Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity. Handicap International is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside disabled and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

For further information about the association: http://www.handicap-international.org

Present in more than 55 countries, Handicap International is composed of 2 operational directions:

• The Direction of Humanitarian Action (DAH)
• The Direction of Development Action (DAD)

CONTEXT OF THE MISSION

Handicap International (HI) has been working in Bangladesh, one of the poorest countries in South-Asia with one of the highest density of population in the world (160 million) since 1997, with a focus on creating sustainable changes in terms of ensuring rights and inclusion of people with disabilities in society. Currently HI Bangladesh is present in 4 sites: in Sitakunda, Chittagong, in Teknaf and Ukhiya in Cox’s Bazar, and in Kurigram.

Due to the scale of the crisis in Cox’s Bazar, as more than 500,000 people from the Rohingya minority have crossed the Myanmar border and taken refuge in Bangladesh, joining 300,000 to 500,000 Rohingyas already present in the country, HI has expanded its existing response in order to accommodate emergency needs. In this context, HI is conducting the following activities through mobile units and static points to Rohingya refugees and host communities: • Provision of rehabilitation services • Provision of psychological support • Distributions of NFIs (shelter kits, wash kits, hygiene kits, protection kits) and food items • Referrals to specialized protection services (SGBV and child protection services) and dealing with other protection issues (mainstreaming disability, gender and age).

DESCRIPTION OF THE MISSION

Based in Cox’s Bazar, under the responsibility of the Technical Unit Coordinator and with the support of the HQ MHPSS and Protection Technical Referent you will be responsible for:

• ensuring technical support on HI MHPSS approach within the emergency response
• providing training and coaching, and “on the job” training of the HI teams and volunteers on the MHPSS mainstreaming principles
• providing specific technical support to the PSS, social and sports officers
• monitoring and maintaining compliance with standard HI technical guidelines and international MHPSS guidelines MHPSS mainstreaming and response
• ensuring HI’s proper representation in sectorial working groups
• regularly reporting on the above activities (statistic, review monthly objectives, etc.) as per requested by your line manager and the HQ Technical Referent.

The complete job description will be shared with short-listed candidates.

PROFILE SOUGHT

Education:

• high degree diploma is recommended (technical related skills: Social Work, psychology, psychosocial work, social sciences or other relevant fields, with project management experience)

Experiences:

• at least 4 years of experiences in the field of MHPSS in humanitarian context, if possible in acute emergency
• excellent knowledge of MHPSS IASC guidelines
• excellent knowledge of HI MHPSS guideline and policy is an asset
• knowledge of protection mainstreaming principles, GBV and CP international guidelines, including GBV IASC guidelines, Child protection Minimum Standards (CPMS)
• at least 2 years of experience in providing technical support to programs
• experience in NGO and in emergency context is necessary

Competencies & personal qualities:

• English mandatory (oral and written)
• strong communication skills
• strong capacity to represent the association
• excellent writing skills
• capacity to supervise, accompany, coach and manage a team
• capacity to design and facilitate trainings and on the job coaching
• ability to submit proposals and innovate
• ability to work under high pressure and without constant supervision
• excellent reactivity and flexibility in all circumstances
• high capacity to organize his/her work, and manage priorities
• strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
• experience to work under difficult security situation

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Starting date: ASAP
• Length of the contract: 9 months
• Salary from 2050 €/month (gross), depending on experience
• Perdiem: 536.14 €/month (net)
• Hardship: 250 €/month (net)
• Insurances: medical health coverage, retirement planning, repatriation
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year + R&R: 5 days every 6 weeks
• Status: unaccompanied
• Housing: collective housing fully covered by Handicap International