Ukraine

PROFILE REQUIRED 

 

Competency

• Degree Diploma in Humanitarian/Development Action, Humanitarian Law, Sciences Po…

 

Experience

• A prior experience as a Field Coordinator in emergency context including security management

• At least 3 years’ experience of humanitarian/development project management with knowledge of project cycle management and tools 

• Proven managerial experience 

• Proven representation experience

• Experience in the region would be a strong asset

 

Personal skills

• Strong communication and reporting skills

• Strong organisational skills

• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills

• Ability to work under high pressure 

• English mandatory (oral and written) ; Russian speaker is a strong asset

NGO PRESENTATION

 

Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.

 

Handicap International is a not-for-profit organisation with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission.

 

Through its Humanitarian Response Division (DAH), the organization is committed to:

• Provide an adequate response to major natural disaster and conflict situations, anywhere in the world as much as possible within 72 hours; 

• Provide assistance to vulnerable groups affected by a crisis, including PwD (People with Disabilities) and meet their specific needs. 

• Constantly monitor chronic crises and/or conflicts to ensure preparedness for and rapid response to eventual emerging needs. 

 

Directly linked to the DAH of Handicap International, the expatriate will be mandated for the following mission: 

 

MISSION CONTEXT

 

Since April 2014, eastern Ukraine experiences a significant humanitarian crisis situation due to the persistence of armed conflict, opposing the Ukrainian Government and Separatist forces. As of 2 February, at least 6,000 people were killed and 15,000 people were wounded, more than 5 million people are in need of assistance, and 1,1 million IDPs are registered across the country. The conflict has plunged the majority population of Donetsk and Lugansk regions in an alarming situation, who is no longer able to access income and to meet their primary needs, such as food, water, health care and shelter. Many people suffering from injuries or disability do not have access to governmental or Non-Governmental assistance because of their mobility reduction, increasing their vulnerability and their emergency humanitarian needs.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES

 

The project implemented by Handicap International in Ukraine is responding to the most urgent needs identified. 

 

• Mine Risk Education : Increase awareness related to the threat posed by CW (Conventional Weapons) for children living in affected areas ;

• Physical rehabilitation and capacity building: Prevention and reduction of the risk of complications/impairments of injured people through home-based rehabilitation, donation of assistive devices to conflict-affected individuals and capacity building of health facilities in terms of early rehabilitation cares. 

 

• Inclusion : Advocacy at coordination levels, networking among key structures to improve inclusion practices in emergency responses and allow humanitarian stakeholders to reach the most vulnerable at risk of exclusion and cover their needs, and enhancement of the access to information for vulnerable individuals affected by the country

 

Through a two-track approach at both individual and structure levels, Handicap International is developing a project which enhances the capacity of health, social and collective structures in addressing the needs of conflict affected people and increases the awareness of individuals on how to improve their access to specific services. On the other hand, the promotion of inclusion and protection of vulnerable groups is aiming at improving the country’s capacity to take care of these specific needs and at upgrading their participation within the society.

 

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES OF THE EXPATRIATE 

 

Base: Dnipropetrovsk (GCA)

Line management: Head of Mission

Collaboration with: Coordination team (operations coordinator, Admin Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator)

In charge of: around 15 to 20 national staffs including 4 expatriates (logistics and project team)

 

 

• Security management and context follow up

• Field representation and external coordination

• Internal coordination

• Projects follow-up 

• Admin, HR and logistics supervision

• Operational strategy

• Team management

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JOB CONDITIONS 

 

• Based in Dnipropetrivosk with regular displacements 

• Start: 15th of April 2016

• Living conditions: shared Guesthouse in Dnipropetrovsk , low level of insecurity

• Security conditions: high level of insecurity when going for field visits close to front lines

• Social insurance: 100% covered

2.5 months

 

Ukraine side

Dnipropetrovsk: western life, modern, a lot of malls, etc.

Competency
• Degree diploma in Humanitarian Action/ Development studies or social fields (anthropology, psychosocial, sociology, protection...)
• Occupational therapy or Physical Therapy background is a real asset
• English is mandatory
Experience
• Experience on project management with INGOs, preferably in emergency context
• Experience on projects related to Inclusion and Protection
• Experience in advocacy related to disability and vulnerability issue with NGOs, preferably in emergency context
• Experience as a trainer
• Experience in emergency context is mandatory
• Experience in anthropology/sociology is an asset
• Experience in the region would be a strong asset
Personal skills
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Ability to work under high pressure
• English mandatory (oral and written)
• Russian is an asset

MISSION PRESENTATION
Since April 2014, eastern Ukraine experiences a significant humanitarian crisis situation due to a persistence armed conflict, opposing the Ukrainian Government and Separatist forces. As of October 31st 2015, UN OCHA estimates that at least 7.883 people have been killed in the conflict and 17.610 have been wounded. In addition, 1.5 million people are estimated to be internally displaced into other parts of Ukraine and another 1.1 million have been externally displaced, primarily to the Russian Federation. UN OCHA has recently emphasized the impact of the restrictions on the freedom of movement of people and goods may have on education and health. With winter approaching rapidly where temperatures may drop to -20 Celsius, many people continue to have limited or no access to humanitarian assistance.

Furthermore, there have been an increasing number of mine-related incidents affecting the civilian population. Since the renewed ceasefire on September 1st until October 31st, the Office of the High Commissioner for human rights has reported 43 civilian victims (9 killed and 34 injured), 35 of which were victims of landmines and other explosive remnants of war. With winter approaching civilians might increasingly venture into heavily contaminated areas in search of firewood. In spring, the need to cultivate land could increase exposure to risks related to mine and UXO contamination.

Since July 2015, Handicap International has been implementing its activities in Eastern Ukraine to address some of the most urgent needs, currently focusing on two main aspects:

1. ‘Specific needs’: Vulnerable persons including people suffering from injuries and disability have urgent specific needs and local institutions and charitable organizations have difficulties to cope with the decreased capacity and increased influx of people. In this regard, HI wants to support individuals and health facilities in being better able to cope and address the specific needs.
2. ‘Mine risk education’:HI is implementing mine risk education activities currently focusing

ONG PRESENTATION
Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.
Handicap International is a not-for-profit organisation with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission.
For more details on the association: www.handicap-international.fr
Handicap International has 2 Directions:

• The Humanitarian Action Direction (DAH)
• The Developpement Action Direction (DAD)
  MISSION PRESENTATION
  Since April 2014, eastern Ukraine experiences a significant humanitarian crisis situation due to a persistence armed conflict, opposing the Ukrainian Government and Separatist forces. As of October 31st 2015, UN OCHA estimates that at least 7.883 people have been killed in the conflict and 17.610 have been wounded. In addition, 1.5 million people are estimated to be internally displaced into other parts of Ukraine and another 1.1 million have been externally displaced, primarily to the Russian Federation. UN OCHA has recently emphasized the impact of the restrictions on the freedom of movement of people and goods may have on education and health. With winter approaching rapidly where temperatures may drop to -20 Celsius, many people continue to have limited or no access to humanitarian assistance.
  Furthermore, there have been an increasing number of mine-related incidents affecting the civilian population. Since the renewed ceasefire on September 1st until October 31st, the Office of the High Commissioner for human rights has reported 43 civilian victims (9 killed and 34 injured), 35 of which were victims of landmines and other explosive remnants of war. With winter approaching civilians might increasingly venture into heavily contaminated areas in search of firewood. In spring, the need to cultivate land could increase exposure to risks related to mine and UXO contamination.
  Since July 2015, Handicap International has been implementing its activities in Eastern Ukraine to address some of the most urgent needs, currently focusing on two main aspects:
• ‘Specific needs’: Vulnerable persons including people suffering from injuries and disability have urgent specific needs and local institutions and charitable organizations have difficulties to cope with the decreased capacity and increased influx of people. In this regard, HI wants to support individuals and health facilities in being better able to cope and address the specific needs.
• ‘Mine risk education’:HI is implementing mine risk education activities currently focusing

Job description.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the line management and supervision of the Field Coordinator, you will be in charge of:
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
Provide Inclusion technical advice / training and support in the definition and implementation of strategies and activities related to Handicap International emergency response and coordinate its representation at field coordination level. While at the same time ensure advocacy activities of Handicap International inclusive approach.
Networking and Representation:
• Actively participate on cluster meetings and other coordination meetings at a Local level
• Ensure transmission of Handicap International Key messages on Inclusion and accessibility in an emergency response.
• Develop and follow up the network of stakeholders and partners interested on an inclusion capacity building in the area of intervention.
• Regularly contact with partners to exchange guidance and technical support on an inclusive humanitarian programming.
• Management of on inclusion officer to ensure monitoring of training needs preparation and follow up.
Capacity Building
• Facilitate development of new initiatives on inclusion and mainstreaming in strong partnership with other organizations.
• Trained and support other humanitarian and national agencies on Beneficiary selection process and vulnerability approach.
• Ensure Inclusion and accessibility training delivering for local and International actors involved on the emergency response.
Inclusion and quality in HI Projects
• Provide quality assistance of HI projects in Ukraine throughout the project cycle
• Provide technical assistance and support to teams/partner/s organization involved in HI projects.
• Support implementation, coordination and monitoring of the inclusion and mainstreaming component of HI projects and partner/s organizations when demand.
• Identify need for technical support and training needs of project staff and/or partner organizations and in response develop plans.
ADMIN, HR AND LOGISTICS SUPERVISION

1. Team management and internal coordination
2. Logistics management
   TECHNICAL SUPPORT
    Providing continuous technical support to the HI teams in terms of vulnerability and Inclusion
    Design and contextualization of technical tools, trainings, leaflets and other relevant documents and disseminate them among the mission/humanitarian coordination (as needed) upon prior validation by HQ Technical Referents.
   PROGRAM STRATEGY
    From the identified needs, define the inclusion strategy together with the Coordination team
    Ensuring the respect of the vulnerability and inclusion approach, technical relevance and quality of HI intervention
    Ensuring coordination and coherence of our intervention amongst local and international actors, avoiding duplication and promoting complementarities
    Contribute to the elaboration of a national Handicap International strategy and development of future projects, continuously assessing the needs.
   REPORTING
   
   
   
   
   To apply, please follow this link : https://hi.profilsearch.com/recrute/fr/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=1333&idpartenaire=142

Interested candidates can apply by sending their CV and cover letter online via the following link before July 12th, 2015

http://hi.profilsearch.com/recrute/fr/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=892&idpartenaire=142

Handicap International is looking for a « War wounded rehabilitation trainer» for its emergency program in Ukraine starting asap (6 months renewable fixed term contract).

Interested candidates can find more detailed information about the position via the following link before July 12th, 2015

http://hi.profilsearch.com/recrute/fr/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=892&idpartenaire=142