitarian actors in Gaza, Sector/Cluster coordinators and other stakeholders in Gaza

• Represent RTF at the Trauma Working Group and Health Cluster and other related forums.

• Encourage coordination, complementarity and coherence of the RTF member’s program’s health intervention to respond to the physical rehabilitation needs of the affected population concerning minimum rehabilitation standards, in accordance to the RTF ToR

• Facilitate the mapping of rehabilitation services through communication with stakeholders and other existing coordination mechanisms, including international NGOs, civil society and government institutions.

• Create RTF weekly report, in collaboration with the RTF Accountability and Referral office and disseminate reports and other information related to the rehabilitation in regular Health Bulletins

• In collaboration with the RTF Accountability and Liaison officer, participate actively to surveys initiated by the Health Cluster: design, data collection tools as well as providing analysis and recommendations as relevant.

Mission 2: Capacity building within the Rehabilitation Task Force 

• Support rehabilitation task force members to respect the minimum standards of early rehabilitation in conflicts and disasters.

• Promote standards and good practices and adherence to them by interested rehabilitation partners,

• In coordination with other stakeholders, co-ordinate and where appropriate arrange/conduct direct training in physical rehabilitation for key national and local stakeholders,

• Support in ongoing assessments of needs, gaps and resources regarding the health sector in the country, in the field of physical and functional rehabilitation

• Establish mechanisms to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of capacity-building initiatives, using feedback to refine and improve future training sessions.

Mission 3: Strategic Planning & Implementation 

• Collaborate with RTF members to develop and implement a strategic plan for rehabilitation services in Gaza, ensuring alignment with humanitarian principles and the needs of the affected population

• In collaboration with WHO, with the different members of the RFT members, ensure joint prioritization to elaborate the next HNO/HRP for Gaza

• Ensure that the RTF’s strategic and operational plans remain adaptable to the evolving emergency in Gaza, adjusting approaches as necessary

Mission 4: Strategic Advocacy and Resource mobilisation 

• Advocate for the inclusion of rehabilitation needs in broader humanitarian response plans, ensuring rehabilitation is a recognized priority

• Raise awareness of rehabilitation needs among local communities, donors and international organizations to ensure a comprehensive response.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION

The Gaza Strip remains a volatile and heavily militarized area, with frequent escalations of violence that pose significant security risks.

Travel within Gaza is highly restricted, with regular disruptions to humanitarian operations. Living conditions are challenging. The selected candidate will be accommodated in HI’s guest house with very strict and controlled movements. The candidate should be prepared to for rapid changes in the security environment and potential evacuation.

BENEFITS

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, renewable International contract starting ASAP

·       The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:

·       Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals

·       Pension scheme

·       Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution

·       Repatriation insurance paid by HI

·       Salary from 2346€ gross/month upon experience

·       Perdiem: 775.24€ 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 8 weeks => + possible transport/package support.

·       Position: unaccompanied

·       Housing: Collective / individual taken in charge by HI

HOW TO APPLY

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

https://apply.workable.com/j/C11A206507

Applications will be processed on an ongoing basis, don’t wait for applying!
Only successful candidates will be contacted.

YOUR PROFILE:
– IMAS EOD 3 certification from an accredited training institution,
– Experience in management,
– More than 5 years working experience in the field of HMA,
– Master the implementation of the land release policy,
– Demonstrate ethical values and a constructively critical mindset.

Place: Gaza
Duration of contract: 6 months renewable - subject to funding
Starting date: July / August 2024

Application Review on a Rolling Basis: Due to the urgency of this recruitment, we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible. Our recruitment team will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.
We need you to support our field teams in deploying this massive emergency response. Your help can make a difference. Join us!

The Palestine mission is part of the MASHRIQ regional programme, which covers Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine. HI in 2023 has been implementing a mix of humanitarian and development projects in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including a long-term rehabilitation project in Gaza. HI is also the coordinator of the Rehabilitation Platforms in Gaza and in the West Bank (two coordination bodies among all rehabilitation actors in each area).

The new conflict between Hamas and Israel in October 2023 has created a major humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Around 70,000 Palestinians have been injured and several thousand among them have suffered from amputations or permanent impairments. HI is managing a complex humanitarian operation in the Gaza Strip, with extreme challenges in terms of access and security. In addition, HI is also implementing a mix of emergency response and preparedness activities in the West Bank, with several access and security challenges.

In February and March HI has sent between 2 and 4 expats into Gaza during most weeks. In April and May, with the expectation of an increase in security and access, HI might be able to send up to 10/12 expats into Gaza, with frequent rotations. The organization of these visits requires a very strict and complex process with several HR, logistics, security and access, and coordination tasks.

HI current response spans these sectors: physical rehabilitation, humanitarian mine action, humanitarian logistics, education in emergencies, emergency preparedness, disability mainstreaming/inclusion in humanitarian action, advocacy and distribution of health, hygiene, and NFI kits.

Main challenges: severe lack of security and humanitarian access in Gaza; security risks, access constraints, and potential further escalation in West Bank and East Jerusalem.

JOB CONTEXT:
Complex situations require comprehensive approaches. HI implements a so-called Comprehensive Models to Mine Action (CAMA) and to Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) to maximize the benefits of a given project to contribute to a world where people can lead safe and fulfilling lives in peaceful and inclusive communities. HI AVR unit deals directly with the instruments of war, their impact and root causes by:

– THREAT ELIMINATION,
– CAPACITY BUILDING AND SUPPORT TO LOCAL AND STATE CAPACITIES,
– IMPROVED SAFETY,
– TECHNICAL SUPPORT,
– VICTIM ASSISTANCE,
– CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION,
– ADVOCACY.

A key component of this mandate is supporting Humanitarian Mine Action coordination.

Working with support from HQ Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) Land Release Specialists and general direction and line management from the Program Director, the Chief of Operations (CoO) leads the implementation of Humanity & Inclusion’s mine action operational strategy in the occupied Palestinian Territories (oPT). They draw on global and national best practices in all elements of Humanitarian Mine Action, training, external cooperation and beyond, to enhance and steer HI’s Mine Action efforts. While providing technical expertise to the program as well as the Mine Action projects, they ensure all programmatic, operational, and strategical elements comply with all the relevant international/national standards and internal SOPs.

YOUR MISSION:
The Technical Field Manager has the primary function of providing technical advice to all national staff assigned to him/her throughout all HMA activities. He/she will provide daily support and advice to Land Release teams which maybe conducting High Threat Search, Clearance, (EOD/BAC) and/or NTS. operating throughout a designated area of operations. HI is seeking a person that displays a positive approach to his/her work and is of a determined and dedicated character.

His/her secondary function is to develop the capacity and technical knowledge of all national HMA staff within HI, assigned to him/her. The TFM reports directly to the CoO with some indirect technical lines to other HI compartments.

Responsibility 1: Provide guidance and technical support to all national staff throughout HMA activities:

– Conduct clearance and survey operations, as required whilst mentoring clearance teams,
– Ensure all donor targets are achieved during the project cycle, whilst maintaining all quality and safety standards,
– Ensure all HMA teams are in full compliance of IMAS, NTSGs & HI SOPs.

Responsibility 2: Provide technical learning from projects:

– Ensure daily reporting of all HMA activities to the CoO,
– Develop and drive a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and performance optimization across all mine action projects,
– Prepare all relevant reports and documentation in a timely manner, as directed, and in line with HI Project Quality Framework practices and tools and in conformity with donors’ requirement.

Responsibility 3: Contribute to the animation of your sector:

– Work closely and in coordination with other HI sectors and ensure sharing of information and data,
– Participate to base and project coordination mechanisms in a collaborative spirit with other project teams and mission departments (MEAL,etc.).

Responsibility 4: Contribute to ensuring HI’s technical influence within your perimeter:

– Represent HI in relevant opportunities, including sector coordination and technical working groups if required,
– Develop and maintain strong and positive working relationship with all the relevant stakeholders

As the TFM, you will plan your activities closely with the CoO and will work very closely with other Technical Advisors, National Demining Supervisors and other demining team members.

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 renewable - subject to funding, International contract;
• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
  • Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals;
  • Pension scheme;
  • Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution;
  • Repatriation insurance paid by HI;
• Salary from 5300€ gross/month upon experience;
• Perdiem: 775,24€ net/month – paid in the field;
• Hardship: 500€ net/month paid with your salary;
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year
• 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:https://apply.workable.com/j/E52CDDC344

Applications will be processed on an ongoing basis, don’t wait for applying!
Only successful candidates will be contacted.

YOUR PROFILE:

• You have at least 3 years of experience in humanitarian work awith 1 year Management position,
• You have practical experience in facilitation or design of training and skills development
• You master the use of Information Systems and have good practice of qualitative/quantitative data collection
• You master / understand ….
• You are fluent in English (both written and oral communication) ; Arabic language is a plus
• You are a team player

At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities.

Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview.

 

JOB CONTEXT:

The Palestine mission is part of the Mashriq regional programme, which covers Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine. HI implements a mix of humanitarian and development projects in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.

This job is a creation of position. A MEAL Manager is needed to cover the management of the MEAL team and activities in Palestine (West Bank and Gaza Strip) due to the restrictions of access and high volume of activities. The sectors of intervention are the following: inclusive education, physical rehabilitation, early childhood development, emergency preparedness, mental health and psychosocial support, disability mainstreaming/inclusion in humanitarian action, advocacy, humanitarian mine action, humanitarian logistic

The conflict between Hamas and Israel in October 2023 has created a major humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Around 70,000 Palestinians have been injured and several thousand among them have suffered from amputations or permanent impairments.

- In Gaza, HI has launched some light rehabilitation activities in IDP shelters through trained volunteers and has provided more than 1,000 people with assistive devices. HI is planning to scale up substantially its response in the coming months, hiring more local physiotherapists, providing emergency rehabilitation also in homes, supporting hospitals and launching prosthetics and orthotics services. HI is also the lead of the Rehabilitation Task Force in Gaza.

 

YOUR MISSION:

The mission MEAL team is quite young and new. The restricted access to Gaza Strip and inside the Strip areas is not allowing proper monitoring of projects activities.

Reporting to the Regional MEAL Manager, the Palestine MEAL Manager is responsible for ensuring proper implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Information Management systems on the project in Gaza Strip and West Bank. He or she is the direct line-manager of the MEAL and Information Management teams in West Bank and Gaza Strip, working in coherency and collaboration with the Senior MEAL Officer and Senior IM Officer.

In this framework, your main missions are:

- Together with the Program and MEAL Team, developing and overseeing the MEAL system in both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.

- Build the capacity of the MEAL and IM team of the mission.

- Build the capacity of the MEAL Senior Officer on Management

- Provide meaningful findings from the ongoing activities and projects that would allow proper learning and improvement.

- Ensuring sound internal coordination with relevant projects

And also :

Mission 1: Management

Mission 2: Strategy and steering

Mission 3: Standards and expertise

Define the MEAL systems through

Ensure the quality of interventions and compliance with HI standards

Mission 4: Operational implementation

Supports projects managers and partners to implement the minimum project management processes described in PQP (Project Quality Policy) and guidelines

Is responsible for setting up systems for monitoring outcomes and for ensuring compliance with methodological standards to be used when conducting surveys

Is responsible for compliance with the HI standards applicable to project evaluations:

Is responsible for the application of the mechanisms defined by the Regional MEAL manager to provide accountability to affected populations

Contributes to learning and the continuous improvement of HI’s interventions

Contributes to the external representation and promotion of HI’s MEAL expertise

Mission 5: Emergency preparedness and response:

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:

This position is based in Jerusalem, where in normal times, security is relatively stable most of the year, with some days of mass demonstrations and isolated acts of violence, in particular during key religious holidays and anniversaries of important historical events. There are several opportunities for social and cultural life. In the current crisis, there is a heightened risk of violence and an increasing number of Israeli checkpoints. Life in Jerusalem is relatively stable and international staff have some opportunities for social life and daily trips.

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 June 1st 2024
• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
• Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals
• Pension scheme
• Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution
• Repatriation insurance paid by HI

 

• Salary from 2757 € gross/month upon experience 
• Perdiem: 775 € net/month - paid in the field
• Hardship: 250 € net/month paid with your salary
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
• R&R: 5 days every 3 months
  • Position unaccompanied
  • Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI

 

If you are resident in the country: local package

 

TO APPLY:

Send your application (CV and a cover letter) by email to :  m.thomas@hi.org with the job title in the mail-object.

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

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Professional health training or paramedic diploma (Doctor, Nurse, midwife etc) Master’s in public health or mental health is an asset Project Management training Minimum 4 years relevant professional experience in similar position in humanitarian sector Experience in health project management within humanitarian sector or a related field Previous experience, knowledge and skills in integrated programming with mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), emergency unit, SRHR, GBV an asset Expertise in medical project cycle management and its relation to data analysis Solid knowledge and experience in leading Health /MH assessments Experience in working with local authorities, and local partners Previous professional experience in Middle East is an asset Knowledge and understanding of project management tools Experience in managing several multi faceted projects across several areas Capacity building skills Coaching, leading, and supportive management style (experience managing and supervising staff) Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office Ability to work under pressure in complex crisis Good analytical skills Anticipation and adaptability Strong problem solving and organisational skills in day to day crisis situations Languages: English is mandatory (oral and written), knowledge of French or Arabic is an asset You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde. TELEPHONE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Médecins du Monde reserves the right to fill the vacancy before the closing date for applications. MdM stands up for the integration of people living with disabilities and fights against discrimination.

For more than 40 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations at home and abroad. It has continued to highlight obstacles that exist in accessing health care and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies.  Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations.   MdM currently works in 30 countries across all continents where it focuses on 5 priority areas: emergency and crisis, sexual and reproductive health, harm reduction, migrants and displaced populations (health rights), health and environment.  MdM strategy in Palestine focuses on 2 pillars: Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPREP) and Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), with two cross-cutting topics: Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and gender mainstreaming. In MHPSS, MdM intervention in the Palestine is focused on provision of MHPSS emergency response activities following critical incidents related to occupation, local partners capacity building and MHPSS integration at Ministry of Health (MOH) and Primary Health Care Centers (PHCCs). TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the deputy general coordinator and in collaboration with the health advisor based at HQ, you are in charge of designing, planning, implementing, adapting and monitoring health activities. You directly manage the medical team.  Your main responsibilities are the following:  - Ensure quality health programming in line with health strategy - Ensure the quality and relevance of medical activities by supervising the collection and analysis of medical data - Carry out health assessments and implementing medical partner assessments - Contribute to the development of new projects, proposals, internal and external reporting - Technical development, support and monitoring of the missions medical programs - Recruit, manage, train, lead and coach the medical team - Ensure management of stock and logistic chain for medical procurement - Represent MDM to authorities, partners, clusters and actors in the healthcare sector - Support in ensuring the integration of the different existing and planned sectorial components of the Medical program CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Status : Employee Contract : Fixed-term contract Duration : 6 months Starting date: as soon as possible Gross monthly salary: 3 570 euros Premium equal to one month salary paid in two instalments - minimum of 6 months seniority required Expatriation bonus (10% gross salary per month) Transportation cost, vaccines and visas covered Housing allowance 22.5 recovery days per year 5 weeks of paid leaves per year Health insurance (60% covered by MdM and 40% by the employee) Insurance (repatriation…) Médecins du Monde promotes trainings and internal mobility As part of our measures to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism, any selected candidate may be subject to a background check on international sanctions lists (UN, the EU, France, the United States…). This information is handled confidentially and stored on a secure server. For more information on the processing of personal data throughout this process: http://bit.ly/3CSTDYO Single posting