Employer: Un ponte per… (UPP)
Location: North East Syria and Iraq
Un ponte per… (UPP) is an NGO established in 1991. It has started its activities as “Un ponte per Baghdad” right after the end of the war in Iraq, with the aim of organizing solidarity initiatives in favor of the Iraqi civil society. Later on, the intervention of Un ponte per… started including Serbia and other Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries. The NGO mission is to prevent new conflicts, protect human rights and support civil society, especially in the Middle East, through awareness raising and advocacy campaigns, cultural exchanges, humanitarian and peacebuilding projects. UPP is active in Iraq since 1991 and is regularly registered at National and Kurdistan Region levels. Since 2012 UPP implements several programs to assist Syrian refugees.
The position
Un Ponte Per… is looking for Medical Advisors for the implementation of the health projects carried out in cooperation with the local partner Kurdish Red Crescent in North /East Syria. Role and
Responsibilities
The medical advisor will be responsible for:
Ensuring the technical assistance to the local health staff ensuring the compliance with international
standards
Reviewing emergency protocols
Training for the local staff
Attending meeting with NGOs operating in the region
Elaborating M&E datas for reporting purpose - Supporting the project managers in the reporting activities
Essential Requirements
• Medical degree. It is not required any medical specialization but a good understanding of the medical case management.
• Minimum of five years professional experience in the medical sector.
• Good understanding of the project life cycle management
• Excellent capacity to work in team.
• Proven capacities to plan activities successfully targeting results and objectives.
• Ability to supervise and/or mentor the medical staff.
• Previous work experience in humanitarian field.
• Excellent oral and written English. Arabic is an asset.
• Working experience with local counterparts (CSOs, local NGOs, local institutions).
• Experience of planning, organizing and prioritizing work, working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure in stressful environments.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed CV, a brief cover letter to address the
requirements above and contact information for two professional references to: vacancy@unponteper.it .
Please reference; “Medical Advisor” in the subject line of your email application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospective candidates should be able to travel in Iraq and Syria upon the same -or better- conditions
recognized to holders of Italian passport.
