Job Description

Title: Disability Specialist (Seconded Inter Sector Coordination Group)

Company Name: Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: at least 18 years

Location: Cox's Bazar

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO

Published: 19 Dec 2024

Education:
∎ Master's Degree in Disability Studies, Development Studies, and Social Science, or a relevant field.
∎ "You are cordially requested not to apply if you don’t have the academic qualifications mentioned in the job advertisement."
∎ Master's Degree in Disability Studies, Development Studies, and Social Science, or a relevant field.
∎ "You are cordially requested not to apply if you don’t have the academic qualifications mentioned in the job advertisement."

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 18 years
∎ At least 05 years of working experience in disability inclusion and response in relevant thematic areas, preferably in development and humanitarian contexts.
∎ Experience working in the Rohingya Response will be considered an added benefit.
∎ Strong working knowledge of the humanitarian coordination system and humanitarian architecture and experience working with partners and other international stakeholders (UN, INGOs).
∎ Experience in coordination teams or platforms will be considered an added benefit.
∎ Strong interpersonal and representation skills and previous experience of networking with other organizations involved in disability.
∎ Protection and inclusion background, including experience in the inclusion of at-risk groups, ideally in a humanitarian context—persons with disabilities and older people.
∎ Knowledge/understanding of the rights and associated inclusion standards of persons with disabilities or other at-risk groups and their challenges in a humanitarian/development context is highly desirable.
∎ Working and/or living experience with persons with disabilities and strong knowledge of disability, inclusion, and development issues in Bangladesh.
∎ Computer knowledge (MS Office package—both in English and Bangla).
∎ Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written Bangla and English. Proven analytical and planning skills.
∎ Ability to work under pressure and in a multicultural team environment.
∎ Availability to travel to remote areas and spend time at the field level.
∎ Ability to work both independently and within a team.
∎ Special Attention: "You are cordially requested not to apply if you do not have the required skills, professional experiences, competencies, and personal qualities mentioned in the advertisement that do not match you and your profile."
∎ At least 05 years of working experience in disability inclusion and response in relevant thematic areas, preferably in development and humanitarian contexts.
∎ Experience working in the Rohingya Response will be considered an added benefit.
∎ Strong working knowledge of the humanitarian coordination system and humanitarian architecture and experience working with partners and other international stakeholders (UN, INGOs).
∎ Experience in coordination teams or platforms will be considered an added benefit.
∎ Strong interpersonal and representation skills and previous experience of networking with other organizations involved in disability.
∎ Protection and inclusion background, including experience in the inclusion of at-risk groups, ideally in a humanitarian context—persons with disabilities and older people.
∎ Knowledge/understanding of the rights and associated inclusion standards of persons with disabilities or other at-risk groups and their challenges in a humanitarian/development context is highly desirable.
∎ Working and/or living experience with persons with disabilities and strong knowledge of disability, inclusion, and development issues in Bangladesh.
∎ Computer knowledge (MS Office package—both in English and Bangla).
∎ Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written Bangla and English. Proven analytical and planning skills.
∎ Ability to work under pressure and in a multicultural team environment.
∎ Availability to travel to remote areas and spend time at the field level.
∎ Ability to work both independently and within a team.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Support the Coordinator with Inter-Sector coordination of Age and Diversity issues through relevant working groups and task teams.
∎ Support regular coordination with the Sectors, UN agencies, I/NGOs, and government partners.
∎ Support the team’s initiatives on strengthening the focus on Age and Diversity through various platforms and meetings.
∎ Support the Coordinator with ensuring joint assessments, joint preparedness plannings and action, as well as dissemination of guiding documents and standards.
∎ Support the enforcement of participatory Age and Diversity sensitive analysis and integration/implementation of Age and Diversity policies in the humanitarian programme cycle, e.g., the Joint Response Plan.
∎ Assist regular assessments to review risks in the humanitarian response with an Age and Diversity perspective to identify key gaps in response.
∎ Assist Sectors with technical support for planning and monitoring of inclusive programmes.
∎ Assist the team with capacity building initiatives designed for the sectors and partner organisations.
∎ Support with regular communication with with other cross-cutting teams at the ISCG, including the Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA) team, the PSEA Network, and Accountability for Affected Populations (AAP).
∎ Perform other related duties as required.
∎ Disability Specialist will be based at the Inter Sector Coordination Group (ISCG) Secretariat which was established in 2017 in Cox's Bazar to facilitate an effective, efficient and coordinated humanitarian response to the needs of Rohingya refugees and affected host communities in Cox's Bazar District. In line with the revised coordination structure which entered into effect in January 2023, The ISCG is also responsible for coordinating and ensuring that cross-cutting issues, including Age and Disability, are mainstreamed in the refugee response and across Sectors. Through the systematic application of an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) approach, humanitarian actors seek to ensure that all individuals including women, men, girls, boys, older persons, and persons with disabilities in affected communities have equal access to their rights.
∎ Under the administrative supervision of the Operations Manager of Handicap International and under functional management of ISCG Age and Disability Technical Working Group Coordinator, the Disability Specialists supports the mainstreaming of Age and Diversity response across the sectors and in all aspects of the refugee response. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to navigate sensitive political contexts and work collaboratively with actors in the response and have excellent coordination and communication skills. The incumbent is expected to have a good knowledge of community-based protection, protection methodologies (including on Disability Inclusion, Child protection, and Gender-Based Violence), and other AGD policies.
∎ Missions/responsibilities:·
∎ Support the Coordinator with Inter-Sector coordination of Age and Diversity issues through relevant working groups and task teams.
∎ Support regular coordination with the Sectors, UN agencies, I/NGOs, and government partners.
∎ Support the team’s initiatives on strengthening the focus on Age and Diversity through various platforms and meetings.
∎ Support the Coordinator with ensuring joint assessments, joint preparedness plannings and action, as well as dissemination of guiding documents and standards.
∎ Support the enforcement of participatory Age and Diversity sensitive analysis and integration/implementation of Age and Diversity policies in the humanitarian programme cycle, e.g., the Joint Response Plan.
∎ Assist regular assessments to review risks in the humanitarian response with an Age and Diversity perspective to identify key gaps in response.
∎ Assist Sectors with technical support for planning and monitoring of inclusive programmes.
∎ Assist the team with capacity building initiatives designed for the sectors and partner organisations.
∎ Support with regular communication with with other cross-cutting teams at the ISCG, including the Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA) team, the PSEA Network, and Accountability for Affected Populations (AAP).
∎ Perform other related duties as required.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Medical allowance, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
∎ Special Attention: "You are cordially requested not to apply if the job location and other terms and conditions mentioned in the advertisement do not match your expectations.
∎ Monthly salary and benefits will be according to HI policy.
∎ "Salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and budget availability.
∎ A hardship allowance will be added to working in Cox's Bazar district only.
∎ Medical Coverage: Staff and dependents will get general/outpatient, hospitalization, dental, and optical medical insurance facilities as per the HI policy.
∎ Maternity Coverage: Staff & dependents will get maternity medical coverage facilities per the HI policy.
∎ Group Life Insurance Coverage: Staff will get the death benefit, accidental benefit, permanent partial disability, permanent total disability benefit, and critical illness benefit as per the HI policy.
∎ Leave: Staff will get sick leave, annual leave, casual leave, medical leave, and event leave as per HI policy.
∎ Allowance for Children's Education: Staff will get an allowance for Children's Education as per the HI policy.
∎ National travel cost of child caretaker: Female staff will get a reimbursement for the cost of national travel of the child caretaker as per the HI policy.
∎ Additional Responsibility (Interim) Allowance: Staff will get an allowance for additional responsibility (Interim) as per the HI policy.
∎ Relocation Allowance: Staff will get an allowance for relocation allowance as per the HI policy.
∎ Work From Home: Staff will get work-from-home facilities as per the HI policy.
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∎ Special Attention: "You are cordially requested not to apply if the job location and other terms and conditions mentioned in the advertisement do not match your expectations.
∎ Monthly salary and benefits will be according to HI policy.
∎ "Salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and budget availability.
∎ A hardship allowance will be added to working in Cox's Bazar district only.
∎ Medical Coverage: Staff and dependents will get general/outpatient, hospitalization, dental, and optical medical insurance facilities as per the HI policy.
∎ Maternity Coverage: Staff & dependents will get maternity medical coverage facilities per the HI policy.
∎ Group Life Insurance Coverage: Staff will get the death benefit, accidental benefit, permanent partial disability, permanent total disability benefit, and critical illness benefit as per the HI policy.
∎ Leave: Staff will get sick leave, annual leave, casual leave, medical leave, and event leave as per HI policy.
∎ Allowance for Children's Education: Staff will get an allowance for Children's Education as per the HI policy.
∎ National travel cost of child caretaker: Female staff will get a reimbursement for the cost of national travel of the child caretaker as per the HI policy.
∎ Additional Responsibility (Interim) Allowance: Staff will get an allowance for additional responsibility (Interim) as per the HI policy.
∎ Relocation Allowance: Staff will get an allowance for relocation allowance as per the HI policy.
∎ Work From Home: Staff will get work-from-home facilities as per the HI policy.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Read Before Apply:

Read Before Apply:

Special Attention: "You are cordially requested not to apply if the salary range, job location, contract duration, and other terms and conditions mentioned in the advertisement do not match your expectations."

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply with the updated/latest personal resume along with three references (current or last supervisor only), including the Head of HR of the current and last employer, by Saturday, 04 January 2025. Only Bangladeshi national candidates are eligible to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified, potential, matched female candidates and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply, and they will be preferred in cases of similar qualifications to other candidates. HI promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and policies (PSEAH, Child Protection, etc.).

HI has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to or exploitation of a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives, or partners. Recruitment for all jobs in HI includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.

HI is committed to a safe workplace for everyone to grow professionally regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, or race. HI extends this commitment to equality and Do No Harm to all staff, volunteers, partners, and beneficiaries. The humanitarian principles focus on equity and inclusion, with a solid commitment to these values.

A competitive candidate will uphold and implement these values in their personal and professional lives. Any persuasion by the person by phone, email, or other means in this regard will automatically disqualify the candidate. The selected employee should clearly understand that all final offers of employment are contingent upon a successful reference check. The pre-employment screening will be performed for all selected applicants.

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Company Information:
∎ Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh
∎ House 3/A, Road 36, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
∎ Business: Handicap International (HI) is an international aid organization specializing in the field of disability. Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political, and non-profit making works alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, whatever the context, assisting and supporting them in their efforts to become self-reliant. Since its creation, the organization has set up programmes in approximately 60 countries and intervened in many emergencies. It operates as a federation made up of eight associations (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the USA) that provide human and financial resources, manage projects, and raise awareness of Handicap International`s actions and campaigns.

Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion (HI) has been working in Bangladesh since 1997, focusing on creating sustainable changes to ensure the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in society. HI is an independent and impartial aid organization working in Bangladesh in poverty, exclusion, conflict, and disaster situations. With projects in different districts of the country, HI works not only with people with disabilities and other vulnerable populations but also with their families, their communities, and local humanitarian actors to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions, promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights, and provide sustainability in its action. As one of the key organizations in the disability sector, HI has a wide range of projects that assist in promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities and their issues in emergency and development contexts, building the capacities of local stakeholders, and reducing the impact of natural and human-made disasters. Particularly in Cox`s Bazar district, HI is providing services in rehabilitation, MH/PSS, SRH, protection, and inclusive education with an inclusion mainstreaming approach to refugees and host populations affected by the forcibly displaced undocumented Myanmar nationals. HI`s multi-sectoral mobile units (MU) and static method are currently working in 15 camps located in both Teknaf and Ukhiya Upazilas and surrounding host areas, providing comprehensive services in physical rehabilitation, primary health care, protection, and MHPSS. HI is currently implementing a development and humanitarian response project in Kurigram and Cox`s Bazar district through 3 project offices (Kurigram, Ukhiya, and Teknaf) and 2 coordination offices (Dhaka and Cox Bazar). Operational Thematic: Livelihood, Health and Rehabilitation, Protection, Inclusion, Education, and Atlas Logistics.

Presently, HI Bangladesh is implementing projects on integrating disability in community-based disaster risk reduction and response; economic empowerment of extremely 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.

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∎ House 3/A, Road 36, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
∎ Business: Handicap International (HI) is an international aid organization specializing in the field of disability. Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political, and non-profit making works alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, whatever the context, assisting and supporting them in their efforts to become self-reliant. Since its creation, the organization has set up programmes in approximately 60 countries and intervened in many emergencies. It operates as a federation made up of eight associations (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the USA) that provide human and financial resources, manage projects, and raise awareness of Handicap International`s actions and campaigns.Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion (HI) has been working in Bangladesh since 1997, focusing on creating sustainable changes to ensure the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in society. HI is an independent and impartial aid organization working in Bangladesh in poverty, exclusion, conflict, and disaster situations. With projects in different districts of the country, HI works not only with people with disabilities and other vulnerable populations but also with their families, their communities, and local humanitarian actors to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions, promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights, and provide sustainability in its action. As one of the key organizations in the disability sector, HI has a wide range of projects that assist in promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities and their issues in emergency and development contexts, building the capacities of local stakeholders, and reducing the impact of natural and human-made disasters. Particularly in Cox`s Bazar district, HI is providing services in rehabilitation, MH/PSS, SRH, protection, and inclusive education with an inclusion mainstreaming approach to refugees and host populations affected by the forcibly displaced undocumented Myanmar nationals. HI`s multi-sectoral mobile units (MU) and static method are currently working in 15 camps located in both Teknaf and Ukhiya Upazilas and surrounding host areas, providing comprehensive services in physical rehabilitation, primary health care, protection, and MHPSS. HI is currently implementing a development and humanitarian response project in Kurigram and Cox`s Bazar district through 3 project offices (Kurigram, Ukhiya, and Teknaf) and 2 coordination offices (Dhaka and Cox Bazar). Operational Thematic: Livelihood, Health and Rehabilitation, Protection, Inclusion, Education, and Atlas Logistics.Presently, HI Bangladesh is implementing projects on integrating disability in community-based disaster risk reduction and response; economic empowerment of extremely 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.

Application Deadline: 4 Jan 2025

Category: NGO/Development