Risk Education Project Manager F/M – RCA At Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion

Location: RCA – BOCARANGA
Desired start date: 01/11/2023
Deadline for submission of applications: 20/10/2023
Duration: 9 months

Technical field: Risk Education related to Explosive Devices (EREE) / Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (SMSPS)

Handicap International / Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity association, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside disabled and vulnerable people, she acts and testifies to meet their essential needs and improve their living conditions. It is committed to promoting respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Since its creation in 1982, HI has implemented development programs in more than 59 countries and intervenes in many emergency situations. Today we have a budget of around 230 million euros, with 4755 employees worldwide.

At Handicap International, we firmly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our structure. This is why we are committed to a disability policy to promote the reception and integration of people with disabilities.

Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, including to participate in the first interviews.

Find more information on the association: www.hi.org .

CONTEXT :

After closing in 2004, HI returned to CAR in 2015 through the activities of the logistics platform, but since then HI has deployed humanitarian interventions around 4 pillars: Humanitarian Logistics – Health – Inclusion – Reduction of Armed Violence, around flagship activities:

• Facilitation of road, river and air transport,
• The rehabilitation of roads, crossing structures and airways,
• Functional rehabilitation (physiotherapy, orthopedics, hearing aids),
• Stimulation therapy for malnourished children and their parents,
• Individual and community psycho-social care,
• Inclusive humanitarian action, local development and inclusive governance and strengthening organizations of people with disabilities,
• The socio-economic integration of the most vulnerable households, particularly through the development of AGR, and professional training,
• Education about the risks associated with explosive devices.

These activities are carried out on three bases Bangui, Bambari, Bangassou and a sub-base in Bocaranga.

YOUR MISSION :

As a Project Manager, you contribute within your home country to the implementation of Humanity & Inclusion’s mandate and 10-year strategy. You are responsible for implementing the project. In this context, you ensure the optimization of the quality and impact of the project, through a delegation system with appropriate control mechanisms.

Mission 1: Management

• You must understand the strategy, explain it, translate it into operational objectives for your team, and drive the necessary changes.
• You organize the operational management of your team, structure work around identified processes, manage performance, and facilitate problem resolution.
• You contribute to the development of your employees, by creating the conditions to enable their commitment, their professionalization and their attachment to HI.

Mission 2: Strategy and management

• You contribute to the development of the program’s operational strategy
• You contribute to the operational strategy (StratOp) program or country
• You write new project proposals for the continuation or extension of the project

Mission 3: Operational implementation

• You ensure the implementation of the project, in accordance with the logical framework and the allocated budget
• You ensure monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning of the project
• You ensure project data management
• You ensure the functional animation of the teams on their project
• You contribute to communication on the project externally

Mission 4: Emergency preparedness and response

Mission 5: Management of the Bocaranga branch

Mission 6: Participation in security management at intervention sites

• You collaborate with the mission security department and in particular with the security manager for monitoring teams and activities on the ground.
• In collaboration with the Area Manager and the Security Manager, participates in updating and monitoring security tools in intervention areas;
• You ensure the smooth communication of information between the Area Manager and the field teams
• Ensures regular security monitoring and ensures compliance with safety rules and travel procedures during field missions.

SPECIFICITIES/PARTICULARITIES OF THE POSITION:

• Security constraints are significant, and the context is volatile
• Relatively significant isolation in the town of Bocaranga, presence of several international NGOs and expatriates
• Leisure spaces, cultural places very limited
• Relatively rudimentary living conditions: no electricity in the city (generator only) and access to the internet and telecommunications is often difficult
• Travel in the region is by UNHAS flight. The base is also served by vehicle

YOUR PROFILE :

• You know and want to advance and develop the autonomy of your employees
• You are able to manage your team even remotely
• You have experience in capacity building/training
• You know how to simplify and prioritize
• You have experience in managing Risk education projects related to Explosive Devices
• You have experience in managing Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support projects
• You master themes related to inclusive humanitarian aid
• You have a good knowledge of the context in Central Africa

TERMS :

At HI, the starting conditions match your commitment and are adapted to the context of your mission. Particular attention is paid to health issues and your personal situation: https://hi.org/fr/travailler-chez-hi

To find out about our integration and training course, and our mobility policy, click here: https://hi.org/fr/integration-developpement-des-competences-

• International contract for 9 months starting ideally from 01/11/2023 subject to financing
• The international contract allows social coverage adapted to the needs of each person
  • Unemployment insurance levied only for EU nationals
  • Retirement insurance
  • Health coverage, repatriation, welfare covered by HI and the employee
• Salary : from €2,448 gross/month depending on professional experience
• Per diem : €12 net/month – paid in local currency on site
• Hardship €500 net/month
• Paid leave : 25 days per year;
• R&R : 5 days every 3 months

If you are a resident of the country: local package

How to apply

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Only selected candidates will be contacted.