Inclusion Project Officer / Regional Mission

GLOBAL OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION “Empowering persons with disabilities and injuries” is a regional project currently implemented in Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq in the communities hosting refugees.  General Objective: The emergence of representative organizations and groups ensures that the demands of persons with disabilities and injuries are voiced, and that key stakeholders are mobilized for a more appropriate response to their needs.  Target groups: Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) supporting persons with disabilities and injuries, DPOs/CSOs’ activists, other members from supported DPOs/CSOs, persons with disabilities/injuries, and their family members.  Under the line management of the Programs Coordinator, the Inclusion Project Officer will be a member of the Handicap International Humanitarian Action (HI) team based in Beirut led by the Programs Coordinator, , who will be responsible for overall project management.  The IPO will also work on other inclusion activities carried out by mission.  Besides that the inclusion project officer will work in close collaboration with the partners and the Emergency Department of HI to build linkages and coordinate for the actual implementation of the project in the field.   WORK RELATIONSHIPS Line manager: Programs Coordinator Line manager+1: Head of Mission Supervise: N/A In direct cooperation with: Rehabilitation Department, Risk Education Department…   RESPONSIBILITIES & OBJECTIVES The Inclusion Project Officer will be responsible for: •        Implementation and monitoring of project activities within the framework of the regional project under supervision of the Regional Project Manager. •        Supporting the partner in implementing activities, ensuring that they are implemented according to work-plans developed with the HI regional team and other HI country teams and the steering committee •        Ensure that activities are led in direct synergy with other actions implemented by the HI emergency department •        Communicate regularly with the HI country teams to ensure efficient coordination of actions within the regional project framework •        Provide training and technical support to partner and other actors on inclusion and disability issues   Specific Responsibilities: 1.       Activities management: Support to local partner in planning and implementation of project activities according to the partnership agreement, the budget dedicated and Handicap International standard procedure; co-ordinate between the project various stakeholders in line with the strategic direction of the overall project. Key activities to be led may include: Building a database and social media to connect project partners and disabled civil society groups  Training and mentoring of disability activists and to support their development; support to the development of peer support groups; Guidance to DPOs (Organizations of Persons with Disability)-CSO’s (Civili Society Organizations) to provide information/referral services to persons with disabilities and injuries;   Support to coordination and networking between DPOs with key stakeholders Support the implementation of activities. Key activities include: training programs;; Identification of lessons learned from the project.  Support partners in implementing the project monitoring system and ensure the continuous monitoring of activities   2.       Internal and external reporting: Implement and monitor data collection tools and mechanisms for HI and partners on activity implementation. Submit periodic internal project activity updates (activity and budget follow up). Contribute to the preparation of formal activity reports for international funding agencies according to defined schedules and requirements QUALIFICATION/ REQUIREMENTS                               • The position is based in Beirut, but will require occasional travel to other countries in the Middle East • Ability to work under pressure in an unstable and changing environment and interest • Flexibility, ability to take initiatives, find solutions and facilitate decision-making within the frame of the project’s governance. • Ability to work in a team/ group leadership and to motivate and involve people. • Ability to work in English and Arabic is essential.  Skills: • Organization skills. • Ability to deliver training and coaching • Technical knowledge related to disability or inclusion • Excellent communication skills (internal within the team and external with various national stakeholders). • Excellent interpersonal skills, dynamic and motivated; ability to work within a cohesive team; oriented to solutions. • Strong diplomacy and good negotiating skills. • High level written and oral presentation skills in English and Arabic (essential). • Flexibility and ability to respond to variable job demands of an international NGO.