Rehabilitation Technical Officer – Tawilah, North Darfur
Role Summary
Join Humanity & Inclusion as a Rehabilitation Technical Officer in North Darfur to lead stimulation therapy for malnourished children and enhance continuous development practices.
About the Organisation
Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, as Stimulation therapy Technical Officer you are responsible for overseeing the implementation of project’ stimulation therapy activities for under five malnourished children.
Your role involves providing technical expertise and ensuring strict adherence to HI’s established stimulation therapy protocols by the project’s physiotherapists.
You lead the stimulation therapy for malnourished children initial training for the project’s rehabilitation professionals and ensure their continuous follow up and mentorship.
You are responsible for fostering a culture of continuous child development stimulation among parents and caregivers, and for guiding the physiotherapists in educating parents/caregivers on age appropriate and needs based stimulation techniques. You work closely with nutritional actors targeted by the project.
a. Ensure global and field technical specialists get the information they need and collaborate with technical divisions as needed.
b. Collect the elements necessary for capitalization exercises or scientific documentation.
c. Contribute to technical learning under the responsibility of the specialist or project manager, based on best practices.
d. Responsible for the technical learning of projects based on lessons learned and good practices
e. Adjust activities to audit recommendations as appropriate.
f. Implement recommendations to improve the technical quality of projects.
g. Ensure the technical quality and relevance of project activities implemented within their area of expertise; conduct self-evaluation of their project and participate in evaluation cycles under the supervision of the PM.
h. Taking ownership of norms and standards anticipates and prepares for nexus adjustments.
i. Propose research and study topics.
j. Oversee data collection for research activities.
k. Contribute to the terms of reference for evaluations.
a. Contribute to technical recruitment.
b. Lead the stimulation therapy initial training
c. Contribute to the skills upgrading plan for professionals in its sector and may be a third-party assessor.
d. May contribute to the development of a local talent pool within his/her sector (conducts technical interviews of candidates and makes recommendations, identifies training and coaching needs).
e. Assists in coordinating technical professional development and facilitating a community of practice, in collaboration with the technical division. Conducts technical trainings for staff as appropriate.
f. Contribute to the design and collection of operational data to ensure adequate monitoring of activities or ad hoc data collection activities, and ensure appropriate measurement of project completion in his/her area of expertise.
g. Ensure that data processing is established and carried out in accordance with the rules and principles set by the IM/MEAL and by the technical councils of the sector of expertise.
a. Contribute to the outreach of HI expertise: Represent HI Stimulation therapy technical expertise by delegation in relevant local, regional and international networks and with local nutrition partners.
b. Where appropriate, coordinate and collaborate with the project's technical partners as delegated by the Specialist or Project Manager.
c. Relay and contribute to advocacy messages within its scope of work.
d. Write new project content for the continuity or expansion of the project within its technical scope.
e. Contribute to the writing of new proposals for new opportunities within its technical scope.
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the support or implementation of emergency preparedness actions of the program(s) and, during an emergency, adapts his/her work modality in order to contribute to an effective HI humanitarian response.
Minimum Requirements
- You hold a Bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy with Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in pediatric or physical rehabilitation care
- You have a good knowledge of stimulation therapy approach developed by HI
- You have a good knowledge of stimulation therapy protocols and national and international nutrition rehabilitation guidelines
- You have experience in a humanitarian organization; an experience in working with hospitals and rehabilitation center setting is desirable,
- You have experience in training trainers’ certification in childhood development stimulation including stimulation therapy
- Knowledge of English is essential; Arabic will be an asset.
- You are able to work in a multidisciplinary team,
Working Conditions
At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission: [Join the team](https://hi.org/en/join-the-team)
- 12 months International contract starting from November 1st 2026;
- The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
- Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals;
- Pension scheme;
- Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution;
- Repatriation insurance paid by HI;
- Salary from 2345 € gross/month upon experience;
- Perdiem: 706 € 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) and transport of your personal effects; (from 12 months of mission)
- Mission of more than 12 months: a child allowance of 100€ per month, per child (from the second child) paid in the field;
- Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI;
- If you are resident in the country: local package.
Eligibility Criteria
The position is located in Tawila, North Darfur, and targets professionals with expertise in child development and rehabilitation.
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