Country: Turkey
Closing date: 30 Apr 2016
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.us
Present in more than 55 countries, Handicap International is composed of 2 operational directions:
- The Direction of Humanitarian Action
- The Direction of Development Action
JOB CONTEXT :
While considerable relief efforts are deployed by Government of Turkey and its humanitarian partners (UN and NGOs) to support refugees with a wide range of services, HI needs assessments conducted from October 2015 to January 2016 identified critical gaps to be addressed in terms of access to livelihoods opportunities and services, notably as far as rehabilitation services and psychosocial support are concerned, for people affected psychologically and/or physically by the crisis and their household.
YOUR MISSION:
Under the management of the project coordinator, and in close collaboration with the technical advisors and the community-based team and potential partners:
He/she will ensure the implementation and development of a qualitative strategy of intervention for the mental health and psychosocial support, focusing on the MHPSS community-based intervention.
Tasks and responsibilities :
- Ensure with the support of the Technical Unit, the implementation and development of projects in your area,
- Define and formalize methodology and work plan;
- Ensure the proper use of the data collection tools that you developed;
- Analyze regularly the adequacy of the community-based intervention with the needs and resources of the communities targeted and mitigate the intervention when needed.
- Ensure the continuous training of the MHPSS staff on technical aspects of the MHPSS community-based intervention is provided by the technical advisors
- Ensure regular field visits, along with the technical advisors, on outreach intervention areas
- Support the partner in the recruitment and management of the team;
- Define and organize the technical support to be provided to the community based team;
- Ensure a monthly follow-up on indicators and provide regular reporting on your activities;
CANDIDATE’S PROFILE :
Mandatory: Spoken and written proficiency in English and Turkish. Arabian is an asset
Proven project management experience
At least 2 years of professional experience in accompaniment of vulnerable people or in the humanitarian field, preferably on the field of vulnerability and/or disability and/or Community-based approach
Ability in team management
Experience in adult trainings
Proven managerial experience
Desirable :
- Experience in social cohesion and/or community mobilization and/or conflict management
- MHPSS skills
- Capacity to analyze a complex project environment aiming at strategic outcomes
Familiar with MS Office (Word, Excel) and internet
Strong communication and reporting skills;
Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills;
Open and interested in disability and vulnerability issues High diplomacy, cultural sensitivity and security awareness;
Ability to work under high pressure and without constant supervision;
SPECIFICITES/PARTICULARITES DU POSTE :
Based in Gaziantep
CONDITIONS:
• Turkish residence permit
• Starting date : April 2016
• Length of the contract: 12 months
• Employee or volunteer status, according to experience :
The salary will be defined regarding the experience and competencies.
How to apply:
Please send your resume with cover letter in English, and three contactable references with their contact details at the following address: recruitment-tr@hi-emergency.org with the subject : REF# TR/HR/2016/002
Last date for application is 30 April 2016
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Handicap International reserves the right to fill this position before the end of the closing date.
