Location: Erbil, Iraq (Kurdistan Region), with regular field travel
Contract: 12 months (with a possibility of extension).
Terms: Expatriate contract and terms; unaccompanied position.
A starting date is envisaged – ideally – as soon as possible but may necessarily take into account any ongoing restrictions linked to Coronavirus.
Mission East, founded in Denmark in 1991, is an international humanitarian and development organisation undertaking disaster relief and development programmes in Middle East, Eastern Europe and Asia.
Mission East, founded in Denmark in 1991, is an international humanitarian and development organisation undertaking disaster relief and development programmes in Middle East, Eastern Europe and Asia. In Iraq, Mission East provides assistance for both urgent basic needs for those displaced by violence as well as longer-term support for returnees and IDPs in protracted displacement settings. Our current programme includes NFI and shelter, cash transfers, WASH assistance, livelihoods support, protection and psychosocial support activities delivered through multi-purpose community centres.
More information on Mission East can be found at: https://missioneast.org
The position of Head of Programmes contributes to providing strategic leadership for the development of Mission East Iraq’s programme as well as coordinating all aspects of programme development and implementation across Mission East locations in Iraq. The successful candidate will be experienced in working with various INGOs and NGOs in humanitarian settings and successfully managing large programs. Bringing demonstrable knowledge and experience of implementing and measuring quality standards and international humanitarian standards (SPHERE and Core Humanitarian Standard), we are looking for a senior manager with experience in managing staff and a track record of creating and leading a high-performing multi-sectoral team. Able to demonstrate sympathy with Mission East organisational values, the successful candidate will be available to start as soon as possible.
How to apply
To apply for this position and to see a full job description and selection criteria please visit https://missioneast.org/apply , where you will be able to complete an application form. Please ensure that all sections are fully answered as candidates will be initially screened using data submitted on the online form.
The closing date for this position is 6th January 2021.
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