MHPSS Project Manager – RCA At Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion

Handicap International / Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity association, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside disabled and vulnerable people, she acts and testifies to meet their essential needs and improve their living conditions. It is committed to promoting respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Since its creation in 1982, HI has implemented development programs in more than 59 countries and intervenes in many emergency situations. Today we have a budget of around 230 million euros, with 4755 employees worldwide.

At Handicap International, we firmly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our structure. This is why we are committed to a disability policy to promote the reception and integration of people with disabilities.

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Find more information on the association: www.hi.org .

CONTEXT :

After closing in 2004, HI returned to CAR in 2015 through the activities of the logistics platform, but since then HI has deployed humanitarian interventions around 4 pillars: Humanitarian Logistics – Health – Inclusion – Reduction of Armed Violence, around flagship activities:

Facilitation of road, river and air transport,
The rehabilitation of roads, crossing structures and airways,
Functional rehabilitation (physiotherapy, orthopedics, hearing aids),
Stimulation therapy for malnourished children and their parents,
Individual and community psycho-social care,
Inclusive humanitarian action, local development and inclusive governance and strengthening organizations of people with disabilities,
The socio-economic integration of the most vulnerable households, particularly through the development of AGR, and professional training,
Education about the risks associated with explosive devices.

These activities are carried out on three bases Bangui, Bambari, Bangassou and a sub-base in Bocaranga.

YOUR MISSION :

As a Project Manager, you contribute within your home country to the implementation of Humanity & Inclusion’s mandate and 10-year strategy. You are responsible for implementing the project. In this context, you ensure the optimization of the quality and impact of the project, through a delegation system with appropriate control mechanisms.

Under the hierarchical responsibility of the Area Manager of Bangui, the SMSPS project manager will be responsible for:

Mission 1 : Management

You must understand the strategy, explain it, translate it into operational objectives for your team, and drive the necessary changes.
You organize the operational management of your team, structure work around identified processes, manage performance, and facilitate problem resolution.
You contribute to the development of your employees, by creating the conditions to enable their commitment, their professionalization and their attachment to HI.

Mission 2: Strategy and management

You contribute to the development of the program’s operational strategy
You contribute to the operational strategy (StratOp) program or country
You write new project proposals for the continuation or extension of the project

Mission 3: Operational implementation

You ensure the implementation of the project, in accordance with the logical framework and the allocated budget
You ensure monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning of the project
You ensure project data management
You ensure the functional animation of the teams on their project
You contribute to communication on the project externally

Mission 4: Emergency preparedness and response

Mission 5: Management of the Ngaoundaye office

Represents the organization in the area and area under its responsibility
Ensures monitoring of the safety of staff operating in the area
Supports logistics, finance and HR managers for program support activities

Mission 6: Participation in security management at intervention sites

You collaborate with the mission security department and in particular with the security manager for monitoring teams and activities on the ground.
In collaboration with the Area Manager and the Security Manager, participates in updating and monitoring security tools in intervention areas;
You ensure the smooth communication of information between the Area Manager and the field teams
Ensures regular security monitoring and ensures compliance with safety rules and travel procedures during field missions.

YOUR PROFILE :

• You hold a Master’s degree in clinical, social or intercultural psychology, or in work sociology.

• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in your field, and at least one successful experience in the field of MHPSS in an emergency context.

• You master/understand the different explanatory models of the AGH approach (Age, Gender, Disability), the international frameworks of human rights, humanitarian action, strategies to combat exclusion and discrimination, operational and technical issues, standards and networks in your MHPSS sector.

• Previous project management experience is mandatory

• Previous experience managing an MHPSS project with an EREE component is desired

• Knowledge of the context in Central Africa is desired

SPECIFICITIES/PARTICULARITIES OF THE POSITION:

Possibility of significant security constraints depending on the evolution of the context (EE risk on the roads and robberies, clash between armed groups and loyalist forces in the city) – Relatively significant isolation in the city of Ngaoundaye, presence of several international NGOs and expatriates.
Very limited leisure spaces, cultural places – Relatively rudimentary living conditions: no electricity in the city (generator only) Access to the internet and telecommunications often difficult, but the deployment of a VSat is planned.
Travel between Ngaoundaye and Bangui is by UNHAS flights. The Bocaranga sub-base (560 km from Bangui) is also served by vehicle.

CONDITIONS :

At HI, the starting conditions match your commitment and are adapted to the context of your mission. Particular attention is paid to health issues and your personal situation: https://hi.org/fr/travailler-chez-hi

To find out about our integration and training course, and our mobility policy, click here: https://hi.org/fr/integration-developpement-des-competences-

International contract for 7 months ideally starting from 03/01/2024
The international contract allows social coverage adapted to the needs of each person
- Unemployment insurance levied only for EU nationals
- Retirement insurance
- Health coverage, repatriation, welfare covered by HI and the employee
Salary : from €2,448 gross/month depending on professional experience
Per diem : €706.15 net/month – paid in local currency on the ground
Hardship €500 net/month
Paid leave : 25 days per year;
R&R : 5 days every 12 weeks