Palestina

-You hold a degree in technical rehabilitation

-You have minimum 6 years of experience working on physical rehabilitation in humanitarian environments, including provision of technical advice to field teams and implementing capacity building plans

-You understand health issues in emergency situations and cluster system. Previous experience in advocacy and cluster coordination is preferred.

-You demonstrate strong coordination, communication and representation skills

-You have excellent conflict management and international negotiation skills.

-You are fluent in English (oral and written), Arabic would be highly asset

-You have high level of initiative and facilitation skills

-Experience in the region is an asset

Since 1996, HI has implemented various actions with local partners in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. In a territory beset by chronic crises, political instability, and a declining economic and social situation since the second intifada in 2000, HI aims to respond to the needs of persons with disabilities and to make structural improvements to their lives. HI has currently 3 offices in oPt:

-          Jerusalem coordination office,

-          West Bank Field Office, and

-          Gaza Field Office.

HI works towards enhance inclusiveness practices and increase access to essential basic and specialized services through the current interventions in OPT:

-          Health: Physical and psychological rehabilitation

-          Education: Inclusive education for children with disabilities,

-          Livelihoods, and

-          Emergency, preparedness and construction.

 

YOUR MISSION:

The position, under the line management of the Field Coordinator and under the functional link of the Regional Technical Unit (based in Amman), in close coordination and collaboration with Gaza Trauma Working Group and Gaza Health and Nutrition Cluster lead (WHO), has the following objectives:

-         Lead the participatory creation of the RTF and facilitate its meetings.

-         Lead the participatory creation, dissemination and monitoring of Minimum Rehabilitation Standard from existing international material adapted to Gaza context.

-         Based on the RTF Terms of Reference, facilitate RTF members to reach the Task Force objectives (e.g. minimize duplication of services, improve referral systems, etc)

 

Your main mission is to create the Gaza Rehabilitation Task Force and lead its member towards the achievement of the Task Force Terms of Reference.

 

Responsibility 1: Coordination & Representation (35%)

-You create and co-lead the RTF and participatory draft of the RTF ToR, in close link with the existing WHO/HC coordination mechanism,

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

-You represent RTF at the Trauma Working Group and Health Cluster and other related forums

-You 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 with respect to minimum rehabilitation standards, in accordance to the RTF ToR.

-You ensure that RTF ToR includes the creation of  longer-term rehabilitation plans (member and platform specific) incorporating specific risk reduction measures,

-You facilitate the mapping of rehabilitation services though communication with stakeholders and other existing coordination mechanisms, including international NGOs, civil society and government institutions.

 

Responsibility 2: Capacity building (40%)

-You identify group members training needs in relation to the Minimum Rehabilitation Quality Standard,

-You create/adapt Minimum Rehabilitation Quality Standard specific to Gaza context,

-You promote standards and good practices and adherence to them by interested rehabilitation partners,

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

-You support in ongoing assessments of needs, gaps and resources regarding the health sector in the country, in particular in the field of physical and functional rehabilitation,

-In close collaboration with other TF coordinators under the Trauma Working Group, you ensure the implementation of the integrated approach to rehabilitation of persons with disabilities and injuries.

 

Responsibility 3: Data management, assessment, planning and reporting (20%)

-You collect data and documents and disseminate common plans of actions and other information related to the rehabilitation in the monthly / quarterly sit-reps and/or regular Health Bulletins and other information products,

-You participate actively to surveys initiated by the Health Cluster: design, data collection tools as well as providing analysis and recommendations as relevant.

 

Responsibility 4: Advocacy (5%)

-You identify common advocacy messages amongst the rehabilitation actors through writing advocacy papers and share it with other clusters in order to raise awareness on the needs of persons with disabilities across Gaza and how this affect the recovery process, etc.

-You hold a degree in technical rehabilitation

-You have minimum 6 years of experience working on physical rehabilitation in humanitarian environments, including provision of technical advice to field teams and implementing capacity building plans

-You understand health issues in emergency situations and cluster system. Previous experience in advocacy and cluster coordination is preferred.

-You demonstrate strong coordination, communication and representation skills

-You have excellent conflict management and international negotiation skills.

-You are fluent in English (oral and written), Arabic would be highly asset

-You have high level of initiative and facilitation skills

-Experience in the region is an asset

Place: PALESTINE (Gaza)

Length: 6 months

Starting date: 01/12/2019

Closing date for applications: 13/10/2019

 

“Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations,
we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences,
where everyone can live in dignity”

Handicap International is changing his name and becomes « Humanity & Inclusion ». HI, Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

Since the organisation was first founded in 1982, we have set up development programmes in 62 countries and responded to many emergencies. Today we have a budget of around 150 million euros, with 3500 employees worldwide.

HI is engaged in an employment policy in favour of disabled workers.

For further information about the association: www.hi.org.

 

JOB CONTEXT :

Since 1996, HI has implemented various actions with local partners in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. In a territory beset by chronic crises, political instability, and a declining economic and social situation since the second intifada in 2000, HI aims to respond to the needs of persons with disabilities and to make structural improvements to their lives. HI has currently 3 offices in oPt:

-          Jerusalem coordination office,

-          West Bank Field Office, and

-          Gaza Field Office.

HI works towards enhance inclusiveness practices and increase access to essential basic and specialized services through the current interventions in OPT:

-          Health: Physical and psychological rehabilitation

-          Education: Inclusive education for children with disabilities,

-          Livelihoods, and

-          Emergency, preparedness and construction.

 

YOUR MISSION:

The position, under the line management of the Field Coordinator and under the functional link of the Regional Technical Unit (based in Amman), in close coordination and collaboration with Gaza Trauma Working Group and Gaza Health and Nutrition Cluster lead (WHO), has the following objectives:

-         Lead the participatory creation of the RTF and facilitate its meetings.

-         Lead the participatory creation, dissemination and monitoring of Minimum Rehabilitation Standard from existing international material adapted to Gaza context.

-         Based on the RTF Terms of Reference, facilitate RTF members to reach the Task Force objectives (e.g. minimize duplication of services, improve referral systems, etc)

 

Your main mission is to create the Gaza Rehabilitation Task Force and lead its member towards the achievement of the Task Force Terms of Reference.

 

Responsibility 1: Coordination & Representation (35%)

-You create and co-lead the RTF and participatory draft of the RTF ToR, in close link with the existing WHO/HC coordination mechanism,

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

-You represent RTF at the Trauma Working Group and Health Cluster and other related forums

-You 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 with respect to minimum rehabilitation standards, in accordance to the RTF ToR.

-You ensure that RTF ToR includes the creation of  longer-term rehabilitation plans (member and platform specific) incorporating specific risk reduction measures,

-You facilitate the mapping of rehabilitation services though communication with stakeholders and other existing coordination mechanisms, including international NGOs, civil society and government institutions.

 

Responsibility 2: Capacity building (40%)

-You identify group members training needs in relation to the Minimum Rehabilitation Quality Standard,

-You create/adapt Minimum Rehabilitation Quality Standard specific to Gaza context,

-You promote standards and good practices and adherence to them by interested rehabilitation partners,

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

-You support in ongoing assessments of needs, gaps and resources regarding the health sector in the country, in particular in the field of physical and functional rehabilitation,

-In close collaboration with other TF coordinators under the Trauma Working Group, you ensure the implementation of the integrated approach to rehabilitation of persons with disabilities and injuries.

 

Responsibility 3: Data management, assessment, planning and reporting (20%)

-You collect data and documents and disseminate common plans of actions and other information related to the rehabilitation in the monthly / quarterly sit-reps and/or regular Health Bulletins and other information products,

-You participate actively to surveys initiated by the Health Cluster: design, data collection tools as well as providing analysis and recommendations as relevant.

 

Responsibility 4: Advocacy (5%)

-You identify common advocacy messages amongst the rehabilitation actors through writing advocacy papers and share it with other clusters in order to raise awareness on the needs of persons with disabilities across Gaza and how this affect the recovery process, etc.

 

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION :

The security situation in the Gaza Strip remains volatile and unpredictable. Escalations may occur rapidly. In such scenario, the borders of Gaza can be temporarily closed preventing from evacuation and exposing the personnel to high stress. Finally, the international staff is committed to follow security rules and certain restrictions.

The position requires to travel internally (field movements) and externally (West Bank, Jerusalem, Jordan, etc.).

 

Voir termes de références

Dans le cadre du programme que l’APEFE mène en Palestine (accessibilité en santé et éducation à destination des personnes handicapées), nous lançons une mise en concurrence simplifiée pour les besoins d'une expertise dans le domaine de l'évaluation et le suivi du handicap des élèves pendant leur scolarité.

Objectifs :

Les objectifs principaux sont de :

-  Examiner et développer des outils d’évaluation pour l’éducation spécialisée dans les centres communautaires de formation professionnelle afin de réaliser l’évaluation et le suivi des élèves ;

- Élaborer un manuel d’évaluation

-  Former des formateurs sur les thématiques développées ci-dessus.

  

Durée de la mission:

Le contrat sera conclu pour une période de neuf mois à compter de la date de signature du contrat. Le contrat commencera le 1^er novembre 2018.

La mission nécessite plusieurs déplacements en Palestine (voir TDR). Par conséquent, une bonne connaissance de l'anglais est primordiale. 

Conditions pour postuler :

Les consultants / entreprises intéressé(e)s doivent soumettre en anglais les documents suivants:

-  Lettre comprenant les plans d'actions qui seront mis en place afin de répondre aux exigences détaillées dans le mandat;

- Profil du cabinet de conseil (le cas échéant);

-  Curriculum Vitae (CV) du consultant / formateur;

- Preuve d'une expérience de travail antérieure similaire;

-  Echéancier

-  Une offre financière

Les dossiers doivent être envoyés à l’adresse suivante : map@apefe.org avec la référence 010-2018/PL dans l’objet du mail.

Attention : les dossiers non complets ne seront pas pris en considération.

Vous trouverez les termes de références en fichier attaché.

La présente mise en concurrence se clôture le 18 septembre 2018 à 18h. 

N'hésitez pas à nous contacter (cbrsouth@cbrsouth.org ou mohammad@cbrsouth.org) pour toute information complémentaire.

Architecte de nationalité belge

In view of the further development of its activities BTC is currently looking for a (m/f):

 

 

International Technical Advisor In School Construction – Palestinian Territory

 

Ref.: PZA/12/032-2B

 

Location: Ramallah residing in Jerusalem

Duration of the contract: 24 months

Probable starting date: June 2016

Monthly salary package: between 5.852,91 euro and 8.427,54 euro (this includes the gross monthly salary and the expat benefits: hardship allowance and expat allowance). The salary is calculated, depending on the composition of the family and the number of years of relevant experience.

 

Project:

 

The Government of the Kingdom of Belgium has been involved in the sector of school construction in the Palestinian territory since 2003, with three consecutive phases (total of 22 million Euros); the third phase being currently finalized.

The new intervention (Phase IV) started two years ago, with a total budget of 16.5 million EUR and an implementation duration of five years. This phase is focusing on the quality of the construction and the experimentation of innovative techniques, especially regarding passive buildings in order to build on the results of the previous project phases, as well as specific geographic coverage. In addition to the construction of new schools, phase IV includes the rehabilitation and remodelling of existing schools, especially in East Jerusalem. The project will contribute to improving the design of schools through the incorporation of environmental, cost effectiveness and users’ comfort concepts.

The project covers also capacity development of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE). The activities initiated during previous phases will be further developed for the benefit of the different Directorates General of MOEHE, which have been involved in the project activities, as well as the beneficiaries (mainly schools and communities of the schools which were built under the previous phases). Training, seminars and study tours related to a variety of topics are organised and conducted under the project. Support is also given to further elaborate the site selection software and the adoption of appropriate behaviours and activities towards the enhancement of operation, maintenance as well as environment protection.

 

Function:

 

The International Technical Advisor (ITA) in School Construction will be the co-director of the project together with the DGB director of design & supervision. In consultation with the MOEHE, the expert will work on a full-time basis and co-manage the Project Management Team (PMT) in order to implement all project activities.

He will be fully responsible for the management of the activities under the BTC direct management mode, as to the rehabilitation of schools in East Jerusalem.

The ITA supports the PMT in Project implementation. More specifically, s/he has to assist the PMT to ensure the coherence and unity of the Project. S/he will work and collaborate closely with the PMT and the International and local consultants and will assume significant coordination responsibilities.

The three main areas of responsibility in this role are the following:

Management Responsibilities:

Project Planning, Implementation and Monitoring

• Provide support to the PMT in management of the project;
• Prepare in collaboration with the PMT the Project progress reports;
• Maintain close relationships with MOEHE and other relevant PA agencies, Ministries, BTC, the Belgian Consulate and the donors' community;
• Assist in identification of key stakeholders for the project;
• Supervise the contracting of international and local technical consultancy in close collaboration with the PMT;
• Coordinate with the project director the preparation of project work plans in cooperation with the PMT;
• Organizing, coordinating and supervising the implementation of project activities in accordance with the approved project work plans;
• Supervise the contracting of capacity building consultants and training providers in close collaboration with the PMT;
• Assist the PMT to act as the secretariat of the PSC (Project Steering Committee);
• Technical guidance on project methodology and strategy;
• Coordination and networking with other national and international partners.

 

Finance and Procurement Management

• Assume the financial management of the Belgian contribution to the project;
• Assist the PMT to prepare regular financial reports for the Belgian contribution;
• Assist the PMT to assure timely replenishment of the project account;
• Co-sign to authorize project expenditures from the project account;
• Coordinate and facilitate the financial audit for the Belgian contribution;
• Supervise the preparation and tendering of contracts for procurement of works, goods and services;
• Supervise financial management, accounting and timely compilation of quarterly progress reports and budgeted work plans for the following period for consideration by the PSC;
• Contribution to compilation of the project final report at the end of the project.

 

Reporting:

The ITA shall assist the project director and the PMT in the preparation of periodic progress reports and financial reports. In particular s/he shall assist the PM in preparing:

• Consolidated and coordinated quarterly and annual progress reports including recommendations;
• Project Steering Committee reports;
• Financial reports in accordance with the requirements of BTC and the MOEHE;
• A Final report summarizing the results of the Project including lessons learnt, conclusions and recommendations on how the achievements of the Project can be sustained;
• Any other reports as requested by the MOEHE, PSC or BTC.

 

Technical Responsibilities:

Follow-up of specific school construction projects

• In relation to the eco-sustainable schools in Hebron (Wadi Al Mughair and Bakri) : follow up the monitoring program : collect data; organize the data analysis through different national and international research institutions; organize a scientific platform (workshop) to discuss the results and make recommendations; publish and disseminate results;
• In relation to the Photovoltaic Solar energy project (MOEHE):  monitor the results and organize a forum (workshop) to analyze and discuss the results; publish and disseminate results;
• In relation to child friendly design: follow up and propose improvements to school design standards; organize a workshop to discuss and make recommendations for improved design standards;
• In relation to the Users’ Satisfaction Survey (organized under Study Fund): follow up implementation, organize forum to discuss the results and make recommendations; publish and disseminate the results;
• In relation to East Jerusalem education: follow-up and guide the process, evaluate the rehabilitations, organize workshop to discuss evolution and improvements; disseminate results;
• Set up (under Study Fund) research on the efficient use of building materials and techniques in Palestine starting from the school construction experience;
• Provide technical support for infrastructure components in other Belgian supported projects: Regeneration, Joint Finance Agreement (budget support for the Ministry of Education), ECIB (Capacity Building with ministry of labor and education).

 

Profile:

 

• Degree in civil architectural engineering;
• At least 5 years’ experience in cooperation projects and project management in a complex institutional context;
• Experience in school buildings and capacity building activities;
• Experience in procurement management;
• Proven knowledge in eco-sustainable projects using passive heating/cooling techniques and renewable energy production;
• Fluent in English;
• Mature, good communicator and team-player;
• Able to work under stressful conditions and not objecting to overtime and field missions;
• Knowledge of the Arabic context, and more specifically of the Palestinian context will be an asset

The shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate to the selection in Brussels.
For security and logistics reasons, BTC is obligated to recruit a Belgian national for this position.

 

 

Interested?

 

Please apply no later than May 16^st 2016, on our website https://career012.successfactors.eu/career?company=C0000960484P&career%5fns=job%5flisting%5fsummary&navBarLevel=JOB%5fSEARCH&site=VjItRG9OVktVYS9CQ3J3RmtmaHoxaFpSQT09&_s.crb=5HJpzMkW00GmamxVFSvR9uRQSyU%3d&rcm_site_locale=en_EN.
If you have any additional questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at +32 (0)2/505 18 65.