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Project Officer Vacancy

Handicap International (HI) seeks Disability and Social Inclusion project officer, based in Mae Sot, Tak province, regular working in 2 camps in Sob Moi, Mae Hong Son province.

Closing date:  30th December, 2015

Handicap International (HI) reserves the right to not accept applications submitted after the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for testing and interview. Also, HI reserves the right to contact any shortlisted candidates before closing date.

Handicap International is an international non-governmental, non-religious, non-political and non-profit making organization specialised in the field of disability. It works alongside people with disabilities, offering them assistance and supporting them in their efforts to become self-reliant.  Since its creation, the organisation has set up programmes in approximately 60 countries worldwide and intervened in many emergency situations.  

Handicap International in Thailand is currently supporting projects along the Burma/Thailand border focusing on three thematic as follow:

Rehabilitation Project: provision of functional rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities or impairments  in five temporary shelters (Tak and Mae Hong Son provinces),

Disability and Social Inclusion Project: Social inclusion of People with Disabilities and  mainstreaming disability into humanitarian services in three temporary shelters (Tak and Mae Hong Son provinces) and,

Mine Risk Education Project: raising awareness activities on the risk of mines and explosive remnants of war are implemented in nine temporary shelters (Tak, Mae Hong Son, Ratchaburi and Kanchanabui province).

GENERAL MISSION:

The project officer (disability and social Inclusion project) under the direct supervision of Disability and Social Inclusion Project Manager remains responsible to implement Disability mainstreaming and inclusion activities for Persons with Disabilities and strengthen the overall action of HI in the refugee camps, along the Thai Burma Border.

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:

Responsibility 1: Plan, monitor, implement Disability and Social Inclusion (DSI) activities and ensure care quality.

Aim: Ensure the activities are implemented on time with the quality of services.

Responsibility 2: Empower, build capacity and coach camp staffs, community staff and for other agencies on DSI activities.

Aim: Build capacity of DSI community staff to be able to provide a good quality of community DSI services provided.

Responsibility 3: Ensure communication, networking and coordination at field level for DSI activities.

Aim: Under the supervision of his/her line manager, ensure implementation of good practices and good communication.

Qualification required/ Desired profile

Knowledge and skills required:

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in community development, sociology, or related subjects from a recognized University.

Familiarity with the disability issues.

Fair knowledge in Problem Analysis.

Experience in providing on the job training to field workers/ community workers.

Experience in facilitating and implementing awareness raising campaigns/ events.

Experience of coordination with stakeholder and working with Self Help Groups

Familiar with computer using: MS words, excel, power point

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Good organizational ability, be able to work in remote areas and under pressure.   

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years working experience with NGO's or grassroots organizations’ implementing activities.

Practical experience in working with vulnerable groups and local authorities is mandatory.

Good Experience in training / capacity building.

Languages: Good level of writing reading and speaking Karen, English and Thai.

                     Knowledge of Burmese language will be an advantage.

Please address all applications (cover letter + CV + copy of Thai ID card & educational certificate) to

Handicap International (HI)

Human Resources Manager

9/243 Intarakiree Rd., Mae Sot Villa,

(P.O Box 58), Mae Sot District, Tak Province 63110.

E-mail: bbpadmin@thailand-hi.org