Emergency Response Field Coordinator for Gaza (expatriate), 100%

HEKS/EPER pursues the vision of a just world where the dignity of everyone is respected, peace reigns and the natural environment is conserved. In the framework of the 2030 Agenda, we work in the four thematic priority areas of "Climate justice", "Right to land and food", "Flight and migration", and "Inclusion". HEKS/EPER also provides humanitarian aid for people affected by natural disasters and armed conflicts. The goal is to induce change at the social, economic and political levels. HEKS/EPER helps improve the living conditions of people in Switzerland and around the world, claims their rights, and to this end, mobilizes and raises awareness on the part of society, policy-makers, business and churches.
Under the direction of the Country Director, the Senior Emergency Response Coordinator updates the national emergency preparedness and response strategy on a regular basis. He/she is in charge of developing, planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating emergency interventions, as well as raising funds for emergency activities and leading staff capacity building, in order to save lives and alleviate the suffering of the most vulnerable people and communities affected by the crisis.

Therefore, we are looking from 1st or 15th of July 2024 for a proactive and experienced expatriate:
Emergency Response Field Coordinator for Gaza (expatriate), 100%
Your main responsibilities:
Line Management

Supervises the emergency team (with the technical and administrative support of the CO)
Lead the team, capacitate its members, and define the internal team structure
Lead contextual and humanitarian needs– Multi Sectorial Assessments (MSA)

Fundraising and proposal development

Leads the development of contextually appropriate and feasible proposals and budgets for the emergency portfolio development, as well as expanding the portfolio. Closely coordinates donor engagement with the Country Director
Conducts a donor mapping and builds up relationships with key donors

Partner management

Builds the humanitarian capacity of partners including the assessment of new partners and partner portfolio
Coordinates the proposal development with partners and HEKS/EPER emergency team
Oversees and monitors the project implementation by the partners

Corporate Policies, Management Systems and Procedures

Contributes towards promoting and adhering to HEKS/EPER Charter, Code of Conduct and Operating Principles
Responsible for all Gaza-related internal and external programmatic reporting, including donor reports

Finance/Budget/Logistics

Ensure regular and accurate analysis of spending, leading budget revisions in cooperation with the Finance Officer and ensure spending against budgets (BvA)
Cooperate with the Logistics Officer Humanitarian Aid for procurements
Continued analysis on ensuring logistics into Gaza from Israel, Jordan, and Egypt
Ensure at all-time optimal use of financial, human, and logistics resources
In collaboration with the Admin and Finance Officer and Country Director, review monthly budget vs. actual reports in order to orient future budgetary expenditures and allocations
Respects transparent management procedures as defined in the HEKS/EPER Staff Regulations and Field Financial and Accounting Guidelines (FFAG)

Monitoring, Evaluation and Compliance

In collaboration with the Emergency Response M&E Officer maintain an effective monitoring and planning system
Ensure HEKS/EPER and international quality standards for humanitarian action are fulfilled throughout the project management cycle

Human resources management

She/he is a key member of and focal point for the Country Emergency Team recruitment
Leads the Emergency Response Team, encouraging effective teamwork and providing supervision and guidance, especially on issues related tocross sectoral collaboration and harmonizing approaches
In collaboration with the Country Director plan staff resource planning: job descriptions, recruitment, induction and training for staff asappropriate
Ensures regular performance appraisals for direct coordinates and encourages the personal development plans and the identification of training needs
Coach the team under direct responsibility to ensure efficient and effective planning, implementation and monitoring of all activities and their understanding of expected programme outcomes
Developing emergency response competencies throughout the mission; in particular coach and providing technical expertise and guidance to staff under direct responsibility, project management and coordination with external stakeholders among other sectors

Representation

Make sure HEKS/EPER is represented in relevant clusters and Working group meetings
Ensures overall HEKS/EPER coordination with the UN agencies and government and operational representation where relevant, including the sharing of information and reporting
In coordination with the Country Director, guarantees that all formalities required by the government are prepared properly, kept up to date, and presented punctually
Acts as the local HEKS/EPER focal point for monitoring visits and local queries by donors

Reporting

Produces a monthly situation report to the Country Director and Desk Officer
Using field perspective, integrates context assessment into reporting and communications; identifies geopolitical trends and indicators which may impact programme activities inoPt
Coordinates, prepares and elaborates donor reports for submission to the Country Director

Corporate Policies, Management Systems and Procedures

Contributes towards promoting and adhering to HEKS/EPER Charter, Code of Conduct and Operating Principles
Responsible for all Gaza-related internal and external programmatic reporting, including donor reports
Ensure compliance in all aspects
Promote the compliance framework developed by the CO
To be successful you bring:
At least 7 years of experience in humanitarian project management
Previous experience in war context
Strong experience in networking and developing local partnerships
A proven record of proposal development and reporting, with an emphasis on institutional donors
Experience in Shelter programming is an added value
Experience in MPCA/MHPSS/Agriculture is appreciated
Experienced in humanitarian coordination mechanisms
A proven record of effective project and people management
Good capacity in community mobilization and knowledge of participatory approaches
Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts
Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to build good relations both internally and externally
Experience in emergency settings, conflict/post-conflict contexts and/or areas of high insecurity
Flexible to travel from oPt (including Gaza), Israel or Egypt
Excellent command of Microsoft Pack Office
Excellent knowledge of the main donor mechanisms
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of Arabic language is an asset
Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills and team management
Able to work under stress and in difficult contexts
Able to interact with multiple partners, open-minded and skilled in multicutural communication
What you can expect from us:
An opportunity to make a difference in this world
An interesting and challenging expatriate position
An international position with a duty station in Gaza (depending on the security situation, the position might be temporarily based in Jerusalem or Cairo)
Duration 6 months (possible extension)
Competitive salary
Accommodation provided by HEKS/EPER
Insurance package

Would you like to join the HEKS/EPER team? We are looking forward to your complete application in English (CV, Cover letter and certificates) exclusively via our online portal.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. HEKS/EPER reserves the right to select a candidate prior to the deadline.