Place: Binh Dinh, Vietnam
Type of contract: Fixed Term contract
Starting date: As soon as possible
Closing date for applications: 26/04/2023
Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is seeking
TECHNICAL PROJECT OFFICER INCLUSION
“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, also known as Humanity & Inclusion or HI, 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.
HI is engaged in an employment policy in favour of disabled workers. For further information about the association:www.hi.org.
CONTEXTUALISATION:
Project Information: HI in Vietnam is currently accepting applications for a (Technical) Project Officer for its Inclusion IIb project (funded by USAID). This 4-year project aims to improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities in Binh Dinh and Kon Tum provinces. The project aims at expanding rehabilitation services for persons with severe disabilities in the target provinces by strengthening Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) rehabilitation services, building the capacity of rehabilitation service providers and providing assistive devices. The project will also expand social services and implementation of disability policies through strengthening home-based care, improving care skills of primary caregivers and service providers, improving independent living skills and participation in social activities, removing of social and attitudinal barriers and improving local systems to strengthen implementation of disability policies. The $12.5M project aims to subgrant 80% of the budget to local and international organizations in charge of implementing activities. HI's role is to support these sub-awardees and to ensure technical quality and outcomes of the project’s activities.
About the position: Based in Binh Dinh, under the responsibility of the Chief of Party, the Technical Project Officer contributes to the implementation of Inclusion IIb project and ensures that the technical and operational quality and impact of the project is optimized. The Technical Project Officer works closely with both the project and program’s operational (CoP, DCoP) and technical teams (Regional Inclusion Specialist).
The technical project officer’s responsibilities are two-fold: operational implementation of the project (project cycle management) and technical quality (social services, inclusion and participation and inclusive governance).
Line Manager:Chief of Party
Duty Station: Binh Dinh (with occasional travels to Ha Noi)
MISSION/RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Operational Implementation
Responsibility 1: Contribute to the coordination of the project’ stakeholders
Responsibility 2: Contribute to project planning and implementation in line with the existing frameworks
Responsibility 3: Contribute to project monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning
Responsibility 5: Contribute to external project communication
II. Technical Quality
Sectoral perimeter of the position: social services (home-based care and mental health support), inclusion (independent living skills, home accessibility, peer support and counselling) and inclusive governance (disability policies, participation of OPDS and advocacy)
Responsibility 6: Provide guidance and technical support to projects in accordance with the overall technical frameworks and standards
Responsibility 7: Provide the technical expertise for the project and provides technical learning from the project
Responsibility 8: Contributes to ensuring HI's technical influence within its perimeter
PROFILE REQUIRED
Qualification
Experience
Cross-cutting competences
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Norms, legal frameworks, references related to disability |
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Office and collaborative tools |
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CONDITIONS OF THE POSITION:
Type of contract: Fixed term contract – until 31 December 2026
Wage: According to profile and experience
TO APPLY: Only online by joining a CV and cover letter via the following email: [email protected]. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. HI promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and its policies (PSEAH, Child Protection etc). HI has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. Recruitment to 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. For further information about the association: http://www.handicap-international.fr/