Inclusive Humanitarian Action (IHA) Specialist

Requirements

• Experience of 5 years in I/NGO work in emergency contexts/protracted crisis is compulsory including at least 2 years in a IHA coordination/manager position.
  
• Experience in humanitarian action, disability-inclusion, human sciences, with proven experience on Inclusion, Gender and/or protection mainstreaming
  
• Expertise on global frameworks on Disability-Inclusion, Human Rights-based approach to Disability and Inclusive Humanitarian Action (UN-CRPD, twin-track approach, IASC Guideline on DI)
  
• Ability to train and build capacity.
  
• Ability to conceptualize and formalize tools, methods and procedures.
  
• Experience in influencing and advocacy initiatives related to disability-inclusion, preferably in emergency contexts
  
• Fluency in English (Arabic is a strong asset)
  

Expertise:

• Contributing to the development and implementation of the IHA strategy.
  
• Providing technical support and guidance on disability inclusion across projects.
  
• Offering training on inclusive humanitarian action to staff and external stakeholders.
  
• Ensuring the quality and relevance of projects through regular monitoring and assessments.
  

Influence:

• Representing HI in external forums such as the Inclusion Task Force (ITF).
  
• Advocating for disability inclusion in humanitarian coordination and response efforts.
  
• Contributing to influencing initiatives to promote inclusive approaches in humanitarian action.
  

Business Development:

• Supporting the development of new project opportunities and proposals.
  
• Building partnerships with local NGOs, institutions, and organizations representing people with disabilities.
  

Coordination and Reporting:

• Ensuring effective reporting on HI activities, including donor reports and internal coordination.
  
• Contributing to regular internal and external communication and reporting processes.
  
• Facilitating coordination between technical sectors and other departments.