Avis de recrutement : HIAS recrute un(e) Directeur(trice) des interventions d’urgence, U.S.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The HIAS emergency response roster upholds our mission to support refugees and displaced populations in times of crisis. We are seeking passionate humanitarian professionals to join our initiative to help serve and respond to humanitarian emergencies.
HIAS seeks an experienced Emergency Response Director to join its global external surge roster. HIAS established its emergency roster to access a pool of experienced and qualified candidates with a demonstrated background in emergency response and complex humanitarian programming.
As the most senior position on the roster, the Emergency Response Director role is responsible for managing the Emergency Team on the ground and, in cases where there is an existing HIAS Country Office, acting as the interface between the Emergency Team and the Country Director. The Emergency Response Director will head operations in the event there is no official Country Office, reporting to the HQ-based Director, Emergency Response.
The Emergency Response Director is responsible for the quality and effectiveness of HIAS’ emergency response for which he/she is selected and contracted/deployed. He/she is the leader of the Emergency Response Team, responsible and accountable for developing, coordinating, and managing all emergency activities. Among other tasks (and dependent upon the location of deployment and needs on the ground), core responsibilities of the Emergency Response Director include but are not limited to leading rapid needs assessments, conducting partner mappings and engaging in relevant coordination fora, designing the response, and, where needed, identifying appropriate local partners to support implementation. In many contexts, the Emergency Response Director may also oversee the initial start-up of emergency programming. The Emergency Response Director also has overall responsibility for response-related operations, including the security and wellbeing of emergency staff working on the response.
In order to join HIAS’ emergency roster, candidates will need to apply as instructed through the website. All roster members will be requested to keep HIAS updated as to their interest and availability to be deployed and/or remotely support on emergency responses. If/when opportunities arise that meet a roster member’s skill set, they will be contacted and will go through an expedited selection, and contracting process, including salary agreement based on the role and location of the roster surge support placement. While on the roster and not working/deployed, roster members will not receive compensation or benefits of any kind but may potentially have access to trainings.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• In countries where HIAS does not have an existing presence, direct management of scoping and rapid needs assessments, develop an integrated emergency response plan and oversee start-up implementation with support from HIAS’ Emergency Department, Technical Directors, and Strategy & Measurement teams. Where response implementation will be conducted through partners, the Emergency Response Director will also lead the process of identifying and selecting implementing partners.
• In countries where HIAS already has a presence, lead all assessment, program design, and response planning and management, working closely with the existing Country Office as well as HIAS’ Regional and Technical Directors.
• Work with the Operations Coordinator to implement protocol necessary to establish operational HIAS office(s) and related spaces in the deployment country/context; to include legal and non-legal documents like contracts, leases, vendor agreements, etc.
• Ensure that HIAS’ Country Office, regional-, and headquarters-level staff are acutely aware of humanitarian developments and HIAS’s response to them, providing them with regular Situation Reports and other information and reporting materials as requested.
• Play a leading role in field-level donor relationship management and work closely with the Country and/or Regional Directors (if in a country or region where HIAS already operates) as well as Emergency Department and Development team to secure donor funding for emergency projects, including taking a leading role in proposal development as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with implementing partners, NGO’s, UN agencies, UN/ICRC and non-UN/ICRC clusters, host government, bilateral and multilateral donors, and other principal stakeholders.
• Coordinate the development of all project implementation plans and budgets within the framework of the response program and strategy, including support to implementing partner organizations to ensure they have established realistic and achievable project management and implementation processes.
• Ensure adequate monitoring and reporting of emergency activities, and implementation in accordance with international standards and in close coordination with HIAS’ Technical Directors.
• Oversee Operations functions required to support the emergency response in accordance with HIAS policies and procedures, working closely with the Country Office in locations where HIAS already has a presence, and with HIAS’ Emergency Department and Headquarters Operations Divisions.
• Where appropriate, serve as point of contact in ensuring timely and accurate information provision to the Public Affairs team in support of Communications, Media, and Advocacy efforts around the humanitarian emergency. This will include ensuring that all information, publicity, and fundraising material recognizes and respects the dignity of those affected by disasters or emergencies.
• Oversee on-the-ground human resources related to the emergency response, monitoring for ongoing human resources issues and making recommendations and adjustments accordingly to ensure the response is staffed to achieve its objectives.
• Oversee on-the-ground safety and security measures, including ensuring that all HIAS personnel associated with the emergency programming understand individual and collective responsibilities for safety and security and that the response is compliant with HIAS policies and procedures. This will include direct collaboration with the Safety and Security Manager.
• Monitor the operational environment and advise the Country Office and/or Regional Director (if in a country or region where HIAS has a presence), Emergency Department, and HIAS Safety and Security Team.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Dynamic individual with a proven ability to achieve results in a demanding, fast-paced, and often insecure environment.
• Minimum of five years of experience in emergency/humanitarian response, at least three of which must be in the field.
• Demonstrated experience in a management role in field-level emergency programming and operations, including direct line management of multi-national teams.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting needs assessment in emergency-affected areas.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-donor (including large institutional emergency donors), multi-sector programs in an emergency context.
• Experience in both direct implementation as well as sub-partner management preferred, including partner mapping, assessment, and selection.
• Demonstrated experience in project design and concept note and proposal drafting (including budgeting); experience working with implementing partners and drafting proposals involving sub-partner arrangements preferred.
• Solid understanding of and expertise in operational best practices (e.g., Finance, HR, Security, Logistics) when working in complex and challenging environments.
• Willingness to relocate for at minimum three months with a minimum of 72 hours’ notice.
• Ability to work well with others and rapidly adapt to new countries/contexts.
• Willingness to work in emergency contexts that may limit or restrict movements within or outside of country/context during deployment.
• Fluency in English both verbal and written required; additional language skills in French, Spanish, Arabic preferred.
• Completion of Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) within the past three years preferred; will be provided by HIAS if none.
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