Land release Project Manager (خبير متفجرات) - Deadline Extended

THE ORGANIZATION:

Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.

Handicap International is changing his name and becomes « Humanity & Inclusion ». HI, Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid and development organization with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

For further information about the association: www.hi.org

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

Under the supervision of the Country Manager of Lebanon Mission, the Land Release Project Manager will:

1. Ensure the safe and timely implementation of land release activities according to international and national standards, internal SOPs and in line with HI Project Quality Frame standards;
2. Support potential expansion of geographical areas and methodology of land release activities through the assessment of needs and operational options in line with the mission Operational Strategy.
3. Provide strategic and technical guidance towards non-technical survey and clearance programs
4. Ensure sound mentoring of the team under your coordination, in line with HI’s Code of Conduct, rules and regulations and HI project standards

Location: Toula (North Lebanon) & Aley (Mount Lebanon)

Responsibilities

Responsibility 1: Participate in the definition and implementation of the country’s AVR strategy

Objective: Ensure that HI’s AVR strategy is in line with the country strategy and serve the global objective of Lebanon Mine action strategy.

Benchmark: Quality of implemented activities

Activities:

• Under the supervision of the Country Manager, lead to the assessment of needs and gaps in the mine action sector in support of HI’s mine action strategy and Lebanon Operational Strategy;
• Manage the sound, safe and timely implementation of NTS, TS and clearance activities, under the technical supervision of HI’s EOD Specialist in HQ, and the supervision of the Country Manager;
• Responsible for planning, achievements and good utilization of resources as par HI procedures and in line with donor regulations;
• Perform frequent field visits in the intervention sites for technical supervision, on-the-job training and quality assurance;
• Responsible for the development and update of technical training packages for NTS, TS and clearance activities;
• Responsible to the development, update and possible amendment and/or approval by the NMAA of the technical guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for land release activities, under the technical supervision of HI’s EOD Specialist (GEODS) in HQ;
• Collaborate with internal QAQC Technical Specialist in ensuring an effective Quality Management System is fully compliant with HI SOPs;
• Ensure excellent coordination with LMAC (Lebanese Mine Action Center.
• When required, contribute to the design and update of risk education activities, monitoring and support to AVR activity components (only 1 at the moment, pending funds);
• Coordinate the successful implementation of NTS and clearance intervention in other areas and in support of introduction of new innovative methodologies;
• Contribute to internal and external reporting for the NTS and clearance components;
• In close collaboration with the Country Manager and Deputy Country Manager, participate to field external coordination with local authorities and other mine action actors;

Responsibility 2: Manage the Mine Clearance, Non-Technical Survey and Risk education Team

Objective: Manage the AVR team in Lebanon and ensure the respect of HI policies and procedures

Benchmark: team meeting, distribution of tasks, performance appraisal and individual actin plan set

Activities:

• Co-lead with the HR department the recruitment, inception and training of land release field staff;
• Ensure sound mentoring of the teams, in line with HI’s Code of Conduct, rules and regulations;
• Define and follow, with each staff under your coordination, an Individual Action Plan (IAP) and the time frame to achieve the desired objectives;
• Ensure good communication, coordination, and information-sharing with each member of the team through participation in regular coordination meetings and individual meetings;
• Support conflict resolution (personal and professional) within the team and inform the Area Manager and the HR coordinator of any major conflict;
• Ensure the respect of HI’s Code of Conduct, HI’s Misconduct Reporting Mechanism, HI’s Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, HI’s Security rules, and other relevant rules and regulations by the members of the team under your coordination. 
• Be a role model for diversity and inclusion, as well as a positive role model for contributing to the team spirit of HI;
• Actively mainstream gender, inclusion and conflict sensitivity in all mine action activities.

Responsibility 3: Ensure operational reporting internally and externally to the different stakeholders

Objective: Prepare weekly and monthly reports to LMAC and HI management

Benchmarks: compliance with LMAC requirements; Complianbce with MEAL procedures

Activities:

• Ensure operational reporting internally, to authorities and donors as required.
• Prepare all relevant reports and documentation in a timely manner, as directed, in line with HI Project Quality framework practices and tools and in conformity with donors’ requirements
• Provide timely and detailed data for the project management tools;
• Actively participate to base and project coordination mechanisms in a collaborative spirit with other project teams and mission departments
• Under supervision of the Country Manager, represent HI in relevant opportunities, including sector coordination and technical working groups if required;
• Develop and maintain strong and positive working relationship with National Mine Action Authorities, UNMAS, mine action organizations and other relevant stakeholders;
• Develop and drive a culture of excellence, continuous improvement and performance optimization across all mine action projects;
• A final report, at the end of the mission, is to be submitted to the Operations Manager, and the GEODS.
• Pre-weekly/monthly reports to LMAC and Country Manager and the HQ GEODS on the activities.

Responsibility 4: Ensure the administrative and financial management of the project

Objective:

Benchmarks:

• Develop, update the procurement plans ensuring proactive and timely allocation of resources and accurate use of allocated resources as budget holders;
• Draw up the budget estimate relative to operations and carry out the budget Follow up for operations on a monthly basis in coordination with the finance team,
• Assure the filing and archiving system are in place and the operational team archive the everyday operational documents

Confidentiality is required in all these responsibilities.

Note that this job description must remain flexible; to respond to additional tasks or changes as identified by the line manager.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• University degree in social sciences or project management
• Certified IMAS EOD Level 3 and IEDD 
• At least 5 years experiences in Land release as Project manager or operations Manager
• Previous work experience with I/NGO is needed
• Advanced in English (French a plus)
• Arabic is mandatory
• Excellent communication, diplomacy and negotiation skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good oral, written communication and training skills
• Excellent capacity in team work 
• Excellent adaptability
• Masters the use of IMSMA and ARC GIS software
• Excellent use of Microsoft word and Excel.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct.  In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.

Basic salary range for the position : The Land release Project Manager is going to be paid according to the experience and to HI salary Grid.

Basic Salary range between USD 3000 – USD 4000

Closing date: 31/10/2021

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application should include CV, motivation letter and EOD certificate. Incomplete motivation letters and applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Interested candidates send their CV to [email protected]  with the subject Land release Project Manager