Accessibility Officer

Job Description

Title: Accessibility Officer

Company Name: Handicap International (humanity Inclusion) in Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf)

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Diploma in Civil Engineering from any reputed Institute/University
∎ Skills Required: Computer skill

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): NGO/ Other Services
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

Job Context:
∎ Under the supervision of the Accessibility Adviser, implement all requested accessibility and construction works, ensuring they meet required quality standards and are in line with the Project Activity Plan, HI`s accessibility guideline and Bangladesh building code instructions.
∎ Main internal interfaces
∎ 1. Report to Accessibility Adviser.
∎ 2. Direct functional links with Project Managers and Officers.
∎ 3. Direct functional links with Logistics department
∎ 4. Functional links with Human resource department, security focal, PSEA and CPP focal.
∎ Main external interfaces
∎ 1. Links with external stakeholders present in project area, including community leaders/local Authorities etc.
∎ 2. Links with relevant government department.
∎ 3. Links with I/NGOs working in areas of intervention.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECT RELATED CONSTRUCTION AND ACCESSIBILITY WORK AND ACTIVITIES
∎ Identify, in coordination with Accessibility adviser and Project Managers, the most suitable area where to conduct construction/accessibility work.
∎ Coordinate and conduct all necessary meetings with relevant stakeholders before and during sites assessments.
∎ Conduct initial detailed assessments of pre-identified / selected sites (office, external stakeholder facility, individual household facility) for proper planning of site development.
∎ Prepare drawing of works to be conducted at assessed sites including accessibility features.
∎ Fill in Procurement Service Requests (PSR) with all necessary details and specifications and coordinate with HI logistics / procurement team.
∎ Provide guidance and technical support to logistics department to identify relevant service providers who will conduct and implement construction / accessibility work.
∎ Check and approve procured materials before delivery to the site for implementation of the work.
∎ Plan for proper storage of procured materials, in consultation with logistics team.
∎ Provide technical guidance to daily workers to ensure the accessibility / construction work is implemented in accordance with the plans, construction materials are used appropriately, and deadlines are respected.
∎ CAPACITY BUILDING, TEAM WORK AND REPRESENTATION
∎ Conduct training / orientation on accessibility features, throughout the planning and implementation phases of construction and accessibility works, for identified service providers, to ensure they can easily implement construction work and incorporate required accessibility features.
∎ Hire qualified daily workers / supervisors and provide proper orientation on construction / accessibility work.
∎ Inform relevant stakeholders / local authorities to ensure they are aware of HI accessibility work.
∎ Represent HI and advocate external stakeholders to ensure they include and maintain accessibility features in various construction works undertaken.
∎ Ensure proper visibility of HI in relation to accessibility construction work conducted.
∎ DOCUMENTATION, MONITORING AND EVALUATION AND REPORTING
∎ Closely monitor the implementation of each activity.
∎ Provide regular feedback, verbally and via email, to the Project Manager on the progress of the work.
∎ Keep proper records and document the work undertaken, including with photos / videos taken at each stage of the work (before, during and after construction).
∎ Regularly participate in relevant coordination meetings.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ Knowledge & experience required
∎ Essential
∎ Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
∎ Experience with NGO's in emergency work is a plus
∎ Excellent interpersonal skills
∎ Skills required
∎ Essential
∎ Ability to lead groups
∎ Good communication skills
∎ Good computer skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
∎ Motivation and strong team spirit
∎ Proven organizational and planning skills
∎ Ability to speak, read and write in English a plus
∎ Desirable
∎ Experience of working in remote community setting is an advantage
∎ Have capacity to maintain close relationships with partners, stakeholders and Beneficiaries
∎

Salary:
∎ Negotiable
∎ As per organizational policy.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Medical allowance, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
∎ As per organizational policy.

Application Deadline: August 17, 2019

Company Information:
∎ Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh
∎ Address : House # 3/A, Road # 36, Gulshan , Dhaka-1212
∎ Business : Business: Handicap International (HI) is an international aid organization specialized in the field of disability. Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political and non-profit making, it works alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, whatever the context, offering them assistance and supporting them in their efforts to become self-reliant. Since its creation, the organisation has set up programmes in approximately 60 countries and intervened in many emergency situations. It operates as a federation made up of a network of eight associations (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA) which provide human and financial resources, manage projects and raise awareness of Handicap International`s actions and campaigns.

HI has been working in Bangladesh since 1997, with a focus on creating sustainable changes in terms of ensuring rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in society. HI promotes an inclusive approach by focusing on access to services for all whenever possible rather than developing specific actions for persons with disabilities. HI works not only with persons with disabilities but also with their families, their communities, and the society. The main office is based in Dhaka, and presently there are 3 site offices in Sitakundo, Kurigram and in Cox’sbazar.

Presently HI Bangladesh is implementing projects on integrating disability in community based disaster risk reduction and response; economic empowerment of extreme poor persons with disabilities; mainstreaming disability in livelihood interventions; support to refugees and surrounding communities;, capacity building of professional associations; and support to Disabled People`s Organizations; among others.”

Category: NGO/Development