YOUR MISSION:<\/p>\n
\tUnder the responsibility of the Regional Director, the ARD contributes to the implementation of Humanity & Inclusion’s mandate and strategy. He\/she is the driving force behind the programmatic development of social missions within his\/her technical scope, and ensures that the quality and impact of the projects implemented in the region are optimized, in line with the priorities defined in the Technical Strategies.
\n\tThe ARD is the focal point of the region for operations and emergencies and will work closely with the RD and the SMT.
\n\tHe\/she actively participates in the progressive structuring of the East Africa Division in accordance with HI’s organizational principles, prioritizing the development of skills within the business line.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Responsibility 1: Control tower: Monitor the implementation of HI strategies and policies\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tEnsure that internal checklists are designed and used by each department for regular internal control \/ spot checks during visits to countries, in coordination with the Regional Managers and the relevant HQ referents.
\n\tMonitor the implementation of HI global policies (PSEAH, child protection, fraud and bribery, mandatory cross-cutting approaches, etc.)
\n\tPropose and organise \u201cchange management\u201d & contribute to organizational transformation, in particular through changes in managerial practices, continuous improvement and the enhancement of work processes
\n\tAlert the RD or other relevant services in case of problems and contribute to problem identification and recommend actions to be taken
\n\tCoordinate and support the implementation of internal investigations on specific PSEAH, fraud, or HR abuse cases, when required by the RD.
\n\tMake sure ARCIs are done according to organigramme and facilitate its update
\n\tFormalize the monitoring by feeding relevant dashboards
\n\tSupport the RD in controlling and producing adequate and reliable reporting<\/p>\n
Responsibility 2: Capacity builder: Contribute to capacity improvement\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tEnsures the development of skills in the Field Project Management professional channel (Project Managers, Area\/ Operations\/ Country Managers):
\n\tIn coordination with Country Managers, establishes consolidated training needs for the program
\n\tOrganizes relevant training courses in conjunction with the professional channel Authority (3I)
\n\tFacilitates program communities of practice and encourages participation in global communities of practice
\n\tContribute to trainings on prioritized operational topics (provide inputs on training components, contribute to facilitation of trainings\u2026)
\n\tCan be a mentor for senior operational staff (Area Managers, Operations Managers, CMs, etc.)
\n\tCan be a coach for new regional positions of HI, working methodology, stakes, global strategies, etc.
\n\tContribute to recruitment of senior operational staff and annual assessment of these positions.
\n\tPromote organisational culture together<\/p>\n
Responsibility 3: Emergency preparedness and response<\/p>\n
\tLead the definition and the implementation of the regional REACT action plan at regional level, in close coordination with the concerned Regional Managers
\n\tContribute to improving practices and frameworks on emergency response and partnerships
\n\tMaintain a humanitarian alert system at regional level to support regional and national preparedness.
\n\tSupport the Country Managers in the definition and implementation of country\u2019s REACT action plan and emergency responses in their country
\n\tEnsure the required coordination and information-sharing with all concerned HQ departments during emergency responses
\n\tResponsible for MPMs follow up at regional level
\n\tActs as Emergency Operations Manager, temporary support to Country Manager, or other senior management role during the initial stages of an emergency, in support to the CM and the country team (as per specific delegation by the CM)<\/p>\n
Responsibility 4: Management<\/p>\n
\tReplaces a Country Manager (CM) during his\/her absence (when no other resource is available at country level) or ensures gap filling (as per standard CM Job Description)
\n\tOn an ad-hoc basis, acts on behalf of the Regional Director (RD) on certain subjects in his absence, if decided upon with the RD.
\n\tSupports the RD in the organization of regular coordination meetings and of the annual workshop for the region.<\/p>\n
Responsibility 5: Operation strategy and steering<\/p>\n
Operation Monitoring<\/p>\n
\tIn collaboration with the Technical Unit (THOP), he\/she ensures consistency and alignment between funding strategies, technical strategies and partnership strategies \u2013 particularly multi-country initiatives \u2013 whilst adhering to HI\u2019s priority objectives (localization, diversification of funding sources, etc.).
\n\tProvides support to the Regional Director and the Country Directors\/Managers in the region to explore and develop new value propositions, strategic alliances, major contracts, etc.
\n\tHe\/she leads the development and subsequent monitoring of the future Operational Strategy for the Region, across its programme areas.
\n\tEnsures collective construction and capitalization of regional knowledge (factsheets, infographics, videos, positioning, HI experiences) in collaboration with the SMT and MEAL department
\n\tActs as the operational focal point for the region and is responsible for monitoring projects (implementation, reporting, amendments, project reviews, connection with finance & technical team, etc.) in the countries, working closely with Country Managers and Project Managers.
\n\tEnsures the sizing and planning of the resources needed for operational implementation
\n\tEnsures compliance with donor rules and monitoring of contractual commitments from signature to closure, through one or more Grants Officers and in collaboration with Operations\/Country Managers.<\/p>\n
Partnership strategy and process<\/p>\n
\tMonitor the implementation of HI\u2019s global partnership guidelines and of the regional StratOp partnership objectives
\n\tLead the regular adaptation and monitor the implementation of the partnership process
\n\tLead the organization of strategic exchanges and lessons sharing partnerships across the different countries
\n\tSupport the Country Managers and the Specialists in the definition of the partnership approaches for their country\u2019s sectorial strategies.
\n\tRevise and approve partnership agreements with high financial value, in accordance with the partnership process<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
\tYou have at least 10 years of proven experience in operations and team management in an international humanitarian context.
\n\tYou have strong leadership skills and the ability to work with multicultural teams
\n\tYou have a strategic thinking and the capacity to develop operational and partnerships strategy at regional level
\n\tYou have very good representation skills
\n\tYou have excellent skills in capacity building and teams support
\n\tYou can develop and implement an operational strategy including fundraising
\n\tYou have good analysis skills in terms of context, stakeholder landscape and programme\u2019s intervention strategy
\n\tYou have experience in safeguarding, prevention and response to abuses of persons (employees and partners)
\n\tFrench and English mandatory<\/p>\n
Benefits<\/p>\n
\tAt HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission:\u00a0
\n\t24 months International contract starting from 1st, September 2026;
\n\tThe international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
\n\tUnemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals;
\n\tPension scheme;
\n\tMedical coverage with 50% of employee contribution;
\n\tRepatriation insurance paid by HI;
\n\tSalary\u00a0from 3232\u20ac gross\/month upon experience;
\n\tPerdiem:\u00a0545\u20ac net\/month – paid in the field for Ethiopia\/
\n\tHardship:\u00a0250\u20ac net\/month paid with your salary in Ethiopia
\n\tPaid leaves:\u00a025 days per year;
\n\tR&R:\u00a0according to the level of the mission 5 days every 3 months in Ethiopia<\/p>\n
Position:<\/p>\n
\tUnaccompanied:
\n\tPayment for travel costs (air ticket & visa) and transport of your personal effects;
\n\tA child allowance of 100\u20ac per month, per child (from the second child) paid in the field;
\n\tOpen to couples:
\n\tSupport travel costs (air ticket & visa) for accompanying dependent and health\/ repatriation insurance if the dependent has no income;
\n\tPayment of one yearly additional return flight;\u00a0
\n\tOpen to families: Family package:
\n\ta child allowance of 100\u20ac per month, per child (from the second child) paid in the field;
\n\tContribution to school registration fees for children over 3 years;
\n\tFamily-wide health coverage;
\n\tPayment for travel costs (air ticket & visa) and transport of your personal effects;
\n\tHousing: Individual taken in charge by HI;<\/p>\n
If you are resident in of the country: local package.<\/p>\n
\tNational contract\u00a0:\u00a024 months
\n\tConditions :\u00a0 Depends of the salary grid of the program in Ethiopia\/Uganda\/Kenya<\/p>\n
Apply Through:<\/p>\n
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