Regional Armed Violence Reduction Specialist

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JOB CONTEXT:

The Mekong Regional Program includes operations in Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and China. The Regional Program Office is based in Vientiane, Laos with some regional staffs based in other countries.

Reporting to the Regional Technical Unit Manager, and in collaboration with HQ AVR Technical Division, the Regional AVR Field Technical Specialist will contribute to the implementation of the Armed Violence Reduction pillar of the Mekong and Myanmar-Thailand STRATOPs, and lay the foundation of a common strategy and approach taking into account each context.

The AVR Specialist will be responsible for providing technical support to ongoing projects and ensuring quality according to sector standards and good practices. Thus, he/she will strategically support Armed Violence Reduction Activities, including land release in an integrated approach, inclusive risk education, conflict transformation and victim assistance specific efforts.

YOUR MISSION:

Under the responsibility of the Technical Unit Regional Manager Mekong, the Regional AVR Field Technical Specialist contributes to the implementation of Humanity & Inclusion’s mandate, the 2021-2023 HI Mekong Operational Strategy and 10-year strategy within his/her sectoral scope. He/she ensures the optimal quality and impact of the projects implemented in his/her mission by means of a delegation system with appropriate control mechanisms. With all HI Specialists and Managers, the responsibility of a sound management and successful functioning of the global organization, through paradigm changes. Special attention will be given to the AVR Projects in Laos and Cambodia

Responsibility 1: STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT

-You contribute to the AVR pillar of overall strategic planning for HI’s Programme

-You lead the definition of the AVR technical strategy for HI’s Programme and support its implementation by the operational teams;

Responsibility 2: TECHNICAL SUPPORT

-You ensure technical support to projects in line with the global technical frameworks and standards on AVR

-You ensure technical support to projects in line with the global technical frameworks and standards in Armed Violence reduction

-You ensure technical learning from projects

-You ensure the control & monitoring of the technical quality and the relevance of HI’s activities in the programmes under AVR activities

-You contribute to the Technical Divisions professional channel animation

Responsibility 3: RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS

-You conduct regular analysis of project data and external secondary data on AVR needs and interventions in close collaboration with the Chief of Operations, Information Manager and the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Manager;

-You contribute to the development of research and innovation projects at the country and region level, when relevant to Armed Violence Reduction

Responsibility 4: COORDINATION AND REPRESENTATION

-You contribute to the local external prestige and influence of HI’s expertise in AVR sector

-You liaise with national Mine Action Authorities and other line ministries and participate in different forums to advocate for policy changes

-You represent HI in relevant coordination meetings with Mine Action, AVR and Conflict Transformation actors (INGOs, national NGOs and humanitarian coordination);

-You ensure regular contacts and good bilateral relations with relevant Mine Action and AVR actors;

-You support the Country Manager and the Operations Manager in representation with Mine Action and broader AVR donors, when needed;

-You regularly coordinate and share activities with your Technical Referents at headquarters and at the same time ensure his (her) technical advice is implemented in the field

Responsibility 5: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

-You actively contribute to the technicalities of development of projects in the AVR sector

-You ensure the development of major opportunities or new projects in the region under his sectorial scope

Responsibility 6: REPORTING

-You review and ensure technical quality of any report (Donors and ministries) related to AVR

-You ensure that lessons learnt and best practices in your sector of activities are documented and shared with the technical unit and headquarters;

YOUR PROFILE:

· You hold a degree in Social Science, International Relations, Community Development or relevant field

· You have at least 7 years of experience providing technical support and strategic guidance in minimum two-three pillars of the Armed Violence Reduction Programming (RE, VA, Survey, clearance, conflict transformation)

· You have experience in advocacy in low to middle income countries and experience working as technical project implementer

· You master international framework for AVR and understand its comprehensive model

· You show strong networking skills and ability to coordinate with multi-stakeholders and partners

· You are autonomous with strong communication skills and a sense of responsibility and initiatives

· You speak English

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:

Regional AVR specialist will be based in Vientiane, Laos and work within the Regional Technical Unit (RTU). The living condition in Loas remains quite good with reliable transportation infrastructure, health services, and housing in the capital area.

The mission will require regular travel with in Laos as well as to Cambodia and occasionally in Vietnam. It could be also requested to support Myanmar-Thailand Program. Frequency of travel will be determined by the evolving situation of the COVID-19 health context and travel restrictions issues by the Government of the mentioned countries.

CONDITIONS:

At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team

· 3 years International contract starting from July 2022

· The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:**

o Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals**

o Pension scheme adapted to the situation of our employees: If you already have a personal pension scheme HI will contribute at the same level of your personal monthly contribution with a maximum of 272.53€/month ; If you do not have a personal pension scheme, we will open a private pension account with your contribution of 272.53€/month and a contribution of HI of the same amount**

o Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution **

o Repatriation insurance paid by HI**

· Salary from 2840 € gross/month upon experience

· Perdiem: 525 € net/month – paid in the field

· Paid leaves: 25 days per year;

· R&R: 1 day per month

· Individual Housing taken in charge by HI

· Position:

o unaccompanied

§ Payment for travel costs (air ticket & visa) and transport of your personal effects

§ Child allowance of 100€ per month, per child (from the second child) paid in the field

o open to couples

§ Support travel costs (air ticket & visa) for accompanying dependent and health/ repatriation insurance if the dependent has no income/

§ Payment of one yearly additional return flight

o open to families

§ a child allowance of 100€ per month, per child (from the second child) paid in the field

§ Contribution to school registration fees for children over 3 years

§ Family-wide health coverage

· Payment for travel costs (air ticket & visa) and transport of your personal effects If you are resident in the country: local package