THE ORGANISATION:
Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.
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.
For further information about the association: www.hi.org
Under the responsibility of the Project Manager, the Technical Officer contributes to the implementation of Humanity & Inclusion's mandate and 10-year strategy in Syria. He/she contributes to the implementation of projects by providing technical expertise and ensuring that the quality and impact of the project(s) concerned is optimized. He works closely with the programme's technical team.
The P&O Technical Officer will be based in Hama with travels to project location including Deir ez Zor, Raqqa, Aleppo and Idlib based upon need.
Under the responsibility of the Project Manager, the Technical Officer contributes to the implementation of Humanity & Inclusion's mandate and 10-year strategy in Syria. He/she contributes to the implementation of projects by providing technical expertise and ensuring that the quality and impact of the project(s) concerned is optimized. He works closely with the programme's technical team.
The P&O Technical Officer will be based in Hama with travels to project location including Deir ez Zor, Raqqa, Aleppo and Idlib based upon need. Missions / Responsibilities 1. Mission 1: Provides guidance and technical support to projects in accordance with the overall technical frameworks and standards within its sectoral perimeter · Provide appropriate technical guidance and support to project managers and/or specialists · Ensure that the project(s) activities are implemented according to internal quality and technical standards and propose adjustments or improvements if necessary. · Adapt project documentation as required in accordance with global technical norms and standards · Contribute 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. · Provides technical guidance to ensure that; - Procurement is based on needs - Procured P&O items meet minimum quality and safety requirements - Protocols of donation are adhered to - The logistical capacity of the partner, which includes the validation of P&O components and the qualifications of suppliers, meets the requirement when operating in partnership
2. Mission 2: Provides technical learning from projects · Conduct clinical supervision and monitoring for P&O service provision · Monitor and ensure the quality of P&O services delivered to the beneficiaries · Collect the elements necessary for capitalization exercises or scientific documentation. · Contribute to technical learning under the responsibility of the specialist or project manager, based on best practices · Responsible for the technical learning of projects based on lessons learned and good practices · Ensure that the activities implemented comply with international technical norms and standards · Adapt the project documentation to international technical norms and standards, when necessary · Make sure global and field technical specialists get the information they require and collaborates with Technical Divisions when necessary · Implement recommendations for improving the technical quality of projects · Ensure the technical quality and relevance of project activities implemented within his scope of expertise by conducting self-evaluation of his/her project and participate in evaluation cycles under the supervision of the PM. · Contribute to the terms of reference for evaluations 3. Mission 3: Contributes to the animation of its trade sector · Contribute to recruitment at the technical level · Contribute to or leads the technical training and capacity building initiatives for P&O staff and ensure a collaborative process between P&O & PT staff in beneficiaries’ case management. · Contribute to the skills upgrading plan among the P&O staff · 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 coaching) · Support the program/MEAL in P&O data validation and technical checks for qualitative data management. · Ensure that data process is set and fulfilled in compliance with the rules and principle set by the IM/MEAL and by technical guidance of the sector of his expertise
4. Mission 4: Contributes to ensuring HI's technical influence within its perimeter · Contribute to the influence of HI's expertise: can represent HI's technical expertise in relevant local networks and with local partners · If relevant, ensures coordination and collaboration with the technical partners of the project as delegated by the specialist or the project leader · Contribute to HI’s external influence by participating in relevant networks · Relay and contributes to advocacy messages under her/his scope · Draft new project contents for the continuity or expansion of the project under his/ her technical scope 5. Responsibility 5: Emergency Preparedness and Response Responsibilities · Contribute to the support or to 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. |
Mandatory Qualifications/Requirements
- Education:
· Bachelor of Science in Prosthetics & Orthotics (P&O), or
· Diploma in Prosthetics & Orthotics
- Professional Experience:
· With a Bachelor's: at least 3 years of clinical P&O experience
· With a Diploma: at least 5 years of clinical P&O experience
· At least 1 year as a clinical supervisor or equivalent
- Professional & Personal skills required:
· Strong ability to independently assess people with orthopedic and neurological conditions, clinically and technically, for P&O management
· Strong ability to independently measure, modify, fabricate and deliver upper and lower limb prostheses
· Strong ability to independently measure, fabricate and deliver upper and lower limb orthoses
· Strong skills in training needs analysis and staff capacity building
· Strong ability to develop case studies and clinical reasoning skills
· Practical experience measuring and analyzing rehabilitation outcomes
· Practical experience applying a multidisciplinary approach, including P&O and physiotherapy collaboration in case management
· Practical experience in service planning, quality assurance and lessons-learned processes
· Practical experience in store management
· Basic knowledge of WHO and ISPO standards in prosthetics and orthotics
· Practical experience in field project management, operational partnerships, representation and communication
· Practical experience in MEAL, including project evaluation and continuous learning
· Practical experience in safe programming, safeguarding and disability inclusion frameworks
· Basic knowledge of institutional funding and strategic analysis
· Practical experience in emergency response and preparedness
· Strong command of relevant frameworks, Office and collaborative tools
· Fluent written and spoken English
· Able to manage stress and work interdependently in a global organization
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:
· HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct. In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.
Humanity & Inclusion is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from Females and persons with disabilities
- The position is based in: Hama based, with travels to project location including Deir Ez Zor, Raqqa Aleppo and Idlib
- Start date: November
- Basic salary for the position: according to HI salary scale.
- Closing date: Applications will be accepted until 05:00 PM at the end of working hours on 22nd October 2026.
How to Apply:
- Interested applicants must send their updated CV to (Recruitment.ns@sr.hi.org) mentioning the job reference (2026/P&OTO/27) in the subject line (Any application that does not mention the job reference code in the subject line of the email will not be considered).
- Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be disregarded.
- Applications must be submitted in English; Arabic submissions will not be considered.
- Applications without the exact job reference mentioned in the subject line will be disregarded during the filtering process.
- CVs must be attached directly to the email; submissions via external links will not be accepted.
- CVs must be named explicitly with the applicant’s full name to ensure proper identification.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- The recruitment process may commence prior to the closing date if suitable candidates are identified.
- Your CV must contain 2 or 3 professional references. These should be individuals from your current or previous employment who can speak to your skills, experience, and work ethic. Ensure you have their names, titles, organizations, and contact information (phone number and/or email address) clearly listed in your CV.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. HI also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
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