NGO JOBS

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Philippines
Closing date: 16 May 2014

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility for rapid response to emergencies. International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
On November 8, 2013 Super-Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) made landfall in the Visayas region of the Philippines and left widespread devastation in its wake, damaging infrastructure, disrupting livelihoods, and halting agricultural production. For many of the 14 million people affected by the storm, Typhoon Haiyan caused not only bodily harm, but sparked a major increase in psychological distress. Confronted with losses of loved ones, homes, and sources of income, many survivors presented with signs of mental stress and trauma. In the immediate aftermath of the storm, most patients seen at International Medical Corps mobile medical units (MMUs) in Tacloban (Leyte) and Roxas (Capiz) reported suffering the loss of home or livelihood, and approximately 75% of IMC’s patients reported psychological distress.
The expansion of the current MHPSS program will bring it from nine to 17 municipalities across Leyte Province, covering International Medical Corps’ entire geographic area of responsibility – and indirectly reaching a population of over 760,000 people. International Medical Corps will build on the training implemented during the first phase of the program to improve outreach and community-level support. International Medical Corps will work with traditional community-based support systems, involving social workers, faith leaders and other key persons at the community level who can provide basic psychosocial support, linking them to doctors and nurses trained on the mhGAP curriculum to strengthen and expand the continuum of care from the community to health facilities and back down.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Train primary health care (PHC) staff to identify and manage those with mental or psychosocial disturbances through regular seminars, on-the-job training and regular supervision of treatment.
2. Assist the PHC staff in creating a clinical service for the mentally ill that is integrated into their working week, through specially allocated clinical time or an equivalent mechanism.
3. Respond to psychiatric emergencies in conjunction with PHC staff.
4. Keep a comprehensive audit of all clinical work conducted and train PHC staff to similarly audit their work in order to provide comprehensive patient contact and management data.
5. Assume responsibility for monitoring and reporting on the work to demonstrate the extent to which the indicators listed in the proposals are being met.
6. Liaise effectively with IMC global mental health advisor to provide training materials and tools for review, send regular technical reports (quarterly) and receive input on development of materials.
7. Coordinate project monitoring and evaluation activities, with attention to record of lessons learned through evidence-based practice for the purpose of project replication or expansion.
8. Work within the framework of the IASC guidelines for mental health and psychosocial support in emergency settings and Sphere standards
9. Help in the promotion of IASC guidelines
10. Represent IMC as requested in various for a including cluster and working group meetings
11. Work collaboratively with other agencies, local and international and with relevant government bodies
12. Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.Qualifications:1. Holds a degree in medicine or psychiatric nursing, has completed residency and holds current license/registration to practice medicine or psychiatric nursing.
13. Has a minimum 3 years clinical experience in a hospital and / or community based mental health, preferably in humanitarian/low resource settings
14. Training experience required.
15. Strong organizational and supervisory skills.
16. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within different cultural environments.
17. Honest, hard working and a self-motivated person
18. Ability to work within a team structure or in isolation, flexible, and can cope with stressful workloads and working with limited resources.
19. Ability to travel on short notice to project sites by car or air
20. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.

How to apply:

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.

Organization: InterHealth
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 24 Oct 2013

We are looking for a highly motivated, qualified and experienced clinician to champion our innovative approach to psychological health care by setting the standards and precedents for good practice, whilst being regionally appropriate.

The role will involve consultations such as psychological clearances, counselling, trauma counselling, end of assignment reviews, reporting to organisations and contributing to health information. The role also includes delivering our training programmes and occasional travel within East Africa may be required to deliver training, or to give onsite support to clients on behalf of InterHealth.

The appointed person will have the ability to work with people who are not presenting psychological illness as well as those who do, and have the skills to work respectfully and at depth with those of religious faith.

This is a very exciting time to join the InterHealth Kenya Centre as we establish a new team creating a centre of excellence, offering evidence informed and regionally appropriate health and wellbeing services to sustainably support the physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing of those making a difference.

How to apply:

Please download our Recruitment Pack which contains some background to InterHealth, terms and conditions and details of how to apply.

Organization: InterHealth
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 24 Oct 2013

We are looking for a highly motivated, qualified and experienced clinician to champion our innovative approach to psychological health care by setting the standards and precedents for good practice, whilst being regionally appropriate.

The role will involve consultations such as psychological clearances, counselling, trauma counselling, end of assignment reviews, reporting to organisations, as well as delivering training and contributing to health information. There may also be occasional travel within East Africa to deliver training or onsite support to clients on behalf of InterHealth.

The appointed person will have the ability to work with people who are not presenting psychological illness as well as those who do, and have the skills to work respectfully and at depth with those of religious faith.This is a very exciting time to join the InterHealth Kenya Centre as we establish a new team to create a centre of excellence offering evidence informed and regionally appropriate health and wellbeing services to sustainably support the physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing of those making a difference.

How to apply:

Please download our Recruitment Pack which contains some background to InterHealth, terms and conditions and details of how to apply.

Organization: Spark
Country: Libya
Closing date: 30 Sep 2013

Position: BST Trainer Libya SPARK Office (to start up): Benghazi Entrepreneurship CentreLocation: LibyaApplication Deadline: 30th September 2013Type/Duration of Appointment: 24 days in total

SPARK is a growing, young, dynamic development NGO with 100 staff members in offices in Amsterdam, Belgrade, Bujumbura, Juba, Kigali, Monrovia, Mitrovica, Pristina and Ramallah. SPARK develops higher education and entrepreneurship, so that young ambitious people are empowered to lead their post-conflict society into prosperity.

SPARK is achieving its mission by organizing business plan competitions, business skills training, SME coaching & mentoring, business incubation, SME financing, intensive higher vocational summer courses, curriculum development and quality assurance at universities and higher vocational education institutions.

Terms of Reference – ToT Business Growth Training, Libya

Background & Purpose

In December 2012, DFID awarded a 14-month grant for the Benghazi Entrepreneurship Centre to support both young aspiring entrepreneurs and existing businesses with a view to creating employment opportunities for youth in Eastern Libya.

Through four business plan competitions (BPCs), the BEC will select promising business concepts and support their creators with Business Skills Training, coaching and mentoring services, with the aim to help them establish or grow their businesses. Finalists in the growth BPC receive targeted training modules that fit their specific needs. Training will be delivered to beneficiaries by both staff of the BEC and local external trainers.

Development of training material targeting existing entrepreneurs shall be based on SPARK’s own approach. The focus of this training is on existing entrepreneurs who want to develop and grow their business and enable them to expand their operations and create jobs for young Libyans. The entrepreneurs that we are targeting with this training are literate, have been operating their own business for a couple of years and are motivated in expanding and growing their activities. They have experience in running businesses. The training is supposed to help them identify their business’ strengths and weaknesses, identify the market’s opportunities for them to grow in and the threats and challenges that they will be facing. In addition, this training aims at giving them a more comprehensive view of what is growth, how it can be accomplished and managed. The trainees are expected to come up, at the end of the training, with a SWOT analysis, and / or a balance scorecard to support them, in a more practical way, develop their business.

In general, the training will consist of the following topics covered in +/- 3 days and including very practical and hands-on exercises: 1. What is growth;2. How to accomplish growth;3. How to manage growth;4. SWOT/Balance scorecard;5. Personalized business expansion roadmap.

At the end of this training period, the trainer should be able to identify the weaknesses of the trainees in the different business management areas (i.e. marketing, human resources, finance, etc...) in order to provide an additional 1 to 2 days in depth specific training sessions.

Scope:

The current assignment is to:• Contribute to the development of SPARK’s Business Growth training materials (power point and trainers manual) including practical group and individual exercises that will help trainees in identifying their strengths and weaknesses and develop a sound expansion plan;• Familiarize the core staff of the BEC (Project Director, Training Coordinator, Project Coordinator and Controller) and local external trainers with the training modules and instruct them to the effective use for ToT of local experts and delivery to project beneficiaries;• To make necessary contextual adaptations to the training material (powerpoints and trainers’ manual); fine tuning of Arabic language versions of training material; development or adaptation of examples, exercises or cases studies fitting with the local context.

The assignment deliverables are to be provided as following:• Contribution to development of Business Growth training materials during a 10 day workday period;• BEC staff and project beneficiaries training session during a ten days workday mission of the contracted consultant to Libya, to take place in October 2013.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Develop SPARK Business Growth training materials (trainer’s manual, trainees’ handouts and powerpoints) in line with SPARK Quality Assurance procedure in English and Arabic• Develop a trainer’s guideline to identify trainees’ business management weaknesses based on SPARK approach;• Provide targeted and tailored ToT-training to BEC core staff and SPARK local trainers in Benghazi;• Provide the Business Growth training to growth oriented entrepreneurs;• Cover both content and didactical principles;• Adapt training materials to Libyan context and deliver these in ready to use form to BEC staff;• Provide a final assignment report.

Debriefing & Reporting:

Reporting takes place during the mission through daily debriefing by email to SPARK (Karen Blanken and Mazen Al Kassem). Within 10 days of completion of the mission, a concise report, including key observations and recommendations is to be submitted.

Results:

• Business Growth training for existing entrepreneurs developed and fine-tuned in Arabic and English;• Business Growth training materials contextualized for Libya, including relevant business cases and examples;• Business Growth training conducted in Libya to BEC staff, SPARK local experts and business growth oriented entrepreneurs.

Time Frame:

Deadline for application: September 30th 2013Start of assignment: beginning of October 2013Training has to be conducted from 7 – 17th October 2013

Remuneration:

The contractor does not enter the SPARK employment scheme. The contractor is responsible for all additional expenses related to the remuneration, e.g. taxes, pension fees etc.

Remuneration for the assignment is € 400 euro/day (gross). The assignment covers a ten days curriculum development, ten day mission, three days for preparation and one day for reporting / debriefing (total 24 days).

The following work related will be covered:• Accommodation in Benghazi;• Per diem during the mission;• Visa cost;• International travel costs will be reimbursed to a maximum of the regular economy class air fare between the consultant’s permanent residence and Benghazi upon submission of an original invoice.

How to apply:

To apply, email your CV and letter of motivation in English to vacancy[at]spark-online.org with Reference: BST Trainer Libya.For further information about the vacancy, contact Karen Blanken at tel. +31 (0)20 7530277.

Organization: British Red Cross
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 11 Sep 2013

We are looking to recruit a Performance and Accountability (P&A) Trainer to further develop and deliver a training programme to the British Red Cross International Division.

The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for the development and delivery of the International Management Methodology (IMM) training programme. The IMM promotes a more consistent approach to managing all the work of International, a large component being the Project Cycle Methodology which covers projects and programmes. This was introduced to users in 2011 and continues to be developed and refined following user feedback.

The P&A Trainer will also take over responsibility for the existing training programme for the Programme & Information Management System (PIMS). PIMS was successfully rolled out to the International Division in October 2011 and is a user friendly and intuitive system which holds all of the International Division’s work in a structured and logical way.

The P&A Trainer will be responsible for the development and delivery of training making use of the latest technologies including WebEx and e-learning as appropriate.The post holder will work with a range of internal stakeholders, and be responsible for developing a coherent training programme in liaison with the Learning and Development department. The role requires a mix of continuity and innovation to ensure the development of a sustainable training portfolio for the division.

To be considered for this role you will have excellent communication skills, be highly IT literate and be experienced in designing and delivering training on standardised ways of working in a diverse organisation.

How to apply:

For more information and to submit an online application, please visit www.redcross.org.uk/jobs click on 'apply now' and search for job reference UKO49753.

Organization: InterWorks
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Sep 2013

InterWorks LLC
www.interworksmadison.com

OPPORTUNITY FOR PARTNERSHIP OR AFFILIATION WITH A WELL-ESTABLISHED DISASTER MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FIRM

InterWorks LLC is a small company based in Madison, Wisconsin, USA, dedicated to supporting agencies and institutions working in humanitarian assistance, disaster and post-conflict recovery. Our work incorporates a wide range of training and consulting services, generally supporting international disaster management, humanitarian response and related fields. Training services include training needs assessments, design and development of comprehensive training approaches and implementation of training activities on site and online. Our consulting services focus on disaster risk reduction, humanitarian assistance, education in emergencies & early reconstruction, post-conflict assessment and recovery, humanitarian coordination, contingency planning, strategic planning, field security and team-building. Our clients are mainly United Nations and other international organizations, international NGOs, donors and universities, including the University of Wisconsin Disaster Management Center. We have specialized in highly participatory workshop trainings, exercises and simulations, blended and distance education for more than 20 years. For more information about InterWorks, see www.interworksmadison.com.

Opportunity Description

We are seeking one or two people interested in joining our team in Madison, Wisconsin as a Partner (minimum 5 - 10 years experience) or Associate (minimum 3 - 5 years experience). We need people with proven experience in training and consulting projects within the scope of our services described above. Training-related projects require the ability to meet with clients, undertake training needs assessments, design appropriate training approaches, develop all related training materials, manage on-site training logistics, facilitate workshops and evaluate training results. Similarly, consulting projects require meeting with clients to determine needs, develop appropriate work plans and budgets; and undertaking desk or field studies to achieve project objectives. Almost all projects require high quality written reports or similar publications. Note: US Citizenship, US Residency or US work authorization required.

Experience and Competencies Required

• For Associate level, minimum 3-5 years progressive work experience with humanitarian, disaster management and/or disaster/conflict recovery issues.

• For Partner level, minimum 5 - 10 years progressive work experience with humanitarian, disaster management and/or disaster/conflict recovery issues.

• Field experience in Latin America, Africa or Asia.

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in international affairs, political science, health, public health, law or other field related to disaster management/humanitarian assistance.

• Expertise in at least one sectoral, technical or cross cutting issue related to disaster management, humanitarian and recovery settings, such as (but not limited to) disaster risk reduction, information management, health, nutrition, food security, public health, engineering, education, livelihood generation, gender, environment and human rights.

• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing training programs; experience in training programs targeted for international humanitarian actors is highly desirable. This includes workshops, simulations, and distance learning approaches.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English); proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse and multicultural audiences.

• Solid interpersonal skills; must be able to manage a variety of external relationships in a cross-cultural professional environment and represent the organization with senior level managers and other policy makers.

• Proposal writing skills with proven record of successful award outcome preferred.

• Demonstrated record of strong coordination and organization skills; candidate must be able to work with minimum supervision.

• Ability to work effectively and accurately with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and social media applications.

• Working knowledge of Arabic, French or Spanish (spoken and written) desirable.

• Strong ability to think strategically and analytically; a self-starter who manages stress well and is competent in prioritizing.

• Willingness to undertake international travel for assignments ranging from 1 to 4 weeks a several times per year, as needed.

How to apply:

Applicants interested in this opportunity, please send your CV and a cover message with any additional information and details, to: hr@interworksmadison.com

Deadline to receive applications is 30 September 2013. We will respond to interested, qualified candidates after 15 October 2013.

Organization: Internews Network
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 22 Sep 2013

Description

Syrian Humanitarian Communications Programme (HCP)

Reports to: Humanitarian Radio Advisor

Location: Amman, Jordan, with extensive travelling across the region

Duration: 11 months

Anticipated start date: Monday October 21, 2013 (TBC)

Deadline for applications: Sunday September 22, 2013 (23:59 BST)

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

• • • Position subject to confirmation of funding + + +

BACKGROUND:

Initially based in Amman, Internews will implement a pan-regional Humanitarian Communications Program (HCP) that will provide Syrian IDPs, refugees, host communities and diaspora groups across the region with vital humanitarian and community information that affects their everyday lives.

Through humanitarian radio broadcasts and TV programs, community participation through SMS/mobile technology, social media channels, crisis mapping, a dedicated online platform and other relevant and secure communication channels, the HCP will disseminate timely, actionable and useful humanitarian information for target audiences about e.g. how to access and register for aid, provision of food, water, shelter, security conditions, referral services, health practices and services, to name a few.

Equally important, the HCP will foster audiences’ participation and bring voices and community feedback into humanitarian operations. The aim is to support 2-way communication between target audiences and humanitarian service providers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; other duties may be assigned:

Embedded production: Embedded within the newsroom of main local media partner in Amman, responsible for the production of high quality humanitarian radio programming covering key themes including but not limited to services available to affected communities, health, registration, or protection issues.Training/Mentoring: In coordination with the Humanitarian Radio Advisor, design and implement the training and mentoring program for reporters of local radio partner assigned to this program. S/he will assist the Humanitarian Radio Advisor, overall responsible for the radio component of this project, in the design and implementation of training/mentoring programs of local reporters from other countries, as necessary, as required byRelationship with local radio partner: Manage the day-to-day relationship with the main partner local radio station partner, including ensuring that the programming is broadcast.Production of daily rundowns: Compile rundowns of the humanitarian radio programs for distribution to the wider humanitarian community through the Humanitarian Liaison Officer and/other potential ways.Support liaison with humanitarian organizations: Under the supervision of the Humanitarian Radio Advisor (primary contact for this component) and in coordination with the Humanitarian Liaison Officer, support in the liaison with humanitarian agencies for the production of humanitarian news and information to disseminate important messages, news and information for affected communities.Any other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Fluency in spoken and written English.Minimum 5 years of radio news broadcast production experience.Experience in broadcast training and mentoring using hands-on participatory approaches.Experience in the MENA region and Arabic fluency are highly desired.Experience living and working in challenging environments, including humanitarian responses, and/or developing countries and/or conflict zones.Good knowledge of the mandates and modalities of the international humanitarian sector including the UN cluster system.An understanding of the vision/mission, core values and objectives of Internews.Proficient in use of digital field recording equipment, basic studio equipment and software, such as Adobe Audition, CoolEdit Pro and/or similar packages.Knowledge of/familiarity with Ushahidi/crisis mapping, mobile technology/SMS, and social media – candidates with active, professional social media presence will be highly considered.Excellent communication and reporting skills, both written and oral.Willingness to work in demanding, stressful, and, at times, dangerous situations under difficult living conditions with respect for basic security rules.Psychological resilience and a sense of humor.Relevant university degree.

ABOUT INTERNEWS EUROPE & INTERNEWS HUMANITARIAN COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS:

Internews Europe (www.internews.eu) is an international media development organization whose mission is to empower local media worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect, and the means to make their voices heard.

Since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, Internews Europe and its sister organization in the US, Internews (www.internews.org), have been present in major humanitarian crises around the world, establishing critical links between affected populations, local media, and humanitarian agencies to provide life-saving information and set up effective two-way communication platforms.

Internews is a founding member and host at its London office of the Communicating with Disaster-Affected Communities (CDAC) Network (www.cdacnetwork.org), a ground breaking cross-sector collaboration between aid agencies, UN organizations, the Red Cross Movement, and media development organizations that recognizes information and 2-way communication as key humanitarian deliverables.

Internews and the CDAC Network believe that COMMUNICATION IS AID - watch this 2-minute animation and see why: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6bB0y8DdYY

Internews Europe is an ECHO partner and is pre-qualified to the DFID’s Rapid Response Facility (RRF).

Learn more about Internews' Humanitarian Communication Programs online and download a brief overview of our humanitarian work in 2012 here.

Follow Internews’ humanitarian work also on Twitter: @jqg @internews and @internewseurope and check news and updates on humanitarian communications through @CDACN and the hashtag #commisaid.

How to apply:

Visit: https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH17/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=INTERNEWS&...

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 20 Sep 2013

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

The primary function of the Midwifery Trainer is to teach the required knowledge, skills and attitudes to the students of enrolled midwifery school in Kajo Keji and practical areas. The Midwifery Trainer will report to the National Training Institute Principal/ Program Manager for program implementation, management decisions and technical issues.

• Teach the required knowledge, skills and attitudes to the students of enrolled midwifery program according to the national curricula and using a variety of teaching methods• Prepare lessons and conduct the theoretical and practical training of students in classroom and in clinical settings• Plan clinical instruction based upon approved curricula to ensure course content is covered and all learning objectives are met• Attend the clinical settings together with students, teach the required skills and supervise students while practicing• Serve as liaison between the institute and the teaching hospital (clinical setting) in matters pertaining to the students’ clinical practice• Plan for training sessions for each semester so that the content of the curriculum will be completely covered• Conduct continuous and final assessment of students’ theoretical and clinical abilities• Maintain a high level of student attendance by checking and keeping accurate daily attendance records, record absentees, and communication attendance concerns to the administration/management for necessary action• Assess educational needs of the learners, evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and make recommendations for program improvement or content revision

• Submit quarterly reports, in coordination with the Principal by collection of information and data from student progress, data analysis, and report documentation• Actively support timely, substantive, and appropriate documents that lead to funding support from donors in coordination with the Principal and Country Management Team• Carry out any other duties as requested by the relevant supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS• BS/BSC in Midwifery and Nursing• At least three years of previous work experience in pre-service education, particularly midwifery instruction• Ability to effectively present technical and non-technical information to diverse audiences, including senior management, donors, and GOSS representatives;• Previous relevant experience in Africa – South Sudan is added value• Flexibility, practical, problem solving and willingness to adjust to changing responsibilities or needs as they arise• Proven ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment• Professional fluency in spoken and written English, Arabic will be an asset• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently• Creative and able to work with limited resources• Basic knowledge of logistics and admin/HR• Good computer skills-Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet)

How to apply:

APPLICATION PROCEDURETo officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.

Organization: Handicap International
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 20 Sep 2013

Handicap International is looking for : Physiotherapy Trainer

COUNTRY : Kurdistan Region, Iraq
CITIES : Erbil, Sulaymaniah, and DuhokStarting date : October 24th, 2013 Length of the assignment: 2 working days outside of Iraq, 36 working days in Iraq from October 24thto December 6th, 2013 (38 working days in total).Closing date for application : September 20th, 2013 Advertisement reference : PT training

Terms of Reference for Physiotherapy Trainer:Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.Handicap International is a not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission.For more details on the association: http://www.handicap-international.fr/en/s/index.html

JOB CONTEXT: Project overviewThe Victim Assistance Project is a year-long initiative aiming at providing mine/ERW survivors and other persons with disabilities (PwDs) in Iraqi Kurdistan with rehabilitation services that respond more effectively to their needs. This project comes as reinforcement to the 4 year-long Multi-Stakeholder Initiativestarted in January 2010 with the aim of improving access to quality rehabilitation services in the region. Rehabilitation services in Iraqi Kurdistan are particularly affected by a lack of technical expertise.The Victim Assistance project intends toto tackle this issue by providing technical trainings to the rehabilitation centers’ staff, thus developing their skills for the benefit of PwDs.Brief overview of the Iraqi contextAfter the official end of war in 2003, the population of Iraq is still hit by a complex and potentially violent situation. Despite a general improvement of the environment since 2007, the political agenda for the coming period is relatively volatile. Tensions between communities, issues such as access to oil reserves are not yet solved and can create further violence. As civilians are the primary victims of security incidents, Iraqi people continue to live in a climate of fear and insecurity. In addition, decades of wars and economic sanctions have also left Iraq in chaos. The country’s infrastructure has been severely damaged; access to basic goods and services remains restricted in many parts of the country. In Kurdistan Regional Governorate, where HI mission is based, overall situation and living conditions are far better than in the rest of the country. Nevertheless, the environment still remains unpredictable.

Overview of the 3 centers to be targeted by the assignmentKurdistan Organization for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled (KORD), Sulaymaniyah: the team is composed of 1 Physiotherapist (PT) and 3 Orthopedic Technicians (OT). The main users of service are adult amputees.Teaching Children Rehabilitation Centre (TCRC), Sulaymaniyah: this center focuses on physiotherapy for children with cerebral palsy, clubfoot and congenital hip dislocations.The team consists of1orthopedic surgeon, pediatricians, 16 PTs, 1psychotherapistand 5 OTs. Centre for Early Detection of Childhood Disability (CEDCD), Duhok:this centerfocuses on physiotherapy for children, mostly with cerebral palsy. The team consists of doctors, 7 PTs and 7 OTs.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Goal, Objective and outcomes of the assignment:Goal: To improve the professional skills of Physiotherapistsin the chosen topics (see below) while promoting Person-Centered Approach (PCA) in RehabilitationSpecific objectives? To elaborate and carry out theoretical and practical training onthe chosen topics in each of 3centers? To contribute to promote Person-Centered Approach (PCA) and a multi-disciplinary approach in the centers? To teach Physiotherapists (PTs) how to use tools on support to families for in-home rehabilitation activities? To identify other topics and areas of improvement for PT staff.Expected Outcomes? PTs demonstrate improved theoretical knowledge in the pre-identified areas of improvement? PTs demonstrate improved understanding of the indications and contraindications of physiotherapy techniques ? PTsshow improved technical skills in rehabilitation activities? PTs have a set of tools to increase the involvement of families in in-home rehabilitation activities? On job training sessions are conducted to ensure adequate and targeted application of knowledge gained ? Areas of further learning are identified and included in the final report of the trainingsExpected Training Methodology ? Participatory learning based approach? Theoretical Training? Case studiesTraining modules to be developed for the assignment

? Cerebral Palsy Training ModuleTraining materials shall be designed and developed so as to update the knowledge of PTs about Cerebral Palsy (CP) and provide them with the newest insights regarding management of this impairment. Planning practice sessions is absolutely critical to ensure the retention of new acquired knowledge/skills and facilitate theirfurther implementation. The trainer shall ensure that at the end of the training, the participants will be able to:1. List the five main causes of cerebral palsy, as well as four excess and four deficit symptoms of cerebral palsy. 3. Describe accessory impairments common to children with cerebral palsy. 4. Categorize children with cerebral palsy into one of the three main types (according to the new classification of cerebral palsy) in order to define treatment, goals and approaches. 5. Describe through the ICF model the most important assessment tools for children with cerebral palsy. 6. Use the rehabilitation problem solving (RPS) form to get an overview of all the aspects of treatment of children with cerebral palsy, link the problems identified with the needs expressed by the families and identify the most appropriate treatment goals. 7. Describe the most important aspects of treatment/management of children with CPwith the newest evidence-based insights8. Describe the advantages of a multidisciplinary approach in the management of children with cerebral Palsy.

? Gait Analysis in children with Cerebral Palsy Training materials shall be developed so as to update the PTs onprinciples of the Gait Analysis used in childrenwith CP andcommon intervention modalities. The trainer shall ensure that at the end of the training, the participants will be able to:1. Describe the five priorities in normal gait according to Gage. 2. Describe the most common foot deformities in Cerebral Palsy and its effect on child gait. 3. Classify the gait of a child with cerebral palsy into one of the five main types of deviations and describe what kind of orthotics would be appropriate to improve the gait. 4. Use the 10 meter walking test, the 6 minutes walking test and the FAC to quantify the gait. 5. Use the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) to describe the balance of a child with CP and how to use it to analyze gait problems6. To build up intervention plan according to assessments findings with client/family involvement.7. To prescribe appropriate assistive devices according to the client capabilities and functional needs.8. Evaluate the evidence base for gait analysis in cerebral palsy.

? Assistive Devices (seating and positioning) training moduleThis training module willfocus on the seating and positioning techniques for children with CP and other neurological deformities. The trainer shall ensure that at the end of the training, the participants will be able to:1. Identify, prescribe and modify assistive devices (mobility aids and aids for activities daily living (ADL) for PwDs.2. Prescribe the appropriate assistive device (mobility aid and/or ADL aid) taking into account the demands of the user.3. Apply appropriate seating and positioning techniques for a person with disability taking into consideration:a. The specific consequences of neurologic impairments (abnormal movement and posture pattern / positions as a consequence of brain damage, spinal cord injury, spina bifida, muscular diseases, etc.) and / or orthopedic impairments (severe scoliosis, contractures, etc.)b. Find a balance between the functional and medical requirements.c. Make basic adaptations to the wheelchair to improve seating and positioning; straps, wedge, cushions, etc.4. To provide training on use of the specific assistive device to the user and/or his/her family.

? Documentation training moduleIn order to efficiently address the core concepts and skills inherent to the different documentation methods applicable to rehabilitation the training materials should be developed including concrete examples and case studies, so as to clarify the application of every relevant concept, skill and tool. At the end of the training, the participants should be able to:

1. Describe the typical challenges of documentation practices and documentation methods.
2. Describe best practices for documentation in rehabilitation, including evidence-based practice andPCA.
3. Access tools and resources needed to document effectively.
4. Understand the differences between the most common types of rehabilitation reports:a. Evaluation: Evaluation or Screening Reportand Reevaluation Reportb. Intervention: Intervention plan and progress report.c. Outcomes: Discharge/discontinuation report, and follow up.
5. Use rehabilitation reports to improve the implementation of PCA so as to:a. Reflect on clinical reasoning and professional judgment.b. Communicate information about the client amongst the team within a multidisciplinary approachc. Create a chronological record of client status, rehabilitation services provided to the client, and client’s outcomes.The trainer shall also follow the following specific objective: providing physiotherapists with clinical training on different documentation methods applicable to the field of rehabilitation so as to facilitate the current systems’ transformation. At the end of the training the trainer shall ensure that: all needed upgrade of current documentation forms is in place; participants are supported to develop new documentation forms if needed; all documentation forms are in accordance with PCA.Time and DurationIt is expected that the trainer will have 2 working days outside of Iraq and be in Iraqi Kurdistan from 24/10/2013 to 06/12/2013 as follows:? 1 working day in Erbil to be briefed by the Project Manager prior to the trainings;? 15 working days in CEDCD to carry out trainings in the above pre-identified areas;? 20 working days in TCRC to carry out trainings for TCRC and KORD in the above pre-identified areas.

Candidate Duties and Responsibilities ? Develop lesson plan for each training module? Design training package according to the identified topics ? Provide training manual, quick reference guide or training handouts? Evaluate the training sessions ( pre-test and post-test)? Draw lessons learned and recommendations to support future trainings ? Prepare final report in English.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Mandatory? Higher education in PT field or closely related Rehabilitation field (Pediatric Physiotherapy) (MSc or Phd).? Knowledge and experience on training professionals on Pediatric Physiotherapy (Cerebral Palsy, Gait analysis, and good knowledge on the NDT approach). ? 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the field of research and education in Pediatrics Physiotherapy? Good social and communication skills, ability to respect confidentiality.Complementary? Experience in working in international/inter-cultural settings

Required language skills? English mandatory? Kurdish and/or Arabic an asset

BUDGET:Consultant fees: 11,000 USD maximum

How to apply:

Please provide us with :? CV including references? cover letter? technical offer and corresponding financial offer.

Please send your application no later than September 20th 2013to:

Handicap International Iraq: hi.iraq.recruitment@gmail.com

Applications submitted by email should indicate as subject: PT-VA

Organization: Handicap International
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 20 Sep 2013

Handicap International is looking for : Prosthetics-Orthotics Trainer

COUNTRY : Kurdistan Region, Iraq
CITIES : Erbil, Suleymaniah, and DohukStarting date : October 24th, 2013 Length of the assignment: 2 working days outside Iraq, 26 working days in Iraq from October 24thto November 29th 2013 (28 working days in total).Closing date for application : September 20th 2013
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Terms of Reference for Prosthetics & Orthotics TrainerHandicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Handicap International is a not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission.For more details on the association: http://www.handicap-international.fr/en/s/index.html

JOB CONTEXT: Project overviewThe Victim Assistance Project is a year-long initiative aiming at providing mine/ERW survivors and other persons with disabilities (PwDs) in Iraqi Kurdistan with rehabilitation services that respond more effectively to their needs. This project comes as reinforcement to the 4 year-long Multi-Stakeholder Initiativestarted in January 2010 with the aim of improving access to quality rehabilitation services in the region. Rehabilitation services in Iraqi Kurdistan are particularly affected by a lack of technical expertise. The Victim Assistance project intends to tackle this issue by providing technical trainings to the rehabilitation centers’ staff, thus developing their skills for the benefit of PwDs.

Brief overview of the Iraqi contextAfter the official end of war in 2003, the population of Iraq is still hit by a complex and potentially violent situation. Despite a general improvement of the environment since 2007, the political agenda for the coming period is relatively volatile. Tensions between communities, issues such as access to oil reserves are not yet solved and can create further violence. As civilians are the primary victims of security incidents, Iraqi people continue to live in a climate of fear and insecurity. In addition, decades of wars and economic sanctions have also left Iraq in chaos. The country’s infrastructure has been severely damaged; access to basic goods and services remains restricted in many parts of the country. In Kurdistan Regional Governorate, where HI mission is based, overall situation and living conditions are far better than in the rest of the country. Nevertheless, the environment still remains unpredictable.

Overview of the 3 centers targeted by the assignmentKurdistan Organization for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled (KORD), Sulaymaniyah: The team is composed of 1 physiotherapist (PT) and 3 Orthopedic Technicians (OT). KORD used to operate as an NGO focusing on the production of standard devices such as Below Knee and Above Knee prosthesis using resin system. On rare occasions the center would produce foot orthosis using polypolyne technology. The main users of service are adult amputees.Teaching Children Rehabilitation Centre (TCRC), Sulaymaniyah: this center focuses on physiotherapy for children with cerebral palsy, clubfoot and congenital hip dislocations, provision of technical aids such as seating and standing aids and delivery of orthotic devices. The team consists of1 orthopedic surgeon, pediatricians, 16 PTs, 1psychotherapistand 5 OTs. Some of the orthopedic technicians are PTs who have undergone on the job training to become technicians.Centre for Early Detection of Childhood Disability (CEDCD), Duhok: this center focuses on physiotherapy for children, mostly children with cerebral palsy. The team consists of doctors, 7 PTs and 7 OTs. The Orthopedic Unit provides devices, mainly Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFOs) and hip abduction braces as prescribed by doctors.

JOB DESCRIPTION:Goal, Objective and outcomes of the assignment:Goal: To improve technical skills of Orthopedic Techniciansin the chosen topics (see below) while promoting Person-Centered Approach (PCA) in RehabilitationSpecific objective? To elaborate and carry out theoretical and practical training on clinical and technical skills, and choice of appropriate technologies and materials for P&O on identified medical areas in each of 3centers? To contribute to promote PCA and a multi-disciplinary approach in the centers? To identify other topics and areas of improvement for P&O staff.Expected Outcomes? P&O technicians demonstrate improved knowledge on the theory behind the devices that they produce (in the pre-identified areas of improvement)? P&O technicians demonstrate improved understanding of the indications and contraindications of the devices under consideration? P&O technicians show improved practical technical skills in production ? At least two case study sessions bringing together relevant rehabilitation staff are held in each centre.? On job training is conducted to ensure adequate and targeted application of knowledge gained for technical skills on P&O production ? Areas of further learning are identified and included in the final report of the trainings

Expected Training Methodology ? Participatory learning based approach? Theoretical Training? Technical training on production (actual production of devices), on-the-job coaching? Case study interdisciplinary conferencesTopics to be covered by the training per rehabilitation centerFollowing an assessment conducted in June 2013 by a technical adviser from Handicap International, priority training needs were identified for P&0 technicians currently working in KORD, TCRC and CEDCD. In order to update their theoretical knowledge and practical skills on assessment, fitting, fabrication, evaluation of neuromuscular deformities, amputations and pediatric/adult orthopedic deformities, the P&O trainer will be required to design and develop training materials covering the following topics:Specific topics to be covered by the training in KORD (5 onsite working days):1. Introduction to Basic Pathology:? Amputations and amputation levels.? Lower Limb deformities.

1. Prosthetics assessment and measurement techniques for: ? Ankle disarticulation prosthetics.? Trans-tibial prosthetics.? Knee disarticulation prosthetics.? Trans-femoral prosthetics.? Partial foot prosthetics.

2. Orthotic assessment and measurement techniques for AFO, KAFO, HKAFO.

3. Fabrication & fitment of different design of AFO, KAFO, and HKAFO for the following conditions:? Lower limb deformities associated with Cerebral Palsy.? Spinal Cord injury.? Club Foot.

Specific topics to be covered by the training in TCRC (10 onsite working days):1. Introduction to lower limb deformities:? Congenital and developmental deformities. ? Neuromuscular deformities.? Orthopedic deformities.

1. Orthotic assessment and measurement techniques for AFO, KAFO, HKAFO.

2. Fabrication & fitment of different design of AFO, KAFO, and HKAFO for the following conditions:? Lower limb deformities associated with Cerebral Palsy.? Lower Limb deformities associated with Spina Bifida.? Club Foot.

3. Shoes Fabrication and modifications.

4. Fabrication & fitment of Boston brace.

Specific topics to be covered by the training in CEDCD (10 onsite working days):1. Introduction to lower limb deformities:? Congenital and developmental deformities. ? Neuromuscular deformities.? Orthopedic deformities.

1. Orthotic assessment and measurement techniques for:? AFO.? KAFO.? HKAFO.? Cock up splint for upper limb.? Functional splint for upper limb.

2. Fabrication & fitment of different design of AFO, KAFO, and HKAFO for conditions:? Lower limb deformities associated with Cerebral Palsy.? Lower Limb deformities associated with Spina Bifida.? Club Foot.

3. Fabrication and, fitment of different design of upper limb orthotics:? Cock up splint (hand wrist splint) and Functional splint.

4. Shoes fabrication and modifications.Time and DurationIt is expected that the trainer will have 2 working days outside of Iraq and be in Iraq from 24/10/2013 to 29/11/2013 as follows:? 1 working day in Erbil to be briefed by the Project Manager;? 5 working days in KORD to carry out trainings in the above pre-identified area;? 10 working days in TCRC to carry out trainings in the above pre-identified areas;? 10 working days in CEDCD to carry out trainings in the above pre-identified areas.

Candidate Duties and Responsibilities ? Develop lesson plan for both training modules.? Design training package according to the identified topics ? Provide training manual, quick reference guide or training handouts? Evaluate the training sessions (pre-test and post-test)? Draw lessons learned and recommendations to support future trainings ? Prepare final report in English

CANDIDATE PROFILE:Mandatory? Prosthetics Orthotics CAT or CAT II with ISPO certification ? Ability to use Participatory / Learning in Action methodologies.? Several years of training experience in production of P&O devices ? Experience in working with children with cerebral palsy and adult amputees in countries with minimal resources? Experience in Person-Centered Approach

Complementary? Experience working in international/inter-cultural settings

Required language skills? English mandatory? Kurdish and/or Arabic an asset

BUDGET:Consultant fees: 8.000 USD maximum

How to apply:

Please provide us with:? CV including references, ? cover letter? technical offer and corresponding financial offer.

Please send your application no later than September 20th2013to:

Handicap International Iraq: hi.iraq.recruitment@gmail.com

Applications submitted by email should indicate as subject: P&O-VA

Organization: Handicap International
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 31 Aug 2013

NGO PRESENTATION

Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.

Handicap International is a not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations that provide it with human and financial resources, manage its projects and implement its actions and social mission.

Through its Emergency Response Division (ERD), created in 2006 after the merge with Atlas Logistique, the organization is committed to:? Provide an adequate response to major natural disaster and conflict situations, anywhere in the world as much as possible within 72 hours; ? Provide assistance to vulnerable groups (refugees, IDPs, persons with injuries, older persons, children, etc.) affected by a crisis and maximize the number of beneficiaries. Within vulnerable groups, target especially PwD and meet their specific needs; ? Constantly monitor chronic crises and/or conflicts to ensure preparedness for and rapid response to eventual emerging needs.

Directly linked to the Emergency Response Division of Handicap International France, the expatriate will be mandated for the following mission:

MISSION CONTEXT

A critical humanitarian situationAccording to UNHCR latest figures from January 2013, there is between 2.5 and 3 millions IDP within Syria. More than 500,000 refugees are now registered in Syria neighboring countries. The current humanitarian response is far from answering to most urgent needs, growing by the day, with a partial coverage only.Moreover, amongst those victims of the conflict, an estimation of 8% (figures average from the UNHCR for refugees in neighboring countries, excluding older persons – if inclusion of Syrian IDPs and elderly, estimation would likely rise to between 15% and 20%) of them would be in an alarming situation of vulnerability, in terms of protection, access to basic services and in terms of coverage of their specific needs. Persons with mental or physical disabilities and/or chronic diseases, older persons, children head of households are in a critical situation, experiencing difficulties to access to already scare humanitarian resources.The situation of persons with injuries is also at stake. For those of them having benefited from emergency health care in Syria or host countries, facing the unavailability or lack of access to post-surgery services is likely to have a devastating impact on the prevention of further impairments, or to adapt to a new and challenging environment.

Summary of Mission Handicap International: Syrian CrisisAfter a first round of assessment on March 2012, HI emergency response division is implementing since May 15th an emergency intervention for the most vulnerable people affected by the Syrian crisis in Jordan and Lebanon, funded by ECHO, Centre de Crise (French MoFA), Swiss Cooperation and private donors, and aiming to support persons with injuries and other vulnerable groups (including persons with disabilities). HI is until now one of the only organization to address those issues through community outreach, and benefits from the trust of both communities’ representatives, local stakeholders and other field implementing organizations. In August 2012, HI initiated a basic needs assessment in Bekaa, leading to strong recommendations for winterization activities targeting vulnerable populations. Early September 2012, HI launched a new round of assessment in Turkey. After several requests from other relief organizations, a project is implemented in Hatay Province and in Northern Syria. This project focuses on physical rehabilitation care and psychosocial support.Simultaneously, after a technical assessment in Jordan and a rapprochement with ERW (Explosive Remnants of War) management authorities, the National Committee for Demining and Rehabilitation (NCDR), HI decided to launch a first risk education project addressing both Syrian refugees and local host populations living at the Syrian border.

Activities in Jordan

The situation of the most vulnerable persons (including persons with injuries) leads to implement a four dimensions intervention, in continuation of the previous phase (on-going project):

1. Provision of support to hospitals in order to improve the provision of emergency rehabilitation care for 1,250 Syrian refugees with injuriesObjective: Provision of equipment, consumables, on-the-job training and accompaniment for local professionals of governmental health structures (Ramtha, Irbid and Mafraq) and to Dulayl JHAS's hospital in order to improve the provision of emergency rehabilitation care for Syrian refugees with injuries and contribute to better respond to needs related to the ongoing crisis

2. Identification, assessment and specific support to ensure tailored response to the needs of most vulnerable Syrian refugees, including refugees with injuries and other vulnerable groups (through direct and indirect servicesObjective: Enhance the coverage of the needs (both basic and specific) of the most vulnerable persons through external referrals and personalized support to access services and/or internal referrals (to HI services)

3. 1,250 conflict affected vulnerable persons with their family members (i.e. 6,250 beneficiaries) have a better coverage of their basic and specific needs through direct provision of services and/or referral upon needsObjective: Provision of direct emergency rehabilitation service care, complementary dedicated NFI, mobility aids and psychosocial support at community level (Mafraq, Ramtha, Irbid and Zarqa) and camps (Za’atari camp)

4. Support to inclusion and accessibility for all in Za’atari camp through formal training to stakeholders and direct accessibility workObjective: Sensitization of stakeholders through formal trainings and dissemination of sensitization materiel in the clusters and accessibility in the construction of facilities in the camp (WASH, health facilities, school...).

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EXPATRIATEBased in Amman, under the direct responsibility of the Technical advisor, and with the support of the Specific Needs Technical Advisor at HQ level, you will be responsible for:? Provision of formal and on the job training of the physiotherapist team in the different area of intervention (Mafraq, Irbid, Amman, Zarqa’s governorates).? Support in designing, elaborating technical tools and trainings to support teams and stakeholders on physical rehabilitation related aspects and ensuring prior validation by the HQ TA of all technical tools (training tools, evaluation forms, leaflets, etc) used in the frame of your activities

MAIN TASKS OF THE EXPATRIATE REPRESENTATION? On demands of your supervisor, you participate to the working groups related to your field of intervention at national and/or local level.

TRAINING: ? Under the supervision of the rehabilitation manager, planning, designing, implementing the training internally and externally.? In charge of the logistic organisation of the trainings.? On the job training and formal trainings to the physiotherapist team of Handicap International

IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTIVITIES:? Support to P&O process on request;? Support to hospital physiotherapy program (Amman, Dulayl, Government) ? Support to the implementation of rehabilitation group in coordination with the psychosocial TA.? Support on validation of equipments

REPORTING? You participate to the monthly situation report (SITREP) by providing relevant data related to your position;? You provide regular reporting on your activities to the rehabilitation manager and to the HQ TAs upon their solicitation (coordination meeting, workshop meeting, etc.); ? You provide the desk officer with a mission report and/or handover document at the end of your contract;? Debriefing at HQ at the end of your mission (and during Home-Break).

How to apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter to Estelle ROBERT: officerh2@handicap-international.orgWith the reference as title of your email your NAME/First Name/Position/Country

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