Inclusion Officer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Guides the outreach workers to identify and work with youth  with disabilities, families and communities
• Provides training, mentoring and methodological support and guidance to facilitators/ trainers on including youth 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
• Plans activities or support measures that are specific to each youth’s abilities, supports finding solution to remove barriers
• Ensures the correct reporting on disabilities in Activity Info and narrative reports.
• Provides support and guidance to the families and ensures their engagement in family engagement activities conducted by RMF.
• Makes a recommendation on the pathway for the youth after completion of the given training course.
• Liaises with RMF Case workers for identification of youth 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 donors.

Qualifications and skills required:

• A university degree, in education special education, inclusiveness, psychology, social pedagogy, or other relevant areas
• Experience of working in youth related sectors and programs, inclusion mainstreaming related experience.
• Strong understanding of disability rights and inclusive education in particular
• Knowledge of the disability sector and inclusive education in Lebanon
• Excellent English
• Ability to communicate and inspire others
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure, efficient task prioritization and time management
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with the community
• Computer literacy
• Strong training & facilitation skills;
• Strong coordination skills
• At least two years of professional experience in special education or inclusive education
• Demonstrated solid experience in inclusiveness related youth
• Knowledge of disability inclusive programming
• Excellent cross-cultural understanding and sensitivity
• Strong problem solving, interpersonal and communication/advocacy skills
• Critical thinking, analytical and decision making skills
• Good interpersonal skills: ability to establish harmonious and effective working relationships with people from different backgrounds and positions