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Closing date: 06 Aug 2017

HIAS seeks a Field Coordinator to be responsible for the implementation of a unified strategy for delivering key program services to refugees in the refugee camps where HIAS operates. S/he develops and measures key program goals to identify and assist the most vulnerable refugees, improving their coping skills and optimizing the overall provision of humanitarian relief services. The post is unaccompanied and is offered on an initial six-month basis – renewable according to mutual agreement and availability of donor funding.  Target start date of August 8, 2017.

Essential Functions:

• Manages all programs and operations in assigned camps, including supervision of staff, formulating and management of local program budget, and maintenance of HIAS-managed facilities in the base and the camps.
• Develops and conducts counseling and community services programs in assigned refugee camps, with consideration for the location, participants and goals outlined in project proposals.
• Familiarizes the refugee communities with psychosocial concepts and the importance of addressing trauma while recovering from flight.
• Addresses protection issues by facilitating peaceful co-existence both among refugee community members as well as between the refugees and the surrounding host community.
• Conducts the recruitment and training of local staff and community mobilizers.
• Engages community mobilizers in the implementation of psychosocial and/or community services activities for vulnerable refugee populations (e.g. children, youths, survivors of gender-based violence, women-at-risk, physically and mentally disabled, elderly, and other persons with specific needs).
• Trains partner agencies in the identification of refugees in need of intervention due to trauma and other vulnerabilities, and collaborates with these agencies to ensure they receive appropriate services through direct services by HIAS staff and/or referrals to partners.
• Networks with key stakeholders in the region of responsibility and ensure that the project is accurately and effectively represented to UNHCR, local and foreign government officials, and other stakeholders in eastern Chad.
• Maintains communications with the Program Director and Country Director and provides regular reports on the program’s progress and new developments.
• Supports Program Director and Country Director in the formulation of project proposals.
• Ensures that services are offered in a professional and ethical manner.
• Brings commitment and integrity to accomplishing HIAS’ mission and goals in this and other duties as assigned, and commit to personal and professional implementation of HIAS’ Core Values.
• Performs other tasks, as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Graduate degree in psychology, social studies or social work; Specializations in community mobilization or conflict resolution desired.
• A Minimum of three (3) years of project management experience, preferably in refugee camp or similarly challenging environment; relevant experience in the provision of emergency psychosocial care with individuals experiencing PTSD.
• Fluency in French and English required; Fluency in Arabic is a plus.
• Excellent team building and cross-cultural skills.
• Flexibility working in challenging conditions.

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