Detail of Advert -FMD-09-23-8148/1

CONTEXT :

HI has been present in Iraq since 1991, working to improve access to services for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and to protect human security and safety through the provision of:
• Rehabilitation and promotion of the rights and inclusion of PwD initiatives, including the provision of support and quality reinforcement to rehabilitation services in Erbil, Sulaymaniyah and Dohuk, Salah Al-Din, Ninewa Governorates
• Risk reduction initiatives (focusing on mines, explosive remnants of war, and SALW) in Kirkuk, Ninewa, and Salah Al Din governorates.

Currently, HI implements several long-term projects in Ninewa and Salah Al-Din,
• Risk awareness and Clearance operations
• Victim assistance, including PSS, Referral, and Rehabilitation
• Support to civil society

In Iraq, individuals with disabilities are still marginalized by social barriers, hindering their political involvement and civic participation.
The project aims to Promote Effective and Active Civic Engagement (PEACE) among persons with disabilities in Iraq and focuses on inclusive governance.
The project will be implemented in partnership with two national OPDs, IADO in Federal Iraq and SHEYAW, through the allocation of grants. HI will directly implement some activities in the Ninewa governorate. The project lasts 24 months, from September 2023 to September 2024, and covers the whole country.

DESCRIPTION :

Reporting to the Area Manager/Country Manager, the project manager contributes to the implementation of the mandate and the 3-year strategy of Humanity and inclusion in Iraq.
• S/he will be responsible for Implementing their project.
• S/he ensures optimal quality and the impact of the project implemented using a delegation system with appropriate oversight mechanisms.
With all the other HI managers, the project manager shares responsibility for the sound management and effective functioning of the global organization.
Mission 1: Management
• Direct Management of the officers based in South and North areas and in close collaboration of the Inclusion Technical officer based in Baghdad.
• Organise the operational management of their team, structuring the work around identified processes, steering performance, and facilitating the resolution of problems.
• Contribute to the development of their staff, creating the conditions for their commitment, Professionalism, and attachment to HI. Ensure compliance with the code of conduct and institutional policies, the mindset and expected individual and collective behaviour.

Mission 2: Strategy and steering
• Contribute to the development of the program’s operational strategy.
• Contribute to program or country operational strategy (StratOp).
• Draft new project proposals for the continuity or expansion of the project.

Mission 3: Operational implementation.
• Ensure the implementation of the project, in line with the logical framework and allocated budget
• Ensure that project implementation complies with the existing frameworks
• Ensure project monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning
• Ensure project data management
• Contribute to external project communication

Mission 4: Emergency Preparedness and Response

Mission 5: Partnership management.
• Manage and support the HI partnership process
• Participate in the partnership review and partnership closure reports.
• Focal point for communication with partners, partners’ administrative and financial requirements follow-up in close collaboration with support service team.
• Create synergies between the different stakeholders.
• In collaboration with the HI project officers, and close collaboration with Area managers, Lead the training and capacity-building process for the partners and liaise with all departments (internally) to ensure proper follow-up on the capacity-building plan.
• Follow up closely on the progress of the projects’ activities implemented by HI partners given the set objectives and related targets.

Mission 6: Technical management of the project.
• Provide technical support to projects on inclusive governance and to partners by strengthening their capacity and enhancing the quality and impact of the program in the sector.
• Identify innovations, practices and trends within the sector, enabling HI to be more effective in the impact of its projects

PROFIL:

• You have an MBA or Master on Social Science or similar fields, or a combination of bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience.
• You have 5 years of experience as a project manager, with at least 2 in the development sector.
• You have experience in at least one of the following sectors : – Support to civil -society and CSOs – Inclusive Local development – Inclusive governance – Advocacy – Disability and/or Gender inclusion.
• You are capable of helping team members to progress and develop autonomy.
• You know how to simplify, prioritise, and position yourself so things move forward.
• You have knowledge in cycle mechanisms, MEAL tools and methods
• You have knowledge on gender and intersectionality to address vulnerabilities, and know disability social models

LANGUAGE(S):

English : Fluent

SPECIFICS :

The position is based in Erbil where the level of insecurity is low. Frequent travel to the rest of the sites in KRG and Iraq are to expect.

CONDITIONS:

• Salary from 2448 € gross/month upon experience
• Perdiem: 627,76 € net/month – paid in the field
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
• R&R:5 days every 3 months
• Position:
o 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

o open to couples
o Support travel costs (air ticket & visa) for accompanying dependent and health/ repatriation insurance if the dependent has no income
o Payment of one yearly additional return flight

• Housing: Choice between individual or collective, taken in charge by HI

If you are resident in the country: local package

• 22 months International contract starting from 15th, October 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