Your profile

Diploma

• You hold a Degree in physiotherapy

Experience

• At least 2 years of clinical experience and experience in emergency humanitarian settings
• Experience in hospital and multidisciplinary approach
• Experience in supervision and health science pedagogy

Language

Fluency in oral and written English is compulsory

Softskills

• Reactivity, flexibility, and adaptability
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Resilient to stress and uncertainty

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

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

From February 2022 HI has re-opened a Country Programme in Ukraine to respond to the humanitarian needs triggered by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. In 2024, HI pillars of interventions are:

• Health: physical rehabilitation and mental health and psychosocial support services (MHPSS) for conflict-affected vulnerable population;
• Protection: HI aims to foster a disability-inclusive humanitarian response;
• Armed Violence Reduction (AVR): Ongoing attacks dangerously exacerbated Explosive Ordnance (EO) contamination in Ukraine. In light of this, HI is conducting a multi-pronged approach to EO Risk Education and Conflict Preparedness and Protection (CPP), adaptable to the evolution of the conflict and is looking at extending the AVR scope with NTS (Non-Technical Survey) activities (subject to accreditation approval) and Victim Assistance;
• Basic needs: Providing cash-based transfers, including MPCA (Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance) and a disability top-up;
• Humanitarian-to-humanitarian logistics (ATLAS Logistique).

Your mission

Under the responsibility of the Health Project Manager, the Rehabilitation Technical Officer contributes to the implementation of Humanity & Inclusion’s mandate and 10-year strategy in his or her home country. He/she contributes to the implementation of projects by providing technical expertise and ensuring that the quality and impact of the project(s) concerned is optimized. He/she works closely with the program’s technical team. He/she is responsible for support and advice of the two national rehabilitation officers so that they properly achieves their technical activities.

Responsibility 1: Provides guidance and technical support to projects in accordance with the overall technical frameworks and standards within the rehabilitation sector.

• Provides appropriate rehabilitation technical and pedagogical guidance and support to project manager and field staff
• Ensures that the project activities are implemented according to internal quality and technical standards and proposes adjustments or improvements if necessary.
• Adapts project documentation as required in accordance with global rehabilitation technical norms and standards including the International Classification of Functioning and the human development model.
• Contributes to the regular reporting of the rehabilitation activities (collection and analysis of the technical data collected) in conjunction with the project team and the MEAL team.
• If relevant, ensures coordination and collaboration with the technical partners of the project as delegated by the project leader.
• Supports capacity development of national rehabilitation staff through assessments, mentoring, supervising and training.

 

Responsibility 2: Provides technical learning from projects.

• Collects the elements necessary for any planned capitalization or scientific documentation exercises.
• Provides reports and reflections on all training sessions that are implemented, to contribute to technical learning.
• Contributes to rehabilitation technical learning under the responsibility of the specialist based on good practice.
• Contributes to the terms of reference for evaluations.
• Implements recommendations for improving the technical quality of the rehabilitation components of projects.

 

Responsibility 3: animation of the rehabilitation sector; Contributes to:

• Recruitment.
• Necessary rehabilitation technical training
• Skills upgrading plan for rehabilitation professionals.
• Development of a local rehabilitation talent pool within its sectoral perimeter. This could include the identification and capacity building of current and future rehabilitation trainers.
• Other reports & documentation upon request.
• Provides inputs to support the development of the mission’s next operational strategy in collaboration with the rehabilitation specialist.

 

Responsibility 4: Contributes to ensuring HI’s technical influence within its perimeter.

• Contributes to the influence of HI’s expertise: can represent HI’s technical expertise in relevant local networks and with local partners under the guidance of the rehabilitation specialist.
• Contributes to the strengthening of referral pathways into existing rehabilitation services

 

Characteristics of the Position:
The security situation in Ukraine remains relatively stable, although there are frequent days and nights of air alerts. However, markets, restaurants and cafes are open, and life continues as normal. There is a strict curfew, the hours depend on the region. During the winter, most attacks target energy structures, mainly power grids and power plants, resulting in sporadic disruptions of electricity, water, heating and communications.

HI has 3 hubs, one in the East (based in Dnipro with sub bases in Kharkiv and Poltava), one in the West (based in Lviv), one in the South East (based in Mikolaiv) and the coordination is in Kyiv. HI staff is accommodated in guesthouses or in hotel (during business trips), usually near HI offices, restaurants, cafes, shopping centers within walking distance and near a shelter (the shelter is either in the building or easy to reach).

Movements between sites can be made by car (Hi drivers) or by train, depending of the region and time.

The security in Mykolaiv city and surroundings area of intervention remain relatively stable, although air alarms tend to disrupt work and out of activities.

Mykolaiv being a Humanitarian hub for the South after Odesa, numerous international organizations are located in the city and social life (restaurant, café) is possible under a strict curfew (23:00 to 06:00). Good quality international and local food is available, and different restaurants at walking distance from the hotel and office. Communication (phone, mobile data, internet) is working well. HI currently has around 2 international staffs in Mykolaiv.

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

• 2 months International contract starting July 15th 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 2346€ gross/month upon experience;
• Perdiem: 551.58€ net/month – paid in payroll;
• Hardship: 500 € net/month paid with your salary;
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
• R&R: Level 3: 5 days every 8 weeks => + possible transport/package support.
• Position: unaccompanied
• Housing: Collective / individual taken in charge by HI

If you are resident in the country: local package

To apply

Please send your CV and motivation letter

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

https://apply.workable.com/j/F38AFAE20B

 

Education

• Advanced university degree in medicine or other paramedical studies. Desirable specialization in Tropical Medicine or a degree in Public Health

Professional Experience

• Minimum 3 years relevant work experience as Medical referent in the humanitarian sector especially in fragile and unstable environments

Professional Requirements

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
• Demonstrate experience with different donors compliance and reporting

Languages

• English
• Local language is an advantage

Personal Requirements

• Leadership, people management and development
• Strong teamwork and cooperation capacities
• Strategic vision
• Service orientation
• Understanding of humanitarian operations principles, standards and best practices

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: Medical Coordinator

Code: SR-59-9351

Duty station: Chișinău with frequent field travel

Starting date: 17/06/2024

Contract duration: Until 31/12/2024

Reporting to: Head of Mission

Supervision of: Medical team

Functional Supervisor: Head of Medical Unit

Type of Duty Station: Accompanied duty station

General context of the project

The war broke out in Ukraine in march 2022.

Since than millions of people have fled to the neighbour countries raising a big concern on how to managed such an immense flux of people. In order to support the refugees, INTERSOS is setting up an emergency response operation in Moldova.

General purpose of the position

In close collaboration with the HoM and the Medical Unit, defining and implementing the medical strategy of the mission. Being responsible for the planning and coordination of all medical activities and resources in the mission, according to INTERSOS charter, policies, and ethical principles with consideration of international and national protocols, in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities as well as to improve the health condition and humanitarian living conditions of the target population.

Main responsibilities and tasks

• Responsible for defining the medical content of the INTERSOS medical strategy translating the identified health needs into a medical strategic vision and project objectives, priorities and resources needed in order to cover the medical and humanitarian needs of the population at risk
• Overall responsible for the appropriateness and quality of medical interventions conducted by INTERSOS projects and being expected to identify and work on removing barriers to better patient safety, effective medical care, and better patient-centred activities
• Continuously monitor the medical and humanitarian needs in the Mission country in new areas of intervention or in areas where INTERSOS is already present through exploratory missions, determining necessary resources in order to define health priorities and potential new programs to cover medical and humanitarian needs of the population at risk
• Coordinate with the Medical Unit for the validation of the project proposals he/her designs to be submitted to international donors and private foundation
• In close collaboration with the HR Coordinator, participate in the planning, definition and sizing of the health-workforce in the mission and supervise the associated processes (recruitment, validation of medical staff, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and internal / external communication). Coach and directly support the medical teams in the implementation of the medical activities making sure that internal protocols are respected as well as the ones of local Ministry and Health Department
• Responsible for defining and sizing other resources (pharmacy and medical equipment management in collaboration with logistics) and timelines, procedures and protocols. Ensuring preparation of all medical orders in collaboration with the Logistics Department and the submission of all medical purchase requests. Being accountable for the proper management of the pharmacy in the Mission, including projects. Provide reports on the mission’s evolution from the medical perspective, as required
• Represent INTERSOS before local medical authorities and guarantee constant presence and active participation to the health and nutrition coordination fora (clusters meetings, other technical coordination meetings) and keep regular contact with other counterparts in the mission (NGOs, local organizations, donors, authorities) in order to broaden the medical-humanitarian situation analysis, strengthening the impact of the medical intervention and supporting advocacy actions

Education and experience

• You hold a Master’s Degree level qualification in Social Sciences, Psychology, Gender and/or Disability studies or other relevant field of study.

• You have Minimum 3 years professional experience in a technical advisory position in an emergency/chronic crisis setting.

• You have Minimum 5 years professional experience in implementation of protection projects.

• You have a clear understanding of child protection concerns, gender, human rights and violence against women and girls and protection mainstreaming as well as understanding of rights-based approach and rights of persons with disabilities, rights of children and women.

• You have experience in emergency / conflict settings, initiating and managing humanitarian emergency response, including rapid needs assessment and emergency program design.

• You understand protection issues with a special focus on GBV, SGBV and CP issues.

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 

 

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.

 

Context:  

From February 2022 HI has re-opened a Country Programme in Ukraine to respond to the humanitarian needs triggered by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. In 2024, HI pillars of interventions are: 

• Health : physical rehabilitation and mental health and psychosocial support services (MHPSS) 
• Protection 
• Armed Violence Reduction 
• Basic needs  
• Humanitarian-to-humanitarian logistics (ATLAS Logistique)  

 

HI has 3 hubs, one in the East (based in Dnipro with sub bases in Kharkiv and Poltava), one in the West (based in Lviv), one in the South East (based in Mikolaiv) and the coordination is in Kyiv. 

 

 

Your primary responsibilities:

Under the responsibility of the Technical Head of Programme, as Protection Specialist, you will strategize, supervise the quality and coordinate the design, implementation and monitoring of HI’s protection activities and project results in close collaboration and partnership with networks and organizations. You will ensure optimal quality and impact of the projects implemented in the country, through a delegation system with appropriate control mechanisms. You will share with all HI managers the responsibility of a sound management and successful functioning of the global organization, through paradigm changes. 

Your main responsibilities will be :  

 

Responsibility 1: Technical expertise

 

• Develops the protection technical strategy for the program and ensures technical support to projects in accordance with global technical frameworks and standards within its sectoral scope
  • Provides appropriate technical guidance and support to project teams as needed (adapts standards to PM tools, assists in proposal writing and reporting) in accordance with mandatory strategies, standards and cross-cutting approaches
  • Develops adequate technical standards and guidance for the implementation of protection needs assessment, implementation of protection mainstreaming, GBV and child protection risk mitigation, capacity building, awareness and sensitization, community-based protection, beneficiary consultations and engagement of local stakeholders
  • Ensures adequate support for multi-sectoral interventions within projects, in accordance with other specialists
  • Ensures a local best practices
  • Assists with recruitment and briefing,

 

•  Ensures technical learning from projects
  • Contributes to the capitalization of projects and ensures technical learning from projects within its sectoral scope

 

• Ensures the control and the follow-up of the technical quality and the relevance of the activities of HI within the programs in its perimeter
  • Ensures regular control of the technical quality of projects and programs and issues warnings and recommendations
  • Follows up on the implementation recommendations

 

 

Responsibility 2:

Contributes to the local external prestige and influence of HI's expertise

• Represents HI's technical expertise in relevant local networks
• Contributes to advocacy on specific issues in line with global advocacy priorities
• Develops a thorough understanding of the protection environment in the Ukraine crises context
• Contributes to local communication messages in line with overall communication priorities

 

Responsibility 3:

Ensures the development of major opportunities or new projects within the region within its sectoral scope. 

• Contributes to the analysis of the context within its sectoral perimeter
• Contributes to the design and writing of new projects in the region
• Identifies and transforms major opportunities within the region within its scope
• Identifies and develops local partnerships and/or consortia with NGOs, institutions, companies on technical priorities or important themes in the region within its sectoral scope

 

Specificities: 

The security situation in Ukraine remains relatively stable, although there are frequent days and nights of air alerts. However, markets, restaurants and cafes are open. There is a strict curfew, the hours depend on the region.

 

Conditions

In HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team

• 06 months International contract starting from 15th May 2024
• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
• Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals
• Pension scheme adapted to the situation of our employees: If you already have a personal pension scheme HI will contribute at the same level as your monthly contribution with a maximum of 272.53€/month; If you do not have a personal pension scheme, we will open a private pension account with your contribution of 272.53€/month and a contribution of HI of the same amount
• Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution; Repatriation insurance paid by HI

• Salary from 2757€ gross/month upon experience 
• Perdiem: 571,58€ net/month - paid in the field;
• Hardship: 500 € net/month paid with your salary
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
  • R&R: 5 days every 8 weeks
• Position: unaccompanied; Payment for travel costs (air ticket & visa)
• Housing: Collective took in charge by HI

 

How do you get to us?

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

http://www.jobs.net/j/JKCvmqwW?idpartenaire=142&jobdetails=true 

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

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

YOUR PROFILE:

• You have a master’s degree in Public administration, Law or Governance, or university degree auditing/finance/logistics or Certified Internal Auditor
• You have at least 2 years of experience working in compliance and risk management, risk analysis, compliance investigation, audit.
• You have 2 years’ experience as Compliance Manager / Deputy Country Director/Head of Administration/ Operations in any reputed organization with demonstrated ability to manage complex operations.
• You have sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including the ability to think creatively and be innovative, set priorities, manage work plans and evaluate progress.
• You have proven ability to manage a team, with good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to motivate staff and build technical capacity.
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, creativity, resourcefulness and flexibility.
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

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

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:

Since the beginning of the war, HI has set up a two-country program covering Ukraine and Moldova. Aligning itself with the priorities of the Ukraine Flash Appeal and Regional Refugee Response Plan, HI pillars of interventions are :

• Health: HI aims to improve access to quality physical rehabilitation and mental health and psychosocial services (MHPSS) for conflict-affected vulnerable population.
• Protection: Given the scale of humanitarian and protection needs, HI intervenes at various levels to ensure that vulnerable conflict-affected populations have access to multi-sectoral services tailored to their needs. In addition, HI aims to foster a disability-inclusive humanitarian response.
• Armed Violence Reduction: Recent and ongoing attacks dangerously exacerbated Explosive Ordnance (EO) contamination in Ukraine. In light of this, HI is conducting a multi-pronged approach to EO Risk Education and Conflict Preparedness and Protection (CPP), adaptable to the evolution of the conflict.
• Basic needs: to respond to the most acute needs for displaced households hosted by the local population or living in collective settings, HI is providing hygiene and non-food item kits, with an approach various modalities of intervention including in-kind and/or cash-based transfers.
• Humanitarian-to-humanitarian logistics (ATLAS Logistique): To facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance as close as possible to the most affected populations, HI proposes mutualized storage and transportation services to other humanitarian actors – with a specific focus on “last-mile transportation”.

HI has 2 hubs, one in the East (based in Dnipro) and one in the West (based in Chernivtsi) and the coordination is in Kyiv. We have activities in other cities like Lviv, Vinnyitsia, Kharkiv, Poltava).

 

 

YOUR MISSION:

Reporting to HI Ukraine Country Director and in collaboration with operational and support departments of the program as well as legal adviser firm with the support of the Emergency Division and the Risk & Audit Division, the Compliance Manager will support the Senior Management team and the Country Director in decision-making and risk-management related to compliance with:
(1) national regulations and practices and contractual commitments ;
(2) HI internal standards
(3) anti-fraud corruption HI standards.

S/he is a central player in accountability, helping with the transformation by leading all the parties involved in the audits: Finance, Logistics, Human Resources, the project team, partners and the external audit officer.

Management : He/She will manages a Compliance national Officer – required resources to be fine-tuned.

 

Responsibility 1: Contriburing to HI Ukraine program Compliance with National Regulations and Practices

• Manage and monitor the legal advisor firm service contract and stands with the DP as communication focal point with the legal advisor firm.
• Develop and regularly update a legal framework requirement mapping and analysis in terms of risks and internal implications with the support of the lawyer, as well as an agreement/accreditation, and related requirement mapping.
• Develop and regularly update Legal Compliance Decision tracking tool, as well as SoP and ARCI for the implementation of legal requirements.
• In consultation with legal support from the lawyer’s firm, ensure that the organization is compliant with a legal requirement, efficient and ethical.
• Ensure that agreements are valid and assist managers in drawing them up (for the administrative and legal aspects)

 

Responsibility 2: Strengthening HI Ukraine Relations with Government stakeholders

• Work with CD, Program, Support, and Technical teams to build positive and constructive relationships with key partners from the government and any other parties as required.
• When needed and in close coordination with SMR, proactively meet with relevant government bodies representatives to obtain documents or resolves issues related to program implementation
• Upon delegation by Country Director, represent and promote the organizational strategic vision in coordination meetings with government authorities, donors, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure HI vision, values, and mandate are promoted among partners, government authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Support and advise CD on development of administrative and programmatic contacts
• Co-Lead assessment and due diligence process for implementing partners

 

Responsibility 3: Ensuring the promotion of and compliance with the requirements contained in HI's policies, guidelines, processes and contracts of HI Ukraine

• Carry out checks and controls in the field, with HI staff in charge of projects and support services, and even audits of partner associations in operations. In addition, s/he pays particular attention to the practices and procedures of third party organizations: administrations or suppliers
• Monitor archiving throughout the program is compliant with the HI Archiving procedure.
• Liaise with HI HQ contact points as necessary to facilitate HI Ukraine operations NB: managers are responsible for setting up effective internal control systems and implementing procedures on a daily basis.

 

Responsibility 4: Internal focal point for the prevention and management of fraud cases

• Ensure detection of malfunctions, irregularities and fraud and the proper use of internal reporting mechanisms. On assignment from the Programme Directorate, he/she may be responsible for conducting or participating in internal administrative investigations supervised by the Programme Directorate or by HI Headquarters.
• Ensure that the obligations in terms of communication, information and reporting, including incident notifications to donors are properly met.
• Cooperates with the MEAL officers or the Safeguarding focal point

 

Responsibility 5: Management

• Understand the strategy, make it explicit, translate it into operational objectives for his or her team, and lead the necessary changes. Give meaning to each management action.
• Organise the operational management of his or her team, structure the work around identified processes, steer performance and facilitate the resolution of problems.
• Contribute to the development of his or her staff, creating the conditions for their commitment, professionalism and attachment to HI.

 

CONDITIONS:

The security situation in Ukraine remains relatively stable, although there are frequent days and nights of air alerts. However, markets, restaurants and cafes are open, and life continues as normal. There is a strict curfew, the hours depend on the region.

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 as soon as possible
• 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 2869 € gross/month upon experience
• Perdiem: 557,13 € net/month - paid in the field
• Hardship: 500 € net/month paid with your salary
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
• R&R: 5 days every 6 weeks and possible transport/package support.
• Position: unaccompanied
• Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI

If you are resident in the country: local package

 

 

How to apply

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

https://apply.workable.com/j/03E031BCC1

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

Only successful candidates will be contacted.