Hiring Organization: Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion Posted3 Nov 2023
Primary responsibilities:
Under the responsibility of the Technical Head of Programme , the Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) Specialist in Ukraine contributes to the implementation of Humanity & Inclusion’s mandate and operational strategy in the country.
She/he manages the AVR technical unit and ensures optimal quality and impact of the AVR projects implemented in the country, through a delegation system with appropriate control mechanisms.
The AVR Specialist provides technical support to ongoing AVR projects, as well as multi-sectoral projects involving AVR, and ensures quality according to sector standards and good practices.
For this purpose, you are responsible for:
Mission 1. Management
- Exemplary manager: embodies HI’s values on a daily basis, and is a role model;
- Manager 1st HR & coach: contributes to the development of her/his team members, creating the conditions to enable their commitment, their professionalism and their attachment to HI.
Mission 2. Strategy
- Contribute to the AVR pillar of HI’s StratOp for Ukraine;
- Lead the definition, monitoring and update of the AVR sectoral strategy for HI Ukraine;
- Ensure the assessment of needs, risks and conflict sensitivity in relation to the AVR strategy and operational activities and make recommendations.
Mission 3. Technical Support
- Ensure technical support to projects in line with the global technical frameworks and standards in Armed Violence reduction (including IMAS and national mine action standards) and with the country’s StratOp;
- Provide adequate technical guidance and support to Project Managers when relevant;
- Ensure adequate support to multi-sector responses within projects, in line with the other specialists;
- Oversee the development and update of SOPs, tools and guidance materials.
- Contribute to the identification of AVR training needs.
Mission 4. Research, Analysis and Learning
- Contribute to the development of research and innovation projects in Ukraine, including KABP surveys, needs assessments and impact studies.
Mission 5. Coordination and Representation
- Contribute to the external prestige and influence of HI’s expertise in the AVR sector both in Ukraine and internationally;
- Liaise with national mine action authorities and other line ministries.
Mission 6. Business Development
- Identify & develop local partnerships and/or consortium with NGOs, institutions, companies on technical priorities or important topics in the region under her/his sectorial scope.
Mission 7. Reporting
- Review and ensure technical quality of reports (donors and government) related to AVR.
Mission 8. Emergency Preparedness and Response.
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. More recently, the majority of attacks have targeted energy structures, mainly power grid and power plants, which reduces the supply of electricity, water, heating system, and communication networks.
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. HI staff is accommodated in guesthouses or in a hotel (depending on the location), usually near HI offices, restaurants, cafes, shopping centers within walking distance and near a shelter (the shelter is either in the building or very easy to reach).
Movements between sites can be made by car (Hi drivers) or by train, depending on the region and time.
YOUR PROFILE:
Education and experience
- Master in Social Science, International Relations, Community Development or relevant field
- Experience in providing technical support and strategic guidance of the AVR Programming; Explosive Ordnance Risk Education/Conflict Preparedness Protection, Victim Assistance, Land Release, Conflict Transformation and Advocacy
- Experience in capacity building and mentoring.
Skills and Abilities:
- Knows the international frameworks for AVR (Humanitarian Mine Action, Risk Education, SALW, Conflict Transformation, Victim Assistance specific efforts).
- Solid understanding of the technical issues of AVR, the networks of actors and professionals involved, and the International Mine Action Standards.
- Proficiency of written and spoken institutional communication in English.
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-team12 months International contract starting from 1st January 2024 (or earlier if available)
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: 559.65€ net/month – paid in payroll
Hardship: 500€ net/month – paid with your salary
Paid leaves: 25 days per year
R&R: 5 days every 8 weeks + transport/package support
Position: unaccompanied; Payment for travel costs (air ticket & visa)
Housing: individual or shared possibilities (might be shared at first upon arrival just for logistic to find an individual accommodation)
If you live in your home country: package local.
How to apply
How do you get to us?
By joining as soon as possible with your resume and cover letter. Send them now!
http://www.jobs.net/j/JXfkZtaF?idpartenaire=136
Closing date: 22 Dec 2023
HI is engaged in supporting the Ukrainian population affected by the war: since February 2022, two teams left for Ukraine and the neighboring countries to analyze the context, the security, and the needs.
More than any other, HI ensures that humanitarian actions are inclusive, allowing the most vulnerable populations (people with disabilities, elderly, sick, injured) to have access to the help they need. With a focus on physical rehabilitation, psychosocial support, shelter, access to food, water, and sanitation, explosive remnants of war risk education, and advocacy.
Aligning itself with the priorities of the Ukraine Flash Appeal and Regional Refugee Response Plan, HI pillars of interventions are:
HI is engaged in supporting the Ukrainian population affected by the war: since February 2022, two teams left for Ukraine and the neighboring countries to analyze the context, the security, and the needs.
More than any other, HI ensures that humanitarian actions are inclusive, allowing the most vulnerable populations (people with disabilities, elderly, sick, injured) to have access to the help they need. With a focus on physical rehabilitation, psychosocial support, shelter, access to food, water, and sanitation, explosive remnants of war risk education, and advocacy.
Aligning itself with the priorities of the Ukraine Flash Appeal and Regional Refugee Response Plan, HI pillars of interventions are:
- Health
- Protection
- Armed Violence Reduction
- Basic needs
- Humanitarian-to-humanitarian logistics (ATLAS Logistique)
Primary responsibilities:
Under the responsibility of the Technical Head of Programme , the Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) Specialist in Ukraine contributes to the implementation of Humanity & Inclusion’s mandate and operational strategy in the country.
She/he manages the AVR technical unit and ensures optimal quality and impact of the AVR projects implemented in the country, through a delegation system with appropriate control mechanisms.
The AVR Specialist provides technical support to ongoing AVR projects, as well as multi-sectoral projects involving AVR, and ensures quality according to sector standards and good practices.
For this purpose, you are responsible for:
Mission 1. Management
- Exemplary manager: embodies HI’s values on a daily basis, and is a role model;
- Manager 1st HR & coach: contributes to the development of her/his team members, creating the conditions to enable their commitment, their professionalism and their attachment to HI.
Mission 2. Strategy
- Contribute to the AVR pillar of HI’s StratOp for Ukraine;
- Lead the definition, monitoring and update of the AVR sectoral strategy for HI Ukraine;
- Ensure the assessment of needs, risks and conflict sensitivity in relation to the AVR strategy and operational activities and make recommendations.
Mission 3. Technical Support
- Ensure technical support to projects in line with the global technical frameworks and standards in Armed Violence reduction (including IMAS and national mine action standards) and with the country’s StratOp;
- Provide adequate technical guidance and support to Project Managers when relevant;
- Ensure adequate support to multi-sector responses within projects, in line with the other specialists;
- Oversee the development and update of SOPs, tools and guidance materials.
- Contribute to the identification of AVR training needs.
Mission 4. Research, Analysis and Learning
- Contribute to the development of research and innovation projects in Ukraine, including KABP surveys, needs assessments and impact studies.
Mission 5. Coordination and Representation
- Contribute to the external prestige and influence of HI’s expertise in the AVR sector both in Ukraine and internationally;
- Liaise with national mine action authorities and other line ministries.
Mission 6. Business Development
- Identify & develop local partnerships and/or consortium with NGOs, institutions, companies on technical priorities or important topics in the region under her/his sectorial scope.
Mission 7. Reporting
- Review and ensure technical quality of reports (donors and government) related to AVR.
Mission 8. Emergency Preparedness and Response.
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. More recently, the majority of attacks have targeted energy structures, mainly power grid and power plants, which reduces the supply of electricity, water, heating system, and communication networks.
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. HI staff is accommodated in guesthouses or in a hotel (depending on the location), usually near HI offices, restaurants, cafes, shopping centers within walking distance and near a shelter (the shelter is either in the building or very easy to reach).
Movements between sites can be made by car (Hi drivers) or by train, depending on the region and time.
YOUR PROFILE:
Education and experience
- Master in Social Science, International Relations, Community Development or relevant field
- Experience in providing technical support and strategic guidance of the AVR Programming; Explosive Ordnance Risk Education/Conflict Preparedness Protection, Victim Assistance, Land Release, Conflict Transformation and Advocacy
- Experience in capacity building and mentoring.
Skills and Abilities:
- Knows the international frameworks for AVR (Humanitarian Mine Action, Risk Education, SALW, Conflict Transformation, Victim Assistance specific efforts).
- Solid understanding of the technical issues of AVR, the networks of actors and professionals involved, and the International Mine Action Standards.
- Proficiency of written and spoken institutional communication in English.
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-team12 months International contract starting from 1st January 2024 (or earlier if available)
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: 559.65€ net/month – paid in payroll
Hardship: 500€ net/month – paid with your salary
Paid leaves: 25 days per year
R&R: 5 days every 8 weeks + transport/package support
Position: unaccompanied; Payment for travel costs (air ticket & visa)
Housing: individual or shared possibilities (might be shared at first upon arrival just for logistic to find an individual accommodation)
If you live in your home country: package local.
How to apply
How do you get to us?
By joining as soon as possible with your resume and cover letter. Send them now!
http://www.jobs.net/j/JXfkZtaF?idpartenaire=136