Handicap International / Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity organization that intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict, and disaster. Working alongside people with disabilities and those made vulnerable, it takes action and speaks out 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 60 countries and intervenes in numerous emergency situations.
At Handicap International, we firmly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organization. That is why we are committed to a disability policy to promote the welcoming and integration of people with disabilities.
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Reporting to the Resilience & Inclusion Director, the Basic Needs and Economic Inclusion Manager, leading a team of 5, covers a wide range of themes (Food Assistance, WASH, Shelter, Cash Transfers, Economic Inclusion – a theme encompassing numerous sub-themes: vocational training, employment, financial inclusion, etc.). This expertise must be mobilized in emergency, recovery, and development contexts, for an average portfolio of 120 projects per year.
The proposed position combines two major dimensions :
- Strategic management and steering of a sector covering basic needs and economic inclusion.
- Senior technical expertise in food security and livelihoods , across the entire continuum of emergency, recovery and development.
The incumbent leads a team of 5 specialists and oversees a portfolio of approximately 120 projects per year in humanitarian and development contexts.
Main responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership (30%)
- Define and lead the global strategy for the “Basic Needs and Economic Inclusion” sector.
- Contribute to the division’s five-year strategic plan.
- Managing cross-functional projects and internal transformations.
- Strengthen synergies with other intervention sectors and emergency teams.
- Participate in governance and decision-making bodies.
2. Team Management (15%)
- Organize and supervise the team’s activities.
- Supporting change and the deployment of strategies.
- Ensuring skills development and performance management.
- Recruiting and integrating new employees.
3. Expertise technique (30%)
- To be the technical expert on:
- food security;
- livelihoods;
- economic recovery;
- economic inclusion;
- monetary transfers (Cash & Voucher Assistance).
- Supporting programs in the design and quality of projects.
- Develop methodologies, tools and standards.
- Carry out monitoring and quality control missions.
- Integrate cross-cutting issues: disability, gender, age, protection and sensitivity to conflict.
4. Quality and Knowledge Management (10%)
- To produce and disseminate technical reference materials.
- To monitor developments in the sector.
- Promote the capitalization of experiences and organizational learning.
- To contribute to the continuous improvement of practices.
5. Development and influence (15%)
- Represent the organization to donors, consortia and technical networks.
- Develop strategic partnerships.
- Contribute to raising funds and developing new opportunities.
- Strengthen the organization’s technical positioning and international visibility.
- Support the technical assistance and inclusion strategy.
Desired profile
Experience
- Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in food security, livelihoods, economic inclusion or cash transfers.
- Minimum 5 years of international field experience , ideally in crisis situations.
- Proven experience in:
- program design and management;
- technical support;
- project development;
- donor relations and partnerships;
- mobilization of funds.
Formation
- Master’s degree or equivalent in humanitarian action / development / development economics / international project management, or related field.
A specialization in Cash & Voucher Assistance , food security or market-based approaches is an asset.
Key skills
- Recognized expertise in food security and economic inclusion.
- Proficiency in cash and Cash+ approaches.
- Ability to build global strategies, methodologies and frameworks.
- Experience in capacity building and knowledge management.
- Good understanding of disability inclusion issues.
- Strong skills in leadership, influence and external representation.
- Excellent analytical, prioritization, and complex subject management skills.
- Fluent in French and English, with English as the main working language .
Requirements
WORKPLACE ACCESSIBILITY:
In Lyon, the premises are easily accessible by public transport (bus, metro). A bicycle parking area is also available. Within the building, access ramps and elevators ensure easy movement. All workstations are located in an open-plan space, but quiet booths are available on each floor for those who wish to work in peace and quiet. The workspace is very bright.
A disability liaison officer is available to answer any questions and assist you with the necessary procedures. The position can be adapted to your needs.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
– Permanent position, available as soon as possible
– Salary starting from €3067 gross per month
– Executive status: 34 days of paid leave and 13 days of RTT (reduced working time) per year
– Favorable teleworking agreement,
– Numerous sports and social activities are offered on our premises
How to apply
Apply online only by attaching your CV and cover letter via the following link: https://apply.workable.com/hi-jobs/j/5DD25BA785/
Applications are processed continuously, so don’t wait to apply!
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more information about the association: www.hi.org