Job Description

Title: Technical Officer - Rehabilitation

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

Vacancy: 01

Age: at least 18 years

Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 83311 - 92252 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 4 years

Published: 3 Nov 2024

Education:
∎ Bachelor's Degree in (Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy/Prosthetics and Orthotics/Speech and Language Therapy).
∎ Preferable: A Master's Degree in a relevant field.
∎ "You are cordially requested not to apply if you don’t have the academic qualifications mentioned in the job advertisement."
∎ Bachelor's Degree in (Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy/Prosthetics and Orthotics/Speech and Language Therapy).
∎ Preferable: A Master's Degree in 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
∎ Job Experience: At least 4 years technical experience of working on the same thematic preferably in a development and humanitarian context.
∎ Capacity building experience
∎ Knowledge of disability and emergency issues in Bangladesh
∎ Frameworks and Mechanisms of international development cooperation and humanitarian assistance
∎ Strategies for fighting exclusion and discrimination
∎ The technical issues concerning his/her service sector, and the stakeholders and professionals in his/her service sector
∎ Full knowledge of at least one profession in his/her sector
∎ Producing written and oral institutional communication in English.
∎ Producing clear, concise, and responsible communication
∎ Negotiating and managing problems and conflicts
∎ Establishing clear frameworks, rules, and limits
∎ Supporting and motivating a person or group
∎ Adapting leadership to the group to lead it toward a shared objective
∎ Planning the activities by setting clear, specific, and measurable objectives
∎ Developing new resources or adapting existing resources
∎ Assessing the impact/effects of the activities
∎ Using capacity-building techniques with adults (training of adults)
∎ Strong teamwork approach
∎ Availability to travel to remote areas
∎ Ability to work under pressure and in a multicultural team environment
∎ Proper knowledge of monitoring, reporting, and documentation.
∎ Computer knowledge (MS Office package, both in English and Bangla)
∎ Previous experience working in a remote community setting is an advantage
∎ Have the capacity to maintain close relationships with partners, stakeholders, and clients
∎ Empathy
∎ Resilience to stress and uncertainty
∎ 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."
∎ Job Experience: At least 4 years technical experience of working on the same thematic preferably in a development and humanitarian context.
∎ Capacity building experience
∎ Knowledge of disability and emergency issues in Bangladesh
∎ Frameworks and Mechanisms of international development cooperation and humanitarian assistance
∎ Strategies for fighting exclusion and discrimination
∎ The technical issues concerning his/her service sector, and the stakeholders and professionals in his/her service sector
∎ Full knowledge of at least one profession in his/her sector
∎ Producing written and oral institutional communication in English.
∎ Producing clear, concise, and responsible communication
∎ Negotiating and managing problems and conflicts
∎ Establishing clear frameworks, rules, and limits
∎ Supporting and motivating a person or group
∎ Adapting leadership to the group to lead it toward a shared objective
∎ Planning the activities by setting clear, specific, and measurable objectives
∎ Developing new resources or adapting existing resources
∎ Assessing the impact/effects of the activities
∎ Using capacity-building techniques with adults (training of adults)
∎ Strong teamwork approach
∎ Availability to travel to remote areas
∎ Ability to work under pressure and in a multicultural team environment
∎ Proper knowledge of monitoring, reporting, and documentation.
∎ Computer knowledge (MS Office package, both in English and Bangla)
∎ Previous experience working in a remote community setting is an advantage
∎ Have the capacity to maintain close relationships with partners, stakeholders, and clients
∎ Empathy
∎ Resilience to stress and uncertainty

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Job Context: HI is looking for a Technical Officer—Rehabilitation for its “Programme Department", including the functional linkage with the Technical Unit based in Ukhiya with the Handicap International—Humanity & Inclusion.
∎ Job Location: Ukhiya
∎ Type of Contract: Fixed-Term
∎ Duration of the Contract: As early as possible to 22 October 2024.
∎ Line Manager: Operations Manager/Area Manager
∎ Under the responsibility of the Operations Manager/Area Manager, the Technical Officer—Rehabilitation contributes to the implementation of Humanity & Inclusion's mandate and 10-year strategy in his or her home country. He/she contributes to the implementation of projects by providing technical expertise and ensuring that the quality and impact of the project(s) concerned are optimized. He/she works closely with the programme's technical team.
∎ Job Responsibilities:
∎ Mission 1: Provides guidance and technical support to projects following the overall technical frameworks and standards within its sectoral perimeter
∎ a. Provides appropriate technical guidance and support to project managers and/or specialists
∎ b. Ensures that the project(s) activities are implemented according to internal quality and technical standards and proposes adjustments or improvements if necessary.
∎ c. Adapts project documentation as required, following global technical norms and standards
∎ d. Contributes to the regular reporting of the technical activities of its perimeter (collection and analysis of the technical data collected) in conjunction with the project team and the MEAL team.
∎ e. If relevant, ensures coordination and collaboration with the project's technical partners as delegated by the specialist or the project leader.
∎ f. Propose Research & study Topics
∎ g. Supervise data collection for research activities
∎ Mission 2: Provide technical learning from projects
∎ 2.1 Provides the technical expertise for his/her project
∎ a. Ensures that the activities implemented comply with international technical norms and standards
∎ b. Adapts the project documentation to international technical norms and standards, when necessary
∎ c. Makes sure global and field technical specialists get the information they require and collaborates with Technical Divisions when necessary
∎ d. Collects the elements necessary for capitalization or scientific documentation exercises
∎ e. Contributes to technical learning under the responsibility of the specialist or project manager, based on good practice
∎ f. Responsible for technical learning from projects by drawing on lessons learned and good practices
∎ g. Adjusts his/her activities to audit recommendations, if applicable
∎ h. Is in charge of the technical quality and relevance of project activities implemented
∎ i. Appropriates the norms and standards, anticipates and prepares for nexus adjustments
∎ j. Proposes research & study Topics
∎ k. Supervise data collection for research activities
∎ Contributes to the terms of reference for evaluations
∎ m. Implements recommendations for improving the technical quality of projects
∎ n. Ensure the technical quality and relevance of project activities implemented within his scope of expertise, conduct a self-evaluation of his or her project, and participate in evaluation cycles under the supervision of the PM
∎ Mission 3: Contributes to the animation of its trade sector.
∎ a. Contributes to the recruitment
∎ b. Contributes to or leads the necessary technical training in his or her field
∎ c. Contributes to the skills upgrading plan for professionals in their sector and may be a third-party assessor
∎ d. Can contribute to the development of a local talent pool within its sectoral perimeter (conducts technical interviews of candidates and makes recommendations, identifies training needs, and provides coaching)
∎ e. Helps to coordinate technical professional development and facilitate a community of practice in collaboration with the Technical Division. Runs technical training for his/her staff when relevant
∎ f. Contributes to the design and collection of operational data to ensure adequate follow-up of the activities or ad-hoc data collection activities, and ensure appropriate measurement of project achievement in his area of expertise.
∎ g. Ensure that the data process is set and realized in compliance with the rules and principles set by the IM/MEAL and by technical guidance of the sector of his expertise
∎ Mission 4: Contributes to ensuring HI's technical influence within its perimeter
∎ a. Contributes to the influence of HI's expertise: can represent HI's technical expertise in relevant local networks and with local partners
∎ b. If relevant, ensure coordination and collaboration with the project's technical partners as delegated by the specialist or the project leader.
∎ c. Contributes to HI’s external influence by participating in relevant networks
∎ d. Relays and contributes to advocacy messages under her/his scope
∎ e. Drafts new project contents for the continuity or expansion of the project under his or her technical scope
∎ f. Contributes to the drafting of new proposals for new opportunities under his / her technical scope
∎ Mission 5: Emergency Preparedness and Response Responsibilities
∎ • Contributes to the support or the implementation of the program's emergency preparedness actions and, during an emergency, adapts his/her work modality to contribute to HI’s effective humanitarian response.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Medical allowance, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
∎ A hardship allowance will be added to working in Cox's Bazar District only.
∎ Salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and budget availability.
∎ 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.
∎ 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."
∎ A hardship allowance will be added to working in Cox's Bazar District only.
∎ Salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and budget availability.
∎ 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 (Ukhia)

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 latest CV and three references (current or last supervisor only), including the Head of HR of the current and last employer, by Sunday, 17 November 2024. 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.

Attention Potential Applicants:

If you experience any technical difficulties at any step, For assistance, you may contact us through the following link: https://jobs.hi-bd.org/contact-us

Please apply only through the provided application link below. Applications submitted via the "Support" or "Contact Us" links will not be accepted.

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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.

Address::
∎ 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: 17 Nov 2024

Category: NGO/Development