Deputy Head of Base

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

Deputy Head of Base

For 6 months commencing upon signature of the project contract.

The candidate will be responsible on the following objectives and tasks

The candidate will be responsible on the following objectives and tasks

• Objective 1: Support Program Implementation
  • Oversee the implementation of AAH programs in Gaza Strip to ensure the timeliness, effectiveness and quality of activities; provide needed supervision and guidance to staff under his/her supervision.
  • Ensure his/her team properly designs and adapts activities to volatile context and emerging needs, as well as increasing challenges and restrictions.
  • Ensure activity plans for each project are in place, as well as supporting documents for each activity, according with donor compliance and derogations.
  • Coordinate with Capital Advocacy Coordinator and Head of Base, supports advocacy initiatives and communication activities.
  • Collaborate with Gaza MEAL Manager and Capital MEAL coordinator, ensures project monitoring, evaluation and learning activities are relevant and delivered in a timely manner.
• Objective 2 Technical Support and Supervision
  • Work closely with Program Managers and Capital Technical Coordinators, supports the development of Base strategies for FSL and WASH Sectors.
  • Support the Head of Base and organization in following and understanding programmatic approaches of other actors in the area (national and international).
  • Support the identification and monitoring of implementing partners.
  • Seek to improve the organisation’s technical expertise within the mission as well as strengthening the relevance and impact of AAH programming.
  • Participate in the recruitment process for positions that are directly managed by the Deputy Head of Base.
  • Line management of project and/or support teams, whose size and composition may vary over time (Head of Project, Officer, Program Managers, etc.) Support and mentor project and/or support staff in the fulfilment of their tasks, providing technical support and supervision.
  • Providing technical assistance and oversight in the areas of needs assessment, programme design, implementation and monitoring AAH interventions.
• Objective 3: Logistics and Administration
  • Support as relevant the monitoring of the financial, administrative, and logistical management of the Base. This includes participation in the preparation of budgets and budget follow-up, accountancy, payments, fulfilment of procedures and compliance with AAH and donor regulations).
  • Given the current context in Gaza, the Deputy Head of Base may participate in market analysis exercises, identification and negotiation with new suppliers. He/she will be expected to support procurement follow-up, participate in tenders and ensure that all documentation is in place by the logistics and finance departments.
  • Support in importation processes and exploration of alternatives, including coordination with Clusters, UN agencies, Logistics Cluster, suppliers etc. at a field level.
• Objective 4: External Representation
  • Support Head of Base in external representation and coordination in his/her area of expertise.
  • Ensure AAH contributes substantially to the Cluster and Sector work to prepare the development and review of the annual HNO and HRP documents and leads the submission of relevant proposals at a Base level.
  • Participate as per need in representing AAH towards donors in support to the HoB and/or Country Director (CD) /Deputy CD.
  • In coordination with the Head of Base, maintain regular communication with relevant stakeholders and external actors (local authorities, UN agencies, community leaders, other NGOs, volunteers, contractors and suppliers, etc.).?
  • Inform AAH Management about the positions of different actors in the field, their response capacities etc. to anticipate joint opportunities or joint response and to avoid duplication.
  • Maintaining regular information flow to partners and stakeholders.
• Objective 5: Security management
  • Follow the specific safety rules of the mission and base security plans.
  • Support the Head of Base in the continuous monitoring of the local situation through the collection and analysis of security information.
  • Identification of security threats and adjust measures to mitigate risk, as well as movements and project implementation accordingly.
  • Support project teams to prepare project risk analysis and ensure implementation is in compliance.
  • Communicate with the security focal point in the base about any information related to safety and security.

Candidate Background:

• Minimum a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. social sciences, economics, international development or any related field).
• Solid knowledge and experience of Project Cycle Management with experience in project implementation and monitoring.
• Solid knowledge of emergency and early recovery programs and interventions.
• Proven knowledge of institutional donors, e.g. ECHO, GAC, OCHA, AECID, UNICEF, EU, is highly desirable, including compliance.
• Good knowledge of Finance, Logistical and HR departments, including budget follow up and procurement plans.
• At least 5 years of holding senior management positions in design and management of emergency and early recovery programs
• At least 3 years of experience in staff management, preferably of middle size interdisciplinary teams, including program and support functions.
• Proven experience in coordinating and advocating with international NGOs, local NGOs, clusters, authorities and donors regarding projects implementation and strategic planning.
• Strong reporting and proposal writing skills are required.
• Experience in security management is highly desirable, especially in security assessment of premises and project implementation sites, including staff and goods movements.
• Experience and/or technical knowledge of AAH sectors of intervention (WASH, FSL, NUT, MEAL and Advocacy).
• Experience in ensuring gender and protection components is mainstreamed in humanitarian programming.
• Knowledge of HNO-HRP process and humanitarian transformative approach.
• Knowledge of the related national and international technical standards.
• Knowledge of environment and climate change is desirable.
• Excellent organizational skills, including time and stress management.
• Ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment.
• Excellent working knowledge of English is required. Arabic is an asset.
• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email/internet software.
• Ability to work and live in Gaza in hardship conditions.