Detail of Advert -LOM-05-23-7961

CONTEXT :

Handicap International/Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity organization, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, it acts and speaks out to meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. More info: www.hi.org
At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truely believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities.
Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview.

DESCRIPTION :

This is a call for applicants interested into joining our pool of Heads of missions in one of our 60 countries programmes around the world. Depending on the set up of the mission the Head of Mission can be:
– Regional Director managing from 2 to 5 countries reporting to the Geographical director at HQ
– Country Director managing a stand alone program reporting to the Geographical director at HQ
– Country Manager in regional program reporting to the Regional Director
YOUR MISSION:
As Head of mission you are responsible for the smooth functioning of the operations and the development of the program, according to the evolution of the conflict.
You main responsibilities are :
• Safety & Security : you actively monitor and analyse context developments, in order to identify risks and opportunities. You ensure compliance with institutional safety & security policy and the application of normative frameworks and standard operating procedures
• Operations : you ensure that the projects implemented on the mission are properly carried out. You will suggest new operations and development tracks for the mission and will develop resources planning and fundraising, in order to deploy HI’s full mandate and 2025 Strategy
• Human Resources : You will ensure that the mission is adequately staffed and supervise the teams (defining objectives, follow-up). By being the top manager of the Programme organization you set up a team spirit and team functioning guaranteeing synergies and exchange of good practices between the different actors in the Programme and with head office colleagues.
• Representation: you Develop external influence of HI (forums, operational & strategic alliances, etc.) and the external representation of the organization (events, media) in the Programme’s geographical scope. You are the legal representative of HI in the country.
• Logistical, administrative and financial monitoring : you will ensure that logistical and administrative practices in place respect HI procedures and formats, and are in compliance with donors’ rules and regulations. With regard to the safeguarding of beneficiaries of HI’s Programmes, you will ensure the respect of institutional policies by the HQ and field staff that you manage.
• Technical monitoring : you will ensure that technical practices respect HI procedures and formats and are in compliance with HIs operational framework and policy.
• Compliance : you will ensure that information is properly circulated between Headquarters and the field and ensure that due deadlines are respected.

PROFIL:

-You hold a Master or equivalent degree in international relations, political sciences, and communication, management or development studies.
-You have minimum 5 years of relevant experience in senior management positions in international NGOs and preferably a previous experience as general management position
– You have professional command of English and French – Spanish is an asset

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CONDITIONS:

The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
o Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals
o Pension scheme
o Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution
o Repatriation insurance paid by HI

Salary from 3’200 € for Country Manager and 3’800 € for Country director or Regional Director depending on experience.
The perdiem and the hardship will depend on the country of the mission.

Paid leaves: 25 days per year;

R&R: according to the level of the mission Level 1: 1 day per month