A HEAD OF MISSION IN JORDAN

Bioforce is looking for a Head of Mission in Jordan to ensure the implementation and the development of its activities in the country and the region of MENA. Since November 2018, Bioforce is present in Jordan implementing a project in partnership with Action Against Hunger, and the German Jordanian University.

Bioforce is now looking for opportunity to increase humanitarian training offers for the MENA region. This project aims to set up a Bioforce training facility in partnership with a local/regional existing structure.

You will also be in charge of representing Bioforce in Jordan and in the region.

For more information on Bioforce: www.bioforce.org THE JOB

ROLE AND RESPONSABILITIES

Main responsibilities:

Context Follow up and security

• Lead the humanitarian situation and context analysis and follow up in Jordan and report regularly to Headquarters
• In charge of security issues for Bioforce staff in Jordan

Operations Development

• Lead needs’ assessments for the development of Bioforce’s training offer in Jordan
• Lead the design and development of new projects in Jordan and the Middle East Region
• Contribute to the identification of potential partners and donors to develop and implement new capacity strengthening initiatives of local actors in Jordan and the Middle East Region

Project Coordination

• Plan and implement the project’s activities under Bioforce’s responsibility
• Ensure the quality of project’s activities under Bioforce’s responsibility
• Ensure the follow-up of the activities and participate to the strategic follow-up of the project
• Represent Bioforce in the framework of the project and manage the relationships with operational and technical on the field
• Produce the narrative and financial internal and external reports
• Contribute to the administrative and financial management of the project

External Coordination and Representation

• Participate to sectorial and other relevant coordination meetings in Jordan
• Communicate on Bioforce’s actions worldwide and specifically in the region
• Develop collaborations with humanitarian/development stakeholders in Jordan (INGOs, NNGOs, Donors, Governmental institutions, etc.)
• Be the focal point of Bioforce towards all Jordanian local and national authorities

MAIN REQUIREMENTS

Training

Master’s degree in project management, humanitarian action or related fields

Skills and experience

At least 7 years of experience in senior management positions on the field (international experience strongly desired)

Knowledge and skills

Good knowledge of the humanitarian/development sector
Strong skills and extensive experience in Learning and Development
Strong skills in project management; reporting, financial management and partnership management Experience in managing institutional grants and knowledge of donors’ requirements
Extensive experience in representation and networking
Strong communication and writing skills
Fluent in French and English. Arabic will be an asset

Behavioural skills

Flexibility/ Adaptability and Autonomy
Respect of procedures and internal frameworks Organizational skills. Priority management Relational qualities
Professional Ethics

CONDITIONS

Inception date : ASAP

Status : Salary according to profile and salary grid, Per Diem, Medical Insurance,

Contract : for 1 year renewable

Place : Amman, Jordan with regular mission in MENA countries