Expatriates Deployment Manager – Cairo or Jerusalem or Lyon At Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion

Place: Cairo or Jerusalem or Lyon (HQ)
Starting date: As soon as possible
Duration of contract: 3 to 6 months, renewable
Closing date for applications: 31st March 2024

Application Review on a Rolling Basis: Due to the urgency of this recruitment, we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible. Our recruitment team will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. We need you to support our field teams in deploying this massive emergency response. Your help can make a difference. Join us!

The Palestine mission is part of the MASHRIQ regional programme, which covers Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine. HI in 2023 has been implementing a mix of humanitarian and development projects in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including a long-term rehabilitation project in Gaza. HI is also the coordinator of the Rehabilitation Platforms in Gaza and in the West Bank (two coordination bodies among all rehabilitation actors in each area).

The new conflict between Hamas and Israel in October 2023 has created a major humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Around 27,000 Palestinians have been killed, more than 60,000 have been injured, and several thousand among them have suffered from amputations or permanent impairments. HI is managing a complex humanitarian operation in the Gaza Strip, with extreme challenges in terms of access and security. In addition, HI is also implementing a mix of emergency response and preparedness activities in the West Bank, with several access and security challenges.

HI current response spans these sectors: humanitarian logistics, physical rehabilitation, mental health and psychosocial support, education in emergencies, emergency preparedness armed violence reduction / humanitarian mine action, disability mainstreaming/inclusion in humanitarian action, advocacy and distribution of health, hygiene, and NFI kits.

Main challenges: very high security risks, very complex humanitarian access challenges, and major logistics constraints in Gaza; security risks, access constraints, and potential further escalation in West Bank and East Jerusalem.

JOB CONTEXT AND YOUR MISSION:
Due to the complex humanitarian operation happening in the Gaza Strip and the high number of expatriates recruited to ensure our response, HI has decided to create and open this very specific position in order to facilitate processes.

Based either in Cairo, Jerusalem or Lyon (HQ), and reporting to the Country Manager Palestine, you will be responsible for:

1. Monitor the timely implementation of each step of the Gaza expat visit process for each expat visitor to Gaza,
2. Support and complement the HR team, logistics team, and senior management in the implementation of the process,
3. Act as main point of contact for expat visitors for questions, concerns, and feedback about the visits,
4. Ensure regular adaptations and improvements to the visit process.

Internally, you will interact with multiple actors within different departments: Area Manager Gaza; Regional Director, Logistics team, Human Resources team, Humanitarian Access and Security Manager, expatriates team leader, expatriates team members, all contributors to the Gaza expat visit process.

You will also deal with external partners for access requests.

Please note that due to the exceptional nature of this position, the job descripting might evolve and be completed according to the needs.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:
– Jerusalem: In normal times, the security is relatively stable most of the year, with some days of mass demonstrations and isolated acts of violence, in particular during key religious holidays and anniversaries of important historical events. There are several opportunities for social and cultural life. In the current crisis, there is a heightened risk of violence and an increasing number of Israeli checkpoints. International staff have some limited opportunities for social life and daily trips.

– West Bank: In normal times, the security is relatively stable in Ramallah and Bethlehem, but overall unstable in Hebron and the Northern West Bank, with regular episodes of Israeli armed incursions, settler violence, and Palestinian attacks. In the current crisis, the number of incursions and violent incidents has increased considerably and most towns and villages are isolated from each other due to the closure of all Israeli checkpoints for Palestinians.

– Gaza Strip: In normal times, the security is unpredictable, with long calm periods followed by short bouts of armed confrontation. Security rules are tight with controlled movement. Systems for hibernation and evacuation are in place. In the current crisis the whole population is at constant risk due to frequent airstrikes. HI’s team has relocated to Rafah governorate. HI has setup a solid system with for security management, although the risks will remain high as long as the war continues.

YOUR PROFILE:

• At least 5 years of overall professional experience in support services for INGOs,
• Past experience in humanitarian emergency responses is an asset,
• English language skills,
• Planning skills,
• Ability to manage stress,
• Proactiveness and productivity,
• Ability to listen and to provide feedback.

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

• 3 to 6 months International contract starting AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
• 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 from 2757€ gross/month upon experience
• Perdiem:
  – Cairo: 480,39€ net/month – paid in the field
  – Jerusalem: 703,25€ net/month – paid in the field
• Hardship:
  – Cairo: 0
  – Jerusalem: 500 € net/month paid with your salary
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year
• R&R:
  – Cairo: 1 day per month => + possible transport/package support.
  – Jerusalem: 5 days every 8 weeks => + possible transport/package support.
• Position:
  – Cairo: open to couples. Support travel costs (air ticket & visa) for accompanying dependent and health/ repatriation insurance if the dependent has no income.
  – Jerusalem: unaccompanied
• Housing: Collective / individual taken in charge by HI

If you are resident in the country: local package