Country: Jordan
Closing date: 27 Jun 2018
INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.
1.Terms of reference
Job Title: Head of Mission
Code: SR-42-562
Duty Station: Amman with regular presence in the three (3) Field offices in Amman East, Irbid and Karak
Starting date: 01/08/2018
Contract duration: 12 months (renewable)
Reporting to: Regional Director
Supervision of: Senior Management Team members
2. General context of the project
Since 2012, INTERSOS is partnering with several donors, among which UNICEF, DG ECHO, Italian Agency for Cooperation and development (AICS), OCHA (Pool Fund) to assist refugees from Syria, and most vulnerable among Jordanian population.
INTERSOS is focusing its humanitarian response on supporting Syrian families displaced across urban and rural areas, with a program that is articulated in the three (3) main sectors of intervention:
1) Education (Education in Emergency, Psycho-Social Support, Community Mobilization, Child protection);
2) Basic Needs-BNs Assistance (cash, seasonal distributions, emergency distributions);
3) WASH.
Protection mainstreaming applies as cross-cutting approach within the program.
The program is implemented in six (6) Governorates, through a coordination office in Amman, and three (3) field offices in Amman East, Irbid and Karak.
3. General purpose of the position
Legally and officially represents INTERSOS in the country of assignment – granted with powers conferred by proxy by the Secretary General upon appointment to the post – and acts under the supervision of the Regional Director and in accordance with its specific directions.
4. Main responsibilities and tasks
The HoM manages and coordinates the operations and human resources in the country and is responsible to:
Communication and representation
- Establish and maintain collaborative relations with Local Authorities and Institutions, Donors, International Agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders
- Follow up, guarantee and monitor government recognition procedures for the organization in compliance with the host country formalities
- To monitor donor’s priorities and intervention strategies in the country as well as to map and approach new donors
Planning and implementation
- Define country priorities based on context and needs analyses; monitor donor intervention strategies in the country; design, promote and elaborate new interventions
- Assess, promote and submit new projects, following the procedures defined and promoting a spirit of participation among beneficiaries at all management stages, ensuring the transparency of the intervention
- Supervise, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the country operations - and all related administrative, financial, human resources, logistics and security aspects - ensuring timely and quality assistance delivery, as well as cost efficiency and accountability, in compliance with INTERSOS and donors guidelines, regulations and procedures
Information and Reporting
- Continuously assess, analyze and evaluate the impact of the country operations, also through periodic visits to the areas of intervention
Finance
- Define the mission financial plan, ensuring self-sufficiency and consistency of expenses, and assume responsibility for the mission funds management, including bank accounts
Human Resources
- Coordinate, guide and supervise the mission staff, and evaluate their performance
- To ensure the respect for the values, Code of Ethics and Organization Management and Control Model of INTERSOS within the mission
- Ensure personnel compliance with procedures foreseen by INTERSOS’ Organization Management and Control Model
- Proactively participate in relevant coordination meetings
Security
- Validation of all the mission security plans (Capital and projects)
- Interaction on the Country security issues with HQ (Security Referent) and relevant actors
- To hold final responsibility for any decision concerning security
5. Required profile and experience
Education
- Postgraduate degree (MA or LLM) in International Humanitarian Action, International Relations, or similar relevant fields
Professional experience
- at least 5 years of professional experience as Head of Mission, Country Director, Field Coordinator for International NGO
Professional requirements
- Knowledge of the main Institutional donors’ procedures and guidelines
- Strong skills in networking with partners and donor liaison
- Experience in managing large scale missions, in term of budget, number of staff and geographical scope and presence
- Advanced management skills
- Knowledge of and previous experience in the Middle Eat Region and in the context of the Syrian crisis highly desirable
Languages
- Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Italian and Arabic are an asset
Personal requirements
- Problem solver, dynamic, mature
- Confidently able to deal with authorities and donors
- Pro-active approach to work
- Able to work independently as well as being a strong team player
- Flexibility, capacity of managing stress, good diplomatic skills
- Ability to integrate and work well within multiethnic and multicultural teams
How to apply:
For further information and to apply, follow the link below:
https://www.intersos.org/en/work-with-us/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-...
In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "**SR-42-562 Head of mission - Jordan"**
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.