Jordan

• You hold an advances degree in relevant field (livelihood, poverty reduction….
• You have at least 5 years’ experience in international development or post crisis environments, in similar position
• You have experience in working with civil society organizations and partners in community based approach
• You have strong strategic analytical skills, a capacity to establish clear frameworks, rules and limits
• You know how to produce clear, concise and responsible communication suited to different stakeholders and interlocutors as well as to adapt communication and messages to intercultural environment and remotely
• You have advanced writing capacities in English

“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 :

HI’s Middle East Regional Programme (MEReP) is based in Amman with a regional host country mission (Jordan) and 3 affiliated countries (Egypt, Lebanon and Palestine). The regional component of the mission is composed of a Senior Management Team (Technical, Finance, Logistics, HR) under the management of a Regional Program Director. The program has just entered its new 3 – years Strategy (2020 – 2022) with a strong focus on volume stabilization (around 13 Million Euro), ROOTs implementation and NEXUS operationalization. Livelihood is one of the mains sector of intervention.

 

Main technical needs are:

-Consolidate/further develop the capacity of national staff and partners in disability inclusive wage employment that has been developed in Jordan, Egypt and Palestine;

-Support innovation (within HI intervention) with focus on intervention that support self-employment in non-traditional value chains and that collaborate/support social businesses

-Improve HI visibility as expert in inclusive livelihood

 

 

YOUR MISSION:

 

Under the responsibility of the Regional Technical Unit Manager, the Regional Livelihood Field Technical Specialist contributes to the implementation of the HI mandate and the operational strategy of HI MEREP program, in the field of Livelihood. He/she ensures optimal quality and impact of the projects implemented in the countries, through a delegation system with appropriate control mechanisms. He/she shares with all HI managers the responsibility of a sound management and successful functioning of the global organization, through paradigm changes.

 

The position has 3 main objectives to reach:

• • • • Expertise: bring multi-country technical expertise in each project he/she will work. Guide and define technical standards based on international guidelines, HI policy paper on Inclusive Employment and livelihood and technical divisions’ strategies (STRATECH). Ensure relevance of technical practices in project under implementation, design stage of new projects and strategy development. He/she will also have the objective to harmonize practices within the region facilitating exchanges, lessons learnt and support between projects and professionals, and potential mutualisation of relevant HR (consultancies, training, etc). He/she will also lead or support the development of technical documents and tools and support situation analysis and researches. He/she will also have the objective to promote and contribute to inter-sectorial activities, especially linking Livelihood projects with IE projects (pool of regional expertise and know how, team sensitisation and training, research). He/she will also contribute to mainstream HI Disability, Gender, Age Policy and protection principles in Livelihood projects.
      • Influence: create effective network with other technical actors in the region and support missions to foster partnerships.
      • Business Development: be up-to date on the last international practices and directions and opportunities in the area of livelihood. Use this knowledge to guide the regional programme towards new and more relevant and efficient technical programming (locally and regionally). Ensure relevance of technical practices at project design stage and on strategy development.

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

 

Terms of reference

Job Title: Regional Director for the Middle East

Code: SR-00-1170

Duty station: Amman, with frequent field missions

Starting date: 24/02/2020

Contract duration: 2 year (renewable)

Reporting to: Director of Programmes

Supervision of: Deputy Regional Director and Heads of Mission

Dependents: N/A

 

General context of the project

INTERSOS is an International Humanitarian Organisation with its HQ in Rome, branch offices in Nairobi and Amman and representation offices in Geneva and Dakar. The organisational structure is comprised of the General Secretariat, the Departments of Programmes, Finance, Logistics & Supply, Communications & Fundraising and Human Resources, the Grants Control & Compliance Unit and the office of Internal Auditor. INTERSOS is operational in 17 countries with over 3,000 among national and international staff worldwide.

INTERSOS assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts, exclusion and extreme vulnerability. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

The Department of Programmes is led by the Director of Programmes and includes five Regional Directors, the Protection Unit, the Medical Unit, and the Emergency Unit.

 

General purpose of the position

The Regional Director represents INTERSOS in the geographic area of her/his competence and, in collaboration with the Deputy Regional Director, has the responsibility of strategic planning, implementation of the strategies and achievement of missions’ objectives. The Regional Director represents the Organisation in relation to third parties in the region of assignment, on the basis of the directives conferred by the Director of Programmes.

 

Main responsibilities and tasks

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

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

 

Required profile and experience

Education

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

Professional Experience

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

Professional Requirements

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

Languages

• English mandatory, Arabic a strong plus

Personal Requirements

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

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5d80dc943f5c5500128fa19e/

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

In case you encounter severe difficulties applying through the platform, you can send an email attaching your CV and motivation letter (both in PDF version) via email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: “Platform issue – SR-00-1170 – Regional Director ME”.

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

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

Required profile and experience

Education

• At least 1 year of professional experience in Humanitarian/Protection/WASH interventions;
• Field experience and an in–depth knowledge of refugees’ assistance issues;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage efficiently multiple priorities, deadlines and tasks with attention to detail.

Professional Experience

• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills

Professional Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills

Languages

• Excellent English spoken and written language skills.
• Knowledge of Italian

Personal Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

 

Terms of reference

Job Title: Program Officer

Code: SR-42-1262

Duty station: Amman, with regular visits to Field Offices and regular presence in the field

Starting date: 01/01/2020

Contract duration: 8 months

Reporting to: WASH Program Manager

Supervision of: WASH Program Manager

Dependents: According to INTERSOS HR Manual

 

General context of the project

INTERSOS is an Italian humanitarian organization on the first line that works all over the world bringing assistance to people in danger victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts.

INTERSOS, with its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively meet the needs of people in crisis, with a particular attention to the vulnerable groups, as women and children. It provides first aid, food, shelter, medical assistance and basic goods. It ensures that basic needs, as education, clean water and health, are met.

Following the conflict in the Syrian Arab Republic and the deterioration of the humanitarian situation which is negatively affecting also the neighbouring countries, since 2012 INTERSOS has resumed the operations in the Middle East to contribute towards ensuring emergency relief and social protection assistance for the Syrian refugees fleeing their home in search of safety, with special focus on most vulnerable groups (children, women, elderly and persons with special needs).

In Jordan, INTERSOS has focused its humanitarian response on supporting Syrian families displaced across urban and rural areas, as well as vulnerable host communities, with a programme that concentrates on protection and protection mainstreaming within the different sectors of intervention that compose the Country Strategy (Protection, Child Protection, Education in Emergency, WASH, Shelter and Basic Needs including Cash and Winterization Assistance).

General purpose of the position

To contribute to the efficient and effective implementation of the activities foreseen in the WASH component of INTERSOS Jordan program, while providing day-to-day oversight and management of the AICS funded component of the WASH program.

Main responsibilities and tasks

Under the direct supervision of the WASH Program Manager, the Program Officer has the following responsibilities and duties:

• Assists the WASH Program Manager to guide and monitors the implementation of projects and activities foreseen under the WASH Component of INTERSOS Program, including the administrative and financial management components;
• In Coordination with WASH PM, Follow day-to-day management of the AICS funded WASH project;
• In coordination with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer and WASH Program Manager, proactively contribute to consistent monitoring of the Program achievements and documentation of challenges and best practice;
• Ensure that data related to the Program are regularly collected and analysed, and timely and qualitatively reported to the Program Manager;
• Produce required internal and external (donor, stakeholders, etc.) reporting related to the WASH component of the program, according to requests from the Program Manager requests and HoM;
• Ensure strict adherence to agree upon standards and guidelines (internal and approved at national level), as well as full adherence to principles of protection in cash-based interventions and mitigation strategies;
• Support the Management team in creating synergies at field level among the different actions implemented;
• In coordination with the Field Coordinators, ensure that logistical and administrative procedures related to the WASH Component of the program, planned or ongoing, are established and followed;
• Perform any other tasks requested by the WASH Program Manager in the framework of the activities foreseen by INTERSOS WASH program in Jordan;
• Uphold the INTERSOS Code of Conduct and policies;
• Ensure the respect of the core humanitarian principles: neutrality, impartiality, independence and humanity and the respect of the “do no harm” principle of humanitarian action;
• Strictly follow INTERSOS internal procedures, policies (PSEA, CPP etc.) and guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Participate to increase Streamlining of protection and especially GBV thematic in WASH interventions

Required profile and experience

Education

• At least 1 year of professional experience in Humanitarian/Protection/WASH interventions;
• Field experience and an in–depth knowledge of refugees’ assistance issues;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage efficiently multiple priorities, deadlines and tasks with attention to detail.

Professional Experience

• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills

Professional Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills

Languages

• Excellent English spoken and written language skills.
• Knowledge of Italian

Personal Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5dd169b091443900188762cd/

 

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

 

In case you encounter severe difficulties applying through the platform, you can send an email attaching your CV and motivation letter (both in PDF version) via email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: “Platform issue – SR-42-1262 – Program Officer”.

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

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

Essentielles

• Maîtrise du français, de l'espagnol ou de l'arabe
• Expérience préalable d'un poste de cadre supérieur au sein d'un programme national complexe dans le cadre d'une intervention d'urgence ou d'un État fragile.
• Expérience antérieure en interventions d'urgence à grande échelle dès la première phase
• Professionnel(le) de la santé (médecin, infirmier(e), sage-femme) ayant une maîtrise en santé publique ou une expérience de terrain équivalente.
• Expérience antérieure en gestion d'une grande équipe internationale et nationale
• Expérience antérieure en gestion de programmes sur plusieurs sites
• Engagement, compréhension approfondie et capacité de former le personnel aux approches de participation et de responsabilisation.
• Aptitude avérée à mettre en place des systèmes de suivi et d'évaluation dans les grands programmes complexes.
• Capacité démontrée à mettre en place des processus d'apprentissage et de perfectionnement pour une grande équipe.
• Capacité avérée de mentorat et d'encadrement.
• Expérience en représentation pour cadres supérieurs
• Expérience de l'établissement et de la négociation de partenariats fructueux avec des donateurs institutionnels, en particulier avec ECHO et le DFID.
• Capacité de rédiger des rapports d'évaluation et des rapports de projet clairs et bien étayés
• Excellentes aptitudes à la communication
• Capacité avérée d'influencer le changement au niveau opérationnel et stratégique.
• Sensible sur les plans politique et culturel avec des qualités de patience, de tact et de diplomatie.
• Un niveau élevé d'anglais écrit et parlé
• Capacité et volonté d'être extrêmement flexible et accommodant(e) dans des conditions de travail difficiles et parfois précaires.
• Engagement à l'égard des objectifs et des principes de Save the Children. En particulier, une bonne compréhension du mandat de Save the Children et de l'accent mis sur l'enfant et la capacité de veiller à ce que cela continue de sous-tendre notre soutien.

 

Nous offrons un package compétitif dans le milieu. Ce rôle peut être basé n'importe où et est offert sur base de conformité aux règles de recrutement.

 

L’Organisation

Nous employons environ 25.000 personnes dans le monde entier et travaillons sur le terrain dans plus de 100 pays afin d'aider les enfants touchés par des crises ou ceux qui ont besoin de meilleurs soins de santé, d'éducation et de protection de l'enfance. Nous faisons également campagne et défendons au plus haut niveau, pour réaliser le droit des enfants et pour faire entendre leur voix.

Nous travaillons sur trois avancées dans la façon dont le monde traite les enfants d'ici 2030:

• Aucun enfant ne meurt suite à des causes évitables avant son 5e anniversaire
• Tous les enfants ont une éducation de base de qualité et que,
• La violence à l'égard des enfants n'est plus tolérée

Nous sommes conscients que des personnes formidables font une grande organisation et que nos employés jouent un rôle crucial en nous aidant à atteindre nos ambitions pour les enfants. Nous valorisons nos employés et nous proposons une carrière significative et enrichissante, ainsi qu'un lieu de travail collaboratif et inclusif où l'ambition, la créativité et l'intégrité sont très appréciées 

Comment postuler ?

Merci de postuler en envoyant votre CV et votre lettre motivation dans un seul document, en mentionnant également votre rémunération actuelle ainsi que vos prétentions salariales pour ce poste. Une version complète du descriptif de poste peut être trouvée ci-dessous

Nous  devons assurer la sécurité des enfants à travers nos processus de sélection, lesquelles reflètent notre engagement à la protection des enfants et incluent des enquêtes de références rigoureuses

Les candidatures féminines sont vivement encouragées

Il est porté à la connaissance des candidats que Save the Children International ne demande aucun paiement, ni frais durant tout le processus de recrutement. Toute demande allant dans ce sens doit être immédiatement signalée car contraire aux valeurs et pratiques de notre organisation.

Dans le cadre de notre ambition humanitaire et de notre stratégie mondiale 2030, Save the Children a mis en œuvre la Plate-forme mondiale pour les opérations de secours humanitaires (GHSP) afin d'améliorer encore le déploiement efficace d'un personnel d'intervention de grande qualité pour soutenir, directement et en collaboration avec les partenaires de Save the Children, la mise en œuvre de nos interventions humanitaires. Ce rôle sera rapidement déployé par le GHSP pour aider l'équipe d'intervention à élaborer et à mettre en œuvre rapidement une intervention humanitaire.

 

Un(e) conseiller(e) en santé senior sera généralement déployé sur le terrain en tant que conseiller(e) principal(e) dans une situation d'urgence complexe de moyenne ou grande envergure.  Il pourrait aussi être demandé au candidat, de remplir un rôle consultatif de haut niveau en matière de santé dans un programme humanitaire de santé à plus long terme ou d'effectuer des évaluations à court terme, la conception de programmes, l'analyse des capacités ou des activités de suivi et d'évaluation. 

 

La personne choisie devra, avec un appui limité, diriger les évaluations multisectorielles et sanitaires, la conception des programmes et la budgétisation générale, la coordination et l'appui à la collecte de fonds, au recrutement et aux achats dans les grandes situations d'urgence complexes.  Il/elle devra également jouer un rôle de chef de file au sein d'une équipe d'intervention, en apportant un soutien à 360 degrés à ses collègues et en veillant à ce que des mécanismes de coordination sectorielle plus larges fonctionnent efficacement.   Dans la plupart des cas, le titulaire du poste devra encadrer et/ou renforcer les capacités de ses collègues internationaux et nationaux.  Il lui sera également demandé de jouer un rôle dans les groupes de travail sur la santé au niveau mondial.