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.org
Present in more than 55 countries, Handicap International is composed of 2 operational directions:
- The Direction of Humanitarian Action (DAH)
- The Direction of Development Action (DAD)
MISSION CONTEXT
HI is launching an assessment in Uganda in order to be part of the response and in particularly to coordinate teams analyzing and responding to needs emerging due to 1) the current drought and food crisis and 2) displacement of thousands of South Sudanese, fleeing the conflict in their country and seeking refuge in Northern Uganda.
HI wishes to analyze the humanitarian situation in Northern Uganda, and is thus launching a multi-sectorial assessment in Northern Uganda. To gather needed information, a team composed of an Emergency Coordinator , two Project Managers (Basic Needs and Specific Needs) and a Logistician will have the responsibility to:
-identify the needs of affected population (at households and individuals levels) -analyze the type and levels of vulnerability of affected population, in particular South-Sudanese refugees, drought refugees and internally displaced populations -meet authorities in order to raise acceptance of HI in the area and present our strategy and organization -map the different stakeholders involved into the response (NGO, INGOS, IO, Ugandans’ structures, etc.), and analyze their capacities -identify and analyze remaining gaps in the response to affected-population’s needs -identify external constrains to be taken into consideration while implementing project (related to security, admin/finance, logistics, human resources) -analyze the added-value of HI to cover these sectors; and put forward recommendations in terms of intervention -elaborate related Concept Notes, proposals and budgets -meet donors to identify funding opportunities and present our strategy.
KEY OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION
The Basic Needs Coordinator reports directly to the Emergency Coordinator and will be supported by HQ-based technical advisors.
He/she will ensure the needs’ assessment, project design and launching of the activities in Northern Uganda, in accordance with Handicap International’s internal framework and the regulations imposed by institutional donors and the national authorities.
Main responsabilities:
-basic needs’ assessment and analysis
-definition of the Basic Needs’ intervention strategies and positioning for emergency response
-external representation
-writing of emergency project proposals related to Basic Needs
-operational launching of Basic Needs’ projects
-team recruitment & management
-reporting
REQUIRED PROFILE
Qualifications/training:
- Degree diploma in Humanitarian Action / Development studies or social fields (anthropology, psychosocial, sociology, protection)
Experiences:
- at least 3 years of experience in project management with INGOs
- experience in running Basic Needs’ projects
- experience in managing teams
- experience in reporting
- experience in running emergency distribution is an asset
- experience in running a project in a similar context or in Eastern Africa is an asset
Competencies:
- excellent communication and representation skills, confidence in public speaking
- English mandatory (oral and written), Arabic and/or French are an asset
- ability to work under high pressure with a great level of personal organization
- skills in using Excel / Word software
- strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
Personal qualities:
- positive thinking and solution-oriented
- sense of humor
SALARY
- Starting date: 15/06/2017
- Length of the contract: 1 month renewable
- Salary: from 2250€/month (gross) depending on experience
- Perdiem: 517.10€/month (net) paid directly in the Field
- Insurances: medical health coverage, retirement planning, repatriation
- Paid holiday: 25 days per year
- Status: individual
- Accommodation: individual accommodation in a hotel
More Information
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