Inclusion Specialist

Job Posting Organization:
Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial aid organization that has been operational since 198

• The organization focuses on addressing situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict, and disaster, working closely with people with disabilities and vulnerable populations. HI aims to respond to essential needs, improve living conditions, and promote respect for dignity and fundamental rights. With a presence in over 60 countries, HI has a budget of approximately 255 million euros and employs around 4,794 individuals worldwide. The organization is committed to inclusion and diversity, actively engaging in a disability policy to support the integration of people with disabilities. For more information, visit their website at https://www.hi.org.

Job Overview:
The Inclusion Specialist will operate under the management of the Technical Head of Program and will be responsible for overseeing the functional management of technical officers related to inclusion domains. This role requires engagement with both internal stakeholders and external parties, including partners, local authorities, and other humanitarian organizations. The Inclusion Specialist will work across seven bases in Afghanistan, focusing on Inclusive Humanitarian Action (IHA), Universal Accessibility, and Inclusive Governance services. The position aims to ensure quality assurance, capacity building, and sustained support for promoting disability inclusion within humanitarian initiatives. The Inclusion Specialist will contribute to country strategies aligned with global strategies, provide technical support to projects, facilitate technical learning, and monitor the technical quality of HI's activities. Additionally, the role involves developing research and innovation projects, assisting in the Professional Channel within the Technical Division, and ensuring alignment with humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Inclusion Specialist will have four primary responsibilities: 1) Expertise: Contribute to country strategies, provide technical support to projects, facilitate technical learning, monitor technical quality, and assist in developing research projects. 2) Influence: Enhance HI's external prestige, collaborate with the Disability/Accountability Task Force, engage with government agencies, and build partnerships with relevant stakeholders. 3) Business Development: Foster the development of new projects, lead context analysis on disability inclusion, and identify local partnerships in the rehabilitation sector. 4) Emergency Preparedness and Response: Participate in emergency preparedness actions and adapt methodologies during emergencies to contribute to effective humanitarian response efforts.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess relevant and progressive experience of at least 5 years in humanitarian and protracted crisis settings, demonstrating a strong understanding of technical priorities. Proven experience in providing technical direction and oversight for project implementation is essential, along with the ability to manage teams effectively. Experience working with Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and relevant humanitarian actors is also required. Strong leadership, management skills, and the ability to design training tools and capacity-building materials are crucial for this role.

Educational Background:
While the specific educational background is not detailed in the job description, candidates are typically expected to have a degree in a relevant field such as social sciences, international development, or a related discipline that supports the functions of the Inclusion Specialist role.

Experience:
The position requires at least 5 years of relevant and progressive experience in humanitarian and protracted crisis settings. This experience should include a strong understanding of technical priorities and the ability to provide technical direction and oversight for project implementation. Candidates should also demonstrate experience in managing teams effectively, both in-person and remotely, across various locations.

Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory for this position. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not specified as requirements in the job description.

Additional Notes:
The position is an unaccompanied role with a 12-month international contract starting from April 202

• The contract includes various benefits such as unemployment insurance for EU nationals, a pension scheme, medical coverage with a 50% employee contribution, repatriation insurance, and a gross monthly salary starting from 2757 €, depending on experience. Additional benefits include a per diem of 604 €, a hardship allowance of 500 €, 25 paid leave days per year, and a rest and recuperation (R&R) period of 5 days every 8 weeks. Housing will be collective and provided by HI.