Mar 20, 2018

Project Manager Mine Action & Inclusion

Employer: Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion
Location: Iraq
Closing date: 30 Mar 2018


MISSION CONTEXT
HI is managing a large humanitarian program from four different hubs (South, Centre, North and North-East), along four main pillars:


Support to health partners (hospitals, care houses, psychosocial support centers, local NGOs) for the provision of comprehensive psychosocial support services ( psychosocial support, psychosocial support and/or prosthetics and orthotics) through training, technical supervisions and donations of assistive devices and/or equipment;


Emergency response to the basic needs of vulnerable people affected by sudden crisis, through one-shot distributions of food baskets, household essential items and hygiene kits, and through the management of an adapted humanitarian coordination mechanism for emergency responses.


Education to the risks and effects caused by conventional weapons (including mines, explosive remnants of war and small arms light weapons) and urgent marking of hazardous areas;


Training and technical support to other humanitarian actors on the inclusion of persons with disabilities and other vulnerable persons in the humanitarian response (with a special focus on inclusive health and inclusive livelihoods).

The actual intervention is based on a mix of remote management of national teams, remote partnerships with local structures and organizations, and direct implementation programs.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the line management of the Field Coordinator, the Mine Action & Inclusion Project Manager will be responsible for:
Contributing to the need assessments and the elaboration of the intervention strategy
Providing supervision, coaching and on-the-job training to the program teams in the mine action sector and inclusion sector
Managing the implementation of the programs under his/her responsibility and ensure the achievement of their targets and results
Ensuring regular data collection, data analysis and indicator follow-up for the programs under his/her responsibility
Managing the activity budget for the programs under your responsibility
Ensuring the respect of financial, logistical and HR procedures by the program teams
Representing HI with local authorities, local partners and other humanitarian actors in the intervention areas, in coordination with the Field Coordinator

The complete job description will be shared with the short listed candidates.

PROFILE

Education:
Degree in social sciences, public health or similar

Experiences:
At least 3 years of professional experience in humanitarian / emergency contexts and unsecured environment
At least 2 years of experience in management of humanitarian projects
Solid work experience in at least one core sector: mine action (risk education and/or NTS/marking), inclusion, PSS and/or livelihoods. Experience in more than one sector is a strong asset
Previous experience with HI is a strong asset
Experience in Syria, Iraq and/or in other Middle Eastern countries is a strong asset

Competencies:
Fluency in oral and written English is compulsory
Strong computer skills (use of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and other relevant software)
Experience with databases is an asset
Arabic and/or Kurdish skills are a strong asset

Personal qualities:
Strong team management skills
Strong internal and external coordination and representation skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
Ability to work under high pressure
High level of motivation and proactivity
High level of autonomy and initiative
Ability to deal with rapidly changing context and plans

CONDITIONS


Starting date: 16/04/2018


Length of the contract: 6 months (renewable)


Contract: salaried contract (from 2250€/month gross depending on experience)


Per-diem: 550€/month net


Hardship allowance: 500€/month net


Insurances: medical health coverage, retirement planning, repatriation


Paid holiday: 25 days per year


R&R: 5 days every 8 weeks


Status: single


Accommodation: collective fully covered by Handicap International