Rehabilitation Technical Advisor- Hi Emergency Division - Beirut

RESPONSIBILITIES Objective 1:To support and build the capacity of the National Rehabilitation Supervisor Activities/Main duties: • Strengthen the position of the National Rehabilitation Supervisor as the primary technical referent for the technical teams in the field through concerted and progressive delegation of tasks Increase National Rehabilitation Supervisor’s ability to perform needs assessment and situational analyses for purposes of providing effective rehabilitation in the changing context. • Assist in development of problem solving skills and ability to implement strategic changes in order to improve rehabilitation service delivery in an emergency setting. • Provide guidance for improving communication from field teams to operations management to improve rehabilitation programs.  • Assist National Rehabilitation Supervisor in developing and adjusting strategies for rehabilitation delivery services in various contexts from mobile treatment teams to services in fixed points/clinics. • Offer trainings, including on the job training, on Rehabilitation protocols, in particular Rehabilitation in Emergency settings • Supervise the work of the National Rehabilitation Supervisor.   Objective 2: To provide technical support for the design and implementation of the Rehabilitation strategy of intervention Activities/Main duties: • Provide technical support aiming at refocusing the rehabilitation strategy on HI’s ERD mandate, within the on going programs • Provide technical support in order to guarantee harmonized protocols and activities in the different areas of intervention of the on going programs • Identifying potential opportunities for activities development/evolution • Contribute to the strategy writing with the line manager • Participate to needs assessment and appropriate response sizing • Contribute to the writing of the strategy, of proposals and participate in technical discussions • Participate to external technical coordination if requested Objective 3: Provide technical support for the PMs and Project Officers Activities/Main duties: • Coordination of training of staff on rehabilitation technical aspects • In close collaboration with the m Rehabilitation Supervisor, guaranteeing rehabilitation field intervention quality through on the job training, support and case discussion with HI rehabilitation staff • In collaboration with logistics and PMs, designing clauses of procurement agreements with P&O suppliers related to quality and technical aspects (from measurement by professionals to follow-up modalities). • Advising FCs and PMs on rehabilitation strategies • Designing and providing tools, information leaflets, assessment forms,  trainings (in collaboration with the HQ Specific Needs Referent) • Support the M&E department to define and set up pre and post surveys related to rehabilitation activities and impact survey related to the improvement of quality of life of beneficiaries   4. Produce regular reports on activities and documents to ensure the capitalization of the project: Activities/Main duties: • Provide regular activity reports to your line manager and to the HQ Specific Needs Technical Referent. • Facilitate regular reporting on your activities to your line manager upon his/her solicitation (coordination meetings, workshops, etc.) • Participate to the monthly situation report (SITREP) by providing relevant data and qualitative information related to your position. • Provide a technical report on a monthly basis to your line manager • Capitalization of monitoring & evaluation of impact. • In close collaboration with the Project Managers and the national Rehabilitation Supervisor, formalize all training/workshop documents.   5. Representation: Activities/Main duties: • Upon resquested by your line manager and or HOM, represent Handicap International on issues related to disabilty in the projects areas with any relevant stakeholders, local, national and international partners; local and provincial authorities in order to facilitate the implementation of projects activities. • On your line manager request, to ensure ad hoc additional representation with other stakeholders, such as, cluster meetings   REQUIREMENTS Education and professional background • Compulsory OT/PT degree • At least 4 years of professional experience in the field of vulnerability / disability • At least 2 years of professional experience in the field of rehabilitation • Experience in emergency rehabilitation, preferably with Handicap International. Proven ability to advise on disability/vulnerability issues • Masters of Public Health or related studies would be an asset • Strong communication and reporting skills • Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills • Ability to work under high pressure and without constant supervision • English mandatory (oral and written), French would be an asset   ETHIC AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE • Always respect of beneficiaries’ confidentiality. • Respect and promote HI’s Policies and report to your line manager any non respect of HI’s policies amongst the teams or partners. • Address needs and requests in a professional way. • Report any incident or act that causes any harm to a beneficiary or to others.   PERSONAL QUALITIES • Adaptation to specific working conditions • Capacity to work in a team and autonomously • Capacity to work in an multidisciplinary and multicultural team • Dynamism, high level of motivation • Flexibility and availability • Willingness to learn new skills and/or approaches • Good capacity to interact with members of the team and different communities   Additional skills • Fluent in English mandatory (oral and written), French would be an asset; • Fluent in Arabic mandatory; • Computer skills: Proficiency in current office software applications; • Project management skills would be an asset