NEW Deputy Country Manager – Palestine Senior level – Senior HI – Humanity & Inclusion – Handicap International Jerusalem

The Palestine mission is part of the Mashriq regional programme, which covers Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine.

In 2023, HI implemented both humanitarian and development projects in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. The escalation between Hamas and Israel in October 2023 has created a major humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.

In response to the escalating needs, HI has significantly escalated its financial forecast for 2024 and its staff and continues to develop new proposals to support the response to the needs in the field and expand its access capacities.

HI’s current areas of activity encompass physical rehabilitation, humanitarian mine action, humanitarian logistics, education in emergencies, emergency preparedness, disability mainstreaming/inclusion in humanitarian action, and advocacy.

Significant challenges are encountered on a daily basis, notably a severe lack of security and humanitarian access in Gaza, along with a high instability of West Bank and multiple bureaucratic impediments.

We are looking for a Deputy Country Manager based in Jerusalem to join our comitted team !

Reporting to the Palestine Country Manager, the Deputy Country Manager contributes to the implementation of the mandate and operational strategy of Humanity & Inclusion in Palestine. S/he ensures optimal quality and the impact of the projects implemented in the country by means of a delegation system with appropriate oversight mechanisms. S/he identifies problems and solutions and leads changes towards an effective humanitarian response in all Palestine.

In this framework, as Deputy Country Manager, your main duties are :

 

1/  Management, strategy and direction

– You contribute to the development of the operational strategy of the program, as well as its implementation and annual monitoring in the country.

– Serving as Role Model and coach for the team, you contribute to organizational transformation. You communicate the organization’s strategy, encourage innovation, and facilitate inter-departmental collaboration. You also play a crucial role in organizing operational management, ensuring performance, and fostering staff development while upholding the organization’s code of conduct and policies.

 

2/  Standards and expertise

– You ensure implementation and compliance with HI global frameworks, institutional policies and standards.

 

3/ Operational implementation

–  You ensure good management and supervision of projects under your responsibility.

–  Taking into account both potential opportunities and risks, you contribute to the monitoring and analysis of the operational context and propose mitigation measures when relevant.

–  You extend the external influence of HI (forums, operational and strategic alliances, etc.) and the external representation of the organization (events, media) in the country.

 

4/ Emergency Preparedness and Response

–   In both Gaza and West Bank, you monitor the emergency preparedness actions as well as the humanitarian response, identify challenges and reorganize the team’s priorities and processes.

Specificities: The position is based in Jerusalem, with possibles deployments in Gaza.

You have at least 7 years of overall experience in the humanitarian sector and  5 years of experience in management positions, including management of programmes and security. At least 2 years of experience in acute emergency reponses in conflict-affected countries is required.

Written and oral communication in English

You are capable to manage stress and are known for your proactivness and proactivity.

You are able to support and advise and have a helpful sense of humour.

At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team

• 6 to 12 months International contract renewable – starting ASAP
• Position based in Jerusalem with frequent visits to with regular visits to West Bank and Gaza Strip.
• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:

o            Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals

o            Pension scheme

o            Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution

o            Repatriation insurance paid by HI

 

• Salary from 2800€ gross/month upon experience
• Perdiem: 775€ net/month – paid in the field – Hardship 250€ / month
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
• R&R:  Level 2: 5 days every 3 months
• Single position / shared housing