Consultancy for Regional Humanitarian-IPPF AWR عودة إلى الفرص

Job Title:

Regional Humanitarian consultant,  Arab World Region (AWR)

Location:

Function/Division:

 Tunis, Tunisia or Virtual

Program Management

Responsible to: Program Director (Interim)

Date: October 2022

1.            JOB PURPOSE

•       To contribute to upholding Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) of all people, particularly the most marginalized and vulnerable in humanitarian settings in AWRO, by building institutional capacities of MAs across the regions to provide life-saving SRH services at the onset of humanitarian crises.

•       To collaborate closely with other colleagues across the IPPF Secretariat and Federation including other members of the global humanitarian, technical, strategic partnerships and programmes teams to ensure the sound design, development and delivery of humanitarian programmes in the AWRO.

2.            KEY TASKS 

1.       Support MAs in leveraging timely, efficient and life-saving responses by advising, promoting and providing guidance on IPPF’s Emergency Activation System, the IPPF Emergency Response Fund, Global Surge Roster and relevant policies, procedures, standards, technical tools and systems.

2.       Develop the overall capacity on crisis preparedness, response and recovery through remote and in-country support to MAs focused on scaling service delivery, developing strategic partnerships and engaging in advocacy initiatives.

3.       Provide programmatic and strategic support to MAs in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of humanitarian programmes.

4.       Facilitate resource mobilization in support of response efforts, including through assistance to MAs to access humanitarian pooled funds, the UNCERF and other relevant mechanisms for ongoing and new and/or emerging emergencies.

5.       Assist MAs to develop proposals, workplans, budgets and quality reports for humanitarian projects in line with IPPF and donor requirements.

7.       Actively participate as a member of the Global Humanitarian Team, to ensure alignment with global strategic initiatives, advocacy priorities and technical approaches related to humanitarian.

8.       Act as the focal point for all activities related to IPPF humanitarian response in the AWRO, when engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

9.       Build and maintain positive working relations with all members of staff and contacts both within and outside the Federation, and work in close collaboration with other team members to ensure integrated execution of quality and timely humanitarian preparedness, response and recovery activities.

10.   Stimulate a learning environment within the regional offices and among MAs, in collaboration with colleagues from the global humanitarian team and other departments to contribute to learning on humanitarian issues.

Others

Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be requested from time to time.

3.            RESPONSIBILITIES

A) Staff responsibilities carried out by the job holder

• As assigned for supervision (staff and/or consultants)

B) Advisory responsibilities carried out by the job holder

• Advise the senior management team at AWRO and MAs on strategic and technical issues relating to humanitarian settings and emergency response.

4.          COMPETENCES

•       Communication

Communicates effectively and clearly both verbally and in writing. Can communicate complex messages such that they are well understood and understands the need to adapt communication methods to the audience. Effectively plans communication in order to influence and/or achieve goals.

•       Networking

Finds out what is happening across the sector to identify good ideas and/or best practices. Maintains a network of contacts within and outside the sector who provide useful information and ideas.

•       Problem solving and decision making

Uses logic to quickly analyses a problem and identify the root cause. Organizes information to weigh up alternatives, and generate and evaluate solutions. Demonstrates the ability and tenacity to solve complex and difficult problems.

Capacity and willingness to collaborate and be flexible in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.

•       Gender/cultural awareness

Has a rights-based and gender perspective coupled with awareness of and sensitivity to the multicultural environment in which IPPF operates. Understands the nature of national, ethnic and cultural differences – is sensitive to cultural cues and is able to adapt quickly in novel situations.

•       Team working

Able to work independently and be self-motivated in defining goals and objectives, while also working collaboratively in a team across offices, teams, disciplines and cultures. Promotes teamwork and collaboration, actively steps in to help others.

5.             EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Postgraduate/ professional qualification in social science, public health, international development or any other relevant discipline.

6.             PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

•       Advanced experience in the design and management of humanitarian programmes, with considerable field experience in the AWRO.

•       Thorough technical knowledge of SRHR, gender and rights in humanitarian contexts.

•       International profile, with established connections to relevant SRH/humanitarian stakeholders and in particular in the AWRO.

7.             SKILLS

•       Advanced project management, financial management, analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to think creatively and suggest alternatives.

•       Strong organizational, administrative and time management skills.

•       Strong attention to detail and follow-up.

•       Advanced computing skills in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

•       Fluent in spoken and written English, Arabic (essential) and proficient in French (highly desirable).