Action Against Hunger (AAH) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-political, non-denominational and non-profit making organization working in the Palestinian Territory since 2002.
Action Against Hunger is recruiting for its Gaza office a
Head of Base
For 12 months with a possibility of extension
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
Represent ACF in Gaza at the inter-agency level and oversee all ACF activities, staff, and assets.
Responsible for safety and security on his/her base with the support of the Security Manager, overseeing security at the base level, leading the “context/risk analysis” and the adoption of all necessary measures and processes to protect as much as possible staff and operations.
Assure compliance with all ACF administrative procedures, monitor deviations, with the support of the CD and Jerusalem Coordination office
Oversee ACF operations in the Gaza Strip and project implementations with the Deputy Head of Base in charge of programs
Steer the base evolution according to the context (program, structure, reorganizing offices and ways of working)
Supervise the base-level work and continuing capacity upgrade of all Gaza senior staff through ongoing training and support.
Support the HR, Finance and Logistics Departments in their day-to-days tasks and in solving key challenges.
Objective 1: Programme Management
Ensure the effective implementation of programmes through careful oversight of and adherence to logistics, communications, transport, human resources, and finance policies and procedures. Oversight of the implementation and monitoring of programmes to ensure their timely and effective implementation and financial management.
Agree on goals and objectives with key staff and monthly assessment of progress against outputs.
Collaborate with the technical coordinators in the appropriate identification and effective implementation of projects.
Contribute to programme development through participation in and facilitation of assessments, visits, and evaluations.
Ensure that a high standard is maintained in all proposals, reports, and other material to be submitted to donors.
Ensure that programmes are implemented in accordance with AAH-Spain policies and strategies.
Ensure the maintenance of accurate project documentation summarized in weekly minutes and in reports for submission to donors.
Objective 2: Human Resources Management & Capacity Building
Application and respect of Action Against Hunger procedures, internal regulations, deontology, and principles for both the Head of Base and staff members.
Update and review of the base structure according to programme needs, with input from the Technical Coordinators, Jerusalem Admin, and the Country Director.
Participation with the Human Recourses Officer in the recruitment of new national staff as needed.
Line management of Deputy Head of Base, Human Resources Officer, Finance Manager, Liaison Officer and Base Logistician and their regular evaluation according to AAH procedures.
Capacity Building.
Assume responsibility for capacity building of Gaza staffs.
Identify needs and organize appropriate training through the Mission Training Plan tool.
Initiate and implement internal training where required.
Objective 3: Ensure effective intra-base coordination in Gaza
Monitor of financial and administrative management of the base including the preparation of budgets, financial requests, accountancy, payments, tenders, procedures, and movements.
Coordinate of all staff activities through weekly base meetings and activity planning sessions.
Support in the identification and implementation of programme strategy.
Ensure that programmes are designed and implemented in consultation with local authorities, partners, and all other stakeholders.
Support the Country Director in the development of strategic partnerships and the assessment of existing partner capacity.
Collaborate in the development of concept notes and proposals in the Food Security Livelihood and WASH teams, technical staff such as the base administrator and logistician and submitting these into the validation chain.
Assess the relevance and feasibility of other interventions in the area in accordance with mission strategy in discussion with relevant external actors.
Assist external evaluators in the assessment of AAH programmes.
Objective 4: Logistics and Administration
Monitor the financial, administrative, and logistical management of the base (including the preparation and of budgets, accountancy, payments, tenders, fulfilment of procedures, movements etc.).
Follow up on the implementation of logistics procedures, policies and practices as defined in the Logistics Kit.
Supervise, support, and follow up on the compilation and timely submission of monthly logistics and administrative reports and accountancy to the Jerusalem office.
Authorize of expenses for the base in compliance with monthly treasury forecasts.
Participate in the financial management of the base in collaboration with the base administrator: this includes budget drafts and updates, budget follow ups and projections,
Follow up on co-funding and partner contributions according to mission tools.
Regular communication with the Administration Coordinator on all important issues regarding finance and administrative matters.
Objective 5: Ensure proper management of the AAH security procedures and tools in coordination with Country Director
Continuous monitoring of the local situation through the collection and analysis of security information.
Identification of security threats and measures to mitigate risk.
Follow up on the implementation of security measures.
Contribute to updating the security plan as required.
Comply with AAH’s security procedures.
Follow up and analysis of security incidents.
Ensure that staff members are aware of AAH security management system including AAH’s Security Guidelines and monitoring their compliance.
Oversight on the preparation and submission of security reports to Logistics Coordinator as required.
Management of the Gaza ERU.
Objective 6: Additional responsibility
Represent Action Against Hunger at the inter-agency level.
Maintain high team spirit and motivation within the Action Against Hunger Gaza team
Participate in coordination meetings in Jerusalem as required and ensure high level of coordination with stakeholders and partners.
Any other duties assigned by the Country Director.
Bachelor’s or master's degree in Sociology, International Development, Political Science or International Relations, Business Administration or any related field.
Project cycle management, logistics and administration.
At least five years’ experience in the humanitarian field, with a background in base and budget management, accountancy, and familiarity with logistics, security management and European donor rules.
Familiarity with AAH procedures is considered an asset.
Ability to write donor reports and proposals in English. Training and capacity-building experience.
Diplomacy and tact.
A professional and transparent operational style.
Good communication, management and planning skills.
Ability to quickly integrate and understand a complex socio-political working environment.
The HoB will maintain the team spirit and high morale of the committed, dedicated members of the Gaza office.
English is the working language in Gaza (spoken, read, and written); Familiarity with Spanish or Arabic would be useful.
Windows domain, expertise in Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Internet.
We offer immediate Incorporation into a multicultural, professional, and innovative organization with the possibility of participating in projects with high social impact.
Contract Length: 6 months with possibility of extension.
Base: Gaza office.
Salary: According to the Action Against Hunger Salary scale.
Difficult context allowance: As per Action Against Hunger policy and this plus is reviewable throughout the contract based on the applicable risk analysis
Benefits package:
Life, accident, health and repatriation insurance for the expatriate.
Emotional care service at the service of the employee and family.
Accommodation in guest house or payment of an allowance covering partially an individual rent. Return ticket to the mission.
Help with Transfer or change of mission (depending on the duration of the contract).
Breaks: Per Diem of the break covered by the organization (depending on the number / year of breaks determined by the mission) and ticket allowance for each break.
Assistance for vacation return: provided that the expatriate has been on a mission for more than 1 year and committed to another year.
Return Flight to place of residence as long as the expatriate has been on a mission for more than 1 year and has committed to another year.
Refund of all costs related to departure on assignment (visas, Vaccinations,)
Accommodation in guest house or payment of an allowance covering partially an individual rent. Return ticket to the mission.
Adapted professional career where talent and motivation are recognized. Continuous training in both technical skills and competencies.
Refund of all costs related to departure on assignment: (visas, vaccinations,)
26 days of paid vacation per year.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PACKAGE IS APPLICABLE FOR FOREIGN APPLICATIONS ONLY. NATIONAL APPLICATIONS WILL FOLLOW DIFFERENT CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO AAH POLICIES.
Note. - Given the urgency of this position, the vacancy may close before the deadline. For more information about this position, visit our website www.accioncontraelhambre.org. In case you do not find the job advertisement published here, it means that the selection process has been closed.
This recruitment is part of the contingency planning of the organization; it may be cancelled or delayed if the conditions no longer require it. CVs will be kept in the ACF Database of potential candidates.
Application Procedure:
Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunities employer. Women are encouraged to apply for this position.
Action Against Hunger has commitment to protect all persons we come into contact with through our work, including children and At-Risk adults. Action Against Hunger has ZERO TOLERANCE towards all forms of harm and abuse, including sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. We take concerns and complaints relating to Safeguarding issues involving our Staff, Associated Personnel, Partners and Suppliers very seriously and will take action to vigorously investigate and manage any violations or alleged violations of our policies.
Applications will be accepted up,
Only those candidates pre-selected for a test and an interview will be contacted.