Syria

University diploma in (Finance, accountancy, HR or generalist) - MBA or Master in Finance, Accountancy, Management or Economics is an asset  - Strong experience in the related field - Experience in NGO necessary, preferably in emergency context - English mandatory (oral and written). Arabic and Turkish would be an asset - Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills - Ability to work under high pressure with a great level of personal organisation - Diplomacy sense

NGO DESCRIPTION : 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 organisation 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. For further information about the association: http://www.handicap-international.us Present in more than 55 countries, Handicap International is composed of 2 operational directions: - The Direction of Humanitarian Action - The Direction of Development Action MISSION DESCRIPTION : HI humanitarian action division is implementing since 2012 an emergency intervention for the most vulnerable people affected by the Syrian crisis in Jordan and Lebanon aiming at supporting persons with injuries and other vulnerable groups (including persons with disabilities). HI is addressing those issues through community outreach, and benefits from the trust of both communities’ representatives, local stakeholders and other field implementing organizations. HI decided to develop and strengthen a regional strategy along 5 central points: 1. Disability and Vulnerability Focal Point 2. Physical rehabilitation 3. Basic Needs 4. Inclusion 5. Risk Education Activities The actual intervention context is characterized by important security issues and remote management modalities of intervention. The aim of expatriate team is to support teams on their knowledge of HI approaches, tools and methodologies and maintain technical quality in the frame of HI integrated approach is the main challenge to take up. JOB DESCRIPTION : MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct responsibility of the Area Coordinator Hub North Syria, and with the support of the financial and HR department at HQ level, you will be responsible for: 1. Ensuring that local legislation is respected as well as the legal framework 2. Maintain and update the administrative organization and operating framework: administrative management, management of contracts, etc.; 3. Ensure the good use of funds according to HI and donor guidelines; 4. Centralize the accountancy, control all the budget allocation and ensure financial follow up of the mission; 5. Responsible of financial reporting to Area Coordinator Hub North Syria andSSC based in Amman 6. In charge of negotiation and relationship with local and administrative stakeholders; CONDITIONS : - Status: salaried (or volunteer) contract according to experience Salaried: from 2,050 euros + 457 euros expatriation fee According to experience and HI salary scale Volunteer: from 750 euros + local perdiem based on local cost of living - Start: 2016, June,13th - Duration: 6 months, renewable - Living conditions: guesthouse shared with other expatriates (no charges) - Security conditions: low to medium level of insecurity

- At least 6 years of experience in humanitarian work

- At least 4 years of experience in project management and/or field base management - Solid work experience in at least one core sector: response to specific needs (rehabilitation, P&O, psychosocial support), response to basic needs (emergency distributions) or mine action (risk education, marking, clearance). Any additional experience in a second or third sector is a strong asset.

- Previous coordination experience with INGOs, UN agencies and clusters is a strong asset

- Previous work experience in the Syrian crisis is a strong asset

- Work experience with implementing partners and/or in remote-control settings is an asset.

- Previous work experience with HI is an asset

- Proven representation experience, strong communication skills

- Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills - High level of motivation, autonomy and proactivity

- Ability to work under high pressure

- English mandatory (oral and written), Arabic is a strong asset, French is an asset

- Strong writing and reporting skills

NGO DESCRIPTION

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 organisation 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.

Present in more than 55 countries, Handicap International is composed of 2 operational directions:

- The Direction of Humanitarian Action

- The Direction of Development Action

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. Five years after the beginning of the crisis, the number of injured persons in Syria keeps rising, with a severe lack of rehabilitative 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 remote humanitarian program from three hubs in Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey, along four main pillars:

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

2. Provision of basic needs kits – Food baskets, Household Essential Items and Hygiene kits – in one-shot distributions to people who experience a sudden degradation of their living conditions due to renewed conflict, displacement and/or exclusion from humanitarian assistance.

3. 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;

4. Training and technical support to other humanitarian actors on the inclusion of persons with disabilities and other vulnerable persons in the humanitarian response. The actual intervention is based on a mix of remote management of national teams and remote partnerships with local structures and organisations. HI has implemented some direct management programs in the past and is looking for ways to launch more in the coming months.

JOB DESCRIPTION

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES OF THE EXPATRIATE

Under the responsibility of the Head of Mission and in close collaboration with the Technical Coordinator and the three Area Managers, he/she will be in charge:

- Lead the definition and the implementation of the overall program strategy for Syria;

- Oversee the respect of the overall project cycle management for the different projects / programs and ensure the compliance with HI and donor management standards;

- Lead the definition of new interventions and new grant applications;

- Provide advice and support to the Area Managers and the Project Managers in the implementation of their programs;

- Provide management and leadership to the coordination program team;

- Ensure smooth coordination with other humanitarian actors on program aspects;

- Replace the Head of Mission and/or one of the Area Managers when needed;

Team Managed:

- Grant and Programming Manager;

- Assessment, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (AMEL) Coordinator;

- Inclusion Coordinator;

- Capacity Building Manager;

- Partnership Officer;

The composition of the team and the profile of the team members might vary according to program needs and other strategic considerations.

Transversal links:

- Technical Unit Coordinator;

- Area Managers;

- Project Managers;

MAIN TAKS OF THE EXPATRIATE

- Program strategy: Program implementation; Team management;Representation and coordination; Reporting

MOBILITY

This is a highly mobile position. You should expect to spend at least 50% of your working time out of Jordan, with trips to Beirut (Lebanon), Gaziantep and Antakya (Turkey), and other relevant location

 

CONDITIONS

- Status: Salaried contract.

- Salary : from 2 200 euros gross salary + experience of the candidate + 457€/month of expatriate indemnity + cost of living index according to the living base

- Start: asap

- Duration: 6 months (renewable)

- Living conditions: guesthouse shared with other expatriates (no charges). Possibility of individual accommodation with costs shared between HI and you.

 

APPLICATION

To apply please follow think link:

https://hi.profilsearch.com/recrute/fr/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=1505&idpartenaire=142

Requirements (Person Specification)

• Degree in a relevant discipline such as Public Administration, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration.
• At least three years’ experience working in areas of organisational development, staff development.
• Proven ability as a coach and mentor.
• Demonstrable previous experience in areas such as programme planning, logistics, budgeting, implementation and review.
• Excellent management skills with the ability to quickly re-prioritise activities to meet the demands of the programme in a rapidly changing context.
• Good interpersonal and facilitation skills with the ability to lead teams to reach consensus on complex and/or divisive issues.
• Commitment to capacity building staff.
• Excellent presentation, oral and writing skills.
• Knowledge of Arabic desirable but not required.

Background

GOAL has been working in Syria since 2012, responding to the acute needs of conflict affected communities. GOAL is working in northern Syria delivering food, non-food, WASH, livelihoods and emergency programming with a strong focus on market based approaches. GOAL met the needs of more than 700,000 conflict affected Syrians in 2014 and has an estimated 2015 budget of more than $100 million.

In 2014 GOAL first began working in Turkey, responding to the needs of refugees displaced from Kobane. Subsequently, GOAL has worked to create a developing multi-donor programme with a particular focus on health care programming, but also incorporating livelihoods and emergency support components.

GOAL recognises that to serve the Syrian people there is a need to continue working with partners who have greater access, or acceptance in areas where Syrians are in great need. To this end the benefits of working and developing partners is a key strategy for the country programme. Establishing effective and inclusive partnerships takes time, and it is important that we create the right framework from the start and review the structure and process of the partnership on an ongoing basis to measure its success or failure. GOAL is working currently with six implementing partners (four in Syria, two in Turkey).

GOAL is looking to appoint an Organisational Development Adviser to work with Partners, to provide strategic direction, management, training and skills development to increase the scope, reach and quality of its programmes both in Syria and Turkey. The ideal candidate will have experience helping an organization with strategy, marketing or human resource development. We would welcome a candidate with entrepreneurial experience in a start-up either in the private or non-profit sector. We want a candidate who is willing to lead an experiment in a new way to build local capacity. 

Key Responsibilities

• The role has responsibility for the management of GOAL’s current partnerships and focusing on training needs, building capacity through workshops, e- learning, coaching etc.
• As this is a newly created senior position in the country programme it will be important for the incumbent to review current partnership norms, to establish parameters and guidelines on how to work more effectively together.
• As part of the Senior Management Team, the role is directly involved in the development and implementation of the country strategic plans and ensuring it aligns with GOAL’s partner’s country programme strategies. 

Specific Responsibilities

 Programme Delivery

• Provide leadership and direction in collaboration with the Syria ACD Programmes in the design and delivery of Syria’s partnership programmes.
• Monitor and support development of strategies with partners that compliment GOAL’s overall mission in Syria, in close coordination with GOAL’s Technical Coordinators and ACDP.

Support to existing partners

• Identify and assess current partners needs and define the nature of working relationship with partners.
• Develop relationships within all levels of a partnership/collaboration.
• Review partner’s programme activities , outcomes and effectiveness, support effective budget monitoring.
• Ensure roles and responsibilities of each partner is clear, coordinate with Partner Grants Manager and the Grants unit to ensure sub grant awards are processed in a timely manner.
• Ensure effective communication at all levels within partner organizations, sharing and accessing all knowledge and information.

Organizational Development

• Manage the roll out of the Organisational Capacity Assessment tool, and development of capacity building plans for each partner.
• Ensure coordination of training and capacity building plans with other funding partners.
• Develop partners though planned interventions (training, coaching, secondment etc) and ongoing collaborative management.
• Lead the learning in areas of Team Building, Coaching, Change Management.
• Promote an atmosphere of learning and development among partners – including facilitating learning and information sharing between GOAL’s partners.
• Evaluate training's and develop training materials as required.
• Monitor and evaluate partner’s performance; assess capacity building and address areas of improvement.

Grants Management

• Support the Partnership Grants Manager to manage grants between the GOAL country office and Partners.
• Strengthen and build the capacity of the partners to develop creative, competitive concept notes and proposals and quality, accurate reports.

Support Function Management

• Work closely with the Country Financial Controller, and the Finance teams in partner organisations to ensure strong financial management of partner budgets.
• Carry out detailed reviews of partner’s accounts and donor status reports with the CFC.
• Ensure and support Partners to complete regular budget reviews and forecasts and have the information required for accurate budget management and planning.
• Ensure logistics, compliance, HR and Finance protocols are followed by all partners, and collaborate closely with Internal Audit and Compliance staff to ensure the integration of compliance concerns into the work of all partner organisations.
• Work with Assistant Country Director Systems and the Deputy Head of Systems to ensure appropriate logistics involvement at all stages of the programme cycle.
• Ensure controls, risk mitigation and compliance procedures are in place and that the donor’s operational policies are implemented and adhered to; assist with investigations when required.

Other

• Any other duties as assigned by the Country Director

Please apply online through GOAL's website. Applications sent per email won't be considered.