Context: 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 organization 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. For more details on the association: http://www.handicap-international.fr/en/s/index.html
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 organization 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. For more details on the association: http://www.handicap-international.fr/en/s/index.html
The Technical Resources Direction (DRT) provides
support and technical guidance to 60 country programmes whereby Handicap
International is present. It ensures quality assurance based of internal and
support and technical guidance to 60 country programmes whereby Handicap
International is present. It ensures quality assurance based of internal and
externally validated methodologies and policies. The SRH technical adviser is
part of the “Prevention and Health” domain and is under the
hierarchical supervision of the domain manager based in Lyon. The SRH TA will be
responsible for project support related to HIV and AIDS (50%), Maternal,
Neonatal and Child Health (25%) and protection against gender-based violence,
age and disability (25%). The position, for 11 months from November 17th is
located in Canada under the administration of the director of our Canadian
association.
Main objectives of the function Here are your main
responsibilities as an SRH TA: • You manage a portfolio of assigned projects
and the management of knowledge and expertise of the organization for projects
in HIV and AIDS (in lead), MNCH (with the MNCH and NCD TA) and protection (with
the mental health and protection TA). • You work closely with programme desks
and countries as well as with other technical advisers at Handicap
International according projects’ specificities.
responsibilities as an SRH TA: • You manage a portfolio of assigned projects
and the management of knowledge and expertise of the organization for projects
in HIV and AIDS (in lead), MNCH (with the MNCH and NCD TA) and protection (with
the mental health and protection TA). • You work closely with programme desks
and countries as well as with other technical advisers at Handicap
International according projects’ specificities.
To achieve these objectives: 1/ You support HI
programs / projects • In the technical design and implementation of projects /
components of your sectors by ensuring their consistency with the mandate,
professional positions and framework documents of the association. • In the
preparation, implementation, monitoring and capitalisation of projects
(according to terms of reference). • In their relationships with major donors
in your thematic areas (e.g. projects on SHR with the Canadian government). 2 /
You specify the quality of the areas in your fields of expertise (in link with
the programs and the manager of your Domain) 3 / You are working in
coordination with other technical advisers, program managers and program
directors on cross-cutting projects. 4 / You develop and follow the budget
assigned by your manager for your technical sector. 5 / you represent the
organization in national and international events in your areas of expertise. 6
/ A maximum of 10% of your time could be dedicated to supporting the Canadian
association, including representation with partners in relation to your
technical field of competence.
programs / projects • In the technical design and implementation of projects /
components of your sectors by ensuring their consistency with the mandate,
professional positions and framework documents of the association. • In the
preparation, implementation, monitoring and capitalisation of projects
(according to terms of reference). • In their relationships with major donors
in your thematic areas (e.g. projects on SHR with the Canadian government). 2 /
You specify the quality of the areas in your fields of expertise (in link with
the programs and the manager of your Domain) 3 / You are working in
coordination with other technical advisers, program managers and program
directors on cross-cutting projects. 4 / You develop and follow the budget
assigned by your manager for your technical sector. 5 / you represent the
organization in national and international events in your areas of expertise. 6
/ A maximum of 10% of your time could be dedicated to supporting the Canadian
association, including representation with partners in relation to your
technical field of competence.
Constraint related to the position: You will undertake
approximately 4-5 annual field missions and travel to the HQ on an average of
1-2 times a year.
approximately 4-5 annual field missions and travel to the HQ on an average of
1-2 times a year.
Essential skills:
• You are a health professional (medical doctor,
university nurse) and have training in sexual and reproductive health • You
have significant professional experience in low-or middle-income countries. •
You have significant experience in SRH, HIV, and if possible in MNCH and
protection, as well as in project design and management. • You have the
capacity for coordination and teamwork and are skilled in intercultural
communication and interaction •Fluency in French and English languages (spoken
and written). •You are independent, curious, flexible and dynamic, and possess
skills for leadership.
university nurse) and have training in sexual and reproductive health • You
have significant professional experience in low-or middle-income countries. •
You have significant experience in SRH, HIV, and if possible in MNCH and
protection, as well as in project design and management. • You have the
capacity for coordination and teamwork and are skilled in intercultural
communication and interaction •Fluency in French and English languages (spoken
and written). •You are independent, curious, flexible and dynamic, and possess
skills for leadership.
How to apply:
Please send resume and covering letter with the
reference to: http://hi.profilsearch.com/recrute/en/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=630&idparte…
reference to: http://hi.profilsearch.com/recrute/en/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=630&idparte…
