Position:
Project Officer, Human Rights
Location:
Puntland
– Garowe
Closing
date:
24th December 2012
The
Organization
Handicap
International is an INGO specializing in the field of disability and
development.
A
Strong emphasis is placed on empowering people with disabilities through
integration and inclusion into mainstream development activities.
Handicap
International is seeking to promote participation of person with disabilities
in the process of change and social transformation for civic
participation.
The
Position
The
Project Officer is responsible for the implementation of project on enhancing
participation of Somalis with disability for Human rights and democracy in
Puntland under the supervision of Human Rights Project Manager.
The
PO will plan, manage, and implement the project in collaboration with the
project partner.
He/She
will work to improve and maintain effective communication and mutual
relationship with all stakeholders including maintaining HI standards in the
implementation of activities.
The
Role
Specifically,
the PO will be responsible for:
- Working
with partners, contribute towards technical and institutional capacity of
DPOs so that individually and collectively, PWDs can actively be involved
in civil participation and promotion of their rights.
- Support
DPOs to form/strengthen DPO networks to coordinate advocacy campaigns and
engage effectively with the government and civil society actors to promote
disability inclusion in the political agenda.
- Through
working with local partners, ensure that DPOs effectively promote
disability inclusion in the local structures including social economic
empowerment of person with disability.
- Take
role on the project planning, implementation and monitoring of activities
as per approved plans and donor agreements.
- Participate
in monitoring specific budget that is allocated / approved for the project
including development of cash flow forecast.
- Obtain,
update and share knowledge, information and upcoming events in his/her
field of work, including the information on Human Rights related
activities in Puntland
- Produce
project progress reports that may be required according to reporting
requirements of Handicap International and donors.
- Participate
in fund raising initiatives including development of concept notes and
project proposals.
Qualifications
& Experience required:-
- University
Degree in Development studies, social science or others with relevant
discipline will be more desirable.
- Minimum
of 2 years experience working within local or international agencies on
Human Rights.
- Demonstrate
knowledge on human rights issues and need for inclusive policies in
connection to the community in the project area.
- Experience/
Knowledge on disability issues
- Experience
and understanding of advocacy work
- Have
knowledge of project cycle management-Proposal writing
- Possess
Good Presentation, Report Writing, Communication and Planning Skills
- Have
mobilization skills/approaches e.g. facilitation skills in community
meetings, focused group.
- Committed
to upholding dignity and diversity
- Computer
literate and Ability to work as part of a team and excellent command of
the English language
If
you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your
application along with an up-to-date CV (including 3 referees and their current
contacts) by email to recruit03@handicapinternational-som.org so as to reach us
on or before 24th December, 2012 at 5.00pm.
The
email subject line should be marked: “Application for Project Officer, Human
Rights”
No
hard copies are accepted.
Please
do not send your academic and other testimonials, they will be requested at a
later stage.
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted
Handicap
International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with
Disabilities are encouraged to apply
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