REHABILITATION AND SYSTEM STRENGTHENING SPECIALIST

The International Center (formerly known as Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation -VVAF) is a humanitarian organization that has addressed the consequences of war through advocacy and service programs in Vietnam for the last three decades. As a cofounder of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, IC-VVAF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997. Now the International Center (IC) focuses on disability support, landmine removal, and mental health programs.

The “Moving Without Limits” Project

Under the financial support of United States Agency for International Development (USAID), IC is implementing the Disability Support Project named “Moving without Limits” in the three provinces of Thua Thien Hue, Quang Nam and Binh Dinh. The project aims to improve people with disability’s access to quality assistive technologies or devices (AD/AT) in the target provinces, thus enhancing their independence in activities of daily living and participation in social activities

Three specific objectives include:

1. Improved availability of quality assistive technologies/devices (AT/AD) for people with mobility impairments in Thua Thien Hue, Quang Nam and Binh Dinh;
2. Improved capacity for the health sector workforce at the national and sub-national levels,
3. Improved advocacy for policies/regulations and information sharing related to AT/AD.

The project is seeking consultancy to provide technical assistance to project teams in implementation of the three key project objectives.

1. JOB DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION

This consultancy position will work for the Moving without Limit Project and reports to the CoP of Moving without Limits Project to ensure project delivered expected outcomes and results. The position will work directly with POs, in consultation with CoP to ensure technical quality for the project, that cover three objectives.

The position, after being filled, will directly provide technical assistance to implementation of Project activities. Detailed TOR will be obtained via email provided at the end of the post.

2. POSITION QUALIFICATION

The consultancy individual or firm should be:

• Degree in public health, social sciences, rehabilitation. Background in rehabilitation is an asset

• Understanding of rehabilitation education/training system of Vietnam

• Understand the health/rehabilitation operation system in Vietnam

• Knowledge of prescription of the assistive technology for persons with disabilities.

V. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Individual(s)/firms interested in this missions are invited to submit your applications in English, either by email (to [email protected]) or by post (to The International Center, R.103-203, B3 Building, Van Phuc Diplomatic Compound, 298 Kim Ma, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam).

Please state “Application for the <position>” in the subject line or on the envelope. The short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications should include:

• Expression of Interest;

• CVs demonstrating relevant capacity and experience

Deadline for submission: 20^th August, 2021.

For further information, please contact:

Ms. Hua Thi Thu Len – Receptionist
Tel: (84-24) 3733 9444, ext: 9
Email: [email protected]

Organization: IC-VVAF
Location:
Application deadline: 2021-08-20
Send application to: [email protected]