Position: Head of Refugee Affairs – Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Kenya
(TUSK)
Responsible
to: Regional
Programme Director (RPD)
Location: Nairobi with frequent travel
to the field stations
Closing
Date: 4th
April,2016
The
Organization: Handicap
International (HI) is an INGO specialising in the field of disability and
development.
The
Position: Under the
responsibility of the RPD, the Head Of Refugee Affairs is responsible for ensuring
implementation of operational long-term activities of HI in Dadaab, Kakuma
refugee camps in Kenya, and a possible intervention at Nyarugusu Refugee Camp
in Tanzania.
He/She
coordinates the different components of the operational long-term response
(facilitation and coordination of disability mainstreaming and community -
based rehabilitation activities) and is therefore responsible for the projects
implementation and follow-up as well as internal and external
coordination.
He/she is
responsible for Development projects and their different components,
coordinating and supervising the different field teams and ensuring the
qualitative and quantitative follow-up and management of the different
activities.
He/She is
responsible for the technical quality of the projects.
Responsibilities:
Project
Management and Activities Implementation:
1/
Supervise and monitor the Development projects
- Ensure
program deliverables are met according to the highest national and
international standards, regular monitoring visits are conducted, case
studies and success stories are collected, and a database of reference and
high-quality reports are produced and submitted on time.
2/ Transversal:
- Ensure
operational coordination between the different components of the projects
- Ensure
that the operational response is always in line with HI’s mandate, values
and internal rules; to local cultural and legal rules and that all team
members are committed to respect the different HI’s policies (Child
Protection policy, PSEA, Fight Against Bribery)
Technical Support
1/ Ensure
the overall technical quality of the project
2/ Ensure
representation of HI
- Liaise
with other humanitarian/development actors to identify possible areas for
collaboration
Team Management and Coordination:
1/ Ensure
proper management of the team
2/ Ensure
capacity building of your team for their own improvement as for the ones of the
different activities’ quality:
Reporting
1/ Support
the teams to produce regular high-quality reports, case studies, and success
stories.
2/
Guarantee intermediate and final donor reporting in respect of the deadlines in
close collaboration with the Nairobi-based Coordinator of Operations.
Administration and Logistics
1/ Ensure
effective coordination between field and the support teams (HR, finance,
logistics) to meet the needs of the projects
Fundraising
and Development of Projects for Dadaab and Kakuma Refugee Camps
1/Lead the
development of new project designs, concept notes, and proposals which fit
within HI-TUSK’s strategic objectives
Profile
Sought:
Qualifications: Bachelor /Master Degree in
Social Work, Sociology, Humanitarian Emergency or Development studies, Public
Health, Disability Studies or similar will be an asset. Occupational therapy or
Physical Therapy background is an added advantage.
Knowledge
and/or experiences related to Protection issues, vulnerabilities, disability,
rehabilitation, emergency response, psychosocial support
Experience:
- At
least 4 years as a Senior Project Manager ideally in insecure context with
an experience on projects related to Protection, provision of social
services, and rehabilitation / disability -related projects.
- Strong
experience of management (intercultural and multidisciplinary teams)
- Experience
of remote management and in difficult security context would be an asset
- Experience
managing large teams
- Proven
experience in security management
- Experience
in INGOs or other organizations working with vulnerable populations,
displaced population and/or refugees, or people with disabilities.
- Experience
in the region would be a strong asset
Competencies: Good
organizational skills / capacity to prioritize,strong and proven management
skills, ability to live in difficult conditions (major security constraints,
common compound with all staff, restricted movements and limited access to
medical facilities).
Proven analytical and problem solving skills, good communication and listening skills, capacity to negotiate and resolve conflicts, training skills, pro-active work style and proven stress coping skills, ability to take initiative ,experience in developing and implementing trainings.
Personal Qualities: Dynamism, high level of motivation, Interest for field work as well as for interagency meetings, capacity to work under pressure in humanitarian crisis situations and insecure environments, capacity to keep professional distance with the beneficiaries, good capacity to interact with variety of local stakeholders (teams members, host communities, refugees, etc.) , capacity to work in an multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
A competitive package shall be offered for the position.
If you feel
you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application
along with an up-to-date CV(including 3 referees with their current OFFICIAL
(professional) contacts by email to :- recruit08@handicap-international.or.ke
.
The email
subject line should be marked: “Head of Refugee Affairs - Nairobi Position”
Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage.
Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.
Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply
