Country: Bangladesh
Closing date: 10 Dec 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 organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside disabled and vulnerable 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.fr/
Present in more than 55 countries, Handicap International is composed of 2 operational divisions:
• The Direction of Humanitarian Action
• The Direction of Development Action
CONTEXT OF THE MISSION
Handicap International (HI) has been working in Bangladesh since 1997, with a focus on creating sustainable changes in terms of ensuring rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in society.
Since the end of August, more than 500,000 people from the Rohingya minority have crossed the Myanmar border and taken refuge in Bangladesh. Joining 300,000 to 500,000 Rohingyas already present in the country. The humanitarian needs are huge in terms of food, access to water and sanitary facilities, but also health care, rehabilitation sessions and accommodation.
Handicap International has been working in two refugee camps, makeshift shelters and host communities in the Teknaf and Ukhiya districts of Cox’s Bazar since 2007, therefore our teams are now supplying aid to the new arrivals and identifying the most vulnerable people, assessing their health, rehabilitation and accommodation needs. We are already providing psychosocial support and emergency rehabilitation services to the new arrivals under the existing projects.
Currently HI Bangladesh has 4 sites: in Sitakunda, Chittagong; in Teknaf and Ukhiya in Cox’s Baazar; and in Kurigram. A coordination office will be set up in Cox’s Bazar town by September 2017.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the responsibility of the Emergency Coordinator and in close collaboration with the Project Managers, Technical Unit Coordinator and Technical Advisors, you will be responsible for:
- Proposal development and grant management
- Representation and donor relations
- Donor Compliance and Promotion of Humanitarian Best Practices
- Communication
REQUIRED PROFILE
Experiences:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a NGO programme position, preferably on emergency interventions
- Experience in NGO and in emergency context is necessary
- Previous experience with HI is an asset
- Skills and experience in grant cycle management and preparation of proposals and reports
Competencies:
- Advanced planning, assessment, writing and analytical skills
- Excellent writing skills in English are compulsory
- Fluency in spoken English
- French language is an asset
- Strong editing and formatting skills
- Excellent communication and networking skills
- Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
Personal qualities:
- Ability to work under high pressure and without constant supervision
- Excellent reactivity and flexibility in all circumstances
- High capacity to organize his/her work, and manage priorities
- Strong capacity to represent the association
CONDITIONS
- Starting date: 12/12/2017
- Length of the contract: 2 months
- Salary from 2250 € (gross) / month depending on experience
- Perdiem: 536.14 € (net)
- Hardship allowance: 250 € (net)
- Insurances: medical health coverage, retirement planning, repatriation
- Paid holiday: 25 days per year
- R&R: 5 days every 6 weeks
- Status: unaccompanied
- Housing: collective housing fully covered by Handicap International
How to apply:
https://hi.profilsearch.com/recrute/fr/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=2403&idpartenaire=136