NGO JOBS

Organization: Handicap International
Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 31 Oct 2013

Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Handicap International is a non-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. For more details on the association: http://www.handicap-international.org

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES OF THE EXPATRIATE:Under the responsibility of the Head of Mission (HoM) and direct technical reference of the country administrator-logistician, you will be responsible for:

? Security of the base: follows up the situation, gather information, attends security meetings, make sure the security rules are respected, update them (in close relationship with the Emergency Head of Mission); ? Representation of HI towards authorities in projects, administrative and logistics aspects in coordination with the HoM; ? Participation in coordination meetings concerning projects, administrative and logistics aspects; ? Management of the follow up of the projects and dedicated expatriates deployed within the ERD intervention; ? Direct management of expatriate and national support and operational staff on the area of intervention; ? Follow up the logistics and administrative aspects; ? Supervise monthly projects, administrative and logistic reporting;

MAIN TASKS OF THE EXPATRIATE: Non exhaustive list:

REPRESENTATION OF THE ASSOCIATION (AT PROJECT, SECURITY, ADMINISTRATIVE AND LOGISTICS LEVEL) ? Participation in all kind of coordination meetings in North Lebanon (NGO, UN, etc.); ? Participation to donor meeting and visits upon request from the HoM; ? Representation of HI towards local partners and stakeholders (hospitals, local organizations, international organizations, , etc);

BASE MANAGEMENT ? Ensure the setup of bases (house & office) according to projects needs; ? Ensure the security of the bases, of equipments and people affected into the base; ? Ensure the functionality of the base on daily basis with logistic department (electricity, water, internet, phone, etc.); ? Ensure regular maintenances of the premises, and supervise the necessary repairs works to be done (if necessary).

SECURITY MANAGEMENT ? Field coordinator is the FSO (Field Security Officer) in his/her area, and linked to the HoM ? Suggestion and adjustment of security rules (curfew, etc.) and implementation Sensitization of all the team to basic security rules; ? Ensure and consolidate the telecommunication process, Participation in Security meetings, and transfer the information to whom it may concern (PM, HoM, FSO other bases, etc.);

LOGISTIC FOLLOW UP (IN LINK WITH THE COUNTRY LOGISTICIAN) ? Supervise the field logistician ? Supervise the base management (set up of base, security, equipment, functionality of the base, maintenance); ? Supervise the equipment management (allocation and use of equipment, follow of maintenance and consumption, update of the list of assets, equipment status and documentation); ? Supervise the purchase management (procedures, stock follow up and forecast, coordination with PM, follow up and reporting);ADMINISTRATIVE FOLLOW UP (IN LINK WITH THE COUNTRY ADMINISTRATORS) ? Supervise the field administrator; ? Supervise the administrative issues of the intervention (budget, accountancy, treasury, human resources, legal issues);

TEAM MANAGEMENT ? You ensure strict application and respect of the Internal Regulation by your related staff. You can suggest to the administrator precision/adaptation of certain rules taking into account the specific context of the mission (security, social life, leaves, etc.); ? You define, with each member of your staff, his action plan and delay for reaching defined goals (IAP); ? You ensure a good communication – coordination – information level through regular coordination meetings (or other if needed); ? You are concerned and aware on the personal and professional evolution of each member of your staff, and its development within the mission : individual interviews, oral and written evaluations; ? You ensure conflict resolution (personal and professional) within your team and inform the head of mission and the administrator; ? You propose relevant needed adaptation to the organisational chart of the mission and contribute to its implementation (job descriptions, etc.), in collaboration with the head of mission and the administrator; ? You support your staff in their management duty: coordination meetings, individual interviews, etc.

FOLLOW UP OF THE PROJECT ? Supervise the Project Manager ? Supervise the monitoring and evaluation ? Supervise the implementation and the monitoring of the activities; ? Bring support to the project team (methodology of project follow up, implementation of tools, etc);

REPORTING ? Participate to the monthly situation report (SITREP) by providing relevant data related to your position; ? Provide regular reporting on your activities to the HoM upon his/her solicitation (coordination meeting, workshop meeting, etc.);

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS:Accommodation : Based in Tripoli or Zahle with regular visit to sub-basesGuesthouse Handicap International shared with other expatriates, no chargesHealth Insurance: Medical cover + repatriation insuranceContract:Fixed term contract/Renewable contractDates:23/09/2013 to 21/03/2014Duration: 6 months.Status: Salaried or volunteer upon experience•Salaried: upon experience + 457 Euros net/month expatriation allowance•Volunteer: 750 or 850 Euros monthly indemnity + living allowance paid on the field

PROFILE:Educational background and experiences: ?High degree diploma is recommended (generalist, projects) ?Nb of years of professional experience in the related field : 2 years?Experience in an NGO compulsory (2 years), preferably in emergency context?Extensive knowledge of the area.?Knowledge of project cycle management and tools

Skills:?Ability to work under high pressure with a great level of personal organisation

Required languages & IT skills:? Fluent English mandatory (oral and written); Arabic a plus

Personal Qualities:?Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills

How to apply:

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to Jeanne VOGT : officerh3@handicap-international.org under the following e-mail title: your NAME/First Name/Position/Country

You can also Apply Online: http://hi.profilsearch.com/recrute/fr/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=51&idparten...