Detail of Advert -NCM-10-23-8158

CONTEXT :

The Syrian crisis is in its 11th years and is still in semi-acute emergency, shifting slowly to resilience. According to UN figures, about 11.7 million people are currently affected by the crisis in Syria, including about 6 million IDPs, while over 5 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. 11 years after the beginning of the crisis, the number of injured persons in Syria keeps rising, with a severe lack of healthcare in many areas. In large areas of the country, the local economy is in bad shape local populations and IDPs are in need of livelihoods assistance. The inclusion of the most vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, in the humanitarian response remains a major concern. From its office in Amman, HI is managing its Syria program which is implemented via three different hubs (Beirut, North-West and North-East), along four main pillars:

1. Support to health partners ;

2. Humanitarian Mine action (HMA);

3. Livelihoods assistance,

4. Training and technical support to other humanitarian actors on the inclusion of persons with disabilities and other vulnerable persons in the humanitarian response (with a special focus on inclusive health and inclusive livelihoods).

The actual intervention is based on a mix of remote management of national teams, remote partnerships with local structures and organizations, and direct implementation programs.

The North East hub manager position is based in Hassake, North East Syria, with frequent travels to Raqqa. The access to North East Syria is done via Erbil, in Iraq, with the support of HI Iraq program.

To carry out this project, HI is looking for a Hub Manager for 12 months.

DESCRIPTION :

Reporting to the Syria program country director based in Amman, the North East hub manager contributes to the implementation of the mandate and 10-year strategy of Humanity & Inclusion in the country where s/he is based. S/he ensures optimal quality and the impact of the projects implemented in the country by means of a delegation system with appropriate oversight mechanisms. With all the other HI managers, s/he shares responsibility for the sound management and effective functioning of the global organisation through paradigm changes. The hub manager manages a team of project managers in his/her country.

Your main responsibilities are:

• You are the official representative in the area for the whole of HI, both internally and externally, promoting the excellent reputation and positive image of HI.

• You are responsible for developing and implementing the project part of the Country Programme operational strategy for the country in which you are based

• You ensure the monitoring of operations in the area, as well as financial control, compliance with HI policies and frameworks (in particular HI Project Monitoring & Evaluation policy) and respect of contractual engagements towards donors. You are supported in this mission by the Technical Unit, country-level MEAL and Support Service managers.

• You actively monitor and analyse developments in the context in your geographical area in order to identify risks and opportunities, and proposs actions to the Country Director

• You contribute to organisational transformation in line with the Simplification, Shared Services and ROOTS projects. In the event of an emergency, you take responsibility in accordance with the response framework defined.

PROFIL:

• You hold a Bachelor or Master degree in related field (political sciences, humanitarian work)

• You have More than 7 years working experience as humanitarian worker with progressive increase in responsibilities

• You have at least 4 years working experience-managing teams, particularly in generalist positions (Project Manager, Area Manager) and demonstrate strong leadership skills with multi-cultural and multi-sector teams, on-site and remotely

• A previous experience working in humanitarian programs in the Middle East and in remote control programs would be preferable

• Fluent English, some knowledge of Arabic will be an asset

LANGUAGE(S):

English : Fluent
Arab : Notions

SPECIFICS :

International staffs live in collective guesthouses. Life conditions are good, with well-furnished individual rooms, full-equipped kitchens, ACs and heaters, and terraces/gardens. The security situation in the area remains calm but instable with recurrent military pressures from various actors, creating uncertainties to access certain areas

CONDITIONS:

At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team
• 12 months International contract starting from 15th, December 2023
• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
• Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals
• Pension scheme
• Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution
• Repatriation insurance paid by HI

• Salary from 2986 € gross/month upon experience
• Perdiem: 532.16 € net/month – paid in the field
• Hardship: 500 € net/month paid with your salary
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
• R&R: 5 days every 8 weeks
Position:
• unaccompanied
o Payment for travel costs (air ticket & visa) and transport of your personal effects
o a child allowance of 100€ per month, per child (from the second child) paid in the field

Housing: Collective, taken in charge by HI