UGANDA
Closing
date: 08 Sep 2017
date: 08 Sep 2017
Outraged
by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations,
we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences,
where everyone can live in dignity.
Handicap International is an independent and impartial aid and development
organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and
disaster. We work alongside disabled and vuln
by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations,
we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences,
where everyone can live in dignity.
Handicap International is an independent and impartial aid and development
organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and
disaster. We work alongside disabled and vuln
erable people to help meet their
essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their
dignity and fundamental rights.
For
further information about the association: http://www.handicap-international.org
further information about the association: http://www.handicap-international.org
Present
in more than 55 countries, Handicap International is composed of 2 operational
directions:
in more than 55 countries, Handicap International is composed of 2 operational
directions:
- The
Direction of Humanitarian Action (DAH) - The
Direction of Development Action (DAD)
MISSION
CONTEXT
CONTEXT
Uganda
currently faces the fastest-growing refugee crisis in the world. From July 2016
through January 2017, more than 512,000 South Sudanese refugees arrived in the
country – an average of roughly 2,400 per day – flying from conflict,
insecurity and famine in their country.
Handicap International conducted a first rapid assessment mission in November
2016 following the increase in the influx of refugees from South Sudan. On the
base of the results of this first mission, an emergency response team deployed
to Uganda in May 2017 with the objective of updating and deepening on the
findings of the first assessment, defining an operational strategy and
preparing the set-up of Handicap International response in Uganda.
Following the results of the assessment, HI has developed an integrated
strategy aiming at providing inclusive protection and life-saving integrated
humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable population (refugees and host
population) affected by the refugee crisis. Main areas of intervention are
Protection, Inclusion, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, and Food
Security and Livelihoods. Its identified area of intervention is Arua, West
Nile District, Uganda.
currently faces the fastest-growing refugee crisis in the world. From July 2016
through January 2017, more than 512,000 South Sudanese refugees arrived in the
country – an average of roughly 2,400 per day – flying from conflict,
insecurity and famine in their country.
Handicap International conducted a first rapid assessment mission in November
2016 following the increase in the influx of refugees from South Sudan. On the
base of the results of this first mission, an emergency response team deployed
to Uganda in May 2017 with the objective of updating and deepening on the
findings of the first assessment, defining an operational strategy and
preparing the set-up of Handicap International response in Uganda.
Following the results of the assessment, HI has developed an integrated
strategy aiming at providing inclusive protection and life-saving integrated
humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable population (refugees and host
population) affected by the refugee crisis. Main areas of intervention are
Protection, Inclusion, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, and Food
Security and Livelihoods. Its identified area of intervention is Arua, West
Nile District, Uganda.
HIs
strategy is developed around the following axes:
-set up of a referral system in close collaboration with the MEAL department
(pending funds approval)
-enhancement of the welcoming and the identification of the needs of the people
with special needs and protection at-risk individuals, by providing
Psychosocial First Aid
-strengthening of inclusion approaches among humanitarian actors in place
-dissemination of MHPSS related awareness-raising and information
-support to community based mechanisms towards social cohesion, connection and
wellbeing
-implementation of Psychosocial support groups to encourage group dynamics,
interaction and connections between participants
strategy is developed around the following axes:
-set up of a referral system in close collaboration with the MEAL department
(pending funds approval)
-enhancement of the welcoming and the identification of the needs of the people
with special needs and protection at-risk individuals, by providing
Psychosocial First Aid
-strengthening of inclusion approaches among humanitarian actors in place
-dissemination of MHPSS related awareness-raising and information
-support to community based mechanisms towards social cohesion, connection and
wellbeing
-implementation of Psychosocial support groups to encourage group dynamics,
interaction and connections between participants
JOB
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
Under
the line management of the Field Coordinator, the Protection and MHPSS Manager
oversees the protection and MHPSS project in Rhino Camp settlement, Arua, West
Nile Region. In this capacity, the Protection and MHPSS Manager is responsible
of the technically sound conception and implementation of the sectoral approach
with the support of HQ Technical Referents. He/she plays the role of a field
technical expert ensuring the adaptation of Handicap International technical
sectoral approaches to Uganda context, of the capacity building of team, the
supervision of the intervention and its quality control of the day-to-day
activities implemented.
the line management of the Field Coordinator, the Protection and MHPSS Manager
oversees the protection and MHPSS project in Rhino Camp settlement, Arua, West
Nile Region. In this capacity, the Protection and MHPSS Manager is responsible
of the technically sound conception and implementation of the sectoral approach
with the support of HQ Technical Referents. He/she plays the role of a field
technical expert ensuring the adaptation of Handicap International technical
sectoral approaches to Uganda context, of the capacity building of team, the
supervision of the intervention and its quality control of the day-to-day
activities implemented.
Under
the leadership of the Field Coordinator and in close collaboration with the
other sectoral managers, the Protection and MHPSS Manager contributes to
further developing Handicap International´s integrated approach.
the leadership of the Field Coordinator and in close collaboration with the
other sectoral managers, the Protection and MHPSS Manager contributes to
further developing Handicap International´s integrated approach.
Main
responsibilities linked to the position are: 1/Project Cycle Management
2/Reporting 3/Representation and coordination 4/Team Management
responsibilities linked to the position are: 1/Project Cycle Management
2/Reporting 3/Representation and coordination 4/Team Management
SPECIFICITY
Uganda
is relatively safe as long as security guidelines are respected. One of the
main risks confronted in the country is the road accidents. The standard of
medical care in Uganda is significantly below appropriate standards although
there is a growing private medical sector, specifically in the capital,
Kampala. Mobile telephone services are widely available. Internet connections
are available and generally reliable, particularly in business-standard hotels
and facilities.
is relatively safe as long as security guidelines are respected. One of the
main risks confronted in the country is the road accidents. The standard of
medical care in Uganda is significantly below appropriate standards although
there is a growing private medical sector, specifically in the capital,
Kampala. Mobile telephone services are widely available. Internet connections
are available and generally reliable, particularly in business-standard hotels
and facilities.
REQUIRED
PROFILE
PROFILE
Experiences:
- academic
background within the fields of Protection, MHPSS, Social Work,
Anthropology or related - at
least 2 years of professional experience in a managerial NGO position - strong
experience in project cycle management, preferably within multisector
approaches - previous
experience in at least one of the fields of Protection, MHPSS and/or
Inclusion - knowledge
of protection risks - writing
skills - capacity
building and coaching skills - experience
with Handicap International is a strong asset - experience
launching of operations is an asset - knowledge
of Uganda context is an asset
Competencies:
- proven
managerial experience *proven representation experience - strong
communication skills - English
mandatory (oral and written) - strong
writing and reporting skills - Knowledge
of Microsoft applications
Personal
qualities:
qualities:
- ability
to work under pressure - good
coordination skills - strong
interpersonal and intercultural skills
CONDITIONS
- Starting
date: 08/09/2017 - Length
of the contract: 6 months (renewable, upon funding confirmation) - Salary:
from 2250,00€/month (gross), depending on experience - Perdiem:
517,10€/month (net) - Hardship
allowance: 250€/month (net) - Insurances:
medical health coverage, retirement planning, repatriation - Paid
holiday: 25 days per year - R&R:
5 days every 3 months - Status:
single position - Housing:
Collective taken in charge by Handicap International