Humanity & Inclusion (Handicap International) Vacancy Announcement

About Us

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1982 to assist people with disabilities in refugee camps in Cambodia and Thailand. HI works alongside people with disabilities in times of peace, conflict, and natural disaster to meet their essential needs, improve living conditions, and promote dignity and fundamental rights.

General Information

Humanity & Inclusion operates independently and impartially in situations of poverty, exclusion, conflict, and disaster. Our actions and testimony focus on responding to essential needs, improving living conditions, and promoting respect for dignity and fundamental rights. HI operates as a federation with no religious or political affiliation, supported by a network of associations.

Open Positions:

1. Community Liaison (EORE & NTS) Team Supervisor

Location: South Tigray, Ethiopia

Overall Purpose

To supervise and ensure the application of required procedures and technical skills in implementing Non-Technical Survey (NTS) and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) activities. Provide timely reports and corrective measures to the Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) Manager.

Responsibilities

Assist the HMA Manager in identifying areas for NTS processes through desk studies.
Assist in planning Community Liaison tasks.
Implement NTS processes in compliance with SOPs and guidelines, including desk research, interviews, focus group discussions, key stakeholder interviews, and reporting.
Supervise and ensure compliance with timelines, deadlines, quality standards, and SOPs for HMA teams.
Identify training and capacity-building needs for HMA teams.
Follow all safety SOPs and report security changes to the HMA Manager and Safety team.
Establish and maintain relations with UNMAS, EMAO regional and local authorities, and communities.
Communicate with security stakeholders in the areas of operations.
Maintain equipment in good condition and report any damage to the HMA Manager.
Report activities to the HMA PM using statutory formats.
Support and deliver EORE/NTS training, including refreshers.
Comply with HI Code of Conduct (CoC).

Job Qualification

Education:

University or college degree in social science or relevant field.

Languages:

Fluency in spoken English and local language (Tigrigna) is required.

Essential:

Certificate/Accreditation in Non-Technical Survey Training by a recognized INGO.
Certificate/Accreditation in EORE Training by a recognized INGO.
At least 4 years of proven experience in EORE and NTS implementation.
Fluency in English and Amharic.
Experience in managing sensitive information.
Previous experience in conducting interviews and surveys.
Basic knowledge of IM/GIS or experience using Google Earth.
Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a team.

Desirable:

Good knowledge of local communities in the Tigray region.
Excellent computer skills.

2. Community Liaison (EORE & NTS) Officer

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Overall Purpose

To assist in the implementation of Non-Technical Survey (NTS) and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) activities. Provide support to the Community Liaison (EORE & NTS) Team Supervisor and ensure compliance with HI standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Assist the Team Supervisor in the identification of areas for NTS processes.
Assist in planning NTS & EORE tasks.
Identify and mobilize local targeted communities for NTS tasks based on reported suspected hazardous areas.
Implement NTS & EORE processes in compliance with relevant SOPs and guidelines, including desk research, individual interviews, focus group discussions, key stakeholder interviews, and reporting.
Provide basic risk education to affected communities and recommend advanced risk education intervention by the Risk Education team when needed.
Deliver EORE ToT to Community Focal Points (CFPs).
Conduct explosive ordnance risk education activities and sessions.
Deliver EORE training alongside other HI/HMA activities in the communities, ensuring close coordination, collaboration, and programmatic synergies.
Follow all safety SOPs and communicate any change in the security situation to the Team Leader and HI Safety unit.
Establish and maintain working relations with local authorities and communities.
Carry out responsibilities as per the approved NTS and EORE SOPs.
Report activities to the Team Leader using agreed formats.
Comply with HI Code of Conduct (CoC).

Job Qualification

Education:

University or college degree in social science or relevant field.

Languages:

Fluency in spoken English and local language (Tigrigna) is required.

Essential:

Certificate/Accreditation in Non-Technical Survey Training by a recognized INGO.
Certificate/Accreditation in EORE Training by a recognized INGO.
At least 3 years of proven experience in NTS and EORE implementation.
Fluency in English and Amharic.
Experience in managing sensitive information.
Previous experience in conducting interviews and surveys.
Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a team.

Desirable:

Good knowledge of local communities in the Tigray region.
Excellent computer skills.

How To Apply

Interested candidates must fill out the application form through this link on or before the application deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written exam/interview. Phone solicitations will not be accepted.

Humanity & Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting child protection. This position involves working with beneficiaries and is subject to strict safer recruitment checks. The successful candidate will be required to complete a police check and sign a self-declaration form.

Humanity & Inclusion is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes women and persons with disabilities.