Inclusion Officer - Mainstreaming

Job Description

Title: Inclusion Officer - Mainstreaming

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

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor or Masters degree in Rehabilitation, Disability Inclusion/Study, Masters degree in Education, Sociology/Social Welfare/Social Work/Social Sciences or other most relevant disciplines;

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 2 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ HI has been working in Bangladesh since 1997, with a focus on creating sustainable changes in terms of ensuring the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in society. HI is an independent and impartial aid organization working in situations of poverty, exclusion, conflict, and disaster throughout Bangladesh. 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 in order 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 which assist to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities and their issues in emergency and development contexts, build capacities of local stakeholders, and reduce 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 population affected by the forcibly displaced undocumented Myanmar nationals. HI`s multi-sectoral mobile units (MU) and static approach 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 MH/PSS.
∎ HI is currently implementing development and humanitarian response project in Kurigram, Sitakindu, and Cox`s Bazar district through 4 project offices (Kurigram, Sitakundu, Ukhiya, and Teknaf) and 2 coordination offices( Dhaka and Cox Bazar).
∎ Operational Thematic: Livelihood, Health and Rehabilitation, Protection, Inclusion, Education and Atlas Logistic
∎ Number of staffs: Around 282 National staffs and 10 international staffs
∎ HI is currently looking for an Inclusion Officer - Mainstreaming for its "Enhancing inclusive Access to Equitable learning and Education to Girls and Boys with Disabilities of Rohingya Refugee and Host Community" project funded by the UNICEF.
∎ Job Location: Ukhiya under Cox`s Bazar district
∎ Line Manager: Team Manager - Mainstreaming
∎ Type of Contract: Fixed-term
∎ Duration of the Contract: As early as possible to 28 February 2022 with the possibility of extension of the project.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Objective-1: Assessment of barriers of access and factors of vulnerability
∎ Increase the knowledge humanitarian community regarding people at risk of exclusion, factors of exclusion, and solutions to remove barriers;
∎ Promote the effective consultation (participation) of communities affected by crisis before, during, and beyond humanitarian interventions;
∎ Reduce barriers of access during the design and implementation of humanitarian services;
∎ Objective-2: Assessment of humanitarian programs and services in order to identify good practices and gaps in knowledge, attitudes, professional practices, and policies
∎ Support the challenges (barriers) that need to be reduced as well as the good practices (resources) that need to promote
∎ Participated in the different level of the service offered, including the institutional level, the program, and the service offered: participated to elaborate the framework of the services, policies, planning, resource mobilization, knowledge, skills, and attitudes of teams, operational tools and guidelines
∎ Objective-3: Teamwork and Management
∎ Prepare work plan(s), feedbacks of meetings/ field visits, and periodic reports;
∎ Identify training needs and plan/conduct training to enhance the capacity of the beneficiaries;
∎ Ensure effective cooperation, coordination, and representation of the project with local stakeholders;
∎ Maintain monitoring and evaluation systems;
∎ Participate in the meetings assigned by the line manager;
∎ Regular update the field situation to line manager and follow his/her suggestions/ recommendations;
∎ Accountable for the image of the organization in Bangladesh and must promote its philosophy and approach;
∎ Has to respect an obligation of discretion on all confidential information pertaining to the organization;
∎ Has to respect the strict public distance of political and religious neutrality of the organization;
∎ Has to respect Donor/project communication, Data protection rule, and visibility guideline.
∎ Has to abide by the HI related different policies (like Child Protection Policy (CPP) and Protection of Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (PSEA), Data Protection and Anti Bribery)
∎ Has to perform any other activities suggested by the line manager for the improvement of the project or organization.
∎ Key Performance Indicators (how performance/activities are measured)
∎ % humanitarian actors having participated from the assessment on barriers of access express having a better understanding of challenges to inclusion
∎ One assessment on barriers of access conducted and diffused
∎ One humanitarian actor whose strategy has been analyzed from an inclusive perspective
∎ Increased positive attitudes towards creating an inclusive environment for people with disabilities and respect-ing the rights of women and children, including those with disabilities;
∎ Timely preparing reports as per HI and donor requirements;

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 25 years
∎ Experience and comprehensive understanding of disability issues, awareness-raising, and training material development/training implementation
∎ Experience of working in a remote community setting is an advantage
∎ Proven analytical and planning skills
∎ Knowledge of disability and development issues in Bangladesh
∎ Have the capacity to maintain close relationships with partners, stakeholders, and clients
∎ Experience in contributing to data collection and indicator tracking within development projects or programs
∎ Computer knowledge (MS office package- both in English and Bangla)
∎ Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written Bangla and English
∎ Ability to work under pressure and in a multicultural team environment
∎ Availability to travel to remote areas and spend time at the field level
∎ Strong teamwork approach
∎ Person with disability are encouraged to apply

Salary:
∎ Tk. 55654 - 58993 (Monthly)
∎ Hardship Allowance will be added in addition to working in Cox`s Bazar District.

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

Application Deadline: 22 Mar 2021

Company Information:
∎ 10 Mar 2021
∎ Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh
∎ Address : House # 3/A, Road # 36, Gulshan , Dhaka-1212
∎ Web : https://hi.org/en/index
∎ 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

: Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply with the latest CV with 3 Reference (Current & Previous Supervisors only) including Head of HR of the last employer to BDjobs.com by Monday, 22 March 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply and they will be preferred in case of equal qualifications with 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 a child by any of our staff, representatives, or partners. Recruitment to 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 workplace that is safe for all people 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. A strong commitment to these values, the humanitarian principles with a focus on equity and inclusion. A competitive candidate will uphold and implement these values in their personal and professional lives.Any sort of persuasion by the person, 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 the successful reference check, the pre-employment screening will be performed for all selected applicants.

Source: bdjobs.com

More jobs of Handicap International (humanity & Inclusion) in Bangladesh

Inclusion Officer (Re-advertisement)

Inclusion Officer

Speech and Language Therapist

Regional Economic Inclusion Specialist for the South Asia Programme

Logistics Officer (Casual Worker)

Regional DRR & CCA Specialist for South Asia Programme

Training Officer-Inclusive Education

Speech and Language Therapist

Regional Rehabilitation Specialist for South Asia Programme

Project Officer-Service Linkage

Inclusion Officer

Rehabilitation Officer

Senior Project Manager

Team Manager

Technical Officer – Rehabilitation

MEAL Officer

Education Officer

Project Manager

Human Resources Officer

Area Manager

Rehabilitation Clinician – SLT (Speech and Language Therapist)

Inclusion Officer-Mainstreaming

Atlas Senior Officer (Storage)

Project Officer

Grants Manager

General Facility Officer (Maternity Cover)

Prosthetics and Orthotics Technician (Maternity Coverage)

Rehabilitation Officer – SLT (Speech and Language Therapist)

Rehabilitation Officer (Maternity Cover)

Training Officer-Inclusive Education (Re-advertisement)

Education Officer (Re-advertisement)

Technical Officer – Inclusive Education

IT Support & Servicing Officer (Casual Worker)

Area Finance Manager-SW

Inclusion Officer

Data Enumerator

Rehabilitation Clinician

MEAL Officer

Technical Officer - Community Mobilization

Humanitarian Access and Security Manager

Inclusion Officer-Mainstreaming

Rehabilitation Officer

DRR Officer

Technical Officer – Inclusion

Livelihood Officer

Rehabilitation Officer

Rehabilitation Officer (Maternity Cover)

Technical Officer - Sexual & Reproductive Health

Programme Development Specialist/ Grants Development Manager

Technical Advisor/ Specialist - Gender and Inclusion (Technical Project Manager) (Re-advertisement)

Similar Jobs

Surveillance and Community Health Coordinator

Assistant Program Officer (Health)

Community Health Manager

Nursing Principal

PSS Officer

Community Centre Assistant (CCA)

লোন অফিসার

Security Operations Center Assistant (SB-2) - UNDSS

Manager, Capacity Building, Knowledge Management, and Communications; Urban Development Programme

Program Officer, Training And Curriculum Development (Re-Advertised)

MHPSS Specialist

Senior Consortium MEAL Manager

Cook/Assistant Cook

Administrator cum Accountant

Country Representative - Bangladesh

Environmental Intern

Officer - Livelihood

Officer - Disaster Risk Reduction

Project Officer for Re-Greening Project

Associate Officer, Skills Development Programme

District Manager, Skills Development Programme

Assistant MEAL Officer

Finance Assistant

ECCD and MPHSS Counsellor

Instructor - Industrial Sewing Machine Operation (ISMO)

Senior Finance Officer (Budget, Report)

Senior Finance Officer (AP and Treasury)

Finance and Admin Coordinator/Manager

Coordination Officer

Coordinator-HR (Head of HR)

Information Management & Knowledge Management Manager

Terms of Reference - Assessment on the processing and uses of biomass (plants) produced in the plant

Deputy Manager, Data Centre; Microfinance Programme

Business Support Assistant (Admin)

Medical/ Lab Technologist

Nurse

District Project Officer

Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Coordinator

Medical Officer

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer- Re advertisement