TECHNICAL COORDINATOR IN DISABILITY BANGLADESH – 2 years
Job context :
Handicap International’s program has grown since 2003 (activities, staff and
funds) with now 9 different projects : Disaster preparedness mainstreaming
disability issue / Promotion of the rights of the disabled persons / Sports
for all / Intellectual disability / Proximity services / Provision of
assistive technology / Partnership with “Abilis Foundation” / CBR project
and currently an emergency project focussing on floods and monsoons. As
Bangladesh has a broad and dynamic civil society, our actions there are
based on strong partnership with local organisations.
Job description :
The Technical Coordinator in Disability position has been created to provide
support at the programme level in all disability issues.
His/her role will be to ensure quality and a maximum of impact regarding
disability aspects of all the projects.
Under country director supervision, and with his/her assistant, his/her
functions will be to:
- Provide strategic guidance and orientation to HI program and
partners on disability
- Provide technical support and quality assurance of the disability
aspects within the projects of HI and its partners
- Build capacity of the staff
- Undertake networking
The position is based in Dhaka, with frequent field trips (around 40% of the
working time) according to the types and locations of projects developed.
Living conditions and social life in Dhaka are good.
Profile sought :
- Qualification in physical rehabilitation (OT, PT )
- Various experience and comprehensive understanding of disability
including CBR/inclusion/Rights
- Experience working in developing countries
- Experience in team management and training
- Strong competencies in capacity building / networking / writing
skills
- Interest in working to improve the life conditions of vulnerable
people and particularly people with disability.
Languages : Fluent English. Knowledge of French is an asset
Status : Volunteer or salaried status based on experience
Volunteer : 850 € + allowance, accommodation, medical coverage and insurance
Salaried : 2100 € to 2400 € monthly gross salary + benefits
Start date : 15/10/2007
Regional Coordinator—South Asia (2 years) -- HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL HQ
Context :
The South Asia Regional Coordination (SARC) program is one of Handicap
International’s regional platforms. The aim of SARC is to decentralise
aspects of program coordination and support from headquarters in France in
order to strengthen the programs of Handicap International in South Asia.
Based in Delhi, SARC works alongside programs in South Asia (Bangladesh,
Nepal, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka) to promote optimal levels of
quality in project planning, implementation and evaluation
Job description :
Under the Desk Officer for South Asia at headquarters, the Regional
Coordinator’s main role is to manage SARC so that it continues to add value
to the quality of Handicap International’s interventions in the region
through networking, coordination of technical support and by acting as a
resource centre.
His/her main responsibilities are as follows:
- Plan and monitor SARC activities (and corresponding budgets)
- Manage and coordinate the SARC team composed of : 1
administrative coordinator, 1 Human resources coordinator, 1 Disability
coordinator and his deputy, 1 prosthetic and orthotic technical coordinator
- Reinforce and develop SARC positioning and procedures
- Ensure internal coordination between programs and headquarter
- Ensure networking at the regional level
- Provide technical support to the program in strategic development
and his/her area of expertise.
Post constraints :
This position requires travelling (up to 30% of the working-time) within
South Asia for regional events, annual and technical missions.
Profile sought :
- Qualifications and experience in Disability or Public Health
- At least 5 years experience in development/humanitarian work
- At least 5 years professional experience in management/
coordination functions
- Excellent skills in strategic thinking
- Excellent analytical, planning, organising and task
prioritisation skills
- Excellent communication skills both oral and in writing
- Ability to develop networks
- Good interpersonal skills and diplomacy.
- Demonstrated understanding of the needs and rights of people with
disabilities in developing country contexts, and the methods employed to
address these.
Languages : an excellent level of written and spoken English, good command
of French an advantage
Remuneration :
Salaried : 2450 to 2700€ monthly gross salary + benefits
Length of Mission : 2 years
Start date : 01/01/08
Please send cover letter and resume before the 15/10/2007 to : Reference
HS/RCSARC
HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL
14, avenue Berthelot
69361 LYON CEDEX 07
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Short Courses
Primary Health Care, in Jamkhed, India
Two courses: 18 November to 8 December 2007
6 – 26 January 2008
This is a three-week residential course in India offered by AIHI in
collaboration with the Comprehensive Rural Health Project in Jamkhed. It is
designed for medical, allied health, social work, nursing or development
studies students and those keen to learn about health in resource poor
settings.
Students in the course will have the opportunity to learn about the
principles and practice of community based primary health care at a program
that is an international model, from the staff and villagers who pioneered
this transforming experience.
The course can be taken as a short course or for academic credit with
assessment.
There are two places currently available on both courses. For further
information, visit website: http://www.aihi.unimelb.edu.au/education.html
or contact Joni Law on [log in to unmask]
Harm Reduction: controlling HIV in drug users
26 – 30 November 2007
This five-day course is intended for health program planners and managers,
health practitioners and social workers, especially those working in HIV and
drug control programs. It is a collaboration between the Centre for Harm
Reduction of Burnet Institute and AIHI. Topics to be covered include:
approaches to illicit drug problems, harm reduction overview, needle and
syringe programs, drug substitution therapy, peer education, outreach,
advocacy, rapid assessment, monitoring and evaluation.
It can be taken for academic credit with assessment or as a short course.
Fee for the later is $1100.
For further information, visit website: www.aihi.unimelb.edu.au, or contact
Joni Law at [log in to unmask]
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The Disability in Developing Countries Special Interest Group is maintained
by the Australian International Health Institute, The University of
Melbourne.
Contact person:
Joni Law
Program Officer--Education and Training
Australian International Health Institute (AIHI)
The University of Melbourne
VICTORIA 3010, Australia
Tel: +61 3 8344 0914 (new) Fax: +61 3 8344 9130
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AIHI website: www.aihi.unimelb.edu.au
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