Medical Aid for
Palestinians MAP-UK, works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living
under occupation and as refugees. MAP is seeking three highly skilled staff to
be hired and based at MAP’s Gaza office.
Emergency Preparedness
and Response Programme Manager
Under the supervision of
the Director of Programme (DoP) Gaza, the post-holder is responsible for
developing and overseeing the implementation and monitoring of MAP’s emergency
response and preparedness programme, including the procurement, storage and delivery
of supplies. Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
-Managing MAP’s
emergency projects ensuring objectives are achieved, financial and procurement
procedures are strictly adhered to, budgets are closely monitored and financial
and narrative reports are produced as required
-Overseeing the
procurement, delivery and release of MAP emergency items to the hospitals and
community. Ensure safe environment and proper inventory for MAP prepositioned
items of Drugs and NFIs.
-Supervision of the Procurement
Officer and the logistics Programme Assistant (involving management, training
and development, mentoring, performance appraisals etc.)
-Establishing and
maintaining good working relationships with local partners, international NGOs
and UN organizations for the implementation and coordination of emergency
response activities.
-Working with MAP
colleagues and partners to identify, design and develop new project proposals
and concept notes
-Supporting DoP to
develop MAP’s annual operational plan for the Gaza Strip ensuring compliance
with programming policies and procedures.
-Leading on the security
and well-being of national, international staff and consultant/volunteer staff
-Supporting MAP’s fundraising and communication needs and
liaise with key stakeholders in order to identify and secure institutional
funding for MAP’s emergency response and preparedness programmes
-Representing MAP with
local partners and externally as required
Qualifications and
Experience
Essential:
-Master’s Degree in public
health, health management, development or other related field; first degree in
medicine, pharmacy or other health specializations desirable.
-Minimum of 5 years of
experience working in emergency health programming
-Experience of
undertaking or managing large procurements and familiarity with standard
procurement procedures
-Proven track record
working collaboratively with civil society, communities, local NGO partners and
Ministry officials.
-Experience in
management of donor grants and project budgets
-Experience of project management including project design,
planning, monitoring and evaluation and reporting
-Experience in managing
staff
-Excellent coordination
skills with Ministries and NGOs, and communication and interpersonal skills
-Good knowledge and
experience of developing and implementing security guidelines
-Excellent written and
verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic
-Self-starter, able to
work alone or as part of a team
-Driving license and
ability to travel in and outside Gaza
Desirable:
-Experience in managing
projects with Ministry of Health hospitals
-Experience in working
with INGOs
Application procedure
and deadline:
Candidates should submit
a CV and covering letter, naming two professional referees to
hr@map-uk.org by 17:00
GMT on 19th November 2015.
Please note that only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
