Rehabilitation Technical Specialist – LIBYA – Humanity & Inclusion عودة إلى الفرص

Place: LIBYA &TUNISIA

Starting date: 10/02/21

Length: 12 months

Closing date for applications: 07/02/21 

“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” 

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial aid and development  organisation with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of  poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with  disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their  living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. 

Since the organisation was first founded in 1982, we have set up development programmes  in more than 60 countries and responded to many emergencies. Today we have a budget of  around 150 million euros, with 3500 employees worldwide. 

HI is engaged in an employment policy in favour of disabled workers.  For further information about the association: www.hi.org. 

JOB CONTEXT :  

HI is currently implementing several programmes in Tripoli, Misrata and Benghazi,  supporting vulnerable persons and their families such as people with disabilities  (including people living with mental health problems), people with chronic diseases,  older persons, displaced and returnees’ persons and families, migrants and refugees.  

Activities include provision of comprehensive rehabilitation services including  physical therapy and psychosocial support, provision of assistive & mobility devices as  per needed; capacity building, technical support and donations of assistive devices  and/or materials and equipment to health partners; training on inclusion principles to  other humanitarian actors and health workers; 

Since early 2019 HI is implementing a three-year project entitled ‘Action for Mental  Health Assistance in Libya’ (AMAL) as part of wider initiatives to improve the access  and quality of health care services in Libya. Implemented in partnership with the  Libyan Ministry of Health and a Tunisian NGO, the overall objective of the project is  to allow the most vulnerable people in Libya from host communities, those internally  displaced and returnees and migrants, suffering from mental health  disorders/psychosocial disabilities to regain or to preserve good mental health by  accessing quality interventions at community level, primary health care level, and  secondary and tertiary level. 

From June 2020 HI will also start a one year project entitled ‘Strong And Loving Active  Minds’ (SALAM) to enhance the development of a culture of peace, cooperation and  responsibility – with a focus on youth (male and female) – through improved provision  of MHPSS services at community level. This project will strongly rely on  Libyan Civil Society Organisations. 

HI is also involved in Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) activities. As a response to  increased ERW related accidents, HI is also currently resuming its Risk Education  activities in greater Tripoli as of November 2020. 

YOUR MISSION:  

Under the responsibility of the Country Manager and in collaboration with the  Operations Manager and HQ Rehabilitation Technical Referent, the Rehabilitation  Technical Specialist is responsible for the technical support, representation and  external coordination, reporting, team management as well as support to the program  strategy. 

-You are responsible for the technical support and regular follow-up of the  rehabilitation activities (direct service provision as well as health system  strengthening activities); 

-You oversee the development and adaptation of technical material aiming to build the  capacity of the National Physiotherapists (PTs) through face to face or remote  trainings and coaching; 

-You support the mission to develop its strategy within Libya especially regarding the  rehabilitation and related protection sectors of intervention.  

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION : 

The position is based in Tunis but the post holder will be expected to spend at least  50% of their time in Libya including traveling between operational bases in Tripoli,  Misrata and Benghazi, along with other international staff.  

Position open to local and international staff.