Job Title: Protection and MHPSS Manager
Organisation: Handicap
International
International
Location: Uganda
Reports to: Field
Coordinator
Coordinator
Monthly Salary: 2250 Euros
per month
per month
About Handicap:
Handicap International is an independent and impartial international
aid organisation 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. It has no religious or political
affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations
that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and
implement its actions and social mission.
aid organisation 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. It has no religious or political
affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations
that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and
implement its actions and social mission.
Job Summary: The Protection
and MHPSS Manager manages the protection and MHPSS project in Rhino Camp
settlement, Arua, West Nile Region. In this capacity, the Protection and MHPSS
Manager is responsible of the technically sound conception and implementation
of the sectoral approach with the support of HQ Technical Referents. He/she
plays the role of a field technical expert ensuring the adaptation of Handicap
International technical sectoral approaches to Uganda context, of the capacity
building of team, the supervision of the intervention and its quality control
of the day-to-day activities implemented. Under the leadership of the Field
Coordinator and in close collaboration with the other sectoral managers, the
Protection and MHPSS Manager contributes to further developing Handicap
International’s integrated approach.
and MHPSS Manager manages the protection and MHPSS project in Rhino Camp
settlement, Arua, West Nile Region. In this capacity, the Protection and MHPSS
Manager is responsible of the technically sound conception and implementation
of the sectoral approach with the support of HQ Technical Referents. He/she
plays the role of a field technical expert ensuring the adaptation of Handicap
International technical sectoral approaches to Uganda context, of the capacity
building of team, the supervision of the intervention and its quality control
of the day-to-day activities implemented. Under the leadership of the Field
Coordinator and in close collaboration with the other sectoral managers, the
Protection and MHPSS Manager contributes to further developing Handicap
International’s integrated approach.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Handicap
International Protection and MHPSS Manager job opportunity should hold an
academic background within the fields of Protection, MHPSS, Social Work,
Anthropology or related field - A minimum of two years of professional
experience in a managerial NGO position - Previous exposure and experience in
project cycle management, preferably within multisector approaches - Previous experience in at least one of the
fields of Protection, MHPSS and/or Inclusion - Extensive knowledge of protection risks
-writing skills - Good capacity building and coaching skills
- Previous experience with Handicap
International is a strong asset - Prior experience launching of operations
is an asset - Broad knowledge of Uganda context is an
asset - Proven managerial experience
- Proven representation experience
- Excellent communication skills
- English mandatory (oral and written)
- Strong writing and reporting skills
- Computer literacy i.e. proficiency in
Microsoft applications - Ability to work under pressure
- Good coordination skills
- Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills
Job Terms and Conditions:
- Monthly
Salary: from 2250.00 €/month (gross), depending on experience - Perdiem:
517.10 €/month (net) - Hardship Allowance: 250 €/month
(net) - Insurances: Medical health
coverage, retirement planning, repatriation - Paid holiday: 25 days per year
- R&R: 5 days every 3 months
- Housing: Collective taken in
charge by Handicap International
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to
apply online by clicking on the link below.
apply online by clicking on the link below.
Deadline: 18th August
2017
2017
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