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THE ORGANIZATION
Handicap International is an independent and impartial international Humanitarian organisation
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.
JOB CONTEXT
All camps exist since 1992, put in place to respond to the onset of the civil war in Somalia. They are
planned to host 80.000 persons and are by exceeding its capacities. Mid of July statistics of UNHCR
cite the staggering number of 380.000 refugees. In the last 6 months, 80.000 new arrivals were
received in the camps. Only the last two months saw 60.000 persons arriving feeling the drought
and civil war, settling where they would find a place to put up their make shift shelters.
The rehabilitation project in Dadaab aims to provide and secure tangible and measurable
improvement of independency in activities of daily living and quality of life of refugees living
with physical impairment or disability.
THE POSITIONS
Team Leaders Reception Areas (Dadaab Camps; Ifo, Hadadera, Dagahaley):
Needed urgently / Closing date 26th of August
Main Responsibilities:
‐ Coordinate and supervise a team.
‐ Ensure good quality assistance to the newly arrived refugees at the reception center.
‐ University degree in development studies, social sciences, management, or related field.
Profile:
‐ University degree in development studies, social sciences, management, or related field.
‐ Management and coordination skills
‐ High level of motivation
‐ Experience in social field
‐ High level of motivation
‐ Languages: English (required, Somali and Swahili would be an asset)
4 DVFP Project Team Leaders ‐ Dadaab
Needed as soon as possible / Closing date for application: 26th of August
Main Responsibilities
‐ Coordinate and supervise a multidisciplinary team.
‐ Ensure the functioning and quality of the activities implemented.
‐ Ensure good follow up of beneficiaries and good reporting on activities.
‐ Coordinate with other services providers ensuring the efficiency of referrals.
‐ Is in charge of the team’s activities, movements, equipments, etc...
Profile
‐ University degree in Development, Social Sciences, Project Management.
‐ Experience of at least 1 year in team management in an NGO.
‐ Good writing skills, communication skills.
4 Team Leaders ‐ Rehabilitation Technicians (Refugee Camps and outskirts)
Needed as soon as possible / Closing date for application 26th of August
Main Responsibilities:
‐ Coordinate and supervise a multidisciplinary team.
‐ Ensure the functioning and quality of the activities implemented.
‐ Ensure good follow up of beneficiaries and good reporting on activities.
‐ Coordinate with other services providers ensuring the efficiency of referrals.
‐ Is in charge of the team’s activities, movements, equipments, etc...
Profile:
‐ University degree in Development, Social Sciences, Project Management.
‐ Experience of at least 1 year in team management in an NGO.
‐ Good writing skills, communication skills.
14 Rehabilitation Technicians (Dadaab Camps and outskirts):
Needed as soon as possible / Closing date for application: 26th of August
Main Responsibilities:
‐ Ensure the technical part of the individual assessment of the needs of beneficiaries in terms
of physical rehabilitation and other rehabilitation services' needs , as well as on potential
needs for Assistive Devices (mobility aids, specific items, etc…).
‐ Elaborate and plan the appropriate response of Vulnerable Persons and Persons with
vulnerabilities in terms of physical rehabilitation and other rehabilitation services...
‐ Implement and follow the response given and its impact.
‐ Support the teams for the activities they can implement related to rehabilitation and
reinforce their capacities.
Profile:
‐ University degree in Physical Therapy or equivalent.
‐ Planning skills.
‐ Languages: English (good level) / Swahili / Somali would be an asset
4 Psychosocial Workers (Refugee camps)
Needed as soon as possible / Closing date 26th of August
Main Responsibilities
‐ Assess the psychosocial needs of the most vulnerable refugees.
‐ Support the field teams and especially social workers in the implementation of their
activities and assistance to the most vulnerable people.
‐ Is responsible in designing and implementing an appropriate response to the psychosocial
needs identified through group activities (group discussions, psychosocial through mediation
activities, etc...)
Profile:
‐ University degree in Psychology (clinical psychology, social psychology, etc…)
‐ Experience of at least one year in implementing psychosocial activities.
‐ Experience with displaced populations, refugee populations, etc…
‐ Language: English (good oral and writing skills) / Somali (would be a great asset) / Swahili
1 Data Base Officer ‐ Dadaab
Needed as soon as possible / Closing date 26th of August
Main responsibilities
‐ Manage and build the data base team capacities.
‐ Coordinate the data entry.
‐ Ensure quality of data entry.
‐ Compile the different data from the field in one data base.
‐ Respond to the different analysis request from the Project Manager.
‐ Analyze data and regularly improve tools as needed. etc...
Profile:
‐ University degree related to Data Management and analysis.
‐ At least one year of experience as a Database Officer or equivalent.
If you feel you are the right candidate , kindly send your application along with an up‐to‐date
CV indicating your salary history and 3 referees with their current contacts by email to :‐
recruit10@handicap‐international.or.ke . PLEASE INDICATE THE POSITION THAT YOU ARE
APPLYING FOR IN THE EMAIL SUBJECT LINE.
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
It has come to our attention that there are some fraudulent advertisements circulating on
behalf of HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL. 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@handicapinternational.
or.ke for further action.
Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer ‐ Females and Persons with
Disabilities are encouraged to apply