Handicap International is changing his name and becomes « Humanity & Inclusion ». HI, Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

Since the organisation was first founded in 1982, we have set up development programmes in 62 countries and responded to many emergencies. Today we have a budget of around 150 million euros, with 3500 employees worldwide.

HI is engaged in an employment policy in favour of disabled workers.

For further information about the association: www.hi.org.

JOB CONTEXT :

The rehabilitation project, funded by the USAID, started in October 2015 and is expected to last for 8 years (until September 2023). The project’s goal is to improve quality of life of persons with brain lesions, especially those with brain stroke, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy and/or spina bifida/hydrocephalus, by improving access and quality of rehabilitation services. In order to do so, the project develops 4 main approaches:

• Strengthening of rehabilitation service delivery
• Building Human Resources’ capacities and skills
• Strengthening governance and networking
• Improving awareness among general population and local authorities on home accessibility and independent living

The rehabilitation project has a nation-wide reach and is being implemented in 6 different locations.

YOUR MISSION:

In coordination with the Country Project Manager, the project team and partners, and under the supervision of the Regional Health and Rehabilitation Specialist, the Technical Advisor provides technical support and guidance for project activities planning, organization, implementation and monitoring and follow-up.

Special attention will be given to the project’s innovative approaches (digital solutions for rehabilitation – telerehab and AAC- affordable and locally-made features for house accessibility and assistive devices)

Responsibility 1: Project planning and monitoring

• You advise on project’s technical orientations and priorities

• You support the organization of planning workshop(s) with partners and in setting up agenda, presentations, group discussions…

• You participate to project reporting and documentation

Responsibility 2: Activity Organization and Implementation

• You support the development of digital solutions for rehabilitation – in particular, telerehabilitationYou coordinate the production of information material, tools and related media campaignsYou are the person of reference for all technical question or issues the rehab volunteers (PTs, OTs and STs) might face – in particular in regard to evidence-based services, in-service training and the development of solutions for telerehab, accessibility and assistive devices.
• You support the planning, organization/preparation, implementation and follow-up of in-service training activities (training of trainers workshops and training duplication)
• You help identifying affordable and locally made solutions for improving independence at home (accessibility and assistive device)

Responsibility 3: Technical Support to HI staff

• You support to the project team on technical topics

• You hold a degree in functional rehabilitation-related field
• You have 2 years of clinical experience with evidence-based care for persons with brain lesions
• You have previous experience in innovative approaches (digital technologies). Experience with telerehabilitation is an asset.
• Experience in capacity building and rehabilitation service management is appreciated
• You have a high level of autonomy and a sense of responsibility and initiatives
• You know how to work in a multicultural environment and have a strong sense of communication
• You speak English both spoken and written

• Starting date : 01/02/2019
• Length of the contract: 3 years
• Employee status :

Salary from 2031 € gross/month regarding the experience of the candidate

Perdiem : 541,93 net/month

Insurances : medical hearth coverage, retirement planning, repatriation

Paid holiday : 25 days per year

R&R : Level 1 : 1 day per month

Position open to families

Individual housing taken in charge by HI