Head of Mission

The role

The Head of Mission is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the orderly closure of La Chaîne de l’Espoir’s mission in Iraq, ensuring all activities are completed in a timely, efficient and compliant manner.

What you'll do

• Mission closure planning and coordination
• Programme management
• Representation and external relations
• Human resources management
• Financial and administrative management
• Logistics and asset management
• Safety and security
• Reporting and archiving

What it takes

• Advanced university degree in business administration, political science, international relations, project management or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the solidarity sector
• Minimum of 3 years in a similar position, preferably with an international NGO
• Experience in Health Sector is desirable
• A solid humanitarian background is necessary
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Knowledge of Arabic and Kurdish are desirable
• French is an asset
• Adherence to humanitarian principle and La Chaîne de l’Espoir’s code of ethics
• Strong analytical skills and ability to develop comprehensive and inclusive country strategies and context analysis
• Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills, with a proven track record in forming effective relationships with a range of traditional, local and international authorities, organisations and donors
• Good reporting skills, with proven ability in financial report writing
• Demonstrated experience in managing compliance to strategic donors’ requirements
• Experience of working in insecure environments or complex emergency contexts
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Package

What you'll bring

How we treat you

50% employer contribution to medical coverage, medical evacuation and repatriation insurance paid by the employer, death and disability insurance paid by the employer, 100% employer contribution to housing, 5 days R&R at 3 months of contract, round trip ticket flight beginning/end of contract

How to apply

Apply directly on La Chaîne de l'Espoir's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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