THE ORGANIZATION:
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
General mission
Under the responsibility of the Area Manager and the technical supervision of the Technical Specialist, the Inclusion Technical Officer (TO) contributes to the implementation of HI's mandate and ten-year strategy (expressed in StratOP) 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 and aligned with the technical strategy (StraTech).
The TO works in close collaboration with the programme's technical team.
He/she is responsible for the preparation and delivery of training, support and advice to the Inclusion Team on the implementation of identification, assessments and referrals, and for the supervision of Inclusive Case Management of persons with different types of impairments, in addition to awareness sessions on the rights of persons with disabilities and accessibility works.
1. Mission 1: Providing guidance and technical support to projects in accordance with the technical frameworks and general standards of his/her sectoral scope · Provide appropriate technical guidance and support to the project team on the inclusion of persons with disabilities in different sectors (in particular health, protection and education), with the technical supervision of the Specialist. · Ensure project activities are implemented in accordance with internal quality and technical standards, ensuring a Disability, Gender and Age sensitive approach. · Adapt project documentation as required, and propose adjustments or improvements as necessary in accordance with global technical standards and norms, particularly the IASC Guidelines on the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action and Universal Design Standards for Accessibility. · Contribute to the regular monitoring and reporting of Inclusion activities within his/her scope (collection and analysis of technical data) in conjunction with the project team and the MEAL team. · Where appropriate, coordinate and collaborate with the project's technical partners as delegated by the Specialist or direct line manager.
2. Mission 2: Providing project-based technical learning · Ensure technical specialists get the needed information from the field and collaborate with them as needed. · Collect the necessary elements for capitalization exercises, qualitative and quantitative data analysis or any relevant scientific documentation. · Contribute to technical learning under the responsibility of the Specialist or line manager, based on lessons learned and best practices, in collaboration with the MEAL team. · Adjust activities to audit recommendations as appropriate. · Implement recommendations for improving the technical quality of projects. · Ensure the technical quality and relevance of project activities implemented within his/her area of expertise; conduct self-evaluation of his/her project and contribute to the terms of reference for evaluations in coordination with the PM. · Take ownership of norms and standards, anticipating and preparing for nexus adjustments. · Propose research and study topics and oversee data collection for research activities.
3. Mission 3: Contributing to the animation of the Inclusion / Inclusive Humanitarian Action (IHA) sector · Contribute to the recruitment of the Inclusion field team or of staff in relation to inclusion activities. · Contribute to or lead the technical training required in his/her field, ensuring updated content and practical sessions. · Contribute to the skills upgrading plan for professionals in Inclusion/IHA, and may act as a third-party assessor. · May contribute to the development of a local talent pool within the Inclusion/IHA sector (conduct technical interviews of candidates and make recommendations, identify training and coaching needs). · Assist in coordinating the technical professional development of HI staff and participate in the inclusion community of practice, in collaboration with the Technical Specialist. · Contribute to the design and collection of operational data to ensure adequate monitoring of activities or ad hoc data collection, and ensure appropriate measurement of project completion in the Inclusion/IHA sector. · Ensure that data processing is established and carried out in accordance with the rules and principles set by IM/MEAL and the technical guidance of the Inclusion/IHA sector.
4. Mission 4: Contributing to HI's technical influence within its perimeter · Reach out and network with local authorities, INGOs, local NGOs, CSOs, OPDs and community leaders to support advocacy efforts on the inclusion of persons with disabilities in humanitarian action. · Contribute to the outreach of HI's expertise on disability inclusion by representing HI's technical expertise in relevant local networks and with local partners. · Participate in relevant humanitarian coordination mechanisms, particularly the Protection Working Group and any other relevant working group; engage in meetings, forums and coordination groups related to inclusion, ensuring that HI's position is effectively communicated. · Relay and contribute to advocacy messages on the rights and situation of persons with disabilities. · Draft new content for the continuity or expansion of the project under his/her technical scope and contribute to the writing of proposals for new opportunities.
5. Mission 5: Emergency preparedness and response · Contribute to the support or implementation of the programme's emergency preparedness actions and, during an emergency, adapt the work modality to contribute to HI's effective humanitarian response. |
Mandatory Qualifications/Requirements
- Education:
· Bachelor's degree in social science, social work, special education, health professions, public health, disability studies or a similar field
- Professional Experience:
· Minimum 4 years of experience in the protection and disability field, social work, community-based intervention or case management, preferably in the humanitarian sector or as a member of a local Organization of Persons with Disabilities (OPD)
· Minimum 2 years of technical experience in protection and disability, social work, community-based intervention or case management, preferably in a humanitarian programme or a local OPD
· Minimum 2 years of experience in the technical supervision of a team, ideally in protection, disability services, social work or humanitarian programmes
· Previous experience in protection mainstreaming and transversal protection projects across different sectors
· Previous experience in training provision, capacity-building, awareness-raising, and coaching/supervision of a field team
- Professional & Personal skills required:
· Excellent communication and writing skills in English and Arabic (Arabic: C2 / native level; English: B2 / upper-intermediate level)
· Expert knowledge of the Centrality of Protection and protection principles
· Proficient in professional capacity building, coaching and ad-hoc support on disability inclusion, internally and externally
· Proficient in Inclusive Humanitarian Action guidelines and approaches to disability inclusion
· Proficient in Disability, Gender and Age intersectionality and vulnerability
· Proficient in protection mainstreaming minimum standards
· Proficient in operational partnerships (field project management)
· Proficient in frameworks and references, and in office and collaborative tools (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
· Practical knowledge of Universal Design Standards for accessibility
· Practical experience in networking with and supporting local actors (authorities, NGOs, CSOs, OPDs)
· Practical experience in local and community inclusive development and disability-inclusive policy making and enforcement
· Practical skills in field project management, representation and internal/external communication
· Practical skills in capitalization, continuous learning and project evaluation (MEAL)
· Practical skills in safe programming and risk mitigation, including safeguarding
· Practical knowledge of norms, legal frameworks and references related to disability
· Practical skills in emergency response, monitoring and preparedness
· Basic knowledge of strategic analysis and institutional funding
· Knowledge of the disability rights movement and Organizations of Persons with Disabilities
· Good capacity to withstand pressure and manage stress
· Ability to work interdependently in a global organization
· Flexible, practical, dynamic and solution-oriented, with attention to detail and openness to cultural differences
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 with regular travel to various offices and operational locations.
- Start date: December
- 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 01st November 2026.
How to Apply:
- Interested applicants must send their updated CV to (Recruitment.ns@sr.hi.org) mentioning the job reference (2025/ITO/33) 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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