Rehabilitation Technical Officer

“Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity”

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

Since the organisation was first founded in 1982, we have set up development programmes in more than 60 countries and responded to many emergencies. Today we have a budget of around 150 million euros, with 3500 employees worldwide.

HI is engaged in an employment policy in favour of disabled workers.

For further information about the association: www.hi.org.

JOB CONTEXT :

In a challenging area in the Middle East, HI is managing a large humanitarian program, along four main pillars:

1. Support to health partners (hospitals, psychosocial support centers, local NGOs) for the provision of multidisciplinary rehabilitation services (physical rehabilitation, psychosocial support and/or prosthetics and orthotics) and standalone psychosocial support services, through training, technical supervisions and donations of assistive devices and/or equipment;

2. Education to the risks and effects caused by conventional weapons (including mines, explosive remnants of war and small arms light weapons) and non-technical survey of hazardous areas;

3. Livelihoods assistance, with a combination of cash for work, vocational training, small grants for businesses and apprenticeships;

4. Training and technical support to other humanitarian actors on the inclusion of persons with disabilities and other vulnerable persons in the humanitarian response (with a special focus on inclusive health and inclusive livelihoods).

The actual intervention is based on a mix of remote management of national teams, remote partnerships with local structures and organizations, and direct implementation programs

YOUR MISSION:

Under the line management of the Rehabilitation Specialist and in close collaboration with project manager/s, the Rehabilitation technical officer’s general objective is to supervise ensure the technical support and quality control of the rehabilitation project activities implemented through partner organization. The specific objective of the position is to improve skills of the rehabilitation staffs (physiotherapists/rehabilitation workers/inclusion team) to use a more functional approach to rehabilitation for people with disabilities through introduction of occupational therapy skills within the frame of the global rehab services. His support will also allow to improve the individual case management in link with community inclusion, inclusive livelihood, inclusive education…

OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION:

1. Provides guidance and technical support to projects in accordance with the overall technical frameworks and standards within its sectoral perimeter
2. Provides appropriate technical guidance and support to project managers and/or specialists
3. Ensures that the project(s) activities are implemented according to internal quality and technical standards and proposes adjustments or improvements if necessary.
4. Adapts project documentation as required in accordance with global technical norms and standards
5. Contributes to the regular reporting of the technical activities of its perimeter (collection and analysis of the technical data collected) in conjunction with the project team and the MEAL team.
6. If relevant, ensures coordination and collaboration with the technical partners of the project as delegated by the specialist or the project leader.
7. Provides technical learning from projects
8. Collects the elements necessary for capitalisation or scientific documentation exercises
9. Contributes to technical learning under the responsibility of the specialist or project manager, based on good practice.
10. Contributes to the terms of reference for evaluations
11. Implements recommendations for improving the technical quality of projects

3. Contributes to the animation of its trade sector

1. Contributes to recruitment
2. Contributes to or leads the necessary technical training in his or her field
3. Contributes to the skills upgrading plan for professionals in their sector and may be a third-party assessor
4. Can contribute to the development of a local talent pool within its sectoral perimeter (conducts technical interviews of candidates and makes recommendations, identifies training needs)

4. Contributes to ensuring HI’s technical influence within its perimeter

1. Contributes to the influence of HI’s expertise: can represent HI’s technical expertise in relevant local networks and with local partners

YOUR PROFILE:

You hold a degree in Occupational Therapy with clinical experience

You have more than 2 or 3 years of experience in humanitarian field

You have a relevant current knowledge of foundational biomedical and social sciences into practice

You have experience in providing trainings

You show good organization skills, flexibility and adaptability

Fluency in oral and written English is compulsory

CONDITIONS:

At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. Particular attention is paid to health issues and your personal situation. We offer an induction and training path adapted to our staff members and we have a HR policy oriented toward mobility and professional development.

• 6 months International contract starting from July 2022
• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
  • Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals
  • Pension scheme adapted to the situation of our employees: If you already have a personal pension scheme HI will contribute at the same level of your personal monthly contribution with a maximum of 272.53€/month ; If you do not have a personal pension scheme, we will open a private pension account with your contribution of 272.53€/month and a contribution of HI of the same amount
  • Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution
  • Repatriation insurance paid by HI
• Salary from 2031 € gross/month upon experience
• Perdiem : 513,19 € net/month – paid in the field
• Hardship : 500 € net/month paid with your salary
• Paid leaves : 25 days per year;
• R&R : 5 days every 6 weeks
• Unaccompanied position

– Collective housing taken in charge by HI

If you are resident in the country: local package