Bangladesh: Technical Unit Coordinator (Emergency) – BANGLADESH

HI PRESENTATION

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 changing his name and becomes « Humanity & Inclusion ». HI, Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

For more information about the organisation: http://www.handicap-international.org

Handicap International has offices in more than 55 countries and 2 HQ-based operational divisions:

• Humanitarian Action Division (DAH)
• Development Division (DAD)

MISSION CONTEXT

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.
In Cox Bazar’s district, HI has a strong knowledge and experience in chronic emergency response. Thanks to three projects implemented before the crisis, HI is providing services in rehabilitation, protection and PSS, with an inclusive mainstreaming approach to refugees and host population. HI works not only with people with disabilities and other vulnerable populations, but also with their families, their communities, and the society, in order to provide sustainability in its action.
In response to the massive influx of refugees, HI also set-up an emergency intervention responding to the needs of thousands of refugees. Multi-sectorial mobile teams are currently working in the “mega camp”, providing services in rehabilitation, health, protection and PSS. Because of the extremely vulnerability of certain persons, the mobile intervention helps reaching people forgotten by static activities. HI is also providing kits (shelter, NFI, WaSH, dignity, dry food) through a dedicated team in order to have a more integrated approach and respond to the needs of new arrivals.
Through its brands ATLAS logistics, HI set-up two storages in Ukiya and Teknaf and is facilitating transport to support other actors in their intervention.
Last, being very concerned by the next monsoon season, HI is currently building a strategy of disaster risk reduction in coordination with an already experimented HI team in Dhaka as well as with the other actors in the zone.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES OF THE POSITION

Based in Cox’s Bazar, under the responsibility of the Area Manager, and with the technical support from HQ Technical Advisors, the Technical Unit Coordinator is responsible for guaranteeing the technical and quality framework of HI’s activities in Cox’s Bazar. It includes:

• Coordinating the Technical Unit for the Emergency Response in Bangladesh
• Ensuring operations are compliant with HI technical guidelines (Physical Rehabilitation, Psychosocial support, Inclusion, Advocacy, Protection, Basic Needs, Capacity building, and any other sector that could be developed within the programme strategy) and potential minimum quality standards requested by donors
• Participate in the definition of the emergency response strategy and then ensure that its implementation is in line with quality standards
• Supporting the design and implementation of the monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) strategy
• Promoting links between sectors, ensuring a comprehensive programming
• Providing support to the implementation of the mission strategy on all technical aspects
• Ensuring external representation in cluster meetings, sector working groups and other relevant forums

The complete job description will be shared with short-listed candidates.

SPECIFICITIES/ PARTICULARITIES

Cox’s Bazar is a city located in the coastal area, fishing port and one of the most visited tourist destinations in Bangladesh. There is lot fo resorts, restaurants, bars providing international drink and food as well as specific entertainement such as gym, spa, etc…
Expatriates are disptached between GH (2 flats with 2 rooms and private bathroom) and hotel, provided good living conditions
Travelling between the differents sites is easy : 1 hour flight Dhaka – Cox’s Bazar and from 1 to 1h30 hours by car within Cox’s Bazar district sites.

PROFILE SOUGHT

Education:

• A higher education degree (Bachelor, Master or PhD) is a strong asset

Expériences:

• At least 3 years of professional experience
• At least 2 years of professional experience in humanitarian or development contexts, preferably within an INGO and in an emergency context
• At least 1 year of managerial experience with senior coordination responsibilities
• Experience within one of the mission’s technical domains: physical or occupational therapy, psychosocial support inclusion, access to services
• Demonstrated previous experience in training and capacity building of staff
• Previous experience in Bangladesh or is a neighbouring country is a strong asset
• Experience of NGO representation, donor reporting and project development, from technical perspective, highly desirable

Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Strong communication skills
• English language mandatory (oral and written), French appreciated
• Strong organisational skills

Personal qualities:

• Ability to work under high pressure

CONDITIONS

• Starting date: 01/06/2018
• Length of the contract: 6 months
• Salary from 2750 €/month (gross), depending on experience
• Perdiem: 536.14 €/month (net)
• Hardship: 250 €/month (net)
• Insurances: medical health coverage, retirement planning, repatriation
• Paid holiday: 25 days per year + R&R: 5 days every 3 months
• Status: unaccompanied
• Housing: collective housing fully covered by Handicap International

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