Technical Field Manager – Ethiopia Full Time

Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. The organisation works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development programmes in more than 60 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have a budget of approximately 255 million euros, with 4794 employees worldwide.

At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities.

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JOB CONTEXT:

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) has been operational in Ethiopia since 1986, initially providing rehabilitation services for refugees in the Somali region. In 1997, HI expanded its activities by launching an Explosive Ordnance Risk Education project to support the repatriation of Somali refugees in Ethiopia. Over the years, HI has diversified its operations to enhance the quality of life for vulnerable persons and people with disabilities and to respond to emergency situations.

HI has been engaged in several areas, including Inclusive Education, HIV/AIDS prevention, Livelihoods, Disaster Risk Reduction, Child Protection, Disability Mainstreaming, Gender-Based Violence, Empowerment of Disabled Persons Organizations (DPOs), Food Security, Humanitarian Assistance for people with disabilities and children with disabilities in refugee camps and among Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) through physical rehabilitation and WASH interventions. Recently, HI has also included Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and Protection-related activities, as well as inclusive governance and Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) activities after being granted accreditation by the Ethiopian Mine Action Office in June 2024.

YOUR MISSION:

The Technical Field Manager (TFM) is responsible for providing operational leadership and technical support to national staff involved in Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA). This includes guiding teams in High Threat Search, Clearance, Technical and Non-Technical Surveys, IED clearance, and the Land Release Process. The TFM also develops the technical capacity of national staff through training and continuous professional development.

In addition, the TFM acts as a deputy for the Chief of Operations (CoO) when required, ensuring smooth operations in their absence. Reporting to the CoO and Program Manager, the TFM oversees Team Leaders, ensuring effective execution of HMA activities. The role requires a proactive, dedicated approach to supporting the success of the teams and the mission.

Mission 1: Operational Implementation

Responsibility 1: Contribute to project planning and implementation in line with the existing frameworks

• Contribute to planning, preparing activities, tools, associated resources, and implement the action plan in conjunction with the support services and the technical unit.
• Ensure that activities are implemented and that resources are correctly allocated as authorized by the LRPM CoO.
• Ensure regular reporting of activities, contributing to the internal and external reporting as requested by the LRPM CoO.
• Contribute to identifying areas of the project in which adjustments are required and put forward adaptations to the LRPM CoO.
• Contribute to the drafting of amendment requests when asked by the LRPM CoO.
• Contribute to coordination with the local stakeholders and to monitor the partnership relationship with the project partners.
• Ensure that project documents and information are properly archived.

Responsibility 2: Contribute to project monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning

• Contribute to project monitoring, specifically activity progress indicators and the expected outcomes.
• Contribute to project evaluations at the request of the LRPM CoO, to ensure that project evaluation recommendations are followed.
• Contribute to the setup and smooth running of accountability mechanisms.
• Contribute to project learning.

Responsibility 3: Ensure project data management

• Ensure that the appropriate data collection and management tools are in place and are used correctly on the project, in line with global standards.

Responsibility 4: Contribute to the coordination of project teams

• As authorized by the LRPM CoO, facilitate coordination meetings between the project teams and the support services located in the areas of operation when necessary.
• Ensure that the project and support teams (shared and technical services, in particular) work well together in order to facilitate the implementation of the project in the country.

Responsibility 5: Contribute to external project communication

• Contribute to HI’s external influence by taking part in networks, when required.
• Communicate about the project to partners, authorities and stakeholders when required and relevant.

Mission 2: Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Contribute to the programme’s emergency preparedness initiatives, and in an emergency situation, adapt his/her working arrangements in order to contribute to an effective humanitarian response from HI.

YOUR PROFILE:

• IMAS EOD 3+ certification and an IEDD certification from accredited training institution;
• At least 5 years working experience in the field of Humanitarian Access;
• Experience in management;
• Master the implementation of the land release policy;
• Demonstrate ethical values and a constructively critical mindset.

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

• 12 months International contract starting from 20th, february 2025;
• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
  • Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals;
  • Pension scheme;
  • Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution;
  • Repatriation insurance paid by HI;
• Salary based upon experience;
• Perdiem: 719€ net/month – paid in the field
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
• R&R: according to the level of the mission 5 days every 8 weeks => + possible transport/package support;
• Position: Unaccompanied:
• Housing: Individual taken in charge by HI;
• If you are resident in the country: local package.

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