Field Officer - GIZ Project

The position

The position is Aswan based and open for people in Aswan and Upper Egypt.

BACKGROUND:
The Om Habibeh Foundation (OHF) is an Egyptian non-profit organization
established in ‎1991 under the supervision of the Ministry of Social
Solidarity. OHF is the implementation agency for the Aga Khan Foundation Egypt
and an affiliate of the Aga Khan Development Network, founded by Om Habibeh
Sultan Mohamed Shah Aga Khan to contribute to and support local communities in
the governorate of Aswan in areas including health care, education, and
providing income for deprived communities through long-term development
activities. OHF works in the following areas: Continuing Education, Civil
Society, Agriculture and Food Security, Economic Inclusion, Women Empowerment
and Early Childhood Development.

Om Habibeh Foundation will implement the project “Enhancing the community
participation of youth and girls including persons with disabilities, for
better rehabilitation” funded by the GIZ - Equal Opportunities & Social
Development (EOSD) Project, which aims at strengthening the social
participation practices in targeted communities and develop capacities of
rehabilitation entities.

POSITION OBJECTIVES:
The Disability Field Officer’s role is to advise the project team and to
ensure that people with disabilities are able to get fully involved in the
project activities and that their views and concerns are reflected. The
incumbent will be responsible for the achievement of results in accordance
with the project document under the supervision of the Project Manager.

CORE RESPONSIBILTIES:
Work closely with the project team and in planning project activities with
partner CSOs.
Ensure the concerns of people with disabilities are reflected and fully meet
the needs of people with disabilities.
Support the project members in building their capacities on the needs of
disabled people.
Communicate with partner CSOs, government departments, and key community
members to implement the project's activities.
Implement field visits to monitor and oversee activities related to
initiatives implemented by partner CSOs.
Support officials of partner CSOs in enhancing the participation of persons
with disabilities in their communities.
Work with the project team in building the capacity of partners CSOs,
beneficiaries, and community members in relation to people with disabilities,
and meeting their needs.
Mapping and sharing information and opportunities such as services, training,
jobs, internships, events, ... etc in Aswan Governorate for target groups
(girls, youth, and people with disabilities).
Participate with the project’s team in organizing parents’ awareness sessions
and coordinating with partner CSOs in implementation.
Prepare and coordinate all the training activities suitable for persons with
disabilities and making the project’s activities accessible to them.
Build strong relations and network with related entities in and out of Aswan
governorate.
Participate in meetings with the target groups.
Work with the M&E; department to plan and implement the focus’ groups
discussions.
Evaluate the activities of the project for the target groups.
Prepare logistics and arrangements for activities.
Report on the activities.
Conduct any other relevant tasks in the project as required.

The requirements

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:
Holding a BA degree in a related field.
‎5-‎10 years of experience in the field of community development particularly
with people with disabilities.
Knowledge and experience of the application of best practices in relation to
encouraging people with disabilities to participate.
Ability to build good relationships with government and civil community
leaders.
The ability to think “outside the box” to create new solutions and new
partnerships.
Availability to work outside of regular business hours.
Good knowledge of English and Arabic Languages.
Very good communication skills.
Knowledge of the use of social and professional media.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
Professional appearance and demeanour.

SAFEGUARDING POLICY:
OHF has policies and systems in place to prevent sexual abuse, neglect,
exploitation, harassment, bullying, and sexual harassment. It is also to
safeguard children, adults, our teams, consultants, volunteers, partners,
beneficiaries, and all stakeholders. OHF will ensure a workplace culture built
on respect, tolerance, diversity, and inclusion.

GENDER EQUALITY:
OHF is committed to supporting gender equality in all of its programmes and
internal operations by eliminating sex discrimination, harassment, and sexual
harassment and promoting equality for women and men in all hiring process
starting from open call for a position, interview process, selection process,
salary, benefits … etc.

Sector

Social Development

About the Agency

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), alongside its sister AKDN agencies, has
implemented innovative, community-driven solutions to development challenges
for over ‎50 years. It brings together human, financial and technical resources
to address some of the challenges faced by the poorest and most marginalised
communities in the world. Special emphasis is placed on investing in human
potential, expanding opportunity and improving the overall quality of life,
especially for women and girls. It works primarily in six areas: Agriculture
and Food Security; Economic Inclusion; Education; Early Childhood Development;
Health and Nutrition; and Civil Society.

Region

Middle East

Location

Egypt

Salary

Salary and package to attract the best candidate

Job Expires

‎02-May-‎2023

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