Disability Inclusion Officer

General Objectives and Tasks:

1. Contribute to the effective inclusion of People with Disabilities in the workplace and community:

•  Interview job seekers with disabilities approaching the Employment Office and prepare a detailed individual assessment report to determine the reasonable accommodations and assistive technologies needed for each job seeker to ensure full inclusion and ability to fully perform in the designated job
• Advise technically the employment office team on best practices for the job matching of job seekers with disability
• Follow up and coordinate on the work process with the Employment Office Team.
• Conduct the accessibility assessment to determine the physical accessibility adjustments needed to ensure an accessible workplace for all people including people with disability.
• Coordinate with the career coach within the employment office to assess the development of the job seeker with a disability.

2. Assist in the program research and development, and in the grants writing:

• Screen, identify and analyze funding opportunities for Arcenciel’s employment program based on the field’s needs.
• Assist the Senior Disability Inclusion Officer in designing projects and carrying out the theory of change, result framework, and logical framework.
• Draft application forms, concept notes, and project proposals, following the guidelines of the funding agencies.
• Participate in seminars, webinars, round tables, and workshops on disability issues in Lebanon.

3. Promote disability diversity and inclusion through a variety of strategies:

• Conduct modules of training on disability inclusion for the purpose of normalizing the disability concept, tailored and targeted towards companies, NGOs, municipalities, schools, etc.
• Prepare and conduct specialized assessment of accessibility for both public and private spaces, in coordination with the mobility program team.
• Propose the accommodation needed to adjust the workspaces to become accessible.
• Prepare inclusion toolkits customized to third parties.
• Prepare and present specialized training toolkits and workshops in the field of diversity and inclusion, as well as in the field of self-development for people with disabilities.

Position Requirements:

Professional and Personal Competencies:

• Demonstrated expertise in diverse forms of disabilities, encompassing various approaches and adhering to industry best practices.
• Adept proficiency in implementing comprehensive accessibility protocols.
• Proven track record of successfully facilitating inclusive employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Acumen in designing and executing effective training initiatives.
• Exceptional writing skills, particularly in the English language.
• Active engagement with and adaptation to ongoing technological advancements.
• Dedication to advancing disability inclusion efforts.
• Display of elevated levels of creativity and innovative thinking.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication proficiencies.
• Possession of an influential demeanor and adept negotiation abilities.
• Demonstrated capacity for empathetic interactions.
• Meticulous conscientiousness in all endeavors.
• Patience and perseverance in addressing complex challenges.
• A strong drive for ambitious goals and objectives.
• Proactive approach as an initiator of productive actions.
• A resolute sense of responsibility in all undertakings.
• Agile and adaptive in response to dynamic circumstances.
• Deeply human-centric and service-oriented mindset.
• Flexibility in adapting to evolving situations and requirements.

Working Schedule: Monday till Friday; From 09:00 AM TILL 05:00 PM

Contract type: 1 year contract (Renewable depending on funding and performance).