Inclusion Officer

Position: Inclusion Officer

Salary:   Starting from 6,755 Shekels

Contract Duration:  5 months extendable based on the funds and need

Location: West Bank Office/ Ramallah

Closing date:  01 February, 2025

Handicap International (which runs projects under its operating name, Humanity & Inclusion - HI -), is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Handicap International is a not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations.

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

Reporting to the oPt Health Project Manager, the Inclusive Officer contributes to Humanity & Inclusion’s mandate and 10-year strategy by ensuring inclusive, high-quality rehabilitation and MHPSS services for conflict-affected individuals with disabilities. The role involves coordinating project activities, building local capacities, and advocating for disability inclusion through collaboration with stakeholders and rigorous monitoring. Working closely with the programme technical team, the officer ensures impactful, user-centered interventions that align with organizational goals and donor requirements.

Responsibilities:

Mission 1: Operational Implementation

Responsibility 1: Contribute to project planning and implementation in line with global frameworks and standards on disability inclusion

• Collaborate in planning and preparing activities, tools, and resources, ensuring alignment with inclusive rehabilitation and MHPSS frameworks, and implement the action plan in conjunction with support services and technical units.
• Ensure the implementation of activities, proper allocation of resources, and alignment with the needs of conflict-affected individuals with disabilities as authorized by the project manager.
• Ensure global standards regarding disability disaggregated data, barrier identification/removal, participation and empowerment of persons with disabilities are systematically applied to all stages of project activities.
• Provide regular reporting on activities, emphasizing progress in disability inclusion, and contribute to internal and external reporting as required by the project manager.
• Identify areas within the project requiring adjustments and propose inclusive adaptations to the project manager.
• Assist in drafting amendment requests with a focus on enhancing accessibility and inclusiveness in project interventions.
• Coordinate with local stakeholders, ensuring that partnerships with project partners foster inclusive practices.
• Maintain proper archiving of inclusive project documents and related information.

Responsibility 2: Contribute to project monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL)

• Support project monitoring by tracking activity progress indicators and expected outcomes specific to people with disabilities and other marginalized groups.
• Participate in project evaluations, regularly monitor access to services ensuring recommendations related to disability inclusion are implemented effectively.
• Support the setup and functionality of accountability mechanisms tailored to ensure feedback from diverse, inclusive stakeholders.
• Contribute to project learning by identifying and documenting best practices for disability inclusion in emergency preparedness and rehabilitation.

Responsibility 3: Ensure inclusive project data management

• Ensure that inclusive data collection and management tools are developed and utilized in line with global disability standards.
• Collect and compile project-related data, with a focus on disability-specific indicators, in the relevant database.

Responsibility 4: Contribute to coordination of inclusive project teams

• Facilitate coordination meetings between inclusive project teams and support services, as authorized by the project manager.
• Foster collaboration between project teams and support units, ensuring inclusive practices are integrated into all aspects of project implementation.

Responsibility 5: Contribute to external communication on inclusive practices

• Represent HI in networks related to inclusive rehabilitation and MHPSS, contributing to its external influence as required.
• Communicate inclusively about the project to partners, authorities, and stakeholders, promoting awareness of disability-inclusive approaches.
• Conduct awareness and training sessions on disability and inclusion, disability disaggregated data, barrier identification and removal, and any other relevant topics required by the project in close coordination with Inclusion/IHA Specialist

Mission 2: Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Contribute to the programme’s emergency preparedness initiatives by integrating disability-inclusive strategies into preparedness plans and frameworks.
• In emergency situations, adapt working arrangements to ensure inclusive humanitarian responses that address the needs of people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups

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Education

• Advanced degree in Rehabilitation, Public Health, Humanitarian Assistance, Social Work, or a related field.

General Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in rehabilitation, MHPSS, or humanitarian project implementation.
• Proven experience working with conflict-affected communities.
• Experience working with persons with disabilities.
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building and training of multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in project monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, including tools for data collection and analysis.
• Ability to develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for service delivery.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary rehabilitation and MHPSS services, including assessment, intervention planning, and service delivery.
• Experience in coordination with local and international humanitarian actors, such as health clusters, INGOs, and community-based organizations.
• Familiarity with emergency preparedness and response in conflict-affected areas.

Technical Skills

DGA:

• Strong understanding of intersectionality with the ability to identify factors that generate inequality.
• Ability to apply the twin-track approach to project activities.
• Strong skills in disability data collection and analysis using the Washington Group Questions.

Accessibility:

• Ability to apply basic good practice regarding accessibility of the built environment and communication.

Supporting civil society:

• Knowledge of inclusive humanitarian action frameworks, rights-based approaches, role of civil society.
• Ability to map actors and services.
• Ability to utilize participatory programming tools and methodologies
• Ability to support development of accountability
• Experience engaging OPDs in the design, delivery, and monitoring of project mechanisms.

Inclusive change processes:

• Basic understanding of advocacy processes and the humanitarian coordination mechanism.
• Ability to conduct barrier and facilitator assessments using pre-defined tools, and disseminate information and awareness of disability inclusion and inclusive service provision.
• Experience building relationships with stakeholders who have key roles in policy making processes.
• Ability to identify gaps in implementation of the CRPD to prioritize action.

Language Skills

• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Fluency in Arabic (written and spoken) is required.

Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and collaborate with local partners, authorities, and community leaders.
• Commitment to promoting inclusivity and equity in all aspects of project implementation.
• Ability to work under pressure in conflict-affected and challenging environments.

Additional Requirements

• Familiarity with humanitarian principles, as well as protection principles including "Do No Harm" and ethical service delivery.
• Willingness to travel within the West Bank with a focus on Tulkarm and Tubas governorates.
• Commitment to adhering to security and safety protocols while working in volatile contexts.
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to emerging needs and challenges during project implementation.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct.  In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.

DISABILITY INCLUSION:

The candidate or his/her representative must let the HR representative know that s/he needs an adjustment or change at the test and the interview for a reason related to a medical condition by sending a request for accommodation at the email: [email protected].

By applying to this position, you grant HI’s recruitment team your consent to perform a reference check on you with respect to the misconduct disclosure scheme.

The initial contract will be for a period of up to 5 months, to be extendable based on the availability of funds.

Handicap International is an equal-opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities

Interested candidates should fill out the form Inclusion Officer and submit their resume with a motivation letter to reach on or before February 1st, 2025. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be disregarded.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and those shortlisted will be contacted.