ACDI/VOCA Chief of Party, Jordan

Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has 84 projects in 40 countries and revenues of approximately $168 million.

Chief of Party, Jordan

We are currently seeking an experienced Chief of Party for an anticipated multi-year USAID-funded community development program in Jordan. The goals of the project are strengthening community engagement in the context of regional volatility and transitions associated with domestic policy reform, economic conditions and demographic changes. The Chief of Party will provide principle management and representation of the project and all components including providing technical direction and ensuring compliance with all set regulations. This position is subject to ACDI/VOCA being awarded the program.

Responsibilities:

• Assume responsibility for the overall program management • Provide technical leadership, oversight, and support to all aspects of the program • Manage and supervise all project staff and consultants • Draft and finalize donor reports, including contractual reports and technical reports • Ensure that activities, expenses, and reporting are in compliance with USAID rules and regulations as well as ACDI/VOCA internal policies • Prepare or supervise the preparation of work plans, financial, logistical and other program documents • Review all financial and logistical information on a periodic basis • Serve as principal liaison with USAID staff, government and private sector institutions, and client country partners • Prepare and complete verbal or written presentations on project goals and successes • Serves as the direct contact between ACDI/VOCA home office and the program field offices

Qualifications:

• Masters or Doctorate Degree in international development, community engagement, governance, or a similar field • At least 10 years of experience supervising complex, fast-paced, politically-oriented field operations in emerging democracies, including at least three years of experience as a COP or Deputy COP (DCOP), or equivalent • Demonstrated experience managing or implementing projects focused on grants-making, community engagement, and training • Demonstrated experience and ability to establish systems under short time constraints and lead rapid project start-up • Experience hiring and supervising host-country personnel and ensuring they acquire the necessary training and skills to meet evolving program needs • Experience managing a USAID-funded project required • Prior work in the Middle East preferred • Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in Arabic highly desired

How to apply:

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55569361D43515B7E59192F7756166C06627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

Social and Behavior Change Communication Technical Advisor, Jordan Health Communication Program in Jordan

Senior Technical Officer, Social and Behavior Change Communication, Jordan Health Communication Program

 

FHI 360 is a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence-based approach. Our professional staff includes experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at every level and our multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact on the individuals, communities and countries we serve–improving lives for millions. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Social and Behavior Change Communication Technical Advisor, Jordan Health Communication Program in Jordan. This position will be based in Amman, Jordan.

 

Position Description:

Provides social and behavior change communication (SBCC) technical assistance to a USAID-funded, 5-year, multi-million dollar health communication program in Jordan. Availability of the position is contingent upon issuance of a USAID Request for Applications (RFA)/Request for proposals (RFP), and selection of final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides technical oversight and assistance to the project in the areas of social and behavior change communication (SBCC), capacity strengthening, community mobilization, and advocacy.
• Leads and contributes to the development of SBCC strategies for a variety of focal audiences.
• Leads and contributes to the planning, design, and implementation of SBCC activities at community and institutional levels.
• Develops and tests materials; working with, and providing technical direction to creative agencies.
• Designs, drafts, tests, finalizes, places, and monitors mass and other media in support of program activities.
• Develops and improves upon tailored training curriculums for a variety of focal groups and implementation of cascade trainings with partners.
• Serves as a technical resource in SBCC for staff, partners/grantees/subcontractors. Provides training, support, and direction to strengthen approaches, materials, and activities.
• Oversees and provides technical support toward the process of documentation of best practices and develops and distributes case studies and project briefs to highlight SBCC activities.
• Drives and provides assistance toward the development of project deliverables, work plans, and reports.

 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in International Communication, Social and Behavior Change Communication; Social Marketing; Public Health, Health Communication; or Social Sciences. Masters degree or PhD preferred;
• Minimum 8+ years relevant experience in designing and managing health communication campaigns and activities; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Experience and knowledge of family planning programs preferred;
• Experience working in a USAID or other donor-funded project preferred;
• A solid understanding and appreciation of USAID and USAID project processes, procedures, rules and regulations;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong intercultural supervisory and team building skills and experience;
• Ability to work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow;
• Relevant computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office).

 

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

 

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DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMME OPERATIONS

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

By mid-2013 most of our international programmes will be delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class p eople and relevant for the 21st century.

The role:

As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Programme Operations shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office. The Director of Programme Operations in his/her capacity is responsible for implementation of all programming in country, including the management of all sub offices and logistics. Assist Director of Programs in design of emergency preparedness procedures and take lead on implementation of emergency programs. Key areas of accountability:

As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to:

• Leadership of the Jordan Country Office
• Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our Members and donors
• Help design and implement a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to program needs
• Help establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with: host government authorities, donors, partner agencies including major institutional donors, and local and international NGOs
• Ensure that the required support is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the rules and principles during emergencies, working closely with the Regional Office

Oversight and Management of Program Operations

• Responsible for overall coordination of program implementation and responsible for field delivery of high quality programming in line with the objectives of the country strategy
• In close coordination with the Director of Programmes and the Director of Support Services, participate in the program proposal process and ensure that all programmes progress in accordance with grant agreements, are completed on time and on budget
• Working with Director of Programmes, participate in designing, innovative and high quality programmes to serve difficult to reach children
• Manage and support budget holders for individual projects and grants
• Ensure programmes are implemented in response to the communities, and children in line with Save the Children principles, values and strategic plan and following Save the Children compliance procedures. This includes working with government and national NGO-partners to strengthen national capacity
• Require managers to prepare timely and high quality progress reports, programme reports, and donor reports in a manner to allow review and consolidation efficiently.
• Oversee all sub-offices

Logistics, Inventory and Procurement

• Ensure that the CO logistics capacity and systems meet the SCI MOS and are able to satisfy the programming requirements
• Ensure appropriate and adequate emergency logistics procedures are detailed in the Country Office Emergency Preparedness Plan in order to enable rapid scale up
• Ensure procurement processes are effectively implemented and the procurement team is negotiating the best deals (including cost, quality and after sales service) with suppliers
• Manage the fixed assets by implementing a system of controls separating the functions of purchasing and inventory.

Emergency Response Management

• Strengthen the Jordan CO organisational readiness to respond to emergencies in line with global SCI emergency goal and benchmarks
• Provide significant support for the CO to design, update and implement a full set of emergency preparedness actions, drawing on SC member input and resources
• Mount appropriate and timely responses at scale to all emergencies consistent with established benchmarks, plans and organizational policies, and in close cooperation with incoming surge teams
• Ensure that all CO staff across departments and sub offices are familiar with, adhere to and implement the procedures and processes detailed in the Rules and Principles for emergency response
• In coordination with Country Director and Director for Programmes maintain active engagement in key inter-agency emergency preparedness and response coordination mechanisms including the Cluster system

Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development – Programme Operations

• Ensure appropriate staffing within Program Operations, including sub office staff
• Ensure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role in an emergency
• Manage Programme Implementation team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly
• Develop staff capacity by training, and promoting staff as appropriate and in coordination with HR, ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff
• Establish result based system and follow up
• Manage the performance of all staff in the Programme Operations work area through:
  • Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measureable objectives, on-going feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations;
  • Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building process.
  • Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities;
  • Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance;
  • Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ work plans

Qualifications and experience

• Substantial management experience in an NGO environment, including significant field operations experience in both emergency and development programs
• Master degree in development or other social sciences or equivalent.
• Robust experience of NGO emergency programme cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure
• US Government funding programme management experience required; ECHO and EU highly desired.
• A very good understanding of at least 3 of the sectoral programs and a working knowledge of the program priorities of the Country Office which include Education, Child protection, Youth Development, Food Security and Livelihoods
• Substantial experience in logistics, including procurement,
• Experience in international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management
• Familiar with effective financial and budgetary control and managing grants from major institutional donors
• Solid project management skills related to organisational development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results
• Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
• An in-depth understanding of national and international children in crisis issues
• Previous experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
• Fluency in English required and conversational Arabic desired.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Please note that the closing date for applications is 8th January, 2013.

For further information on this role, please see our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

How to apply:

Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: jobs.29449.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com

DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVICES

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfill their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

There are 30 national Save the Children organisations around the world. By the end of 2012 all our international programmes will be delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better par tner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Role:

As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Jordan the Director of Support Services shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office (CO). The Director of Support Services in his/her capacity will be accountable to the Country Director for overseeing the support functions – finance (including grant management finance), security, IT, HR, risk management and admin services – in both emergencies and development programming contexts. Key areas of accountability:

As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to:

• Leadership of the Jordan Country Office
• Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our members and donors
• Help design and implement a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to program needs
• Help establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with: host government authorities, partner agencies including humanitarian and development donors, and local and international NGOs
• Ensure Jordan Country Office complies with all Save the Children Management Operating Standards and Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure that all required support is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the rules and principles during emergencies, working closely with the Regional Office

Finance

• Oversee the finance function in the Jordan Country Office, ensuring that planning and budgeting, financial accounting, grant management complies with donor T and C, financial control, international accounting principles, budget monitoring and reporting
• Assist the Country Director (CD) and the SMT in the management /administration of the Country Office resources. Highlight variances, provide analyses and recommend resolution or reallocation of resources
• Identify and effectively manage all key risks, especially financial, related to delivering the Country Office program. Develop mitigation plans at proposal stage
• Oversee correct level of budget authority exists within Country Office. Own the application of SCI approved scheme of delegation, together with the Country Director
• Manage financial aspects of budget development for new proposals
• Oversee appropriate and adequate emergency finance and grants procedures are detailed in the Country Office Emergency Preparedness Plan in order to enable rapid scale up
• Fulfil all financial reporting requirements for internal and external stakeholders
• Responsible for making sure effective systems are put in place, and regularly reviewed, to allow adequate financial management and control over assets, funds, equipment, property, and facilities
• Lead and participate in the development of finance policies and procedures to be ensure adequate finance controls are in place according to international accounting principles. Coordinate and assist CD during any internal or external audits
• Review and approve the proper accounting and closing of books upon receipt of completed reports and documents from various sub-offices
• Develop sub-grantees financial management through training and capacity building
• Develop CO budget holder financial management through training and capacity building
• Perform any other responsibilities related to financial management as required

Administration

• Supervise administrative function to ensure the smooth import of capital assets, monitor visa process for expatriate staff and liaison with Government
• Ensure sophisticated, efficient, cost effective Information Technology Systems are in place which is also in compliance with SCI MOS
• Train staff to take customer service approach, identify bottlenecks, and streamline processes.

Facilities Management

• Oversee the overall maintenance of all Save the Children office premises, facilities assets and equipment (physical work environment) in country and ensure that these are secure, in working order and efficiently utilized
• Motivate staff to improve appearance of office.
• Review all contracts and leases to ensure the benefit of SC before forwarding them to the Country Director for signature
• Responsible for CO Compliance with Health and Safety regulations in accordance with MOS
• Responsible for ensuring CO internal and external communications systems function effectively and efficiently
• Ensure adequate insurance cover in place and kept up to date with suitable cover for maximum loss of assets.
• Support to overcome lapses in licenses, permits, etc.
• Provide logistical support to guests, visitors including partner organisations involved in SC activities

Human Resources

• Supervise the Human Resources function to ensure that advice and support are provided to managers and staff on interpretation and application of policies and procedures and on other HR related matters
• Supervise the development of dual mandate HR practices and processes aligned with the organisation’s overall strategy and SCI MOS to meet the evolving needs of the organisation
• Responsible for appropriate recruitment, retention and development of staff.
• Ensure managers understand and implement performance management for improved performance and HR department implements policies and procedures.
• Responsible for appropriate and adequate emergency HR procedures detailed in the Country Office Emergency Preparedness Plan to enable rapid scale up
• Facilitate the HR aspects (such as deployment mechanisms) of the Country's Emergency Response Team
• Monitor and advise on disciplinary matters in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Mediate conflict, grievances and harassment cases
• Prioritise staff and partner awareness of, training in and adherence to the Child Safeguarding Policies.
• Well versed in Jordanian Labor Law in order to ensure compliance in labor policies.

Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development – Support Services

• Responsible for appropriate staffing within Support Services
• Responsible for making sure all Support Services staff understand and are able to perform their roles in an emergency
• Manage Support Services team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly
• Responsible for the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff;
• Manage the performance of all staff in the Support Services work area through staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems. Establish result based system and follow up
  • Develop staff through the following methods of effective use of the performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measureable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations;
  • Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities;
  • Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance;
  • Documentation of performance that is at standard and above and less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ work plans

Risk Management

• Produce Quarterly Risk Management Register in consultation with SMT in accordance with MOS
• Undertake the financial risk assessments of all new partners and monitoring of on-going risk in coordination with SMT
• Support CD in keeping analysis of the internal and external risks and threats and appropriate mitigation measures up to date

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified finance professional (recognised accounting qualification suggested) with experience of operating in a global and complex organisation
• Recommended a minimum of 5 years management experience in an International NGO environment, including experience in the development of strategic and operational support services plans and their implementation in a professional work environment over a sustained period of time
• Ability to plan and organise a substantial workload that includes complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities in both development and emergency contexts
• Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
• Demonstrated credibility with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of an organization
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate skills in leading a multi- disciplined team through a period of change
• Leadership skills, including the ability to supervise and motivate qualified professional staff with strong personal value systems
• Analytical, decision making and strategic planning skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to coach, mentor, delegate appropriately and provide developmental guidance to supervised staff
• Team building skills
• Competent level skills in core IT applications, particularly MS Office
• A commitment to the values and principles of SC
• Experience working to developing countries
• High level of commitment to the principles of development and to the organizational and programmatic goals of Save the Children

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Please note that the closing date for applications is 8 January, 2013.

For further information on this role, please see our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

How to apply:

Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: jobs.48305.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com

Accessibility-dedicated Occupational Therapist , JORDAN

Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.

Handicap International is a not-for-profit organisation with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission.

Through its Emergency Response Department (ERD), created in 2006 after the merge with Atlas Logistique, the organization is committed to:  Provide an adequate response to major natural disaster and conflict situations, anywhere in the world as much as possible within 72 hours;  Provide assistance to vulnerable groups (refugees, IDPs, persons with injuries, elders, children, etc.) affected by a crisis and maximize the number of beneficiaries. Within vulnerable groups, target especially PwD and meet their specific needs;  Constantly monitor chronic crises and/or conflicts to ensure preparedness for and rapid response to eventual emerging needs.

Directly linked to the Emergency Response Department of Handicap International France, the expatriate will be mandated for the following mission:

MISSION CONTEXT

A critical humanitarian situation According to UNHCR latest figures (October 11th 2012), there is between 2,5 and 3 millions IDP within Syria. More than 250,000 refugees are now registered Syria neighboring countries. The current humanitarian response is far from answering to most urgent needs, growing by the day, with a partial coverage only. Moreover, amongst those victims of the conflict, an estimation of 8% (figures average from the UNHCR for refugees in neighboring countries, excluding elders – if inclusion of Syrian IDPs and elderly, estimation would likely rise to between 15% and 20%) of them would be in an alarming situation of vulnerability, in terms of protection, access to basic services and in terms of coverage of their specific needs. Persons with mental or physical disabilities and/or chronic diseases, elders, children head of households are in a critical situation, experiencing difficulties to access to already scare humanitarian resources. The situation of injured is also at stake. For those of them having benefited from emergency health care in Syria or host countries, facing the unavailability or lack of access to post-surgery services is likely to have a devastating impact on the prevention of further impairments, or to adapt to a new and challenging environment.

19 months after the initial starting of the crisis, number of injured within Syria and neighboring countries is still rising, with a patent lack of immediate rehabilitation and psychosocial relief. Inclusion of vulnerability in the global humanitarian response remains a major concern. The lack of follow-up of the most vulnerable persons, having often experienced 2 or 3 displacements may generate discrepancies in the provided relief, and – in neighboring countries - could even create tensions between refugees and host populations. Voluntary returns (i.e : from Za’atari camp, Jordan) and pendulum movements (i.e : Turkish borders) are hurrying the need for risk education dissemination.

Jordan Situation The estimation number of planned refugees according to UNHCR RRP until 31/12/12 reaches 310,000 (250,000 + 60,000 at least unregistered refugees). According to HI projections, those figures include: - Injured: 6200 (estimation 2%, based on current ratios), 40% of them being in need of rehabilitation care. - Vulnerable: 46,500 (estimation of 15% of refugees) The Jordanian Government initially put in place 3 transit camps to welcome Syrian refugees, who were allowed to leave the transit site if a Jordanian family bailed them out. As existing transit sites were not able to absorb the daily arrivals, the Government authorized the opening of a new transit site in July. The four transit sites arrived to saturation point in July 2012, leading to the opening of a long term camp in Al Za'atari municipality. At completion of the site, this latter will have capacity for hosting 60,000 persons. In the meantime, the bailing out system has been stopped except for emergency purpose. In October 2012, the Jordan Government has announced the upcoming opening of another refugee camp in order to cope with the increasing number of refugees and to relieve congestion in Al Za’atari camp. If the situation in the camps is of high concern, the living conditions of refugees scattered within the host community is often critical. Beyond the general level of vulnerability, those populations are experiencing major livelihood issues, coupled with a lack of access to humanitarian services.

Lebanon Situation

The complexity of religious and political components as well as fighting events in Lebanon set a more difficult assistance response. Issues of access to services remain. Half of the refugee population is not prepared to winter, which could lead to life threatening conditions. Few injured are now in Bekaa as the flux has been directed toward North and Tripoli since the beginning of the conflict even if some still arrives in Northern Bekaa.

Humanitarian coordination, if getting better, is not yet fully effective. Relevant stakeholders have not consistently taken into consideration specific needs of vulnerable populations. UNHCR-registered households are receiving most of the consistent assistance, while the unregistered ones are struggling to find any kind of support beyond local charity associations and organizations which doesn’t deliver through registration status. Some tensions are rising at host community level, in relation with general poverty of the area.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES HI activities implementation After a first round of assessment on March 2012, HI emergency department is implementing since May 15th an emergency intervention for the most vulnerable people affected by the Syrian crisis in Jordan and Lebanon, funded by ECHO, Centre de Crise (French MoFA), Swiss Cooperation and private donors, and aiming at supporting persons with injuries and other vulnerable groups (including persons with disabilities). HI is until now the only organization to address those issues through community outreach, and benefits from the trust of both communities’ representatives, local stakeholders and other field implementing organizations. In August 2012, HI initiated a basic needs assessment in Bekaa, leading to strong recommendations for winterization activities targeting vulnerable populations. Simultaneously, after a technical assessment in Jordan, HI decided to support a first risk education project addressing both Syrian refugees and local host populations living at the Syrian border. HI regional strategy HI decided to develop and strengthen a regional strategy along 4 central points: 1. Disability and Vulnerability Focal Point - Lebanon : geographic implementation of a Disability and Vulnerability Focal Point (DVFP) mechanism to all Bekaa - Lebanon : implementation of a DVFP mechanism in Tripoli and Akkar - Jordan : implementation of a DVFP mechanism with implementation of fix points Goals : - Follow-up and assistance to injured in need of rehabilitation - Identification and direct/indirect assistance to vulnerable people - Reinforcement of the general impact of emergency rehabilitation and psychological care - Reinforce the inclusion of vulnerable people and persons with disability in the global response. 2. Inclusion - General : mainstreaming activities towards humanitarian actors - Lebanon : winter preparedness (distribution and adaptation), targeted NFI distribution for completion of mainstream distribution - Jordan : camp accessibility / cash management for vulnerable Goals : - Inclusion of vulnerability and disability within the global humanitarian response.

1. Risk Education Activities
   • Identification and localization of main risks related to the conflict
   • Training and support material to Syrian community focal points (schools, hospitals, civil society), monitoring of dissemination
     Goals :
   • Mitigating risk of accidents related to explosive remnants of war and urban conflicts
   • Activating a civil society network within prompt to deliver a first response and to identify other urgent needs
2. Contingency stocks
   • Positioning of emergency stocks within the neighboring countries Goal : Providing a 48h delay response capacity in case of a sudden broader humanitarian access or massive influx of refugees

Activities in Jordan

The situation of the most vulnerable persons (including people with injury) leads to implement a four dimension intervention, in continuation of the previous phase (on-going project):

1. Provision of support to hospitals in order to improve the provision of emergency rehabilitation care for 1 755 Syrian refugees with injuries

Objective: Provision of equipment, consumables, on-the-job training and accompaniment for local professionals of governmental health structures (Ramtha, Irbid and Mafraq) and to Duleil JHAS's hospital in order to improve the provision of emergency rehabilitation care for Syrian refugees with injuries and contribute to better respond to needs related to the ongoing crisis

1. Identification, assessment and specific support to ensure tailored response to the needs of most vulnerable Syrian refugees, including refugees with injuries and other vulnerable groups (through direct and indirect services Objective: 2 types of beneficiaries to be identified:
   • Individuals who will fully recover with rehabilitation because the injury
   • Individuals who have injury resulting in a new and permanent impairment leading to different levels of disabling situation.
2. 1755 conflict affected vulnerable persons with their family members (i.e 8775 beneficiaries) have a better coverage of their basic and specific needs through direct provision of services and/or referral upon needs Objective: Provision of direct emergency rehabilitation service cares, complementary dedicated NFI, mobility aids and psychosocial support at community level (Mafraq, Ramtha, Irbid and Zarqa) and camps (Za’atari camp)
3. Support to inclusion and accessibility for all in Za’atari camp through formal training to stakeholders and direct accessibility work

Objective: Sensitization of stakeholders through formal trainings and dissemination of sensitization materiel in the clusters and accessibility in the construction of facilities in the camp (WASH, health facilities, school...).

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES OF THE EXPATRIATE

Under the responsibility of the Rehabilitation Technical Advisor, in charge of:

• Provision of technical support for other stakeholders in Za’atari and future camps on issues of:
• Accessibility (design accessible latrines..)
• Inclusion of PWDs and PWIs in their project
• Recruitment and training of accessibility officer
• Recruitment of local architect or engineer
• Technical training on accessibility principles, universal design, inclusion and implementation in refugee setting
• Transition of responsibilities to the accessibility officer
• Advising on accessibility
• Consult with relevant stakeholder on camp accessibility
• Provide training on accessibility to stakeholder working in the camp including local or international NGOs and others
• Minor Modifications
• Assessment
• Planning and implementation of minor modifications to existing structures in Za’atari camp (through a contractor)
• To regularly report on the above activities (statistic, review monthly objectives, etc.) as per requested by the Emergency Coordinator, the technical advisor and the HQ Advisor;

MAIN TASKS OF THE EXPATRIATE

Representation

 In coordination with the Rehab TA and the DVFP West Field Officer and on demand, to represent Handicap International in accessibility with any relevant stakeholders, local, national and international partners in order to facilitate the implementation of project activities  Participate in relevant meetings held in the camp as necessary  Participation in planning of new camps in relevant forums

Provision of technical support for other stakeholders in Za’atari and future camps on accessibility - Liaison with other actors - Consulting on planning and provision of technical recommendations - Development of resource materials regarding accessibility (accessible latrine for example) - Development and delivery of training sessions on accessibility to different stakeholders

Management of accessibility officer

 Recruitment of a local architect or engineer  Technical training on accessibility principles, universal design, disability inclusion and implementation in refugee setting  Transition of responsibilities to the accessibility officer  Collaboration on engineering and disability elements of accessibility

Minor Modifications

Carry out assessment in Za’atari camp (other camp if required) for security, accessibility and protection threats and jointly develop an action plan to reduce these threats – using a participatory process Consider the following critical issues when carrying out the assessment and designing the response: accessibility, lighting, securing of unsafe areas, separation of women’s and men’s areas, etc Design the relevant accessibility modifications Overseeing process of selection of contractor, BOQ and construction (in liaison with country logistics department) Management of the accessibility engineer for the direct supervision of the work in order to make sure of the completion of the minor modification in the camp.

Team management:  You ensure a good communication – coordination – information level of each member of the team through regular coordination meetings (or other if needed) in close coordination and collaboration with the partner  You define, with each member of your staff, his action plan and delay for reaching defined goals (IAP);  You support and advise your team in the implementation of their IAP;  You ensure feed back towards your team about issues potentially raised by them;  You are concerned and aware on the personal and professional evolution of each member of your staff, and its development within the mission : individual interviews, oral and written evaluations;  You ensure conflict resolution (personal and professional) within your team and inform the emergency coordinator and the administrator;  You support your staff in their management duty: coordination meetings, individual interviews, etc.  Responsible for the planning of the team on the field : collection and compilation of the visits planned  Transmission of the weekly planning every week to the Rehab TA  Responsible for the availability of the materials of the team for the field activities  In collaboration with the technical advisor, participation to the training of the team

Reporting: With the Technical Advisor, develop methodologies to survey appropriateness of accessible WASH and other facilities, and where the survey points out continued inaccessibility, propose and implement solutions Write regular activity and progress reports, including compilation of statistics upon his/her solicitation Ensure all services are provided in a professional and ethical manner Maintain a positive image of Handicap International at all times and in all circumstances. Write case studies (and support the project team to do the same) on beneficiaries and activities of the project Assess project needs and formulate requests to the Technical Advisor accordingly. Other activities related to project implementation as per the needs Participate to the monthly situation report (SITREP) by providing relevant data related to your position; You provide to the desk officer with a mission report and/or handover document at the end of your contract; Debriefing at HQ at the end of your mission (and during Home-Break).

PROFILE REQUIRED

 Compulsory OT degree. Consider PT if previous experience on accessibility  At least 2 years of professional experience in the field of vulnerability / disability  At least 2 years of professional experience in the field of rehabilitation  Proven ability on accessibility issues, accessibility in emergency or camp setting would be an asset  Masters of Public Health or related studies would be an asset  Experience in humanitarian context, preferably in emergency  Strong communication and reporting skills  Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills  Ability to work under high pressure and without constant supervision  English mandatory (oral and written)

How to apply: 

Send curriculum+ cover letter to officerh2@handicap-international.org, mail subject: Name/Surname-Accessibility OT If your application retains our attention, you will be contact to spend a preselecting day in Lyon or you will have some interviews by phone.