What
is an HSP?
is an HSP?
When
humanitarian emergencies arise, our dedicated HSP Team forms the backbone of
Oxfam’s immediate and most valuable response. Experienced in humanitarian
crises the world over, the results achieved by our HSPs are truly astounding. A
diverse and international group, they provide support where it’s needed most,
working with communities, other Oxfam teams and partner organisations to
provide emergency aid and pave the way for long-term development work.
humanitarian emergencies arise, our dedicated HSP Team forms the backbone of
Oxfam’s immediate and most valuable response. Experienced in humanitarian
crises the world over, the results achieved by our HSPs are truly astounding. A
diverse and international group, they provide support where it’s needed most,
working with communities, other Oxfam teams and partner organisations to
provide emergency aid and pave the way for long-term development work.
What
you’ll be doing as an HSP
you’ll be doing as an HSP
In
the event of Oxfam helping to remedy the humanitarian implications of conflict
or natural disasters, you’ll be there to provide vital technical assistance.
You’ll make sure all health issues are understood and promoted, and you’ll
mobilise whole communities to proactively respond to the situations themselves.
In particular, you’ll assess public health risks, lead a team of national and
international health promoters, and identify any unmet needs that affect the
population. Within the context of each new environment, you’ll implement
appropriate health promotion initiatives, monitoring and evaluating the
programme as you go. What’s more, you’ll involve the men and women of these
populations in the planning of public health activities, and recruit and train
staff when on deployment.
the event of Oxfam helping to remedy the humanitarian implications of conflict
or natural disasters, you’ll be there to provide vital technical assistance.
You’ll make sure all health issues are understood and promoted, and you’ll
mobilise whole communities to proactively respond to the situations themselves.
In particular, you’ll assess public health risks, lead a team of national and
international health promoters, and identify any unmet needs that affect the
population. Within the context of each new environment, you’ll implement
appropriate health promotion initiatives, monitoring and evaluating the
programme as you go. What’s more, you’ll involve the men and women of these
populations in the planning of public health activities, and recruit and train
staff when on deployment.
What
are we looking for?
are we looking for?
With
a graduate qualification in Social Sciences, Environmental or Public Health or
related discipline, you’ll meet the academic requirements of the role. But with
the conditions our HSPs find themselves in, you’ll need more than just a
degree. Above anything else, we value first-hand experience in emergency
situations. With community-based experience in areas like Community
Development, Community water supply, adult education and HIV/AIDS, you’ll bring
much needed structure and support to the most difficult environments. You’ll
also be confident in people management and capacity building, have strong
communications skills and bring a collaborative approach to your work, along
with sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work in a whole range
of cultural contexts. Good language skills in both spoken and written English
is essential and being able to work in one other language such as French,
Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic is desirable.
a graduate qualification in Social Sciences, Environmental or Public Health or
related discipline, you’ll meet the academic requirements of the role. But with
the conditions our HSPs find themselves in, you’ll need more than just a
degree. Above anything else, we value first-hand experience in emergency
situations. With community-based experience in areas like Community
Development, Community water supply, adult education and HIV/AIDS, you’ll bring
much needed structure and support to the most difficult environments. You’ll
also be confident in people management and capacity building, have strong
communications skills and bring a collaborative approach to your work, along
with sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work in a whole range
of cultural contexts. Good language skills in both spoken and written English
is essential and being able to work in one other language such as French,
Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic is desirable.
How
to apply:
to apply:
To
apply
apply
Leading
our efforts from the front is no easy task. As Oxfam’s most dependable and
effective line of response, we make sure our HSPs are rewarded accordingly.
After all, you’re experts in your field. On top of your salary and additional
allowances, we’ll provide you with learning and development opportunities, and
career progression through structured performance management and reviews. And
while these are some of the most demanding roles in our humanitarian
department, they’re also those most directly involved in delivering Oxfam’s work,
first-hand. For more information, specific job profile including the full
skills and criteria go to www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs quoting ref: INT5757 or by
clicking on the link below:
our efforts from the front is no easy task. As Oxfam’s most dependable and
effective line of response, we make sure our HSPs are rewarded accordingly.
After all, you’re experts in your field. On top of your salary and additional
allowances, we’ll provide you with learning and development opportunities, and
career progression through structured performance management and reviews. And
while these are some of the most demanding roles in our humanitarian
department, they’re also those most directly involved in delivering Oxfam’s work,
first-hand. For more information, specific job profile including the full
skills and criteria go to www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs quoting ref: INT5757 or by
clicking on the link below:
Closing
Date: 21 October 2012
Date: 21 October 2012
