HI PRESENTATION

Outraged at the injustice faced by people with disabilities and by 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 international, independent and impartial non-profit organisation that intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, HI takes action and takes notice, to meet their basic needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

For more information about the organisation: http://www.handicap-international.org

INFORMATION ON THE CONTEXT OF THE MISSION

Since 2014, HI’s Libya mission was managed remotely from neighboring Tunisia, based in the same office as HI Tunisia. In mid-2018 however HI began a phased redeployment of international staff, with 4 out of 8 expatriates now formally based in Misrata. Regular and programmed visits are required by all other international staff to Libya to support programme activities and ensure a close follow up and training of national staff. Ultimately, all international staff should be relocated to Libya during the course of 2019.

At an organizational level, HI is currently implementing a phased reorganization at field level globally with the establishment of regional programmes where practicable. For Libya, the coming months will see an assessment into the relevance and feasibility of developing a North Africa regional programme comprising HI’s current programmes in Tunisia, Libya and Morocco. The Head of Mission will therefore be a key player during this assessment phase and depending on the outcome, supporting the implementation of the regionalization of the mission in close coordination with the Programme Director for Tunisia and Morocco.

DESCRIPTION OF THE MISSION/PROJECT

From operational bases in Tripoli and Misrata, and Benghazi from the last quarter of 2018, HI is currently implementing a humanitarian programme with the following activities:

• Provision of comprehensive rehabilitation services including physical therapy and psychosocial support for persons with disabilities or injuries, and distribution of assistive devices as required;
• Capacity building, technical support and donations of assistive devices and/or materials and equipment to health partners (hospitals and rehabilitation centres);
• Training on inclusion principles to other humanitarian actors and health workers;
• Provision of Risk Education to conflict affected communities on the risks and effects caused by mines and explosive remnants of war (ERW);
• Clearance and destruction of ERW in post-conflict areas.

In this framework, under the direct responsibility and support of the Geographic Director at HQ, the Head of Mission is responsible to ensure overall sound programme management and development and guaranteeing internal coordination between programme departments.

Your main responsibilities will then be:

• Country Representation of HI
• Strategic development of HI’s operations in country
• Lead, manage and motivate national and international staff
• Build and maintain an adequate support services department
• Security Management

SPECIFICITIES

The position is beased in Tunis/Tunisia, with frequent movements to Libya (50% of time). Ultimately, permanently based in Libya, subject on security situation.

Tunisia:
Tunisia is a relatively safe country. International staff in Tunis can expect a good standard of living with access to most amenities, no movement restrictions and a small expatriate social scene.

Libya:
Libya’s security is fluctuating and prone to violent conflict erupting at any moment.
International staff are accommodated in a compound composing a shared guest house/office with other expatriates and should expect isolated living conditions with movement restrictions and a curfew in place for each base.

PROFILE SOUGHT

Qualifications:

• Higher education (through a degree and/or equivalent professional experience) in economics, social sciences, management or other discipline related to the profile

Experience (type and amount of experience) :

• At least 5 years international field experience of programme management including experience of team management and project engineering-related issues (financial and budgetary procedures, organisation, planning, reporting, and implementation of the project cycle etc.);
• Proven working experience in unsecure / conflict affected environments;
• Proven experience in negotiations with institutional donors, project writing and reporting;
• Experience working with multicultural and pluri-disciplinary teams in various sectors, both internal and external to the mission or programme;
• Knowledge of public aid to development and emergency assistance issues.
• Skills (knowledge, abilities required for the position, refer to skills repository document) :
• English mandatory (oral and written), knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage

Personal qualities:

• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills;
• Ability to work under high pressure and without constant supervision;
• Keen on developing links and contiguum between relief activities and development oriented projects;
• Excellent organisational skills, co-ordination and transfer of knowledge;
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to team work;
• Ability to work in a tensed and volatile context with strict security measures

CONDITIONS

• Length of the contract: 12 months
• Salary from 3220€ (gross)/month regarding the experience of the candidate
• Per-diem: 344€/month net in Tunisia; 693€/month net in Lybia
• Hardship allowance for Lybia: 500€ for full months spent in country.
• Insurances: medical health coverage, retirement planning, repatriation
• Paid holiday: 25 days per year
• R&R: 1 day per month (Tunisia) & 5 days/6 weeks
• Single position only
• Accommodation: collective or individual housing fully covered by HI