Work Context
Gaza is facing a humanitarian crisis exacerbated by ongoing conflict and limited access to basic necessities. In response to the urgent needs of the communities in Deir al Balah and Rafah governorates, CESVI through its emergency team is providing humanitarian assistance in 2 main key sector: (1) Food security, (2) Wash & Waste.
Considering all three types of targeted sites (collective centres, public collective centres, and makeshift sites), CESVI action is mainly focusing on implementing interventions within the makeshift and public collective sites across the governorates of Deir al Balah and Rafah, where the need for a targeted and coordinated intervention is more critical than ever. By addressing the underlying causes of famine, improving access to essential services such as water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), CESVI intervention can effectively build the resilience of communities in Gaza, contributing to their overall well-being and stability.
CESVI is currently supporting around 2500 Households (HHs) in Gaza Strip (Rafah, Deir al Balah and other vulnerable locations).
Duty station: Gaza, with frequent travels to Cairo.
Job Description
The general purpose of the post is to ensure the leading of CESVI Emergency response operations in Gaza and the supervision of the daily programme activities and staff, working in close coordination with CESVI HoM and with the Emergency Unit team (E-Unit) in HQ (Milan).
Communication and representation
โข Follow up, guarantee and monitor government recognition procedures for the organization in compliance with the host country formalities;
โข Proactively participate (remotely) in coordination meetings at Gaza level
โข Ensure proactive coordination with Alliance 2015 partners present in the country
Assessment, Programme Design and Planning
โข Under the technical guidance of the E-Unit team in HQ and the direct supervision of CESVI HoM, organize in-depth emergency assessments with focus on CESVIsโ core sectors: WASH and Food Security
โข Coordinate the initial set up and development of all project implementation plans and budgets within the framework of the agreed emergency response programme and strategy
โข Coordinate the initial setup of CESVI premises, distribution points, and other activity centers, in accordance to needs and safety procedures.
โข Assists and advises on securing donor funding (mainly ECHO, UNICEF, BHA, WFP, etc) for emergency projects
โข With the support of the HoM and E-Unit team in HQ, lead the projects design and proposals preparation and submission for institutional and public funding
โข With the support of the HoM and the E-Unit team in HQ, lead the definition and design of CESVI country strategy
Information and reporting
โข Transmit information received from headquarters to field teams
โข Responsible for the continuity and quality of field-headquarters reporting
โข Prepare monthly reports (including humanitarian analysis) on CESVI operations in the country and on the development of the humanitarian situation
โข Provide regular update to Fundraising and Communication Unit in HQ
Finance/Admin & Operations
โข Coordinate with the Country Administrator on the economic and financial planning of the mission
โข In collaboration with the Country Administrator, ensure self-sufficiency and consistency of expenses, and assume responsibility for the mission funds management, including bank accounts
โข Define and set up missions SoPs according to CESVI internal standards and procedures
Human Resources
For expatriate staff:
โข Identification of human resources new needs, development of job profiles, preparation of the mission organisation chart; support and advice of the team
โข Ensures proper coordination with all expat team of the missions in respect to the different reporting lines
Security
โข In collaboration with Security Advisor and HoM point in HQ, drafting and validation the main security SoPs (movements, GH/offices, vehicles, etc )
โข Interaction on security issues with headquarters (Security Advisor), HoM and with other relevant actors
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
โข Degree in International cooperation, Development studies or other related fields
โข 5 to 7 yearsโ working experience in emergency contexts with INGOs in the humanitarian sector in a role comparable to Head of Mission/ Emergency Coordinator
โข Proven experience in first humanitarian response in man-made disaster settings.
โข Proven experience in emergency mission set-up
โข Strong writing skills: the Emergency Coordinator will bring a well-established track record of developing winning funding proposals to donors such as EU/ECHO, UN agencies, BHA, AICS โ Italian Cooperation etc.
โข Proven ability in development of needs-based and context-based project proposals, including budget development
โข Proven experience in building networks and partnerships
โข Strong negotiation and diplomacy skills
โข Capacity to effectively manage relations with Donors, potential Partners (international and national NGOs), and local authorities
โข Good organizational skills, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work cooperatively
โข Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
โข Highly flexible with the ability to set priorities and change programmes according to issues that may arise
โข Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken)
โข Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
โข Proven working experience in Middle East with INGOs
โข Proven working experience in OpT
โข Logistics in emergency/ post-emergency settings
โข HEAT Training or equivalent in personal security and security management
โข Proven experience in emergency mission set-up
โข Knowledge of Italian (written and spoken)
โข Knowledge of Arabic (written and spoken)
SALARY PACKAGE
Collaboration contract - 6 months (renewable)
3700 โ 3950 โฌ monthly/gross
1 round-trip flight
Insurance coverage
Visa costs (if needed)
R&R: 500โฌ every 4 weeks
SAFEGUARDING
Cesvi has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a child or a vulnerable adult by any of our staff, related persons or partners.
Cesvi commitment to being a safe organization begins with the staff recruitment process which includes meticulous checks, such as criminal records checks or check disclosure of previous convictions, to ensure children and vulnerable people are safeguarded and abuse is prevented. Safeguarding checks are part of the selection process performance.
HEALTH SAFEGUARDING
Cesvi pays particular attention to safeguarding the health of all the human resources of the Organisation. Therefore, in order to protect its staff, an assessment of their suitability for the position in each mission is carried out before departure. Such assessment is done by the Occupational Doctor of the Organisation, who will also examine the vaccination coverage.