Technical Officer – Rehabilitation

Job Description

Title: Technical Officer – Rehabilitation

Company Name: Centre for Disability in Development (CDD)

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

Published: 2026-04-19

Application Deadline: 2026-04-26

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy or Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O) from any reputed University/Institute;

• Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferable;

• At least 4 years of technical experience in the relevant thematic area, preferably in development and humanitarian context

• Experience in capacity building, facilitation.

• Sound knowledge of disability inclusion, rehabilitation services, and emergency/humanitarian context in Bangladesh, preferably in Rohingya camp settings.

• Understanding of humanitarian principles, international development frameworks, and response mechanisms.

• Knowledge of strategies to address exclusion, discrimination, and promote gender-sensitive programming.

• Strong technical understanding of rehabilitation services and relevant stakeholders.

• Ability to plan, implement, and monitor activities with clear and measurable objectives.

• Skills in assessing impact, reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly), and maintaining proper documentation.

• Excellent communication skills in English and Bangla (both written and spoken); ability to produce clear and concise reports.

• Good facilitation, interpersonal, and conflict management skills.

• Approachable, empathetic, and able to engage effectively with beneficiaries and communities.

• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team in a multicultural environment.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

• Willingness and ability to travel and work in remote and hard-to-reach areas

• Good computer skills, including MS Office and basic data entry and email communication

• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members, stakeholders, and partners

• Knowledge of local language (e.g., Chittagonian) will be considered an advantage

• Demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and ability to work under pressure and in uncertain environments

*** Job Responsibilities:

Project-Specific Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and support to project managers, project staff, and specialists following the overall technical frameworks and standards within the rehabilitation sector.

• Ensure that project activities related to rehabilitation are implemented according to internal quality standards and technical norms and propose adjustments or improvements where necessary.

• Adapt project documentation as required in line with global technical norms and standards.

• Contribute to regular technical reporting by collecting and analyzing technical data in coordination with project and MEAL teams.

• Coordinate and collaborate with technical partners of the project as delegated by the specialist or project leader.

• Ensure activities comply with international technical norms and standards.

• Collect necessary elements for capitalization, lessons learned, and scientific documentation exercises and translate these into the service provision mechanism.

• Contribute to technical learning from project implementation based on good practices and lessons learned.

• Implement recommendations to improve the technical quality and relevance of project activities.

• Participate in self-evaluation and project evaluation cycles under the supervision of the Project Manager/ project supervisor.

• Propose research and study topics and supervise data collection for research activities.

• Contribute to the terms of reference for evaluations.

• Contribute to recruitment processes, technical interviews, and technical training where necessary.

• Support skills upgrading plans for professionals in the sector and identify training/coaching needs.

• Help coordinate technical professional development and facilitate community of practice in collaboration with technical division.

• Contribute to the design and collection of operational data to ensure proper follow-up of activities and measurement of project achievements within his/her area of expertise.

• Ensure that data processes are carried out in compliance with IM/MEAL rules and technical guidance.

• Contribute to CDD’s technical influence by participating in relevant local networks and with local partners when required.

• Relay and contribute to advocacy messages under his/her scope of work.

• Draft technical inputs for new project content, continuity, or expansion under his/her technical scope.

• Contribute to proposal development for new opportunities under his/her technical scope.

• Contribute to emergency preparedness actions and adapt work modality during emergencies to support effective humanitarian response.

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 project and CDD management.

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*** Job Context:

• The Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) is a non-profit organization established in 1996 to develop a more inclusive society for persons with disabilities. CDD simultaneously builds technical capacities of the development stakeholders and the communities in how to be more inclusive whilst also enabling persons with a disability to participate in society by strengthening their leadership and providing them with essential rehabilitation and other supports.

• CDD is one of the most renowned organizations in the field of disability-inclusive development. CDD’s work in Bangladesh is supported by international and national donor agencies/development partners. CDD offers an inclusive, amicable, and respectable work environment.

• The Ramon Magsaysay Award (Asian version of the Noble prize) has been awarded to its former Executive Director in 2010. In 2018, CDD was recognized by the Government of Bangladesh as one of the best organizations working on disability and development issues.

• CDD is accepting application for the position of ‘Technical Officer, Rehabilitation’ under a project with Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion (HI) and funded by DFAT. The duration of the project is till 31st December 2028. The selected candidate will initially be hired for a three-month probationary period. Upon successful completion of this period, his/her employment contract will be renewed on an annual basis.

• T/A,Mobile bill,Weekly 2 holidays

• Prorata basis festival bonus