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NGO 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.us
Present in more than 55 countries, Handicap International is composed of 2 operational directions:
– The Direction of Humanitarian Action (DAH)
– The Direction of Development Action (DAD)

 

MISSION CONTEXT

Regarding the approaching cyclone in the Caribbean Islands, HI is preparing its emergency response. Hurricane Matthew is now a massive storm forecast to pass on or very close to Cuba, Jamaica and Haitï and – potentially – to cause damaging effects to these countries.
Thus, if those countries request for assistance, HI will be part of the emergency actors involved into the humanitarian response, in order to support the most vulnerable affected by the catastrophe

 

RESPONSABILITIES

Under the direct responsibility and support of the DAH Desk Manager, you will be responsible for:

– Ensuring the global implementation of the emergency response within the country (may it regards strategic, operational, human, material or financial aspects);
– Coordination of the program implemented – Representing Handicap International towards institutional donors, local authorities and partners;
– Ensuring application and respect of logistics, accountability and financial procedures, based on the management and the support of administrative and logistics coordinators;
– Ensuring the operational management of the team placed under your responsibility (expatriate and national staff);
– Ensuring strategic programs development in accordance with humanitarian needs identified as well as financial opportunities to be raised in the frame of Handicap International’s mandate and expertise;
– Ensuring the security of the staff members, operations and means related to the program under your responsibility,
– Ensuring smooth and regular reporting activities by all member of the mission toward Head Quarter.

You must be flexible enough to takeover any other responsibilities in case of gap or new exceptional activity.

Langues parlées

– English mandatory, Spanish would be a strong asset

Qualité du candidat

– Ability to take decision in a short time
– Ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with a variety of stakeholders
– Strong management skills