Rehabilitation Technical Officer (Physiotherapist)

“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 March 2014, anti-government protests in Ukraine led to the removal of a Kremlin-friendly leader from power, and Russia invaded and annexed the Crimean Peninsula. A month later, pro-Russian separatists backed by Russia began capturing territory from the Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts (the Donbass region). In 2015, the peace Minsk agreement was signed, however never fully implemented and the fighting has transformed into a trench war over the past eight years. After having built up significant military forces on Ukraine’s borders in 2021, and after having recognized the independence of Russian-backed self-declared republics of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine, Russia launched on the 24 February a large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine by air, land and sea targeting several regions and key cities including Kyiv.

Humanitarian situation

Heavy fighting and shelling continue across several towns and cities in Ukraine, with increasing human cost and humanitarian consequence. Most of these casualties were caused by the use of explosive weapons with a wide impact area. Reports of civilians trapped in towns and cities under shelling continue. Inside Ukraine, severe essential health supplies, fuel and cash shortages are reported, with heightened insecurity affecting access to basic services. Population movement remains fluid and according to latest figures by UNHCR, close to 900,000 people have now fled Ukraine to neighboring countries, while over 100,000 have so far been internally displaced. Real figures are considerably higher as corroboration is ongoing, albeit with delays and security challenges.

HI response to the conflict and its regional impact

HI has deployed two teams in the region, with one team deploying to Ukraine and a second team leading an assessment in neighbouring countries receiving refugees. The main objectives will be to assess more deeply the current context & environment, identify potential operational partners, meet with key relevant stakeholders on the ground and asses the overall needs of the population, and requirement to start operations. HI is therefore preparing to be able to deploy quickly a large-scale multi sectoral humanitarian response.

YOUR MISSION:

RESPONSIBILITY 1 : You provide guidance and technical support to projects in accordance with the overall technical frameworks and standards

-You provide appropriate technical guidance and support to project managers and/or specialists

-You ensure that the project(s) activities are implemented according to internal quality and technical standards and proposes adjustments or improvements if necessary.

-You adapt project documentation as required in accordance with global technical norms and standards

-You contribute to the regular reporting of the technical activities of your perimeter (collection and analysis of the technical data collected) in conjunction with the project team and the MEAL team.

-If relevant, you ensure coordination and collaboration with the technical partners of the project as delegated by the specialist or the project leader.

RESPONSIBILITY 2 : You provide technical learning from projects

-You collect the elements necessary for capitalisation or scientific documentation exercises

-You contribute to technical learning under the responsibility of the specialist or project manager, based on good practice.

-You contribute to the terms of reference for evaluations

-You implement recommendations for improving the technical quality of projects

RESPONSIBILITY 3 : You contribute to the animation of the rehabilitation sector

-You contribute to recruitment

-You contribute to or lead the necessary technical training in your field

-You contribute to the skills upgrading plan for professionals in their sector and may be a third-party assessor

-You 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)

RESPONSIBILITY 4 : You contribute to ensuring HI’s technical influence within rehabilitation

-You contribute 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 Physiotherapy

You have more than 3 years of experience in rehabilitation with NGOs

You have experience of mission opening and open conflict context

You have proven experience in tool development and data analysis

You have experience in providing technical trainings

You show good organization skills, flexibility and adaptability

You are able to work in a tensed and volatile context with strict security measures

You speak English fluently

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.

· International contract starting as soon as possible

· The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:**

o Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals**

o 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**

o Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution **

o Repatriation insurance paid by HI**

· Salary from 2270 € gross/month upon experience

· Perdiem : to be determined

· Hardship : 550 € net/month paid with your salary

· Paid leaves : 25 days per year;

· R&R to be determined

· Unaccompanied position

· Collective housing taken in charge by HI

If you are resident in the country : local package