Inclusion Officer

Job Description

Title: Inclusion Officer

Company Name: Centre for Disability in Development

Vacancy: 1

Age: 18 to 40 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 80000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency, NGO

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency, NGO

• Age 18 to 40 years

Required Competencies and Experience

• Competence in rehabilitation techniques and therapies for people with disabilities or injuries.

• Ability to conduct thorough assessments to determine the specific needs or requirements of clients.

• Skill in creating personalized treatment plans and rehabilitation goals.

• Effective communication with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.

• Advocating for the rights and needs of people with disabilities in various contexts.

• Efficient management of rehabilitation resources and equipment to support clients` progress.

• Extensive knowledge and experience in disability inclusion, age and gender inclusivity, and broader diversity and inclusion principles.

• Strong planning skills for developing and executing comprehensive inclusion strategies.

• Skills in project implementation, including budget management and impact assessment.

• Experience in mentoring and leading teams in implementing inclusive practices.

• Training organization and coordination.

• Capacity to adapt to evolving inclusion challenges and develop innovative solutions.

• Sensitivity to conflict dynamics in humanitarian and development contexts.

• Proficiency in rapidly responding to inclusion needs in emergency situations.

• Language proficiency in relevant languages for effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

Working with Partners:

• Ensure partners have a clear understanding of the Disability Inclusion Work Plan and collaborate with them to implement its principles effectively.
• Providing disability inclusion capacity development support to all AHPIV agencies. Develop and execute training program to empower staffs within partner agencies.
• Provide technical support to partner agencies by promptly responding to requests for disability inclusion input and guidance on integrating disability inclusion into critical tools and documents.
• Participate in joint field visits alongside partner agencies. Provide on-the-job support and conduct monitoring activities to ensure the successful integration of disability inclusion practices.
• Gather and synthesize international best practices in disability inclusion and distribute guidance and resources to partners to facilitate the adoption of effective strategies and approaches.
• Attending and organizing different meetings.
• Collaborate with all partners of AHPIV consortium to support in activities. This includes tracking progress against established outputs and indicators, reporting on achievements to the line manager (Inclusion Manager), and identifying areas requiring attention or action to ensure accountability among Consortium partners.

Capacity Building:

• Develop and deliver training programs and workshops on standards, identifications disability awareness, inclusion, and etiquette for staff, volunteers, and community members.
• Assist organizations in creating disability-inclusive policies and procedures. Review existing policies for alignment with best practices and legal requirements.
• Conduct accessibility assessments of different facilities to identify and address barriers. Provide recommendations for modifications.
• Create and distribute resources such as guides, toolkits, and educational materials on disability inclusion. Develop accessible IEC materials.
• Offer technical support to organizations in making their programs, services, and events accessible.
• Facilitate community dialogues and forums to discuss disability-related issues and promote inclusion. Organize events that celebrate disability diversity and culture.
• Organize advocacy campaigns to raise awareness about disability inclusion and combat stereotypes and stigma. Promote the participation of people with disabilities in advocacy efforts.
• Provide ongoing training and support to build the capacity of staff and volunteers to work effectively with people with disabilities. Offer guidance on reasonable accommodations and inclusive practices.
• Provide technical support to organizations collect, analyze, and report disability-disaggregated data to better understand the needs and preferences of people with disabilities.
• Collaborate with AHPIV partners, different organizations, advocacy groups, and experts to leverage their expertise and resources.
• Share best practices and lessons learned with peers and stakeholders.
• Manage budget allocations for disability inclusion activities, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Empower people with disabilities through consultation, capacity building, and the formation of self-help groups or disability support committees.
• Develop and share case studies and success stories that highlight effective disability inclusion initiatives.
• Prepare regular reports on the progress of disability inclusion activities and their impact on the project outcomes and goal.
• Organize IDPD Observation event, mainstream events/awareness (water day, 16 days campaign etc to aware on IASC guidelines and disability inclusion) with mainstreaming organization and participating different Awareness Program with the Govt and other organizations.
• Link with any national, regional or local initiatives to support OPD leaders, when possible, to provide training to mainstream humanitarian organizations to include disability in their response strategies.
• In collaboration with Inclusion Manager complete narrative reporting as required
• Liaise with CDD’s rehabilitation team to conduct survey, study and improve scope of inclusion in internal program.
• Maintain regular coordination with CDD teams to share information on challenges persons with disabilities are facing to access services, develop joint solutions and share information on referrals.

External Representation and Advocacy:

• Participate in the Age and Disability Working Group (ADWG), other mainstreaming organizations and other sector coordination meetings to provide technical input on disability inclusion.

Professional Development:

• Identify areas for professional development and collaborate with Save the Children International to create action plans for skill improvement.
• Engage in self-directed learning to enhance skills and competencies independently.
• Seek feedback and necessary support to achieve skill improvement and meet objectives.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the CDD authority according to project needs.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Adhere to CDD's Children and Adults at Risk Safeguarding policy, ensuring the safety and well-being of all project participants.
• Promote a safe and secure environment for all participants and stakeholders of the project.
• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and follow the designated reporting procedures.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform any other responsibility/ special duty delegated by the supervisor/line manager or CDD management.

• T/A,Mobile bill,Weekly 2 holidays,Insurance
• Festival Bonus: 2