VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Disaster Risk Reduction Officer

Salary: Starting from 6755 Shekels

Contract Duration: 06 months

Location: West Bank Office

Responsible to: Protection PM

Closing date: 11 November, 2024

THE ORGANIZATION

Handicap International (which runs projects under its operating name, Humanity & Inclusion – HI -), is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Handicap International is a not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations.

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

Under the responsibility of the Protection Project Manager, the DRR Officer contributes to the implementation of HI mandate and ten-year strategy (expressed in StratOp) in his/her home country. He/she contributes to the implementation of projects by providing technical expertise and by ensuring that the quality and impact of the project(s) concerned are optimized.

The DRR Officer works in close collaboration with the program’s technical team.

He/she is responsible for the training, support, and advice of the Project Technical Agent (PTA) so that the PTA properly achieves his/her technical activities.

Responsibilities:

Mission 1: Providing guidance and technical support to projects in accordance with the technical frameworks and general standards of his/her sectoral scope (DRR)

• Provide appropriate technical guidance and support to project leaders and/or specialists.
• Ensure project(s) activities are implemented in accordance with internal quality and technical DRR standards and propose adjustments or improvements as necessary.
• Adapt project documentation as required, in accordance with global DRR technical standards and norms.
• Contribute to the regular reporting of technical activities of its scope (collection and analysis of technical data collected) in conjunction with the project team and the MEAL team.
• Where appropriate, coordinate and collaborate with the project’s technical partners as delegated by the Specialist or Project Manager.

Mission 2: Providing project-based technical learning

• Responsible for the technical learning of projects, based on lessons learned and good practices.
• Contribute to global technical learning under the responsibility of the specialist or project manager.
• Collect the elements necessary for capitalization exercises or scientific documentation.
• Ensure global and field technical specialists get the information they need and collaborate with technical divisions as needed.
• Adjust activities to audit recommendations as appropriate and implement recommendations to improve the technical quality of projects.
• Ensure the technical quality and relevance of project activities implemented within their area of expertise; conduct self-evaluation of their project and participate in evaluation cycles under the supervision of the PM.
• Taking ownership of norms and standards anticipates and prepares for nexus adjustments.
• Contribute to the terms of reference for evaluations and when pertinent oversee data collection for research activities.

Mission 3: Contributing to the animation of his/her sector

• Contribute to or lead the technical training required in his or her field.
• May contribute to the development of a local talent pool within his/her sector (conducts technical interviews of candidates and makes recommendations, identifies training and coaching needs).
• Assists in coordinating technical professional development and participate to global community of practice, in collaboration with the technical division.
• Contribute to the design and collection of operational data to ensure adequate monitoring of activities or ad hoc data collection activities, and ensure appropriate measurement of project completion in his/her area of expertise.
• Ensure that data processing is established and carried out in accordance with the rules and principles set by the IM/MEAL and by the technical councils of the sector of expertise.

Mission 4: Contribute to ensure the technical influence of HI on its perimeter

• Contribute to the outreach of HI: can represent HI technical expertise by delegation in relevant local, regional and international networks and with local partners.
• Where appropriate, coordinate and collaborate with the project’s technical partners as delegated by the Specialist or Project Manager.
• Relay and contribute to advocacy messages within its scope of work.
• Write new project content for the continuity or expansion of the project within its technical scope.
• Contribute to the writing of new proposals for new opportunities within its technical scope.

Mission 5: Emergency Preparedness and Response Responsibilities

• Contribute to the support or implementation of emergency preparedness actions of the program(s) and, during an emergency, adapts his/her work modality in order to contribute to an effective HI humanitarian response.

Job Requirements

Professional Skills:

– Degree in Disaster Risk Reduction, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, or a related field.

– Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Disaster Risk Reduction or related fields, particularly in emergency and development contexts.

– Proven ability to provide technical guidance and support in DRR, ensuring compliance with established standards and best practices.

– Experience in designing and delivering training programs focused on DRR concepts and practices.

– Strong analytical capabilities for evaluating project outcomes and identifying areas for improvement.

– Ability to effectively work with diverse partners, including civil society organizations, government agencies, and community stakeholders.

– Ability to form volunteer groups among vulnerable local communities

– Demonstrated skills in applying user-centered methodologies in project implementation and evaluation.

– Familiarity with referral systems and frameworks related to disaster preparedness and response.

Cross-Cutting Skills:

– Strong ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently under pressure, ensuring high-quality outputs.

– Flexibility to adjust strategies and methods in response to evolving project needs and contexts.

– Capacity to work independently while contributing to team goals and objectives.

– Experience in building and maintaining professional relationships within relevant sectors and networks.

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.

DISABILITY INCLUSION:

The candidate or his/her representative must let the HR representative know that s/he needs an adjustment or change at the test and the interview for a reason related to a medical condition by sending a request for accommodation at the email: recruitment@palestine.hi.org.

By applying to this position, you grant HI’s recruitment team your consent to perform a reference check on you with respect to the misconduct disclosure scheme.

The initial contract will be for a period of up to 6 months, to be extendable based on the availability of funds.

Handicap International is an equal-opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities

Interested candidates should fill out the form DRRO and submit their resume with a motivation letter to reach on or before November 11th, 2024. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be disregarded.

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