Employer: Handicap International
Location: Based In Amman
Closing date: 15 Dec 2017
PRESENTATION OF HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL
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 an independent and impartial aid and development organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside disabled and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Under the Direction of Humanitarian Action, the expatriate will be recruited for this mission:
MISSION CONTEXT
The Syrian crisis is the greatest humanitarian crisis of the last 20 years. According to the latest UN figures, about 13.5 million people are currently affected by the crisis in Syria, including about 6.5 million IDPs, while over 4 million Syrians have sought refuge in neighbouring countries or in Europe. The current humanitarian response only provides a patchy and partial coverage of the growing humanitarian needs. Six years after the beginning of the crisis, the number of injured persons in Syria keeps rising, with a severe lack of health and psychosocial support care and psychosocial support. In hard-to-reach areas and/or areas of new displacement, local populations and IDPs are in need of emergency assistance in terms of food, household essential items, and other basic needs. The inclusion of the most vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, in the humanitarian response remains a major concern.
HI is managing a large humanitarian program from 4 hubs (South, Centre, North and North-East), along 4 main pillars:
Support to health partners (local NGOs and health structures) and management of health teams for the provision of comprehensive rehabilitation services (physical rehabilitation, psychosocial support and/or prosthetics and orthotics) through training, technical supervisions and donations of assistive devices and/or equipment;
Emergency distributions of food baskets, household essential items and/or hygiene kits to people who experience a sudden degradation of their living conditions due to renewed conflict, displacement and/or exclusion from humanitarian assistance.
Education to the risks and effects caused by conventional weapons (including mines, explosive remnants of war and small arms and 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 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.
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES OF THE EXPATRIATE
Under the responsibility of the Head of Mission (HoM), and in close relation with the four Area Coordinators in the four hubs, s/he will be in charge of:
Ensure regular follow-up and analysis of the political, military and security context and trends in Syria;
Support the hubs in the preparation of security documents and the implementation of security procedures;
Support the hubs and the HoM in the negotiations to obtain access and the organisation of assessment visits in security-sensitive areas.
Maintain / expand HI’s network of contacts with relevant security, context and access referents of other international agencies.
Support the regular analysis of risks for the hubs and the overall mission and the implementation of mitigation measures.
Support the AreaCos and the HoM in the management of security incidents
Replace the AreaCos for security management during their absences (in case of need).
Transversal links:
Area Coordinators
National Security focal points in each hub
Regional Security Advisor
MAIN TASKS OF THE EXPATRIATE
Context analysis / follow up
Security and safety management
Access
Risk Management
Representation and coordination
Reporting
PROFILE REQUIRED
A Bachelor degree in Political Sciences, International Relations, Security Management. Middle Eastern Studies, Humanitarian Assistance or another relevant subject, is mandatory. A Master’s degree in any of these fields is a strong asset.
At least 4 years of professional experience in security management and/or context analysis in conflict contexts, preferably with humanitarian INGOs;
At least 2 years of professional experience in a contemporary conflict context in the Arab world (Syria, Iraq, Yemen and/or Libya), with at least 1 year of direct work on Syria.
Additional professional years in project, program and/or base management in different humanitarian settings and different intervention sectors are a strong asset
Proven experience in producing quality reports and documents, including maps
Experience in providing professional briefings and trainings is a strong asset
Knowledge of English (oral and written) is mandatory; knowledge of Arabic (Levantine dialect, oral and written) is a very strong asset.
Sound understanding of the main political, social, and cultural aspects of the Syrian context
Strong IT skills, including the use of different communication devices, computers, GPS and mapping software
Effective communication, analytical and problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and in a multidisciplinary teamwork.
Ability to work under high pressure, in a flexible way, with a great level of autonomy
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Beginning: ASAP
Salary from 2,700€(gross/month regarding the experience of the candidate)
Perdiem : 603.88€ (net)
Insurances : medical health coverage, retirement planning, repatriation
Paid holiday : 25 days per year + R&R : 1 day per month
Status : position open to couple/family posting
Housing : collective or individual (in case of couple/family) posting); taken in charge by Handicap International
Closing date: 15 Dec 2017
PRESENTATION OF HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL
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 an independent and impartial aid and development organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside disabled and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Under the Direction of Humanitarian Action, the expatriate will be recruited for this mission:
MISSION CONTEXT
The Syrian crisis is the greatest humanitarian crisis of the last 20 years. According to the latest UN figures, about 13.5 million people are currently affected by the crisis in Syria, including about 6.5 million IDPs, while over 4 million Syrians have sought refuge in neighbouring countries or in Europe. The current humanitarian response only provides a patchy and partial coverage of the growing humanitarian needs. Six years after the beginning of the crisis, the number of injured persons in Syria keeps rising, with a severe lack of health and psychosocial support care and psychosocial support. In hard-to-reach areas and/or areas of new displacement, local populations and IDPs are in need of emergency assistance in terms of food, household essential items, and other basic needs. The inclusion of the most vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, in the humanitarian response remains a major concern.
HI is managing a large humanitarian program from 4 hubs (South, Centre, North and North-East), along 4 main pillars:
Support to health partners (local NGOs and health structures) and management of health teams for the provision of comprehensive rehabilitation services (physical rehabilitation, psychosocial support and/or prosthetics and orthotics) through training, technical supervisions and donations of assistive devices and/or equipment;
Emergency distributions of food baskets, household essential items and/or hygiene kits to people who experience a sudden degradation of their living conditions due to renewed conflict, displacement and/or exclusion from humanitarian assistance.
Education to the risks and effects caused by conventional weapons (including mines, explosive remnants of war and small arms and 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 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.
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES OF THE EXPATRIATE
Under the responsibility of the Head of Mission (HoM), and in close relation with the four Area Coordinators in the four hubs, s/he will be in charge of:
Ensure regular follow-up and analysis of the political, military and security context and trends in Syria;
Support the hubs in the preparation of security documents and the implementation of security procedures;
Support the hubs and the HoM in the negotiations to obtain access and the organisation of assessment visits in security-sensitive areas.
Maintain / expand HI’s network of contacts with relevant security, context and access referents of other international agencies.
Support the regular analysis of risks for the hubs and the overall mission and the implementation of mitigation measures.
Support the AreaCos and the HoM in the management of security incidents
Replace the AreaCos for security management during their absences (in case of need).
Transversal links:
Area Coordinators
National Security focal points in each hub
Regional Security Advisor
MAIN TASKS OF THE EXPATRIATE
Context analysis / follow up
Security and safety management
Access
Risk Management
Representation and coordination
Reporting
PROFILE REQUIRED
A Bachelor degree in Political Sciences, International Relations, Security Management. Middle Eastern Studies, Humanitarian Assistance or another relevant subject, is mandatory. A Master’s degree in any of these fields is a strong asset.
At least 4 years of professional experience in security management and/or context analysis in conflict contexts, preferably with humanitarian INGOs;
At least 2 years of professional experience in a contemporary conflict context in the Arab world (Syria, Iraq, Yemen and/or Libya), with at least 1 year of direct work on Syria.
Additional professional years in project, program and/or base management in different humanitarian settings and different intervention sectors are a strong asset
Proven experience in producing quality reports and documents, including maps
Experience in providing professional briefings and trainings is a strong asset
Knowledge of English (oral and written) is mandatory; knowledge of Arabic (Levantine dialect, oral and written) is a very strong asset.
Sound understanding of the main political, social, and cultural aspects of the Syrian context
Strong IT skills, including the use of different communication devices, computers, GPS and mapping software
Effective communication, analytical and problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and in a multidisciplinary teamwork.
Ability to work under high pressure, in a flexible way, with a great level of autonomy
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Beginning: ASAP
Salary from 2,700€(gross/month regarding the experience of the candidate)
Perdiem : 603.88€ (net)
Insurances : medical health coverage, retirement planning, repatriation
Paid holiday : 25 days per year + R&R : 1 day per month
Status : position open to couple/family posting
Housing : collective or individual (in case of couple/family) posting); taken in charge by Handicap International