Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsibilities/ Missions:

Lead the development and implementation of the programme's strategy (StratOp) in alignment with HI s institutional frameworks and sectoral priorities
Ensure integration of cross-cutting themes (MHPSS, DGA, protection mainstreaming, and conflict sensitivity) across all programmes
Provide strategic guidance on HI s thematic positioning in Palestine and contribute to global technical reflections and learning from field experience

Responsibility 2: Programme Design and Business Development

Lead the design of new projects, ensuring technical quality, feasibility, and relevance to the context and affected populations
Ensure the development of sound theories of change, logical frameworks, indicators, and methodologies in project proposals
Collaborate with the Senior Grants Officer, Operations Manager, and Country Director to transform funding opportunities into strategic, high-quality programmes

Responsibility 3: Technical Support and Quality Assurance

Supervise and guide technical specialists (e.g. Rehabilitation, AVR, Education, MHPSS), ensuring consistency of technical approaches across field teams
Ensure Project Managers receive regular technical support and that HI s minimum quality standards and guidance are applied
Monitor programme quality, lead the implementation of evaluation and audit recommendations, and ensure continuous improvement
Ensure technical tools, guidelines, and training materials are up to date and aligned with HI standards

Responsibility 4: MEAL and Accountability

Ensure alignment with HI s Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (PME) policy and impact measurement frameworks
Supervise the MEAL Manager and contribute to the development of MEAL systems and tools across sectors
Promote the use of evidence, lessons learned, and good practices to inform decision-making
Ensure that accountability mechanisms to affected populations are in place and functioning

Responsibility 5: External Engagement and Representation

Represent HI s technical expertise in relevant clusters, working groups, and coordination forums
Support the Country Director and technical staff in external engagement with donors, partners, UN agencies, and authorities
Contribute to evidence-based advocacy and strategic communication efforts, in line with HI's global positioning and values

Responsibility 6: Emergency Preparedness and Response

Lead technical preparedness efforts, including scenario planning and response strategies
In case of rapid onset or escalation, reprioritize technical support and ensure relevance and adaptability of emergency programming

Desired Candidate Profile

Essential

At least 5 years of overall professional experience in humanitarian emergency responses
At least 3 years of experience as Area Manager and/or Operations Manager
English language skills
Training/coaching skills
Project Management skills ++
Excellent organization and time management skills ++
Good knowledge of emergency donors
Ability to manage stress
Proactiveness and productivity
Ability to support and advise
Working as part of a team/network, cooperating.
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback; discussing with multi-disciplinary teams, working as part of a network and collaborating.
Empathy
Autonomy in work

Preferable

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