GLOBAL OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION
Under the line management of the Head of Mission the HOM Assistant is responsible for
Participate to the global coordination of the program implemented in the country (may it regards strategic, operational, human, material or financial aspects);
Participate to the reinforcement of the structuration of the mission
Under head of mission delegation, represent Handicap International towards local authorities and partners;
Provide relevant context analysis to the Mission Management;
Ensure internal communication activities and improve dissemination of the information;
Assist the Head of Mission in his coordination duties;
Provide support to the Mission according to needs and priorities;
Contribute to reporting duties.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Line manager: Emergency response division Head of Mission (ERD HOM)
In direct cooperation with: Coordination team, support services
RESPONSIBILITIES
Objective 1:Coordinate / participate to the strengthening of the mission
Activities/Main duties:
a. Establish a list of procedures / tools to put in place to reinforce the functioning of the mission
b. Establish a clear process of validation within the mission to update or create those documents
c. Participate to their creation and coordinate their validation
d. Participate to the capitalisation process by collecting, classifying, circulating all relevant documentation produced by
the mission
e. Ensure their regular update and respect by all team members
Objective 2:Participate to the general coordination of the mission
Activities/Main duties:
a. Assist daily the Head of Mission in his coordination duties (minute of meetings, memo, emails);
b. Manage the mission events calendar;
c. Prepare and organize monthly staff meeting and any other mission events (workshops, gathering...);
d. Contribute to ensure a proper coordination/liaison with the other HI Mission & region
e. Produce internal guidelines compiling the different process/rules to be applied in the mission for all staff.
f. Prepare, organize and manage the field visit for HI visitors in Lebanon, and update the follow up tool;
Objective 3: Participate to the external representation of Handicap International
Activities/Main duties:
a. Under the delegation of the emergency head of mission, participate to external coordination meeting
b. Produce and manage communication materials (maps, pictures, posters, leaflets);
c. Ensure the dissemination of relevant information to all HI staff members (reports, newsletter, etc.);
Objective 4 : Participate to the realization of the internal / external reporting
Activities/Main duties:
a. Realize / coordinate the production of the internal Sitrep of Handicap International
b. Participate to the production of donors reports when needed
c. Participate in the writing of all documents as required by the head of mission (strategic documents, internal
memos, MOU etc.)
Objective 5 : Participate to the security management
Activities/Main duties:
a. Follow actively the socio-economic, political and security context at national and regional level;
b. Compile and analyse all the security Sitrep sent by the bases
c. Participate to the update of security documents
d. Participate to the management of security when needed
Objective 6 : Participate to the security management
Activities/Main duties:
a. Ensure when needed adequate follow up of activities (cash instalment, indicators follow up etc.)
b. Upon HoM request, provide support to other Coordinators in their monthly duties
REQUIREMENTS
Background:
Master in Humanitarian Studies, Political Sciences or related field
At least 2 years of professional experience
Previous experience with Handicap International will be an asset
Experience in the Middle East would be a strong asset
Languages: English, Arabic mandatory (oral and written), French an asset
Driving licence:. not mandatory
Computer skills: Proficiency in current office software applications
Personal qualities & soft skills:
Strong communication and reporting skills
Strong organisational skills
JOB CONDITIONS
Remuneration: according to HI salary grid
Starting date: ASAP
Duration/ Type of contract: Six months contract (renewable)
Social insurance: Covered by Handicap International
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and Particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities. Interested candidates may please send their resume with cover letter with the reference “HOM Assistant - HI Emergency Division - Beirut”.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Masters Degree
Education Degree Details
Master in Humanitarian Studies, Political Sciences or related field
Arabic
Fluent
English
Excellent
French
Basic
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No