Palestina

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.

Three-year degree in management or HR related studies Five years of experience in the same position with at least three years in the international humanitarian sector Budget analysis: read, construct, analyze a budget and carry out budget monitoring Payroll analysis: monitor, improve and structure the pay and staff administration HR Policies implementation: understand, analyze and communicate the organization HR policies and practices HR Policies creation: design, formalize and adapt procedures, SOP, operating modes, recommendations related to HR Legal expertise: understand and interpret the legal administrative framework of the mission and implement it in line with the Organization rules Compensation & benefits: design and analyze remuneration methods and rules Good knowledge of training and recruitment process: identify, analyze and implement changes on training and recruitment needs of the mission Management skills: ability to take decisions and arbitrate, set objectives and draft action plan for your team, assess and develop your colleagues’ skills Languages: English is mandatory (oral and written), arabic is 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 responsability of the general coordinator, you will have the responsability to define, adapt, plan and supervise the implementation of the mission’s human resources infrastructures including internal procedures and policies, compensations and benefits, talent management, staff disciplines, career development and learning or team building while respecting the local context and legislation and MdM policies and values. More specifically, your main responsibilities are the following: Human resources management Ensure that every employee file is updated with a contract, updated job description, and minimal yearly appraisals Supervise the HR database’s management, ensuring all important staff information is complete and up to date, and leads on and supervises the monthly payment of salaries in conjunction with Finance department Coordinate the monthly follow up of HR tools and ensure sharing with HQ the needed updates Participate and ensure the rolling out of the occupations and salary grid within the mission as well as the salary policy for national staff Management of all HR related aspects related to expatriate staff in the mission including updates of Expatriate HR polices at mission level Team management Recruit the staff under your direct or technical responsibility Provide regular evaluation to the team under your direct or technical responsibility Reinforce the capacity building of the HR department staff including accompany and coaching Development of HR policies and tools Review and improve the HR policy in accordance with the legal framework of Palestine and MdM core values Ensure complete implementation of the MdM HR policy, conditions of employment and internal rules Develop and harmonize the necessary HR tools and supervise the implementation by all field teams Work in collaboration with the coordination and field teams to improve the organizational chart, clarify hierarchical and functional links and follow the set-up for its monthly update Ensure that all staff are informed and trained about the existing policies Update the classification and salary grid and ensure its strict implementation on the bases Develop job profiles for existing or needed positions Centralise and coordinate the annual training plan and support its implementation Participate to the definition of HR needs in terms of writing project proposals and any amendments Supervise the administrative and payroll procedures and support the finance team to ensure timely accurate salary payments Under the General Coordinator supervision, support the implementation and follow up of the Expat HR policy in collaboration with the HQ HR Advisor Take part in disciplinary procedures and investigations Review and update national staff recruitment policy Supervise the overall recruitment of national staffs and monitor them PSEA policy Support the general coordinator regarding the implementation of the updated MdM PSEA policy Ensure the implementation of a reporting and complain mechanism related to PSEA Train HR staff on presentation and implementation on PSEA policies Ensure visibility within the offices on PSEA policies Technical support and capacity building Carry out the capacity building trainings of HR team on all relevant HR procedures Develop a yearly training needs assessment and a training plan for the mission’s staff Review the existing evaluation mechanism for ‘learning and development’ of employees and carry out necessary changes for improvement Perform regular field visits, to control and supervise the human resources matters, and report to the related coordinators for implementation of key recommendations Legal compliance Support the General Coordinator in relation to timely renewal of MdM MoU/Registrations with line ministry Ensure Local Tax laws are followed and deposit is done on monthly basis across the mission offices Supervise processing expat staff Visas, FRCs, Travel Authorizations with relevant ministries, authorities on timely manner. Alert the General Coordinator on any changes in the local regulations, labour or Immigration laws. Supervise the organization of all legal documents, contracts in secured file with proper catalogue Conditions of employment Starting date : as soons as possible 6 month-contract Gross monthly salary : €3,306 Position based in Bir Zeit with regular field visists in Nablus, Ramallah, Jerusalem and Gaza 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…) 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 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.

Requirements

• You hold a degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
• You have an extensive experience in Rehabilitation Emergency Response in Conflict-Affected Area
• You have skills in training, coaching and capacity building
• You have a strong resistance to stress and are able to adapt quickly to changing situations
• Languages: Fluent in English, Arabic is an asset

Description

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

JOB CONTEXT:

In 2023 HI 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 50,000 Palestinians have been injured and several thousand among them have suffered from amputations or permanent impairments.

HI has launched some light rehabilitation activities in IDP shelters through trained volunteers and has provided around 1,000 people with assistive devices. HI is planning to scale up substantially its response in the coming months, hiring more local physiotherapist and providing emergency rehabilitation also in hospitals and in homes.

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

Missions

HI is hiring Emergency Physios and Occupational Therapists for Gaza Strip programs to provide technical expertise end ensure quality and impact of rehab services:

• Recruit and train national physios
• Provide technical support to national physios
• Provide expert training to key personnel in health structures (doctors, nurses, physiotherapists)

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION

Your will be deployed in the southern governorate of Rafah and will do short-term stays in Egypt. HI has identified a guesthouse for accommodation of visiting expats and is setting up the appropriate security systems.

Evacuation site in the event of a medical emergency: Cairo, Dubai, Europe. Evacuations from Gaza might be complex and take days.

Egypt: the security is stable in Cairo and in most areas along the Nile and on the Red Sea and Mediterranean costs. There are several opportunities for tourism and social and cultural life in Cairo and other touristic sites.

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

• International contract from 3 weeks to 3 months (according to your availability)
• 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 2450 € gross/month upon experience
• Per Diem: 775,24 € net/month
• Hardship: 500 € net/month
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year
• Rest & Recuperation: Level 3 Very difficult conditions (5 days every 8 weeks)
• Position: unaccompanied
• Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI

If you are resident in the country: local package

How to apply

We'll be happy to receive your CV and motivation letter through: https://apply.workable.com/j/C8DA16690D

Your profile

You are an experienced P&O emergency response professional with strong stress management skills.

Experience

• At least 5 years of overall professional experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in the P&O sector in emergency responses in conflict-affected countries.
• Training competencies and skills on job training setting,
• Experience with temporary emergency prosthesis

Language: Fluent in English (Arabic would be an asset)

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

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.

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 and occupational therapists, 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.

HI is also planning to establish a new prosthetics and orthotics (P&O) service in Gaza, either directly or through a local partner, first for the delivery of temporary emergency prostheses and then for the delivery of permanent prostheses.

To carry out these projects, HI is looking for a P&O Senior Technical Officer for a period of 3 to 6 months (renewable) starting end of april.

Description

Reporting to the Deputy Country Manager, the P&O Senior Technical Officer will interact with several internal and external stakeholders and will have 5 responsibilities:

Mission 1: Providing Technical Expertise

• 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
• Provide technical expertise for HI’s P&O project in Gaza,
• Carry out thorough assessments of people with limb loss, limb deformity or mobility impairment, taking into account their individual needs, medical history and current circumstances.
• Work with healthcare professionals, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists and physicians, to gather comprehensive information for an accurate assessment.
• Implement quality assurance measures to ensure the safety, effectiveness and ethical standards of prosthetic and orthotic services.
• Monitor patient progress, document outcomes and participate in ongoing evaluation and improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
• Contribute to technical staff selection and recruitment process,
• Contribute to reports, technical learning, and evaluation for the project,
• Liaise with HQ for technical support and guidance,
• Follow up the P&O logistic needs and contribute to local and international orders

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

• Patient education and training
• Provide comprehensive education and training to patients and their carers on the use, care and maintenance of prostheses and orthoses.
• Provide guidance on mobility training, adaptive techniques and strategies to increase independence and participation in daily activities.

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

• Develop and perform training plan and capacity building for technical staff,
• Tailor training programmes to the specific needs and skill levels of participants, ensuring practical and hands-on learning experiences.
• Provide ongoing mentoring, guidance and supervision to teams, both in clinical settings and during field visits.
• Provide constructive feedback, support professional development plans, and encourage continuous learning and improvement.

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

• Work closely with other members of the healthcare team, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers and prosthetists, to ensure holistic care and support for patients.
• Coordinate with external partners such as local healthcare providers, NGOs and community organisations to facilitate access to additional resources and services for patients.
• Liaise internally with the physical and functional rehabilitation team to activate internal referrals,

Mission 5: Emergency Preparedness and Response Responsibilities Contribute to the support or implementation of emergency preparedness actions of the program(s) and, during an emergency, adapts his/her work modality in order to contribute to an effective HI humanitarian response.

Specificities

Mission Site: Gaza, with short-term stays in Cairo or Jerusalem

Egypt: the security is stable in Cairo and in most areas along the Nile and on the Red Sea and Mediterranean costs. There are several opportunities for tourism and social and cultural life in Cairo and other tourist sites.

Gaza Strip: in the current crisis the whole population is at risk due to frequent airstrikes and ground offensives. HI has setup two separate premises with the capacity to accommodate international staff and has put in place the necessary security systems to manage their presence. The context remains volatile and might improve or worsen in the coming weeks and months. The selected candidate will be thoroughly briefed about the context and the security systems before deployment to Gaza.

HR Package

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 to 12 months International contract starting end of April
• 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: paid in the field.
• Hardship: paid with your salary
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year.
• R&R
• Position: unaccompanied
• Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI

If you are resident in the country: local package

How to apply

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

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'll be happy to receive your CV and your motivation letter: http://www.jobs.net/j/JQZEYuti?idpartenaire=142