Accessibility Officer

Job Description

Title: Accessibility Officer

Company Name: Handicap International (humanity Inclusion) in Bangladesh

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf)

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Diploma in Civil Engineering from any reputed Institute/ University.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Name of the Project: Consortium project to improve the well-being and health amongst the refugee and host communities in Cox`s Bazar
∎ Mission: Under the supervision of the Project Manager and in a functional line with 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
∎ Report to Project manager and Accessibility Adviser.
∎ Direct functional links with Inclusion Officers.
∎ Direct functional links with Logistics department
∎ Functional links with Human resource department, security focal, PSEA and CPP focal. Main external interfaces
∎ Links with external stakeholders present in project area, including community leaders/local Authorities etc.
∎ Links with relevant government department.
∎ 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 other 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 trainings / 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.
∎ 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 Deputy and 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:
∎ Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
∎ Experience with NGO's in emergency work is a plus
∎ Excellent interpersonal skills.
∎ 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
∎ Desirable
∎ Experience of working in remote community setting is an advantage
∎ Have capacity to maintain close relationships with partners, stakeholders and Beneficiaries.

Application Deadline: March 26, 2020

Company Information:
∎ Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh

Category: NGO/Development