Technical Head of Program Handicap International

Under the responsibility of the Country Director, the Technical Head of Programme (THoP) is responsible for defining and steering HI s technical strategy in Palestine.

As a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), the THoP ensures that HI s programme design and delivery are needs-based, inclusive, technically sound, and aligned with HI s global frameworks and sectoral standards.

The THoP leads on the development of innovative, quality programming across sectors and works closely with the Country Director, Operations Manager, MEAL, and Business Development functions.

The THoP will manage the Country Technical Specialists, MEAL Manager, Senior Grants Officer and will interact with internal and external actors.

In this framework, the main responsibilities of the THoP are:

Responsibility 1: Strategic Leadership and Technical Positioning

• Lead the development and implementation of the programme's strategy (StratOp) in alignment with HI s institutional frameworks and sectoral priorities
• Ensure integration of cross-cutting themes (MHPSS, DGA, protection mainstreaming, and conflict sensitivity) across all programmes
• Provide strategic guidance on HI s thematic positioning in Palestine and contribute to global technical reflections and learning from field experience

Responsibility 2: Programme Design and Business Development

• Lead the design of new projects, ensuring technical quality, feasibility, and relevance to the context and affected populations
• Ensure the development of sound theories of change, logical frameworks, indicators, and methodologies in project proposals
• Collaborate with the Senior Grants Officer, Operations Manager, and Country Director to transform funding opportunities into strategic, high-quality programmes

Responsibility 3: Technical Support and Quality Assurance

• Supervise and guide technical specialists (e.g. Rehabilitation, AVR, Education, MHPSS), ensuring consistency of technical approaches across field teams
• Ensure Project Managers receive regular technical support and that HI s minimum quality standards and guidance are applied
• Monitor programme quality, lead the implementation of evaluation and audit recommendations, and ensure continuous improvement
• Ensure technical tools, guidelines, and training materials are up to date and aligned with HI standards

Responsibility 4: MEAL and Accountability

• Ensure alignment with HI s Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (PME) policy and impact measurement frameworks
• Supervise the MEAL Manager and contribute to the development of MEAL systems and tools across sectors
• Promote the use of evidence, lessons learned, and good practices to inform decision-making
• Ensure that accountability mechanisms to affected populations are in place and functioning

Responsibility 5: External Engagement and Representation

• Represent HI s technical expertise in relevant clusters, working groups, and coordination forums
• Support the Country Director and technical staff in external engagement with donors, partners, UN agencies, and authorities
• Contribute to evidence-based advocacy and strategic communication efforts, in line with HI's global positioning and values

Responsibility 6: Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Lead technical preparedness efforts, including scenario planning and response strategies
• In case of rapid onset or escalation, reprioritize technical support and ensure relevance and adaptability of emergency programming