TERRE DES HOMMES – Gaza Emergency Program Manager – Giordania / Palestine – Info cooperazione

MEN’S FIELD ITALY select one/one Emergency Program Manager – Gaza when you do your work Georgia and Palestine. Duration 12 month. Type of contract: Co.co.co. Scadenza candidacy 07/09/2024

Terre des Hommes Italia (TDH IT), a member of the Terre des Hommes International Federation, is active in 21 developing countries and carries out projects and activities for the benefit of more than 3 million people.

TDH IT implements emergency and mid-term programs and projects in the areas of education, primary health care, protection, PSS and children’s rights. Terre des Hommes Italia has been working in Palestine since 2000 with education, protection and health interventions focused on children. Since October 2023, TDH IT has been supporting emergency aid in Gaza in partnership with the Palestinian Medical Relief Society (PMRS) and we are working to expand our emergency response in the coming months.

TDH IT is looking for a Program Manager who will be responsible for the planning, coordination and management of the emergency response in Gaza, in close collaboration with the TDH Italy office in East Jerusalem and the West Bank and with the local partner(s) in Gaza.

Main Responsibilities:

The program manager is responsible for:

• Monitor and manage ongoing emergency interventions, including coordination with implementing partners and donor reporting;
• Organizing and following up the procurement of goods in Jordan and the transportation of goods from Jordan to Gaza. This includes regular updates on the applicable regulations, coordination with the Logistics Cluster and relevant authorities, contacts with other NGOs, etc.
• Supervise and manage staff assigned to the programs, including remote management of local staff in Palestine and line management of staff who may be recruited to the Amman and Gaza offices;
• Explore new financing and partnership opportunities together with the country delegate;
• The design of the TDH Italy emergency response in Gaza, together with the country delegate and the support of the headquarters;
• Maintain regular contact with partners, donors and other stakeholders;
• Participate in relevant coordination meetings;
• Support the development of new project proposals, including assessments and other necessary resources;
• Support the TDH Italy Communications Department by providing the necessary information for fundraising activities;
• Ensure that the Country Delegate and the Program Desk are regularly updated on humanitarian needs, access/intervention opportunities, updates on ongoing programs and possible future programs, etc.
• Support the Country Delegate and the Program Desk in planning the resources needed to expand the emergency team;
• Support the TDH Italy Delegation in Palestine in all other needs related to the ongoing programmes in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

Required profile

• University degree in international development, statistics, social sciences or a similar relevant degree;
• At least 8 years of professional experience in humanitarian organizations in project or program management, preferably in emergency and protection situations;
• Good knowledge of key proposal development, administrative and reporting requirements of donors such as AICS, ECHO and UN agencies.
• Fluent English in writing and speaking is essential. Arabic and Italian are a plus;
• Good experience and knowledge of logistics and purchasing processes, especially in emergency situations, is a major advantage;
• Strongly developed analytical and reporting skills;
• Previous work experience in the Middle East, preferably Palestine, is a strong asset

Knowledge and skills

• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills, the ability to enhance the capabilities of others
• Commitment to the goals, principles and values ​​of TDH IT
• Ability to work well in a team, under pressure and in response to changing needs
• High degree of responsibility, taking initiative, emotional stability
• Ability to prioritize a heavy workload and delegate accordingly, including in culturally sensitive situations
• Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable to the needs of the team and the organization.

TDH Italia has a zero tolerance policy towards SEAH and is not prepared to employ anyone who has been found guilty of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse or sexual harassment. Ethics is part of the annual review.

Salary depending on experience and TDH IT salary scale.

Personal data: Personal data provided by candidates will be processed in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (2016/679) and the corresponding Italian legislative amendment (Legislative Decree 101/2018). The management of data processing is the exclusive responsibility of the Terre des Hommes Italia Foundation, which will use such data to evaluate the application for the specific position for which the application is sent. In the event that the application is not suitable for the advertised position, the curriculum vitae will be kept in our archives for a limited period of time and used to evaluate future vacancies. The data processing is carried out with maximum confidentiality and security. Sending your CV and motivation letter constitutes your consent to the processing of personal data for the purposes indicated above.

Disclaimer: The Terre des Hommes Italia Foundation applies the highest standards and procedures for the protection of children and has a zero tolerance policy towards any form of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse or sexual harassment. Anyone found guilty of these types of crimes will not be considered for employment. For this reason, candidates may be subject to a series of checks, including criminal records. Ethics is part of the annual performance review.

HOW TO REGISTER:

Interested candidates who have the required experience and skills are invited to send an updated CV and a motivation letter with at least two references to [email protected] and cc [email protected], indicating the reference in the subject of the email. PAL-08-2024

The deadline for receiving applications is the September 7th^and 2024Applications received after this date will not be processed.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will not be processed.

We apologize in advance, as we will only contact selected candidates.

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