Inclusion Officer-Makani Project

The inclusion officers will be responsible for the inclusion of children with disabilities in NFE programmes, with the tasks and responsibilities outlined below.

Responsibilities:

• Guides the outreach workers /social workers/educators to identify and work with children with disabilities, families and communities
• Provides training, mentoring and methodological support and guidance to regular teachers on including children with disabilities in learning (identifying special education needs, teaching techniques and teaching strategies for inclusion)
• Conducts  special education needs assessment process of the learners or if necessary refers to formal assessment, for receiving specialized services or special needs supplies
• Oversees the organization of specialized services for children with disabilities as necessary
• Plans activities or support measures that are specific to each student’s abilities, supports finding solution to remove barriers
• Monitors the progress of the learners with special education needs and discusses with teachers and parents; collects data and maintains records of progress and development
• Ensures the correct reporting on disabilities in ActivityInfo, Child Level Monitoring Tool, narrative reports and the disability tracking sheet.
• Provides support and guidance to the families and ensures their engagement in family engagement activities
• Makes a recommendation on the pathway for the child after completion of the given course of study.
• Liaises with Case workers for identification of children in need of NFE, and for referral to next step in the pathway (formal education or another Non-formal opportunity)
• Participates in child protection and education sector meetings.
• Participates in trainings organized by UNICEF
• Identifies service providers and therapists in the community, in addition to local organizations who could provide support to children with disabilities for further referral.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Education:

• A university degree, in education, special education, psychology, social pedagogy, or other relevant areas

Experience:

• Three to five years of professional experience in special education or inclusive education
• Strong familiarity with the concept and p inclusive education is an asset
• Experience in teacher training is an asset
• Strong training & facilitation skills;
• Strong coordination skills