EORE Technical Officer

Handicap International (which runs projects under its operating name, Humanity & Inclusion - HI -), is an independent and impartial international aid organization 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. Handicap International is a not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations.

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

Under the responsibility of the Project Manager, the EORE Technical Officer contributes to the implementation of Humanity & Inclusion’s mandate and operational strategy in Palestine.

She/he draws on global and national best practices and innovations, both in Explosive Ordnance Risk Education and Conflict Preparedness and Protection (EORE CPP) and beyond, to inspire effective, creative and impactful EORE CPP programming targeting those at most risk, including persons with disabilities. She/he contributes to the implementation of projects by providing technical expertise and ensures that the quality of projects complies with relevant international and national standards and organizational SOPs.

Responsibilities:

Mission 1: Providing guidance and technical support EORE CPP activities in accordance with international Mine Action Standards, HI technical Framework within the Palestinian Mine Action context

• Provide relevant technical guidance to the EORE CPP teams.
• Make sure that the EORE CPP activities are compliant with HI internal quality and international standards in Mine Action.
• Develop and adapt risk education documentation and material as required, in accordance with the context of Palestine and targeted populations needs.
• Coordinate the regular reporting of EORE CPP technical activities and participate to the development/ adjustment of new activities.
• When required, provide technical support to the to facilitate the coordination of EORE CPP activities and projects.
• Where appropriate, coordinate and collaborate with the project's partners.
• Provide appropriate training and coaching session to the project teams.
• Ensure the quality assurance of EORE CPP activities

 Mission 2: Providing project-based technical learning

• Ensure global and regional AVR technical specialists get the information they need and collaborate with the AVR technical division as needed.
• Take an active part to the global HI EORE community of practice.
• Collect the elements necessary for capitalization exercises or scientific documentation.
• Contribute to EORE technical learning under the responsibility of the AVR specialist or chief of operations, based on best practices.
• Responsible for the EORE and CPP technical learning of projects based on lessons learned and good practices.
• Adjust activities to audit recommendations as appropriate.
• Implement recommendations to improve the technical quality of projects.
• Ensure the technical quality and relevance of EORE CPP project activities; conduct self-evaluation of their project and participate in evaluation cycles under the supervision of the chief of operations.
• Taking ownership of norms and standards anticipates and prepares for nexus adjustments.
• Contribute to the terms of reference for evaluations.

Mission 3: Contributing to the animation of the EORE sector

• Contribute to the recruitment of EORE personnel.
• Lead, in coordination with the project manager and regional AVR specialist, the technical training of EORE personnel.
• Contribute to the skills upgrading plan for EORE professional.
• Assists in coordinating technical professional development of EORE teams
• Conducts technical trainings for EORE CPP staff as appropriate.
• Contribute to the design and collection of operational data to ensure adequate monitoring of activities or ad hoc data collection activities, and ensure appropriate measurement of project completion in EORE.
• Ensure that data processing is established and carried out in accordance with the rules and principles set by the MEAL and IM department and by the technical councils of AVR sector.

Mission 4: Contribute to ensure the technical influence of HI on its perimeter

• Represent the EORE HI technical expertise, following delegation of the project manager, while liaising with relevant stakeholders and coordination bodies as required.
• Where appropriate, coordinate and collaborate with the project's technical partners as delegated by project manager.
• Relay and contribute to advocacy messages within its scope of work.
• Participate and write new project content for the continuity or expansion of the project within the EORE CPP technical scope.
• Contribute to the writing of new proposals for new opportunities within the EORE CPP technical scope.

Mission 5: Contributes to project reporting

• Monitors through field visits and in coordination with HI Security and Liaison Officer, areas of intervention, target population, methodology of intervention and suggest operational strategy and potential adaptations in coordination with the PM and project team.
• Participate in provide a qualitative and quantitative report on a weekly and a monthly basis as requested by PM.
• Ensures reporting is conducted accurately, with attention to detail on the content, and excellent professional writing standards to ensure accountability measures are upheld.
• Contributes to translation of documents related to the project between English-Arabic when needed.

Note that this job description must remain flexible, to respond to additional tasks or changes as identified by the line manager.

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Job profile requirements:

• Master or bachelor degree in conflict/security issues, international development, international relations, behaviour change or other relevant subject.

• 5+ years professional experience, including at least 2 years in Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE)
• Experience liaising with Mine Action actors in Palestine
• High level of motivation and proactivity
• Patient, open-minded and flexible with good problem-solving skills
• Committed to community-driven, participatory approaches
• Personifies and promotes the humanitarian principles and HI’s values and principles to the highest degree

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct.  In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.

DISABILITY INCLUSION:

The candidate or his/her representative must let the HR representative know that s/he needs an adjustment or change at the test and the interview for a reason related to a medical condition by sending a request for accommodation at the email: [email protected]

By applying to this position, you grant HI’s recruitment team your consent to perform a reference check on you with respect to the misconduct disclosure scheme.

Initial contract will be for a period up to 2 months, extendable upon availability of funds

Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities

Interested candidates should send their resume with motivation letter to reach on or before October 16, 2024. indicating your full name and the job title (EORE Technical Officer- Gaza Strip) to the following email: [email protected]

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and those shortlisted will be contacted.