Palestina

YOUR PROFILE:

·       Experience in complex environments as well as in collaboration with national actors at all levels (from services to central level), including in emergency context

·       Experience in Project evaluation

·       Experience in Public relations / representation / internal-external communication

·       Proven experience in Facilitation and/or design of classroom-based or remote training and skills development systems

·       Strong experience in Emergency Monitoring & preparedness

·       Proven experience in Disability, gender, age-based violence programming

Place: Gaza & Ramallah or Jordan

Duration of contract: 3 months

Starting date: ASAP

Closing date for applications: 16/08/2024

 

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 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.

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.

In the West Bank, HI is supporting two local rehabilitation centres to provide rehabilitation services and will start soon to support a third center. HI is also the lead of the Rehabilitation Task Force in the West Bank.

The total budget for 2024 will likely be between 7 and 12 M EUR. The total number of staff is around 60 + around 50 volunteers, and it is expected to grow up to around 150/200 staff in total (for all sectors).

Current sectors of activity: physical rehabilitation, humanitarian mine action, humanitarian logistics, education in emergencies, emergency preparedness, disability mainstreaming/inclusion in humanitarian action, advocacy

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.

 

YOUR MISSION:

The MHPSS Senior Technical Officer (SrTO) contributes to the implementation of HI mandate and strategy (expressed in StratOp) in the Gaza Strip. The  MHPSS SrTO ensures the translation of strategic goals into effective emergency response actions. He/she upholds and facilitates the implementation of the strategic technical framework (StraTech) at the program level, adapting approaches dynamically to meet the acute needs of the context. The MHPSS SrTO contributes to the implementation of projects by providing advice and delivering complex, specific and rare technical expertise and training to HI teams, partners, ministries or clients in the case of technical assistance. He/she ensures high-level standard quality and impact of the project(s) and program(s) concerned on his/her perimeter of intervention.

 

In addition to advising on project implementation, the MHPSS SrTO engages directly in project activities, providing immediate guidance and training. He/she closely collaborates with the MHPSS specialist in the development of the sector, writing proposals, and general technical advisement, ensuring that the interventions are swift, effective and coordinated. The MHPSS SrTO may report either to one Project Manager or either to the TUM/THoP if he/she supports several project(s) and/or program(s).

 

Focus Area:

Mission 1: Providing    specialized        expertise  in the  form  of policy  guidance  and technical  support  to projects, partners    and/or  programs   in  accordance  with the  technical     frameworks and  general  standards of  his/her sectoral  or cross-cutting    scope

Mission 2: Providing project-based technical learning with a global impact

Mission 3: Ensuring the internal technical training of his/her sector on cross-cutting themes

Mission 4: Contributing to ensure the external technical influence of HI on his/her perimeter, in close collaboration with the technical program team

Mission 5: Emergency Preparedness and  Response Responsibilities

 

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:

Gaza Strip: In normal times, the security is unpredictable, with long calm periods followed by short bouts of armed confrontation. Security rules are tight with controlled movement. To enter Gaza, you'll have to go through Jordan and cross Israel. Systems for hibernation and evacuation are in place. In the current crisis the whole population is at constant risk due to frequent airstrikes. HI’s team has relocated to Rafah governorate. HI has setup a solid system with for security management, although the risks will remain high as long as the war continues.

 

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

·       3 months 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 2448 € gross/month upon experience 

·       Perdiem: 775,24 € net/month - paid in the field

·       Hardship: 500 € net/month - paid in the field

·       R&R: Sepcific

·       Housing: collective taken in charge by HI

 

o   unaccompanied

- Payment for travel costs (air ticket & visa) and transport of your personal effects

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in similar roles in humanitarian programs

• Experience in emergency and  volatile security context
• Experience in clearance and supply chain management
• Experience in capacity building and trainings
• Excellent communication skills, listening and diplomacy skills
• Ability to listen, provide guidance and foster good team dynamic
• Pedagogy and organizational skills
• Remote management skills
• Training, supervision and coaching skills
• Good writing and communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with informants and contacts from widely-varied organizations and agencies
• Leadership / team player
• Ability to work in emergency context. With strong security rules
• Technical skills in security, supply chain, stock, team management, IT
• Driving licence is an added value
•  Languages: fluent in English, French and Arabic would be an asset

• You embrace the core values and support the philosophy of Médecins du Monde.

For more than 40 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations here and abroad. It has continued to bear witness to obstacles that exist in accessing healthcare 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 France currently works in 30 countries across all continents to facilitate access to healthcare through 6 political battles:

• Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
• Migration, Exile, Human Rights and Health
• Harm Reduction
• Environment and Health
• Humanitarian Space
• Healthcare systems and rights

 

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).

 

Job description

Under the supervision of the general coordinator, you define, plan and implement all supply and logistics activities, while ensuring budget compliance and respect of MdM’s protocols and procedures. You lead and manage the logistics team.

More specifically, your main responsibilities are the following:

• Define, plan and budget logistical needs for the mission and monitor logistical activities
• Define, implement and adapt procurement plan and procedures
• Manage contracts related to logistics and supply activities
• Recruit and manage the logistics team, set objectives, define training needs, ensure skills management
• Ensure monitoring and reporting on logistical activities, adapt indicators when needed
• Supervise and manage the transportation of goods and people
• Supervise the installation and maintenance of office and accommodation areas
• Define and monitor IT and communication resources
• Ensure that the archiving system for logistics documents is respected
• Participate in the definition, implementation and monitoring of the safety and security standards
• Provide logistics guidance, training, advising and technical support to all field teams
• Participate in meetings with authorities and other NGOs on logistics and security issues

 

Conditions of employment

• Starting date : July 15th, 2024
• 6 month-contract
• Gross monthly salary : €3,306
• Position based in Bir Zeit with regular field visists in Gaza and West Bank when access and safety are granted
• 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
• Guesthouse housing
• 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…)

 

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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.

• Bachelor’s in international relations, or related field, degrees in public health or mental health is an asset
• Team, base and Project Management experience or qualifications
• Experience with an international NGO working in emergency contexts, managing projects, preferably within the health sector
• Experience in humanitarian and developmental project management (Health and Protection)
• Knowledge and skills in emergency unit, SRHR, GBV, mental health and psychosocial support
• Solid experience in project planning, team management, budget holding; proposal and report writing
• Knowledge and experience in leading Health / MH assessments
• Experience in working with local authorities, partners
• Previous professional experience in Middle East is an asset.
• Knowledge and understanding of project management tools (logical framework analysis, project cycle management, objectives, and indicators etc.)
• Team building, knowledge exchange and capacity building skills
• Supportive management style (experience managing and supervising staff)
• Experience in coaching, supervising teams, human resources, and security management
• Knowledge or experience with Medecins du Monde is an asset
• Knowledge on advocacy and communication issues is an asset
• Languages : English is mandatory (oral and written), knowledge of Arabic and/or French is an asset
• You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde.

For more than 40 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations here and abroad. It has continued to bear witness to obstacles that exist in accessing healthcare 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 France currently works in 30 countries across all continents to facilitate access to healthcare through 6 political battles:

• Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
• Migration, Exile, Human Rights and Health
• Harm Reduction
• Environment and Health
• Humanitarian Space

MdM strategy in Palestine is based on 2 of MdM France’s thematic pillars worldwide: Conflict and Emergencies and Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH) with MHPSS as a crosscutting theme to all activities and with a transversal advocacy component. MdM Palestine has one office in Gaza, a base in the West Bank (Nablus), an office in Jerusalem, and a coordination office in Bir Zeit -Ramallah.

West Bank: Assessment on emergency preparedness and community perspectives is continuously conducted as MdM is one of the most important actors providing direct MHPSS ER, following settlers related violence and the main actor providing MHPSS ER following demolitions and ISF excessive use of force. MdM is also the only actor reporting directly to the OCHA settlers’ violence dashboard. All projects also have a strong GBV and inclusivity component.

The MdM international network has 16 organizations (known as chapters). In Palestine, MdM Spain and MdM Switzerland implement MHPSS projects in the WB and Gaza, coordination remains high with all chapters including consortium projects such as a BMZ-funded project, which is currently co-implemented with MdM Chapters, Spain and Switzerland, on mental health integration with emergency preparedness component.

Job description

In close coordination with deputy general coordinator and reporting to the general coordinator, the WB field coordinator will be specifically in charge of the following :

Program Coordination

• Lead/coordinate the programmatic assessments and the analysis of the general context, identifying gaps and needs in the WB
• Plan and design MdM projects according to the assessments results, MdM priorities and strategy
• Participate in the definition and development of implementation and operational plans for the project
• Ensure the implementation of the project activities, ensuring the quality, and respecting MdM principles and ethics
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the projects, determine flexible approaches in line with contextual developments to modify and adapt the activities when needed
• Act as a focal point for WB communication and advocacy activities
• Lead in project kick offs, reviews, closeouts, burn rates (BVA), indicator monitoring

 

Team management

• Coach, support, and lead the WB team and manage the WB team under direct hierarchical links
• Plan, implement and monitor activities ensuring reporting on corrective actions where necessary
• Advise on, arbitration, contingency and supporting measures to be taken in the event of roadblocks and bottlenecks and/or incidents
• Ensure that the base organigram and allocation of human resources is matching with the base needs in terms of operational capacity
• Ensure, through the support provided by HR manager and the general coordinator, adherence with Palestinian labour laws in all HR issues
• Determine and define the general organisation of the WB Base organisational chart in terms of HR operational and programmatic requirements
• Validate the job descriptions of the different positions in WB Base
• Lead in the recruitment of new staff members in WB
• Identify training needs and participate in the development of the yearly training plan
• Ensure comprehensive staff orientation briefings and continuous follow up of teams in WB

 

Base Management

• Ensure compliance of MdM internal regulations, HR polices and of MdM obligations by all the team members
• Contribute to the yearly budget development (current/forecast) and its revision, justify the budget consumption per line (BVA) and anticipate any needs for budget amendments.
• Collaborate closely with finance coordinator building budgets, supervise expenditure and monitor burn rates through management of the base admin
• Lead, coordinate and support donor proposal and report writing for WB Base
• Ensure adherence to the Palestinian Legal Environment

 

Representation

• Ensure continued collaboration and interaction with all relevant stakeholders (Ministries, UN, INGOs and NGOs)
• Support in ensuring the regular participation of a representative of MdM in the WB clusters coordination meetings in the area of intervention and Ramallah (Protection Cluster, Health Cluster, Thematic groups meetings)
• Represent MdM with district / governorate authorities ensuring visibility and compliance under the agreed MoU’s
• Work closely with advocacy coordinator and general coordinator to promote contacts with the media and give the association’s official positioning to his team and to the media
• Remain informed and updated on other actors’ interventions, seek cooperation and complimentary opportunities for partnership development
• Guarantee the program's visibility and the coherence of public speaking with the association’s positioning.

 

Security

• Monitor the evolving and fluid security situation in WB working closely with HARO
• Analyse and anticipate security evolution, proposing solutions and contingency measures
• Remain engaged with WB stakeholders regarding security concerns and postures (Local Authorities, PDCO, IDCL, INGO, OCHA, ACU, ICRC…).
• Regularly view and update the WB safety and security management plan and lead its dissemination among relevant coordination and base team members ensuring all the team members know and respect the security rules
• Ensure adherence of the WB team to the MdM security procedures and rules
• Manage and report safety and security incidents, identifying hot spots and key trends.

 

Reporting

• Provide visibility to teams on internal/external reporting timelines on a monthly basis, adjusting work plans and field trips to ensure timely quality submissions
• Key focal point responsible for donor reports based on the deadlines clarified in the donor’s contact and internal grants tracker
• Contribute to WB donor financial reporting
• Regularly report to the general coordinator progress in the implementation of activities and its related progress and challenges
• Contribute to the WB logistics plan ensuring logistical workplans are determined and reporting on progress
• Lead in the submission of SITREPs (technical/programs) reporting on WB Base (context, programs, admin, HR, etc)
• Organise timely reporting on safety and security incidents and its impact on implementation of activities to be reflected in reporting
• Record, report and manage HR misconducts and complaints in coordination with HR manager.

 

Considering the context, commitment, and values of MdM organization, MdM requests the WB Field Coordinator demonstrate flexibility in term of duties and commitment, as their job description can be adjusted throughout the year according to needs and priorities.

 

Conditions of employment

• 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
• Guesthouse housing
• 22.5 recovery days per year
• 5 weeks of paid leaves per year
• Health insurance (60% covered by MdM)
• Insurance (repatriation…)

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

 

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.

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.