Integrated & Inclusive Rehab Solutions in Bangladesh (IIR-SiB)

Job Description

Title: Integrated & Inclusive Rehab Solutions in Bangladesh (IIR-SiB)

Company Name: Come to Work (CTW)

Vacancy: --

Age: At most 45 years

Job Location: Dinajpur (Parbatipur)

Salary: --

Experience:

• 4 to 6 years

• Bachelor of Social Science (BSS)
• Master of Social Science (MSS)

• Bachelor/ Master’s degree in Social Science, or any relevant subject.

• 4 to 6 years

• Age At most 45 years

• Experience: A minimum of 4-6 years of experience in community outreach programme, engaging in the community particularly for the persons with disability, people affected with Leprosy or any other marginalized communities to promote inclusion.

• Training & Facilitation: Proven track record of designing & conducting training, facilitating sessions and conducting awareness programmes.

• Age: Maximum 45 Years (Age limit will be flexible in experienced candite)

Desired Skills, Competency and other requirements

• Basic understanding of disability, leprosy, marginalization, human rights, inclusive development.

• Basic understanding on rural development landscape/scenario and associated agencies in the context of Bangladesh.

• Good communication and facilitation skills.

• Good listening and speaking skill.

• Must be attentive and a good learner.

• Progress monitoring and reporting skills.

• Ability to engage with diverse groups, including families, children, and community stakeholders.

• Record-keeping and reporting skills in Bangla.

• Computer skills: Very Good skills in MS Office applications-word/excel/ power-point presentation, Bangla type and familiar with Internet.

• Motorcycle with a valid license is preferred but is not a must.

• Having a Smart Phone is a requirement for online data input, when required.

Aim of the Project: Enhance access to affordable, quality, and inclusive rehabilitation services for children and youths with disabilities (CYwDs) in rural Bangladesh by integrating rehabilitation into mainstream health systems, expanding community-based solutions, and leveraging innovative service delivery models, enhancing their functional independence, participation, and social inclusion.

Job Location: The position is based in Parbatipur Upazila of Dinajpur District and with regular travel to upazila and union level for implementation of project activities smoothly.

Reporting To: Project Coordinator/ Project Focal

Job Responsibilities

• Support in Program Coordination and Implementation

• Support the implementation of CBR activities for children, youth, and other persons with disabilities at the community level.

• Assist in the preparation of DIP/PIP, SOP and ensuring activities are translated to frontline workers to implement.

• Ensure planned activities and deliverables are completed on time and in line with project standards.

• Review progress on a monthly basis, identify gaps or challenges, and coordinate with the Project Coordinator to address them.

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of CBR workers to ensure effective implementation of planned interventions.

• Field-Level Engagement (Approximately 50%)

• Engage regularly at the field level to support planning and successful implementation of all health camps in coordination with relevant stakeholders and communities.

• Conduct home visits to persons with disabilities and provide training to enhance their skills and abilities, enabling their participation in family and social life.

• Conduct field visits to monitor activities and assess the quality of services delivered by CBR facilitators and community interns.

• Ensure awareness sessions are organized and implemented in compliance with approved SOPs.

• Ensure functional and effective referral mechanisms are in place for hospital-based rehabilitation services.

• Perform aligned activities under LF-funded projects as assigned by the Project Coordinator to ensure alignment with project objectives.

• Community Engagement and Local Resource Mobilization

• Coordinate with local government authorities and service providers to support children and youth with disabilities.

• Collaborate with NGOs and other stakeholders with a special focus on health actors to implement sustainable CBR interventions.

• Work closely with persons with disabilities and promote their meaningful participation in program activities.

• Mobilize families and community members to actively engage in CBR activities.

• Work with families and communities, in line with the CBR matrix framework, to promote empowerment and inclusion of persons with disabilities.

• Support disability prevention activities through awareness on prevention, early identification, referral, and follow-up at community level.

• Assist individuals with disabilities in accessing the required social protection schemes.

• Perform any other responsibility/ special duty delegated by the project management.

Salary:

• As per Project Allocation.

Compensation & Other Benefits:

• As per organization policy and project allocation.