Country: Bangladesh
Closing date: 14 Oct 2018
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 an independent and impartial aid and development organisation 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.org
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.
Emergency Response
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 concern 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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the responsibility of the Area Manager and in close collaboration with the Emergency Operations Coordinator, the Project Managers, Technical Unit Coordinator and Technical Advisors, you will be responsible for:
- Proposal development and grants management
- Supporting the Area Manager on representation and donor relations
- Communication
Base: Cox’s Bazar – with frequent movement to the field bases in Ukhiya and Teknaf
Line management: Area Manager
Collaboration with: Emergency Operation Coordinator, Technical Unit Coordinator, Project managers, MEAL manager, Logistics, Finance and HR departments.
Funding body(ies): DFID, EU-DEVCO, IOM, IKEA, CDC, UNHCR, SDC, (DFID, GAC & MOFA submitted)
Size of budget managed Approx. 7,5 M €
Size of team (Total mission): in June 2018, 160 National staff and 22 Expats
Number of persons directly managed: N/A
SPECIFICITIES
Security is an issue of ongoing concern in the country. The Hill Tracts (Myanmar border and Indian border) are zones where expatriates are not allowed to go except with an authorization from the government. In Dhaka, the blockades and Hartals (national strikes) can restrict project activity. Expatriates have to strictly follow the security rules, which are periodically updated. The security for expatriates has recently deteriorated with attacks specifically targeting foreigners, putting additional restrictions on expatriate movement.
Expatriates are currently only allowed to move by car; walking in the streets is restricted to specific areas.
Security in Cox’s Bazar is even more sensitive with the presence of a growing number of foreign aid workers and the large number of refugee population.
Cox’s Bazar is a non-family duty station.
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…
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
- Minimum 6 months 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.
- Advanced planning, assessment, writing and analytical skills
- Excellent writing skills in English are compulsory. Fluency in spoken English.
- French language is an asset.
- Ability to work under high pressure and without constant supervision
- Excellent reactivity and flexibility in all circumstances
- Strong editing and formatting skills.
- Excellent communication and networking skills.
- Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
CONDITIONS
- Starting date: December 18 - January 19
- Length of the contract: 12 months
- Contract: salaried contract from 2200€/month gross depending on experience
- Per-diem: 536,55 € net/month
- Hardship allowance: 250 € net/month
- Insurances: medical health coverage, retirement planning, repatriation
- Paid holiday: 25 days per year
- R&R: 5 days every 3 weeks
- Status: single status only
- Accommodation: collective fully covered by HI
How to apply:
https://hi.profilsearch.com/recrute/fr/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=2929&idpartenaire=136