Rehabilitation Technical Officer - Level 1

Rehabilitation Technical Officer - Level 1 - Ramallah

Handicap International (which runs projects under its operating name, Humanity & Inclusion - HI -), is an independent and impartial international aid organisation 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 organisation with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations.

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

Under the supervision of Lead Researcher and Rehab Technical Officer L2 and in liaison with the Regional Technical Unit (RTU), the Rehabilitation Technical Officer (level 1) is to contribute to the technical assessment of 10 CbRCs in West Bank, aiming to evaluate the capacity of the rehabilitation centers to provide quality multidisciplinary rehabilitation services.

In particular, the Rehab TO L1 will:

Determine: types, methods, approaches, and quality of physical and functional rehabilitation service delivery followed at CbRCs, with specific focus of occupational therapy, physiotherapy and assistive technology;

Identify and analyse gaps and good practices in the technical capacity of physical rehabilitation service delivery of CbRCs across UNRWA areas of operation;

Recommend the specific nature of technical and financial support required to build the capacity of the assessed CbRCs.

Ensure regular exchange and coordination with the team leader to implement the technical assessment at the same centers upon agreed schedule

REPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibility 1: Support the development of the project’s methodological framework and contribute to quality control in the field of expertise through technical guidance and field support to the team

Tasks:   

Contribute to the development a detailed technical framework in reference to international standards on Minimum quality standard for rehabilitation service provision

Collaborate with the Technical Officer L2 and MEAL to develop tools to collect data to assess the quality of rehab services that is responsive to national and international rehab quality standards

Contribute to the development of the methodology through which the assessment will be carried out.

Participate in the coaching and training session on the minimum quality standards which will be provided by Rehabilitation TO L2 and lead Researcher

Responsibility 2: Contribute to quality control in the rehabilitation field through technical guidance & active participation in the project implementation.

Tasks:   

Participate in data collection together with the project team and in collaboration with MEAL team including rapid needs assessments, joint assessments, monitoring, evaluation, and cross-sectoral learning

Provide regular reports to the team leader

Ensure tools are tested, and validated by the regional technical unit before implementation and that the team is capacitated to apply them

Analyze and report the findings of the technical assessment for each center of the and contribute to the final report.

Responsibility 3: Support the implementation of project activities 

Coordinate with the project team to ensure that the assessment is completed in the most effective and efficient way.

Coordinate and support any activities that require the rehab area of expertise

Ensure project activities are carried out with cultural sensitivity while promoting gender equality and inclusion of marginalized groups and individuals in the project

Work with the project teams to ensure access and participation of women, men, boys and girls in project interventions.

Responsibility 4: Facilitate project lessons learning and its dissemination and support the field implementation of researches.

Contribute to the identification, analysis and documentation of the good practices/lessons learnt of the project

Contribute to the dissemination among the project stakeholders and among national stakeholders (government, NGOs, donors) involved into similar field of expertise;

Participate to professional network at national level in the field of expertise of the project

Participate to relevant Clusters and/or Working Groups related to the field of intervention at national and/or local level, exchange good practices in the field of expertise and provide technical inputs to the development of Clusters’ and/or Working Groups’ technical documents when relevant;

Responsibility 5: Support the development of new projects

Collect Government policies and technical materials produced by government departments and NGOs in the field of expertise;

Participate to the development of new projects into the field of expertise;

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THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy or occupational therapy.

At least 3 years’ experience in delivering rehabilitation services (physiotherapy or occupational therapy;

Safe delivery of assistive devices;

Strong knowledge / understanding of the rehabilitation actors and networks in each country

At least 3 years’ experience in conducting technical assessments of rehabilitation service providers, especially with refugees and/or humanitarian agencies

Other certificates demonstrating continuous professional development

Broad knowledge and understanding of rehabilitation quality standards

Experience in applying gender, age and disability dimensions in research and assessment

Solid understanding of the twin-track and rights-based approaches to disability mainstreaming

Good background on disability and inclusion;

Relevant knowledge on gender and protection and their intersections with disability;

Ability to communicate and inspire others

Ability to influence, network, and collaborate with government, NGOs, and other stakeholders

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.

Initial contract will be for a period up to 3 months.

Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and

Particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities

Interested candidates should send their resume with motivation letter to reach on or before February 16, 2023 to [email protected] indicating your full name and the job title (Rehabilitation Technical Officer Level 1) in the subject line of your e-mail application. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be disregarded.

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