Technical Unit Manager

“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”

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

Since the organisation was first founded in 1982, we have set up development programmes in more than 60 countries and responded to many emergencies. Today we have a budget of around 150 million euros, with 3500 employees worldwide.

HI is engaged in an employment policy in favour of disabled workers.

For further information about the association: www.hi.org.

JOB CONTEXT :

In March 2014, anti-government protests in Ukraine led to the removal of a Kremlin-friendly leader from power, and Russia invaded and annexed the Crimean Peninsula. A month later, pro-Russian separatists backed by Russia began capturing territory from the Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts (the Donbass region). In 2015, the peace Minsk agreement was signed, however never fully implemented and the fighting has transformed into a trench war over the past eight years. After having built up significant military forces on Ukraine’s borders in 2021, and after having recognized the independence of Russian-backed self-declared republics of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine, Russia launched on the 24 February a large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine by air, land and sea targeting several regions and key cities including Kyiv.

Humanitarian situation

Heavy fighting and shelling continue across several towns and cities in Ukraine, with increasing human cost and humanitarian consequence. Most of these casualties were caused by the use of explosive weapons with a wide impact area. Reports of civilians trapped in towns and cities under shelling continue. Inside Ukraine, severe essential health supplies, fuel and cash shortages are reported, with heightened insecurity affecting access to basic services. Population movement remains fluid and according to latest figures by UNHCR, close to 900,000 people have now fled Ukraine to neighboring countries, while over 100,000 have so far been internally displaced. Real figures are considerably higher as corroboration is ongoing, albeit with delays and security challenges.

HI response to the conflict and its regional impact

HI has deployed two teams in the region, with one team deploying to Ukraine and a second team leading an assessment in neighbouring countries receiving refugees. The main objectives will be to assess more deeply the current context & environment, identify potential operational partners, meet with key relevant stakeholders on the ground and asses the overall needs of the population, and requirement to start operations. HI is therefore preparing to be able to deploy quickly a large-scale multi sectoral humanitarian response.

YOUR MISSION:

Under the responsibility of the Ukraine Programme Director, the Field Technical Unit Regional Manager contributes to the implementation of the mandate and the 10-year strategy of Humanity & Inclusion. He/she ensures optimal quality and impact of the projects implemented in the country, through a delegation system with appropriate control mechanisms. He/she shares with all HI managers the responsibility of a sound management and successful functioning of the global organization, through paradigm changes.

Responsibility 1 : Management

-You set individual objectives, evaluate individual performance, contribute to development & career evolution, monitor competences

-You ensure a good communication and information level to his/her team members and ensure conflict resolution within the team

You propose relevant adaptation to the organizational chart of the mission and contribute to its implementation (job descriptions, recruitment of team members, etc.);

-You follow the nationalisation process for relevant positions: support the identification of the adequate national candidate, create capacity building plan and follow up on its implementation

-You produce & steer the conception of major projects (multiple countries, one or multiple theme) or of new projects in the region

-You identify & develop Regional or local partnerships and/or consortium with NGOs, Institutions, Companies on technical priorities or important topics in the region

Responsibility 2 : Expertise

-You contribute to the regional strategies in line with the global strategies

-You ensure the respect of global technical frameworks and standards and the learning process from projects (In liaison with 3I division)

-You ensure the development of research and innovation projects in the region when relevant (In liaison with 3I Division)

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

-You ensure compliance of the technical proposition with nexus stakes

-You lead a local professional channel/talent pool and contribute to the Technical Divisions professional channel animation

Responsibility 3 : Influence

-You ensure the local external prestige and influence of HI’s expertise

Responsibility 4 : Business Development

-You ensure the technical development of major opportunities for each different theme in the region

YOUR PROFILE :

• You hold a degree in either disability and inclusion, education, psychology, rehabilitation and/or protection
• You have 5 years minimum experience in developing and implementing multiyear development projects focused in human rights, disability, education, inclusion and/or engagement with private sector
• You have experience in technical issues of at least one of HI’s service sectors, in addition to your own expertise and related stakeholder networks and professionals
• You know how to support and motivate a person or group, you adapt your leadership to the group in order to lead it towards a shared objective
• You know how to develop capacity-building techniques for use with adults (training of adults)
• You are ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• You are resilient to stress and uncertainty
• You are to work in a tensed and volatile context with strict security measures
• You are fluent in English (oral and written)

CONDITIONS:

At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. Particular attention is paid to health issues and your personal situation.
We offer an induction and training path adapted to our staff members and we have a HR policy oriented toward mobility and professional development.

· International contract starting as soon as possible

· 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 2869 € gross/month upon experience

· Perdiem : to be determined

· Hardship : 550 € net/month paid with your salary

· Paid leaves : 25 days per year;

· R&R to be determined

· Unaccompanied position

· Collective housing taken in charge by HI

If you are resident in the country : local package