Technical Rehabilitation Officer

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:

Under the responsibility of the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Project Manager and technical supervision of The Regional Rehabilitation Field Technical specialist, the Technical Officer contributes to the implementation of HI mandate and ten-year strategy within the country operation. He/she contributes to the implementation of projects by providing technical expertise and by ensuring that the quality and impact of the project(s) concerned are optimized. The TO works in close collaboration with the program's technical team.

He/she is responsible for the training, support and advice of the Project Technical Agent (PTA) so that the PTA properly achieves his/her technical activities. In this role, you will be significantly involved in the operational implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and coordination of multiple projects, with the current primary project being “Reducing the Vulnerability of Crisis-Affected Populations in the West Bank through the Provision of Health and Protection Services.” This position emphasizes addressing the needs of conflict-affected individuals, including those with injuries or disabilities, and is geared towards gender and disability-inclusive approaches.

Responsibilities:

Responsibility 1: Providing guidance and technical support to projects in accordance with the technical frameworks and general standards of his/her sectoral scope

• Provide appropriate technical guidance and support to project leaders and/or specialists.
• Ensure project(s) activities are implemented in accordance with internal quality and technical standards and propose adjustments or improvements as necessary.
• Adapt project documentation as required, in accordance with global technical standards and norms.
• Contribute to the regular reporting of technical activities of its scope (collection and analysis of technical data collected) in conjunction with the project team and the MEAL team.
• Where appropriate, coordinate and collaborate with the project's technical partners as delegated by the Specialist or Project Manager.
  
  

Responsibility 2: Providing project-based technical learning

• Ensure global and field technical specialists get the information they need and collaborate with technical divisions as needed.
• Collect the elements necessary for capitalization exercises or scientific documentation.
• Contribute to technical learning under the responsibility of the specialist or project manager, based on best practices.
• Responsible for the technical learning of projects based on lessons learned and good practices
• Adjust activities to audit recommendations as appropriate.
• Implement recommendations to improve the technical quality of projects.
• Ensure the technical quality and relevance of project activities implemented within their area of expertise; conduct self-evaluation of their project and participate in evaluation cycles under the supervision of the PM.
• Taking ownership of norms and standards anticipates and prepares for nexus adjustments.
• Propose research and study topics.
• Oversee data collection for research activities.
• Contribute to the terms of reference for evaluations.

Responsibility 3: Contributing to the animation of his/her sector

• Contribute to technical recruitment.
• Contribute to or lead the technical training required in his or her field.
• Contribute to the skills upgrading plan for professionals in its sector and may be a third-party assessor.
• May contribute to the development of a local talent pool within his/her sector (conducts technical interviews of candidates and makes recommendations, identifies training and coaching needs).
• Assists in coordinating technical professional development and facilitating a community of practice, in collaboration with the technical division. Conducts technical trainings for staff as appropriate.
• Contribute to the design and collection of operational data to ensure adequate monitoring of activities or ad hoc data collection activities, and ensure appropriate measurement of project completion in his/her area of expertise.
• Ensure that data processing is established and carried out in accordance with the rules and principles set by the IM/MEAL and by the technical councils of the sector of expertise.
  
  

Responsibility 4: Contribute to ensure the technical influence of HI on its perimeter

• Contribute to the outreach of HI expertise: can represent HI technical expertise by delegation in relevant local, regional and international networks and with local partners.
• Where appropriate, coordinate and collaborate with the project's technical partners as delegated by the Specialist or Project Manager.
• Relay and contribute to advocacy messages within its scope of work.
• Write new project content for the continuity or expansion of the project within its technical scope.
• Contribute to the writing of new proposals for new opportunities within its technical scope.

Responsibility 5: Emergency Preparedness and Response Responsibilities

• Contribute to the support or implementation of emergency preparedness actions of the program(s) and, during an emergency, adapts his/her work modality in order to contribute to an effective HI humanitarian response.

Note that this job description must remain flexible, to respond to additional tasks or changes as identified by the line manager. Working in different field bases is needed.

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Job profile requirements:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field;
• Expert in clinical management of physiotherapy rehabilitation for beneficiaries and their caregivers.
• Proficient in standards and guides for rehabilitation professions/services at HI.
• Proficient in intervention strategy and field project management.
• Proficient in public relations, representation, and communication for global program management
• Proficient in capitalization and continuous learning -MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning).
• Proficient in project evaluation - MEAL.
• Knowledgeable in strategic analysis for institutional fundings.
• Proficient in safe programming/risk mitigation (including safeguarding) for protection.
• Proficient in understanding norms, legal frameworks, and references related to disability for inclusion.
• Proficient in operational partnerships for field project management.
• Proficient in emergency response.
• Proficient in emergency monitoring and preparedness.
• Proficient in frameworks and references.
• Proficient in office and collaborative tools.
• Practiced in stress management.
• Practiced in working interdependently within a global organization.
• English & Arabic language skills
• Ability to respect deadline and work under pressure
• Very positive personality, with strong orientation towards solutions
• Adaptability, flexibility
• Autonomy in work

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 6 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 Technical Rehabilitation Officer and submit their resume with a motivation letter to reach on or before April 14, 2024. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be disregarded.

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