Rehabilitation Task Force Coordinator and Project Manager

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Position : Rehabilitation Task Force Coordinator and Project Manager
Salary range: 7645 – 8600 ILS
Location: Based in Gaza
Responsible to: Gaza Area Manager and the Regional Rehabilitation Technical Specialist
Closing date: 28 March, 2022

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

Under the line management of the Gaza Area Manager and the functional link of the Regional Technical Unit (based in Amman). 50% of efforts will be dedicated to support the Rehabilitation Task Force (RTF), in close coordination and collaboration with Gaza Trauma Working Group and Gaza Health and Nutrition Cluster lead (WHO). While, the other 50% of the efforts will be allocated as Project Manager. The Project Manager contributes to the implementation of the mandate and the 10-year strategy of Humanity & Inclusion in Palestine. He/she ensures optimal quality and impact of the projects implemented in Palestine in the Rehabilitation Sector by means of a delegation system with appropriate control mechanisms. With all HI managers, and through paradigm changes, he/she shares responsibility for the sound management and effective functioning of the global organisation..

REPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibility 1: Coordination & Representation of the Rehabilitation Task Force

Lead the Rehabilitation Task Force (RTF), in close link with the existing WHO/HC coordination mechanism, with regular review of its TOR and facilitate its members to reach the Task Force objectives (e.g. minimize duplication of services, improve referral systems, etc).
Coordinate with relevant Governmental bodies and non-humanitarian actors in Gaza, Sector/Cluster coordinators and other stakeholders in Gaza,
Represent RTF at the Trauma Working Group and Health Cluster and other related forums
Encourage coordination, complementarity and coherence of the RTF member’s program’s health intervention to respond to the physical rehabilitation needs of the affected population with respect to minimum rehabilitation standards, in accordance to the RTF ToR.
Update the RTF ToR ensuring that RTF ToR includes the creation of longer-term rehabilitation plans (member and platform specific) incorporating specific risk reduction measures,
Facilitate the mapping of rehabilitation services though communication with stakeholders and other existing coordination mechanisms, including international NGOs, civil society and government institutions. Support the LRN.
Collect data and documents and disseminate common plans of actions and other information related to the rehabilitation in the monthly / quarterly sit-reps and/or regular Health Bulletins and other information products,
Participate actively to surveys initiated by the Health Cluster: design, data collection tools as well as providing analysis and recommendations as relevant.

Responsibility 2: Capacity building within the Rehabilitation Task Force

Support rehabilitation task force members to develop action plans respecting the minimum standards of early rehabilitation in conflicts and disasters.
Promote standards and good practices and adherence to them by interested rehabilitation partners,
In coordination with other stakeholders, co-ordinate and where appropriate arrange/conduct direct training in physical rehabilitation for key national and local stakeholders,
Support in ongoing assessments of needs, gaps and resources regarding the health sector in the country, in particular in the field of physical and functional rehabilitation if any,
In close collaboration with other TF coordinators under the Trauma Working Group, ensure the implementation of the integrated approach to rehabilitation of persons with disabilities and injuries.

Responsibility 3: Management

Manager as a role model: embody HI's values on a daily basis, and be a role model.
Manager as a coach for meaning: understand the strategy, make it explicit, translate it into operational objectives for his or her team, lead the necessary changes. Give meaning to each management action. Encourage inter and intra departmental exchanges of practice. Encourage innovation and risk-taking.
Operational manager: organise the operational management of his or her team, structure the work around identified processes, steer performance and facilitate the resolution of problems.
First HR & Coach: contribute to the development of his or her staff, creating the conditions for their commitment, professionalism and attachment to HI. Ensure compliance with the code of conduct and institutional policies, the mindset and expected individual and collective behaviour.

Responsibility 4: Operational implementation

Ensure the implementation of the project, in line with the logical framework and allocated budget

Steer the project’s intervention strategy and put forward adjustments if the objectives change or if it is likely that they will not be met.
Ensure that activities and the associated resources are planned, and implement the action plan.
Ensure that activities are implemented in line with the project proposal and the allocated budget.
Ensure project reporting, internally (within the programme) and externally (reporting to funding bodies, authorities and/or partners).
Undertake expenditure and manage the project activity-specific budget lines according to the delegation he/she received based on the programme signature delegation table
Prepare and manage partnerships with the project implementation partners.
Guarantee the proper archiving of information.

Ensure that project implementation complies with the existing frameworks

Ensure the proper implementation and follow-up of institutional policies (specifically PME, PSEAH and Age-Gender-Disability policies) and the other HI internal standards.
Ensure compliance with the terms of the project proposal and the rules applied by the project funding body/bodies.
Ensure compliance with global technical standards and norms by communicating and by involving the technical specialists and advisors with expertise in the project themes.

Ensure project monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning

Ensure project monitoring, specifically activity progress indicators and the expected outcomes.
Develop and implement the project evaluation plan.
Ensure that the project is accountable to the local stakeholders.
Ensure project learning, taking into account lessons learned from similar previous projects, following the recommendations made throughout the project (from evaluations, support missions, audits, etc.), and capitalising on the acquired knowledge.

Ensure project data management

Ensure that the appropriate data collection and management tools are in place on the project, in line with global standards.
Ensure that data related to the project is collected and compiled in the project database.
Carry out regular checks and makes any necessary corrections to the activity database.

Coordinate the teams involved in the project

Facilitate coordination meetings between his/her direct team and the support services located in the area when necessary.
Ensure that his/her team and the support teams (shared and technical services, in particular) work well together in order to facilitate the implementation of the project in the country.
Facilitate the project steering committee.

Contribute to external project communication

Contribute to HI’s external influence by taking part in networks, when required.
Communicate about the project to partners, authorities and stakeholders when relevant.

Responsibility 5: Strategy and steering. Contribute to the development of the programme’s operational strategy

Contribute to programme or country operational strategy (StratOp).
Draft new project proposals for the continuity or expansion of the project.
Contribute to the drafting of new proposal for new opportunities, if necessary.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

University degree, preferably Master degree in public health and relevant rehabilitation professional is mandatory
Minimum of 6 years proven experience working on physical rehabilitation in humanitarian environments, including provision of technical advice to field teams
Experience designing and delivering training and implementing capacity building plans
Minimum of 3 years practical experience in managing project
Minimum of 3 years practical experience in managing staff
Solid work experience in coordinating health / rehabilitation sector
Excellent understanding of health issues in emergency situations and detailed knowledge of humanitarian principles, guidelines and laws and the cluster system
Strong internal and external coordination and representation skills (strong abilities to work with a variety of partners)
Fluency in oral and written English with experience in report writing is compulsory, Arabic would be highly asset
Strong computer skills (use of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and other relevant software)
Knowledge of the different schools of though and explanatory model of disability

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct. In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.

Initial contract will be for a period of 6 months with the possibility of extension upon availability of funds

Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and

Particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their resume with motivation letter to reach on or before March 28, 2022 to

recruitment@palestine.hi.org

indicating your full name and the job title (Rehabilitation Task Force Coordinator and Project Manager) in the subject line of your e-mail application. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be disregarded.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and those shortlisted will be contacted.

Applicants who have previously applied need not re-apply.