Handicap International/Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity organization, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, it acts and speaks out to meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. More info: www.hi.org

At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities.

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JOB CONTEXT:

Handicap International started in Somaliland in 1992 by setting up a rehabilitation center in Hargeisa. HI’s strategy in Somaliland has been since to advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities and to engage development actors to promote inclusion and participation of people with disability at local and national level. From 2010 to 2014, HI implemented a Human Rights project entitled “Enhanced participation of Somalis with disability for human rights and democracy in Somaliland and Puntland”. This project strengthened the capacity of 15 Disable People Organizations (DPOs) at grassroots level to empower people with disability to actively promote and advocate for their rights for protection and inclusion. A major outcome of this intervention was the development of a Disability Policy for Somaliland and Puntland.

Through these projects, various aspects of inclusive humanitarian action (IHA) have been explored including on how to collect quality data on disability, inclusive communication and exposure to various frameworks such as the IASC guidelines on inclusion of persons with disabilities in humanitarian action and the CRPD. The interest of humanitarian/ mainstream actors about disability inclusion has been raised and continues to gain momentum. These interventions are also designed to produce some lessons learned and good practices for replication in future, and to influence more actors towards being more inclusive in their response.

The Inclusive Humanitarian Action Specialist is under direct line management of Somaliland & Somalia Country Manager and works closely with the Project Manager, Project Officers and MEAL officer for supporting quality implementation of project.

This position is a dynamic one, hosted by Somalia country program, but supports South Sudan and Uganda, based on needs, linked to the global IHA projects funded by German Federal office (GFFO) and ECHO.

YOUR MISSION:

Your main missions will be:

• Expertise
  • Contributes to the regional strategies in line with the global strategies
  • Ensures technical support to projects in line with the global technical frameworks and standards in his/her sectorial scope
  • Ensures technical learning from projects
  • Ensures the control & monitoring of the technical quality and the relevance of HI’s activities in the Programmes under his/her scope
  • Ensures compliance of the technical proposition with nexus stakes
  • Contributes to the development of research and innovation projects in the region when relevant, in his/her sectorial scope
  • Contributes to the Technical Divisions professional channel animation
• Influence
  • Contribute to the local external prestige and influence of HI’s expertise in it sectorial scope (representation role, advocacy, external communication)
• Business development
  • Ensure the development of major opportunities or new projects in the region under his sectorial scope (context analysis, design and contribute to new projects, identify & transform major opportunities, develop local partnerships)

YOUR PROFILE:

• You hold a Masters level education in social science or similar fields
• You have at least 3 years of experience in humanitarian experience with a technical experience in Disability inclusion in humanitarian action
• You master designing and providing capacity development (training, coaching, learning, etc.)
• You have knowledge of international core standards and guidelines related to protection and disability inclusion in humanitarian and development settings
• You are fluent in English (written and oral professional level)

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:

Security situation in Hargeisa is overall under control, despite some periodic but rare outbreaks (last serious incident was in 2008). Most activities are currently implemented directly by HI. HI intervention in South Central Somalia is only confined to Mogadishu with very small activities (capacity building to government authorities and other humanitarian agencies).

Accommodation in Mogadishu: Individual accommodation in a secure compound shared with Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH). The guest house is pleasant, HI has two accommodation room which are self-contained and the other spaces are shared with PAH expatriates.

Accessibility/Transport: Most areas are accessible in Somaliland, although some require police escort and are in remote areas with under developed infrastructure. In Mogadishu; there are travel standard operating procedures (SoPs) / guideline and movement outside PAH compound will be only through HI’s transport and has to be validated by the country manager. Use of public transport is strictly prohibited both in Hargeisa and Mogadishu.

Isolation/ Social Life: Very conservative country, with very limited access to cultural or sports activities. Curfew might be imposed after 9pm and no access to alcohol. Travel bags can be controlled at airport, so there is a need to be very careful while packing.

CONDITIONS:

At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team

• 12 months International contract starting from 1st November 2023
• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
• Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals
• Pension scheme
• Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution
• Repatriation insurance paid by HI
• Salary from 2750€ gross/month upon experience
• Perdiem: 550€ net/month – paid in the field
• Hardship: 500€ net/month paid with your salary
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
• R&R: 5 days every 6 weeks
• Position:
  • unaccompanied
    • Payment for travel costs (air ticket & visa) and transport of your personal effects
• Housing: Individual taken in charge by HI