Iraq

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
• Strategic vision
• Service orientation
• Understanding of humanitarian operations principles, standards and best practices

Languages

• Fluent in English mandatory;
• Italian and/or Arabic an asset.

Personal Requirements

• Leadership, people management and development
• Strong teamwork and cooperation capacities
• Commitment to INTERSOS principles

 

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://intersos.knack.com/imp#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5c35feec1a393d09b9718ffd/

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "SR-29-896 - Medical Coordinator – Iraq". Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least two references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Terms of reference

Job Title: Medical Coordinator

Code: SR-29-896

Duty station: Erbil, with constant and regular presence in field locations

Starting date: ASAP

Contract duration: 12 months

Reporting to: Hierarchical: Head of Mission - Technical: HQ Medical Unit

Supervision of: N/A

Dependents: Non family duty station

 

 

General context of the project

INTERSOS had been working in Iraq from 2003 till 2010 with programs aimed to respond to urgent material safety needs and enhancing access to basic social services for vulnerable individuals and communities in Central and Southern Iraq, Baghdad and Kurdistan. Following the conflict in the Syrian Arab Republic and the deterioration of the humanitarian situation which is negatively affecting also the neighboring countries, in November 2013 INTERSOS has resumed the operations in the area to contribute towards ensuring emergency relief and social protection assistance for the Syrian refugees fleeing their home in search of safety. Following military operations to retake the control of Ninewa, Salah EdDin and Anbar governorates, in 2017, INTERSOS directly engaged, in providing humanitarian assistance and relief to those Internally Displaced (IDPs) during the conflict in Ninewa and Salah EdDin Governorates. INTERSOS currently concentrates its interventions in the sectors of health, Protection and Education in Emergencies (EiE).

 

 

General purpose of the position

In close collaboration with the HoM and the Medical Department, strengthening and implementing the medical strategy of the mission and to support the Mission's efforts to ensure integrated health and protection approaches and interventions. 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, monitoring and updating the medical content of the INTERSOS country policy, medical strategy, annual plan and budget, 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, and ensuring that the objectives and goals set in the Mission’s annual plan and project plans are achieved
• 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, monitor and review project proposals, determining necessary resources in order to define health and nutrition priorities and potential new programs to cover medical and humanitarian needs of the population at risk
• Coordinate with the Medical Referent for the validation of the project proposals he/her designs to be submitted to international donors and private foundation
• Responsible for the supervision and monitoring of the medical technical aspects, humanitarian needs and in coordination with the Logistics Coordinator, the material aspects of the programmes through regular field visits, analysing difficulties during the implementation and reporting deviations as they appear, in order to proactively provide the necessary solutions and achieve operational results
• 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
• Responsible for medical data collection, analysis and reporting to HQ Medical Referent to ensure a proper monitoring of the program and, where needed, to adapt them to existing programs

Education

• Relevant degree and/or equivalent Logistics working experience.

Professional Experience

• Relevant working experience of at least 3 years and previous Humanitarian experience.

Professional Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree on Supply Chain, Logistics Operations, International Development, International Relations, Political Science

Languages

• Fully proficient in written and spoken English

• Arabic language skills will be considered as an asset

Personal Requirements

• Ability to deal with stress and demanding and insecure working environment

• Readiness to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of INTERSOS

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5c91d9f9963cec559636bd5b/

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: “SR-29-978 – Logistics Coordinator - Iraq”. Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least two references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Terms of reference

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator

Code: 29-978

Duty station: Erbil with frequent missions to Baghdad, field offices in Mosul, Hamam Al Ali, Tikrit, Telafar and other areas in various Iraqi Governorates, as necessary.

Starting date: 01/07/2019

Contract duration: 6 months

Reporting to: Head of Mission

Supervision of: 3 National logisticians (2 Officers + 1 Assistant) and logistician assistants in field bases

Dependents: no

General context of the project

INTERSOS is an Italian non-profit, humanitarian aid organization founded in 1992. INTERSOS works towards a world of equality, justice, peace and solidarity, to achieve this INTERSOS helps people to live in dignity and safety, alleviating suffering and meeting their needs. The mission of INTERSOS is to support people, families and communities in areas most affected by crisis around the world, providing crucial assistance to populations in life threatening situations, in situations of famine and suffering resulting from extreme poverty, disasters, and conflict.

INTERSOS started to work in Iraq initially in 2003 to support the people of Iraq due to the foreign conflict as well as increasing sectarian violence internally. Since 2013 INTERSOS has been moved to the Kurdish Region of Iraq supporting both Syrian Refugees and Iraqi IDPs displaced due to the so called Islamic State’s influence over large swathes of Iraq and Syria. INTERSOS now works in both the Kurdish Region as well as in many parts of federal Iraq assisting still, both Syrian Refugees and Iraqi IDPs.

 

General purpose of the position

The Logistics Coordinator defines and implements technical/logistics strategies and support to INTERSOS country programme, ensuring the pertinence and coherence of logistics programme, adequacy of the means provided and the compliance of INTERSOS and international standards; guarantee appropriate working conditions at mission’s level as well as the proper functioning of the IT infrastructure.

 

Main responsibilities and tasks

• Establishing, harmonizing and maintaining appropriate standardized logistics procedures and policies across the mission and according to donor requirements including procurement, fleet management and IT procedures and mechanisms.

• Seeking for guidance and validations from the Head of Mission and relevant staff at Headquarters when needed, and recommending needed changes.

• Ensuring proper implementation of logistics policies and procedures at the field level.

• Anticipating unfavourable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies.

• Coordinating with the Admin and Finance Department to ensure that payment processes to suppliers are made on-time and without any unnecessary strain on the financial systems. - Managing staff and systems to maximize programme efficiency and delivery.

• Coordinating recruitment, training and support of field logistics staff.

• Advising both managers and employees about policies and procedures.

• Planning and performing field audits to ensure consistency in process application and proper documentation and filing are maintained.

• Fulfilling other duties of similar level as needed.

• Monitoring overall procurement performance for the Mission.

• Ensuring effective and cost efficient procurement planning by liaising with technical staff, Heads of Base and/or Project Managers to ensure that procurement plans are detailed, in place and up to date.

• Carrying out research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.

• Developing and implementing service contract management

• Examining and re-evaluating existing service contracts and overseeing regular rent, utilities payments (i.e., electricity, water, gas, etc.), office maintenance contracts and running costs procedures. Ensuring that they are properly handled by Logistics Assistants, Administration and/or Focal Points.

• Maintaining and updating an established suppliers list per base, in coordination with logistics staff and Admin – Finance Department.

• Checking and coordinating with logistics staff that goods deliveries are done as planned and properly stored.

• Ensuring that the fleet is checked, regularly maintained and that vehicles are insured and taxes are paid.

• Following-up on proper monitoring of fuel consumption and use of vehicle log-book, maintenance log, oil log and other fleet formats and templates by field logistics staff.

• Ensuring that proper documentation of vehicles (i.e., lease, insurance, mechanical inspection, etc.) is properly handled by logistics staff.

• Supervising drivers’ conduct and training them when needed.

• Initiating regular fixed assets and inventory check on a quarterly basis.

• Recommending information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by identifying problems; evaluating trends and anticipating requirements.

• Implementing disaster recovery and backup procedures and information security and control structures.

• Planning, organizing, controlling and evaluating IT and electronic data operations.

• Ensuring proper purchase, registration and maintenance of IT assets and office equipment (i.e., IT materials, communication materials, etc.).

• Coordinating IT support in the field offices and ensuring assets are used properly.

Others:

• Provide the HoM on a monthly base an activity report and forecast related to the month objectives achieved and overall Plan activities for next month;

• Capacity Building to national staff

• Field site visits in all different projects sites in order to verify and improve logistics;

• Report achievements and difficulties and give suggestions to improve all logistics “fields”;

• Perform other related duties as required.

Education

• A university degree at the postgraduate level in : Statistics, Information management, Social Science, Demography, Social studies or any related field

Professional Experience

• At least 3 years of experience of working internationally in humanitarian programmes;

• Significant years of experience of undertaking a MEAL related role

Professional Requirements

• Proven knowledge of displaced person (IDP, Refugees, Returnees) assistance issues;

• Demonstrated strong monitoring and evaluation skills, including planning/participating in evaluations

• Experience of training and capacity building

• Experience in working through systems of community participation and accountability

• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy

• Ability to write clear and well-argued

• Previous experience of managing a team

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage efficiently multiple priorities, deadlines and tasks with attention to details;

• Strong reporting skills;

Languages

• Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Italian and/or Arabic are an asset

Personal Requirements

• Problem solver, dynamic, mature;

• Proactive approach to work;

• Able to work independently as well as being a strong team player

• Flexibility, capacity of managing stress, good diplomatic skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with variety of people, and express oneself in a clear and concise way;

• Excellent team working skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment and under pressure;

• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills;

• Ability to work under high pressure

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/en/work-with-us/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5c780c01144fab09b0648a7f/

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and at least 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "SR-29-954 –Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator – Iraq".

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Terms of reference

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator

Code: SR-29-954

Duty station: Erbil - with regular visit in all the field bases at level of KRI and GOI areas

Starting date: 29/05/2019

Contract duration: 8 months

Reporting to: Head of Mission

Supervision of: M&E Unit (4 Meal Officer – National Staff)

Dependents: According to INTERSOS HR Manual

 

General context of the project

INTERSOS established its presence in Iraq in 2003 and currently operates across Salah Al Din (SAD), Erbil and Ninewa Governorates. Thematic sectors of intervention are Protection, Health and Education, and its main offices are in Baghdad and Erbil, while the other four (4) sub-offices are located in Tikrit, Hamam Al Alil, Mosul and Telafar. In Health sector, INTERSOS provides free comprehensive Primary Health Care (PHC) in order to facilitate the access to the population to qualitative care and a proper referral system to secondary care if needed. Through IHPF, WHO, UNFPA and ECHO 2018 funds, INTERSOS provided the full package of free primary health care, including reproductive health (RH) care services, emergency room and support to HFs to returnees, remainees and IDPs in Shirqat, Beiji, Tikrit, Qayyara, Shoura, and Telafar. In Protection, INTERSOS is one of the main actors in the country providing a comprehensive package of protection services in Telafar and Mosul urban areas, and IDP camps (Haj Ali, Jeddah, Nimrod, Salamiyya and Hammam al Alil) in Ninewa, as well as in Tikrit, Balad, Samarrah, Beiji and Shirqat districts in SAD, including in camp and out of camp locations. INTERSOS has been implementing Protection activities in partnership with UNHCR, USAID/OFDA, IHPF. Services provided include protection monitoring, structured PSS, case management, psychological counselling and legal assistance. This strategy is implemented through a semi static approach.

 

General purpose of the position

The MEAL Coordinator will support in completing the setting up, implementation and supervision of the MEAL Unit in the INTERSOS Iraq Mission ensuring strong coordination with Program Unit and and under the supervision of the HoM.
S/he will accomplish this through leading the development and implementation of an integrated MEAL framework for the Program currently implemented in Iraq, focusing on mentoring and/or building capacities of relevant programme, M&E and Accountability staff, as well as promoting and fostering a culture of shared learning and accountability, and promoting innovation within the programme. This includes the development and integration of accountability, learning and programme quality standards in programme assessments, design, monitoring, review and evaluation as well as consistent documentation of learning and progress in this area.

Once fully developed, the MEAL Coordinator will be expected to lead on MEAL system implementation including monitoring, accountability initiatives, support evaluations, compile lessons learnt, MEAL budgeting and recruitment.

 

Main responsibilities and tasks

Under the direct supervision of INTERSOS Head of Mission, the MEAL Coordinator will be responsible of the following:

Programme Support:

• Responsible for the smooth rolling out of the INTERSOS Complaint Platform mechanism in strong coordination with IT Unit (HQ), Program Unit (Mission);

• Support in completing the setting up of a system to manage information generated by MEAL activities, such as beneficiaries’ databases for the whole INTERSOS Iraq Program (Protection, EiE and health)

• Support HoM in mainstreaming MEAL elements in the Country Strategy inclusive of programmatic outcomes (and indicators) and recommendations for the Organisation’s strategic direction.

• Support HoM in enhancing the common monitoring framework for overall programme in place (Project Appraisal Tool system in particular)

• Support and improve the current system for data collection, analysis including proposal for vulnerability scoring

• Conduct data analysis and present and disseminate information to inform programme management.

• Support in the recruitment and management of staff (induction, performance management and training)

• Support in establishing a Mission assessment plan focusing starting from the already existing tools (Cluster Assessment tools) focusing on promoting an integrated approach and including a focus on Community.

• Supervise and improve the implementation of accountability mechanisms at field level, e.g. complaints and feedback response mechanisms –assessment, design, implementation, and review.

• Support Program Unit to ensure that the overall program is including strategies and mechanism for promoting high level of community participation.

Capacity Building:

• Identify learning and training opportunities for MEAL staff and work as a mentor for less experienced staff.

• Support the design and supervision of training and awareness raising activities for operations and programme technical staff at field level regarding MEAL priorities and quality standards.

Representation, Advocacy & Organisational Learning:

• Support in post implementation review workshops, prepare lessons learnt reports and conducting accountability mechanism pilots involving relevant INTERSOS Staff

Education

• BA in relevant field (Social Science, Psychology, Social Work, Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or other fields related to social development and humanitarian work)

• Desirable Master degree (MA or LLM) in Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or related subjects

Professional Experience

• Minimum of four years of relevant working experience in protection-related sectors, preferably within an INGO, and two years for higher education degree (Masters/LLM)

Professional Requirements

• Strong theoretical, technical and practical background in GBV

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work and integrate in a multicultural team

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage efficiently multiple priorities, deadlines and tasks

• Solid time-management skills, resourcefulness and attention to details

• Diplomatic skills in networking with partners, authorities and donors

• Reporting skills, experience with monitoring tools and systems, data collection and analysis

• Capacities in developing training program in GBV

Languages

• Fluency in English

• Arabic is an asset

Personal Requirements

• Ability to work under pressure, flexibility

• Problem solver, dynamic, mature, proactive

• Ability to travel to field sites

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5c9b71ecf34dd32f564b78b0/

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and at least 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "SR-29-986 – Gender Based Violence Specialist - Iraq".

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Terms of reference

Job Title: Gender Based Violence Specialist

Code: SR-29-986

Duty station: Erbil

Starting date: 29/05/2019

Contract duration: 4 months (renewable)

Reporting to: Protection Coordinator

Supervision of: None

Dependents: 0

 

General context of the project

INTERSOS had been working in Iraq from 2003 till 2010 with programs aimed at responding to urgent material safety needs and enhancing access to basic social services for vulnerable individuals and communities in Central and Southern Iraq, Baghdad and Kurdistan. Over the years, INTERSOS operations developed, encompassing activities in health care, legal protection and assistance, warehousing and distribution of essential goods, mine/UXO clearance, shelter, water and sanitation, psychosocial support and education targeting internally displaced people and voluntary returnees, as well as host communities, with special focus on most vulnerable groups (children, women, elderly and persons with special needs).

General purpose of the position

Support Protection Coordinator in defining, supervising and implementing GBV component of protection programme.

In close collaboration with Protection Coordinator, provide technical guidance and advices to protection staffs ensuring that specific GBV components of the programme are delivered according to internal guidelines and in line with international standards and principles, in order to achieve missions goals effectively, according to INTERSOS human resources vision and values.

Main responsibilities and tasks

Coordination and support:

• Contribute to design the protection strategy of the mission and provide technical support and assistance to the implementation of the GBV related components

• In coordination with the Protection Coordinator, support to contextualize and adapt internal and global guidelines, making sure these are rolled out and known by staffs

• Ensure cohesion and harmonization of GBV related activities and services across the different implementation sites within the mission

• In coordination with the Protection Coordinator, deliver trainings and workshops to protection staffs to build their skills on GBV related topics identified with them

• Support the Protection Coordinator to deliver trainings and workshops to non-protection staffs to build their skills and knowledge of GBV related principles and enable them to mainstream gender component in their sectors

• In coordination with the Protection Coordinator, assess GBV needs and gaps of target populations in current and prospective areas of operations, periodically update the protection situation analysis and inform the programme accordingly

• Support the Protection Coordinator in providing ongoing strategic protection analysis and development of periodic trend reports (including aspects of conflict analysis, gender, and risk management) and lessons from programme experience to inform programme development, implementation and policy/advocacy work

• Support the Protection Coordinator insuring that protection data is collected, stored, archived, processed, analysed and disseminated in ethical modalities, in line with internal data protection protocols

• Under the supervision of the Protection Coordinator, undertake regular field monitoring visits and provide support tools to monitor quality of programme implementation

• Identify opportunities for new GBV interventions and support in assessments and developments of new GBV related project proposals

• Support the Protection Coordinator in the development of complaints mechanisms for beneficiaries and make sure complaints are addressed properly

• Support the Protection Coordinator in the follow up on the implementation of the Child Protection (CP) and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policies

• Guarantee potential survivors of SEA are interviewed in safety and dignity respecting principles of confidentiality

Supervision and Staff Management:

• In coordination with the Protection Coordinator, organize ad hoc GBV meetings with protection staffs to share challenges and priorities in GBV related field and develop action plans

Networking and Partnerships:

• Maintain collaborative working relationships with relevant clusters and related working groups at national and/or field level

• In coordination with the Protection Coordinator, ensure that main GBV concerns are brought to relevant stakeholders to advocate for the respect of human rights and minimum protection standards

• Network with GBV Specialists of other missions to share best practices and resources