Prosthetics and Orthotics Technical Officer

July 26, 2022
Posted by: humanitarianweb
Category: Humanitarian Jobs

Closing date: 31 Aug 2022

HI is engaged in supporting the Ukrainian population affected by the war: since February 28, two teams left for Ukraine and the neighboring countries to analyze the context, the security, and the needs.

To date, HI continues the implementation of its program in two countries, Ukraine and Moldova, with more than 20 expatriates and more than 50 employees recruited on the spot.

More than any other, HI ensures that humanitarian actions are inclusive, allowing the most vulnerable populations (people with disabilities, elderly, sick, injured) to have access to the help they need. With a focus on physical rehabilitation, psychosocial support, shelter, access to food, water, and sanitation, explosive remnants of war risk education, and advocacy.

With its Atlas Logistics Unit, HI also ensures the delivery of humanitarian aid in hard-to-reach areas in the East for all NGOs in need thanks to its shared transport and storage activities. For more information, visit our website HERE

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Health

In response to critical health needs exacerbated by damage to health infrastructure, movement bans due to ongoing conflict, and targeting health facilities in certain areas, HI aims to improve access to quality physical rehabilitation and mental health and psychosocial services (MHPSS for conflict-affected vulnerable populations ( including the injured) while strengthening the capacity of existing health structures.

Dnipro

The security situation in Dnepropetrovsk remains strong. Markets, restaurants, and cafes are open and life remains normal. From 22:00 to 6:00, there is a strict curfew as in the whole of Ukraine. In the last two months, there have been several ballistic missile attacks on the airport and military and logistics facilities on the periphery, but no impact on the city center. The nearest front line is 130 km away, completely out of reach of artillery or ground attacks. Hi, the staff in Dnepropetrovsk is currently sleeping in each room at the hotel. We opened an office a few minutes from the hotel. Within walking distance are at least 20/30 restaurants and cafes with a variety of quality dining styles, as well as a large public park and shopping center.

Primary responsibilities

The P&O Technical Officer contributes to the implementation of the mandate and strategy in his/her home country. He also contributes to the implementation of Humanity & Inclusion’s mandate and 10-year strategy in his/her home country. He/she contributes to the implementation of projects by providing technical expertise and ensuring that the quality and impact of the project(s) concerned are optimised. He/she works closely with the programme’s technical team.

Mission 1: Expertise

Responsibility 1: Provides guidance and technical support to projects in accordance with the overall technical frameworks and standards within its sectoral perimeter

Responsibility 2: Provides technical learning from projects

Responsibility 3: Contributes to professional development

Mission 2: Implementation and monitoring

Responsibility 1: Ensures the planning of activities and established action plans

Responsibility 2: Contributes to project data management

Responsibility 3: Contributes to project reporting

Mission 3: Influence

Responsibility 1 : Contributes to the influence of HI’s expertise: can represent HI’s rehabilitation technical expertise in relevant local networks and with local partners

Responsibility 2 : Communicates on the technical aspect of the project to partners, authorities and stakeholders when relevant

Mission 4: Strategy & Business development

Responsibility 1 : Contributes to programme or country operational strategy (StratOp)

Responsibility 2Contributes to new project proposals drafting for the continuity or expansion of the project

Responsibility 3 : Contributes to the drafting of new proposals for new opportunities

Profile

You hold a diploma in Prosthetics and Orthotics
You have at least 5 years of professional experience as a P&O with at least 2 years in humanitarian context
You have strong intercultural skills and interpersonal skills with a high level of autonomy
You have experience in capacity building
You are able to work under pressure and on unsecure contexts
You speak english

Conditions

In HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team

6 months International contract starting from 01/09/2022
The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals
Pension scheme adapted to the situation of our employees: If you already have a personal pension scheme HI will contribute at the same level as your monthly contribution with a maximum of 272.53€/month; If you do not have a personal pension scheme, we will open a private pension account with your contribution of 272.53€/month and a contribution of HI of the same amount
Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution; Repatriation insurance paid by HI
Salary from 2270€ gross/month upon experience
Perdiem: 637,87 € net/month – paid in the field;
Hardship: 500 € net/month paid with your salary
Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
R&R: 5 days every 8 weeks => + possible transport/package support.
Position: unaccompanied; Payment for travel costs (air ticket & visa)
Housing: Collective took in charge by HI
If you live in your home country: package local