WE ARE SEEKING :
Regional Technical Advisor - Prosthetics
and Orthotics
South
Asia based in
Handicap
International is an international organisation specialised in the field of
disability. Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political and non-profit
making, it works alongside people with disabilities, whatever the context,
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 and intervened in many emergency situations. It has
a network of eight national associations (
The South Asia
Regional Coordination (
Job description :
Based in
· Provide technical support to HI regional programs in design, development
and implementation of the P&O projects coherent with HI’s mandate &
quality standard;
·
Provide support in review of proposal documents
using PME approach, log frame tools; assist in implementation of the projects
through distance support / guidance.
· Contribute towards the quality of the human resources in the projects
by.sourcing qualified & competent technicians and support in recruitment
process; constant updation on training resources; debriefing with the
technicians at the end of mission, appraisal etc.
· Coordination with several internal and external networks in the region
for development and promotion of Handicap International’s competencies in
P&O; participate in seminars, workshops; create information base of P&O
professionals, donors in the region.
· Support in development of knowledge resources of P&O in the regional
programs through subscriptions, supply of A/V kits, membership with institutions
etc.
· Active participation in the
You will be under the line management of Regional Coordinator and will
work closely in coordination with a multidisciplinary team. You will be
responsible for respecting reporting conditions of donor organisations as well
as internal reporting rules. The post envisages frequent international travels
within
Profile sought :
·
Post graduate qualification in P&O (level ISPO 1)
/ Management is advantage.
·
At least 5 years working experience in a variety of
areas of Prosthetics and Orthotics, with exposure in developing countries,
including experience in P&O workshop planning, development and set up and production cycle of
P&O devices
·
Knowledge in development and provision of appropriate
wheelchairs and special seating.
·
Knowledge in community-based rehabilitation / the
rights based approach.
·
Knowledge and experience
in training including curriculum development and training needs assessment.
·
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team.
·
Excellent networking /
communication / interpersonal skills
·
Strong
computer skills on Microsoft applications - Word, Excel, Internet, communicating
on emails, etc.
·
Ability to work in all
the area :
Languages : Excellent English compulsory
Remuneration : Volunteer or salaried status based on experience
Volunteer : 750 or 850€ + allowance, accommodation, medical coverage and
insurance
Salaried : 2100 to 2300€ monthly gross salary + benefits
Length of
Start
date : 1/12/07
Please
send cover letter and resume with reference HS/RTPOSarc
before the 15/11/07 to:
Swiss residents and citizens,
please send to : accueilrh@handicap-international.ch
American and Canadian residents and citizens please
send to : jobs@handicap-international.ca
Other
residents
and citizens please send to : recrut02@handicap-international.org
No phone calls please