Tuesday, December 6, 2011

HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL DISABILITY AND GENDER TEAM LEADER JOB IN KENYA

The Organization
Handicap International is an independent and impartial international Humanitarian
organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster.
Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and
testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living
conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.

DISABILITY AND GENDER TEAM LEADER
Responsible to: Deputy Field Coordinator
Location: Dadaab
Closing date: 8th December, 2011

The Position
The Disability and Gender Team Leader (DGTL) is expected to provide strategic leadership
and operational oversight to the Inclusion/Mainstreaming team members.
In doing so, he/she will ensure due coordination with Handicap International (HI)
emergency team, HI rehabilitation team and any external stakeholder of concern with a view
to ensure equal access to quality services.
The DGTL will build his/her intervention on a dynamic capacity development plan targeting
both national staff and incentive refugee workers.
S\he will be responsible for:
• Coordinating, supporting and monitoring the team of 3-5 national staff to ensure
technical quality and cohesion as well as smooth implementation of activities planned
under the Disability Mainstreaming and Inclusion component according to the
Planning, implementation and Monitoring Plan (PIMT).
• Maintaining a constant and efficient flow of communication and liaison with internal
and external stakeholders
• Coordinating the overall component of Disability Mainstreaming and access to Social
Services for Persons with Disabilities and other Vulnerable Refugees and ensuring an
appropriate and timely referral
• Contributing towards research, documentation of experience, data collection and
reporting

REQUIRED PROFILE
Academic Background:
Degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, Public Health or Science, Disability/ Rehabilitation
Science; Special/ Inclusive Education, Community Development or Community based
Rehabilitation or relevant equivalent

Experience Required:
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in gender and diversity sensitive inclusive
Services provision, capacity building and management of teams in emergency and
Development contexts
• Experience with and knowledge of successful work with men and women with and
without disabilities from diverse cultures;
• Proven experience in coaching and mentoring of team members;
• Successful liaising with International and National Agencies/ Implementing Partners
in development or emergency context;
• Sound Project/Program Cycle and result based management skills and transferrable
skills;
• Excellent and proven team leadership and coordination skills
• Proven training and adult learning skills;
Skills and Knowledge:
• Proven skills in services provision and working on enhancement of access and quality
of services for the most vulnerable parts of populations;
• Familiarity with result based management;
• Excellent analytical, learning and writing skills;
• Excellent interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills for team work;
• Knowledge of Somali language an advantage.
Application Procedure
If you feel you are the right candidate, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date
CV indicating salary history and (including 3 referees with their current contacts) by email
to :-
recruit01@handicap-international.or.ke to apply for the Disability and Gender Team Leader
Position. The email subject line should be marked: “Application for DGTL position”
Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.
Any kind of lobbying on behalf of applicants or canvassing will lead to immediate
disqualification.

Important Notice
Be fully aware that Handicap International does not request for any fees from applicants
during the application and/or induction process. Any occurrence of this kind is to be
reported without delay to hrmanager@handicap-international.or.ke for further action.
Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with
Disabilities are encouraged to apply

EDUCATION ASSESSMENT AND PLACEMENT OFFICER (EAPO)

Responsible to: Inclusion and Technical Training Team Leader
Location: Dadaab
Closing date: 8th December, 2011
 
The Position

The EAPO will support UNHCR and Education implementing partners in the Dadaab
refugee camps in the setting up of a mechanism for management and implementation of
assessment and placement of children with disabilities in schools.
He/she will support the promotion of inclusive education into the overall education strategy
spearheaded by UNHCR.
S/he will be responsible for
• Strengthening the capacity of Education partners in Dadaab, towards enrolment of
children with disability at school through assessment and placement.
• Enhancing capacity of different actors of education in DADAAB on Inclusive
Education.
• Representation - Participate and actively represent Handicap International in the
education forums with a view to promote the inclusive education agenda
• Knowledge Management,
• Monitoring and Evaluation

REQUIRED PROFILE
Academic Background:
• Bachelor in Special Education
• Experience Required:
• 3 years practical experience in a related field
• Experience in sign language/braille and other communication methods added
advantage.
Skills Required:
• Written and oral communication skills
• Team player
• Decision making skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Quick observer
• Analytical skills

Application Procedure
If you feel you are the right candidate, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date
CV indicating salary history and (including 3 referees with their current contacts) by email
to :-
recruit04@handicap-international.or.ke to apply for the Education Assessment and
Placement Officer position. The email subject line should be marked: “Application for EAPO
Position”.
Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.
Any kind of lobbying on behalf of applicants or canvassing will lead to immediate
disqualification.
Important Notice
Be fully aware that Handicap International does not request for any fees from applicants
during the application and/or induction process. Any occurrence of this kind is to be
reported without delay to hrmanager@handicap-international.or.ke for further action.
Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with
Disabilities are encouraged to apply