Position: Technical Head of Programme
Salary: Starting from 3,215 JOD/ 13,083 ILS
Contract Duration: 8 months – extension upon funding
Location: West Bank/ Gaza/ Amman with travels to Gaza and WB (depending on access)
Reporting to: Country Director
Closing date: 01 May 2026
THE ORGANIZATION
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 Country Director, the Technical Head of Programme (THoP) is responsible for defining and steering HI’s technical strategy in Palestine. As a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), the THoP ensures that HI’s programme design and delivery are needs-based, inclusive, technically sound, and aligned with HI’s global frameworks and sectoral standards.
The THoP leads on the development of innovative, quality programming across sectors and works closely with the Country Director, Operations Manager, MEAL, and Business Development functions.
Responsibilities/ Missions:
Responsibility 1: Strategic Leadership and Technical Positioning
- Lead the development and implementation of the programme’s strategy (StratOp) in alignment with HI’s institutional frameworks and sectoral priorities
- Ensure integration of cross-cutting themes (MHPSS, DGA, protection mainstreaming, and conflict sensitivity) across all programmes
- Provide strategic guidance on HI’s thematic positioning in Palestine and contribute to global technical reflections and learning from field experience
Responsibility 2: Programme Design and Business Development
- Lead the design of new projects, ensuring technical quality, feasibility, and relevance to the context and affected populations
- Ensure the development of sound theories of change, logical frameworks, indicators, and methodologies in project proposals
- Collaborate with the Senior Grants Officer, Operations Manager, and Country Director to transform funding opportunities into strategic, high-quality programmes
Responsibility 3: Technical Support and Quality Assurance
- Supervise and guide technical specialists (e.g. Rehabilitation, AVR, Education, MHPSS), ensuring consistency of technical approaches across field teams
- Ensure Project Managers receive regular technical support and that HI’s minimum quality standards and guidance are applied
- Monitor programme quality, lead the implementation of evaluation and audit recommendations, and ensure continuous improvement
- Ensure technical tools, guidelines, and training materials are up to date and aligned with HI standards
Responsibility 4: MEAL and Accountability
- Ensure alignment with HI’s Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (PME) policy and impact measurement frameworks
- Supervise the MEAL Manager and contribute to the development of MEAL systems and tools across sectors
- Promote the use of evidence, lessons learned, and good practices to inform decision-making
- Ensure that accountability mechanisms to affected populations are in place and functioning
Responsibility 5: External Engagement and Representation
- Represent HI’s technical expertise in relevant clusters, working groups, and coordination forums
- Support the Country Director and technical staff in external engagement with donors, partners, UN agencies, and authorities
- Contribute to evidence-based advocacy and strategic communication efforts, in line with HI’s global positioning and values
Responsibility 6: Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Lead technical preparedness efforts, including scenario planning and response strategies
- In case of rapid onset or escalation, reprioritize technical support and ensure relevance and adaptability of emergency programming
Job Requirements
Essential
- At least 5 years of overall professional experience in humanitarian emergency responses
- At least 3 years of experience as Area Manager and/or Operations Manager
- English language skills
- Training/coaching skills
- Project Management skills ++
- Excellent organization and time management skills ++
- Good knowledge of emergency donors
- Ability to manage stress
- Proactiveness and productivity
- Ability to support and advise
- Working as part of a team/network, cooperating.
- Ability to give and receive constructive feedback; discussing with multi-disciplinary teams, working as part of a network and collaborating.
- Empathy
- Autonomy in work
Preferable
- Past experience with HI is an asset
- Past experience in Middle Eastern countries is an asset
- Experience in remote management
- Proficiency in spoken Arabic is a strong asset
The initial contract will be for a period of up to 8 months, with the possibility of extension depending on the funds and the performance
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.
Handicap International is an equal-opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities
How to apply
APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Interested candidates should fill out the form THOP and submit their resume with a motivation letter to reach on or before May 1st, 2026. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be disregarded.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and those shortlisted will be contacted.
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: recruitment@palestine.hi.org.
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.