Rehabilitation Senior Technical Officer Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID)

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HI in Iraq

HI is working in Iraq since 1991, initially implementing development projects. Since 2014, HI implemented emergency response in the Health and Protection sectors. The coordination office based in Irbil and a coordination office in Baghdad.

HI present in Salah Al-Din starting 2023, focusing on armed violence reduction and victim assistance/health sectors. HI works with the Directorate of Health and Tikrit Rehabilitation Hospital to provide capacity building and small renovation work to the hospital. Additionally, HI has extended collaborations with the Directorate of Mine Action on clearance and risk education components, with the Directorate of Education in Salah Al-Din and the Ministry of Defence representative in the governorate for the clearance component and stockpile destructions.

Within HI Iraq Rehabilitation Sectorial Strategy, the mission is planning to expand the rehabilitation activities in the country under the 2 years project funded by CDCs (May 2024-april 2026) in order to ensure integration of rehabilitation at the different level of the health system including the community rehabilitation services in order to improve access of persons with functional limitation to quality physical and functional rehabilitation based on their needs. Moreover, HI will promote the adoption of the Community Based Inclusive development (CBID) as a multisectoral strategy, people centred, community driven and human rights based. CBID Strategy will ensure persons with disabilities are respected and included in their communities on an equal basis in all areas of life to create change and ensure their full participation in their communities. This will be achieved through the contribution of the local communities including persons with disabilities and their organizations.

HI is hiring a Senior Technical Rehabilitation Officer Community-Based Inclusive Devlopment (CBID) for a 12 months contract starting in June.

General Mission

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Senior Technical Officer (SrTO) contributes to the implementation of HI mandate and ten-year strategy in Iraq.The SrTO guarantees and contributes to the Technical Strategy implementation at program level. He/she contributes to the implementation of projects by providing advice and delivering complex, specific and rare technical expertise and training to our teams, partners, ministries in the case of technical assistance. He/she ensures high-level standard quality and impact of the project(s) and program(s) concerned on his/her perimeter of intervention.

The SrTO performs concrete project activities and delivers direct trainings and advice, in close collaboration with the Field Specialist who is involved on his/her side in the development of their sector, proposal writing and general technical guidance

Mission 1: Providing specialized expertise in the form of policy guidance and technical support to projects, partners and/or programs in accordance with the technical frameworks and general standards of his/her sectoral or cross-cutting scope

1. Provide appropriate technical guidance and support to project leaders, partners and/or specialists.
2. Performs technical activities or ensures that project(s) activities are implemented in accordance with internal quality and technical standards and suggests improvements as necessary.
3. Adapt the project’s technical documentation as required, in accordance with global technical standards.
4. Coordinate and collaborate with the project’s technical partners, as delegated by the specialist or project manager.
5. Propose research and study topics, conduct research if necessary and supervise data collection.
6. Contribute to the writing of new proposals for new opportunities within its technical scope.
7. Produce policy guidance for the countries to participate to the design.

Mission 2: Providing project-based technical learning with a global impact

1. Ensure Global and Field Technical Specialists get the information they need and collaborate with technical divisions as needed.
2. Coordinate with headquarters to ensure adequate capitalization to improve sectoral method globally and collect scientific evidence; initiate or test new innovative solutions to address the main challenges of the sector.
3. Contribute to technical learning under the responsibility of the Specialist or Project Manager, based on best practices.
4. Anticipate and prepare for nexus adjustments in your sector.
5. Contribute to the terms of reference for evaluations.

Mission 3: Ensuring the internal technical training of his/her sector or on cross-cutting themes

1. Contribute to technical recruitments, in cooperation with the Field Specialist.
2. Carry out the necessary technical training in his/her field.
3. Contribute to the skills upgrading plan for professionals in its sector and may be a third-party assessor.
4. Contribute to the development of a local talent pool within his/her sector (conducts technical interviews of candidates and makes recommendations, identifies training and coaching needs).
5. Assist in coordinating technical professional development and facilitating a community of practice, in collaboration with the technical division.

Mission 4: Contributing to ensure the external technical influence of HI on his/her perimeter, in close collaboration with the technical program team

1. Contribute to the outreach of HI expertise: can represent HI technical expertise by delegation in relevant local, regional and international networks and with local partners.
2. Ensure coordination and collaboration with the project’s technical partners, in cooperation with the Field Specialist.
3. Relay and contribute to advocacy messages within its scope of work.
4. Support writing for new project content for the continuity or expansion of the project within its technical scope.

Mission 5: Emergency Preparedness and Response Responsibilities

1. Contribute to the support or implementation of emergency preparedness actions of the program(s) and, during an emergency,
2. Adapts his/her work modality in order to contribute to an effective HI humanitarian response

Security / leaving conditions

Iraq is a stable country where the security context is complex, faces ongoing challenges including riots, terrorism, and political instability.

Salah Al Din province, has been a focal point of conflict due to its proximity to Baghdad and its role as a stronghold for various armed groups. Despite efforts to stabilize the region, security concerns persist, with irregular violence and attacks targeting both civilian and military targets. Travelling to Iraq goes via specific airline companies travelling to Irbil or Baghdad. In Iraq the living conditions are good, Food, water and hygien are ensured but the living conditions are stressful

HR Package

At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team
• 12 months international contract starting in June
• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
• Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals
• Pension scheme
• Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution
• Repatriation insurance paid by HI.

• Salary from 2448 € gross/month upon experience
• Perdiem: 596,06 € net/month – paid in the field.
• Hardship: 250 € net/month paid with your salary
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year.
• R&R: 5 days every 12 weeks
• Position: unaccompanied

• Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI

If you are resident in the country: local package

Your profile

Qualifications: University degree or equivalent certification in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, or social sciences

Experiences:

• At least 5 years of experience in a position with Community-based rehabilitation/ interventions, as well as Community-based inclusion development programming with an INGO
• Experience in physical rehabilitation training and coaching.

Language:

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Proficiency in Arabic is a strong asset

How to apply

Do you wish to join the HI program in Iraq and your profile matches our requirements?
We look forward to receiving your CV and covering letter at the following e-mail address: hi.jobs@hi.org

Important: please specify in the subject line of your e-mail: Application Iraq Rehab STO CBID

We will process applications on an ongoing basis and will only be able to reply to candidates who are offered an interview. Thank you in advance for your understanding.