Country: Uganda
Closing date: 17 Jan 2018
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.us
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)
CONTEXT OF THE MISSION
Uganda currently has one of the fastest-growing refugee crisis in the world. As of December 2015, there were 477,877 and 35,799 asylum seekers from 13 countries1 hosted in nine districts located mainly in the northern, southern, and southwestern regions of the country.
Between 2009 and 2012, Handicap International was present in Uganda implementing Mine Risk Education activities. These activities concluded in 2013 when Uganda was declared free of mines in 2012. In October 2017, HI launched its new programme directed at the refugee response in Arua District, West Nile region. HI is currently implementing psychosocial support services, community-based rehabilitation, protection of persons with specific needs, and a small cash transfer programme. These actions are implemented in Omugo Settlement, the extension of Rhino Camp Settlement where all new refugees are being settled, and Imvepi Settlement.
These actions comprise the four components of HI’s newly-defined Uganda Refugee Response Strategy. Funding is secured until end September 2018. While current activities are limited to Arua District, HI intends to expand the scope to other refugee areas including other districts in Norther Uganda hosting South Sudanese refugee popualtions, and the Congolese refugee sites in Western Uganda.
GLOBAL OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION
Under the line management of the Head of Mission and in close coordination with Logistics, Finance and Human Resources Departments, the Field Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, and ensuring smooth implementation of Handicap International´s field operations in adherence to technical, logistics, human resource, administration and security internal and external procedures and regulations. At regional level, the Field Coordinator represents Handicap International vis-a-vis relevant stakeholders. The Field Coordinator manages the operations and support teams based in the area of implementation in Arua District, West Nile Region, Uganda. The Field Coordinator will also be responsible for driving forward HI Uganda’s refugee response strategy by leading, together with the Country Manager, the development of funding opportunities and strategic partnerships to scale up HI’s response to the refugee crisis. Main responsibilities linked to the position:
- Responsibility 1: Representation and coordination
- Responsibility 2: Operational Development and Management
- Responsibility 3: Security Management
- Responsibility 4: Logistics Management
- Responsibility 5: Finance Management
- Responsibility 6: Team Management
- Responsibility 7: Reporting Line-manager: Head of MissionFunding body(ies): Multiple donors Duration of funding (project): 30/09/2018Size of team: 40 staffNumber of persons directly managed: 5 The complete job description will be shared with short-listed candidates.
SPECIFICITY
Location: In Arua, HI provides a comfortable guesthouse environment where expatriate staff are residing and with restaurants, local nightlife, supermarkets.
PROFILE SOUGHT
Experiences:
- At least 7 years of professional experience in humanitarian context,preferably in the management of complex refugee responses and decentralized teams
- At least 4 years of experience as Field Coordinator in similar position
- Demonstrated experience in logistics and financial management in the refugee context
- Knowledge of donor strategies and procedures
- Previous security management experience mandatory
- Experience launching of operations is an asset
- Previous field office management experience is a strong asset
- Previous working experience with Handicap International is a strong asset
- Proven managerial experience
- Proven representation experience
Competencies:
- Strong communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
- English mandatory (oral and written)
- Strong writing and reporting skills
Personal qualities:
- Ability to work under high pressure
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Starting date: 01/02/2018
- Length of the contract: 6 months
- Contract: salaried contract (from 2750€/month gross depending on experience)
- Per-diem: 517€/month net
- Hardship allowance: 250€/month net
- Insurances: medical health coverage, retirement planning, repatriation
- Paid holiday: 25 days per year
- R&R: 5 days every 3 months
- Status: single
- Accommodation: collective fully covered by Handicap International
How to apply:
https://hi.profilsearch.com/recrute/fr/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=2435&idpartenaire=136