Emergency Rehabilitation Manager

Handicap International / Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity association that works in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict, and disaster. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable individuals, it acts and speaks out to meet their essential needs and improve their living conditions. It is committed to promoting respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Since its creation in 1982, HI has implemented development programs in over 60 countries and intervenes in numerous emergency situations. Today, we have a budget of approximately 255 million euros, with 4794 employees worldwide.

At Handicap International, we firmly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organization. This is why we are committed to a disability policy to promote the reception and integration of people with disabilities.

Please indicate if you require any specific accommodations, including for participating in the initial interviews.

CONTEXT:

Humanity & Inclusion's International Programs Directorate (IPD) includes, among others, 5 Geographical Directorates, 4 Technical Directorates, 1 Logistics Atlas Directorate, and 1 Emergency Directorate.

The Emergency Directorate is composed of 15 people: a team responsible for monitoring, alerting, and preparing for emergencies, and a team responsible for emergency interventions at headquarters and in the field. It is within this latter team, composed of 6 emergency specialists ready to be deployed within 72 hours, that we are recruiting an Emergency Physical and Functional Rehabilitation Manager as part of a temporary replacement.

JOB OBJECTIVES:

Under the responsibility of the Emergency Pool Manager and in close coordination with the HQ Physical and Functional Rehabilitation Specialists, the Emergency Physical and Functional Rehabilitation Manager will be responsible for:

Participating in the initial diagnosis of emergency response operations, following a humanitarian crisis;

·        Contributing to the definition of the strategy, methodology, and scope of the initial diagnosis, including the creation and/or adaptation of needs assessment tools;

·        Participating in needs assessments;

·        Contributing to the analysis of results and the definition of the immediate response strategy, anticipating the emergency-rehabilitation-development nexus;

·        Contributing to project development and proposal writing;

Leading and coordinating:

Leading the deployment of physical and functional rehabilitation activities during the opening of new emergency programs, ensuring the definition of the operational framework, team management, coordination with other intervention sectors and partners, as well as monitoring quality, budget, results, and reporting. The position also contributes to the implementation of the emergency intervention strategy, capacity building of teams and partners, and capitalization of lessons learned.

Representing and promoting the Humanity & Inclusion mandate within the framework of emergency responses in your area of expertise;

·        Promoting the mandate and its positioning in coordination with implementing partners;

·        Representing and participating in coordination mechanisms for emergency physical and functional rehabilitation responses (health working group, trauma working group, etc.)

·        Participating, at the request of management, in actions related to advocacy and institutional campaigns implemented by Humanity & Inclusion at headquarters and/or in the field;

·        Contributing to mobilizing public and private actors to ensure the inclusion of vulnerability and disability in their programs and initiatives.

Contributing to institutional capitalization and participating in the development and updating of Humanity & Inclusion's emergency methodologies, procedures, tools, and training.

·        Participating in formalization and capitalization work in your area of expertise in close collaboration with the sector manager and the HQ technical specialist;

·        Participating in the Emergency Directorate strategy and others, if necessary;

·        Proactively and constructively contributing to the design of emergency response processes and methodologies;

·        Contributing to the development and/or optimization of tools, procedures, and resources used by Humanity & Inclusion for emergency response in close collaboration with the HQ technical specialist.

·        Contributing to strengthening the emergency response capacities of Humanity & Inclusion staff and/or partners based on identified needs;

·        Contributing to the improvement of training tools and modules in your areas of expertise;

·        Actively participating in workshops organized within the Emergency Response Team or by other departments within Humanity & Inclusion, related to emergency responses

·        Providing support to the HQ technical specialist on specific and cross-cutting issues.

Requirements

Do you have at least three years of experience in physical and functional rehabilitation in an emergency context and does your current personal situation allow you to be deployed within 72 hours? Here is a more detailed breakdown of the profile required for this exciting position open as part of a temporary replacement:

Education / Knowledge

-        A degree in physiotherapy or occupational therapy

-        Additional training in project/humanitarian operations management and development or equivalent, preferably in the field of international humanitarian action

-        Good knowledge of emergency donor regulations and processes

-        Languages: Fluent in English and French. Proficiency in Spanish or Arabic would be a plus.

-        IT Skills: Proficient in the Office Suite

Profile Sought

• Confirmed experience of at least 2 years in coordination or project management roles in physical and functional rehabilitation.
• Solid recent clinical experience in physical and functional rehabilitation, particularly in the fields of orthopedics, traumatology, respiratory rehabilitation, and/or burns.
• Significant experience in the design and implementation of emergency rehabilitation intervention frameworks (processes, methodologies, tools, and protocols).
• Knowledge and/or complementary experience in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and inclusion.
• Proven experience in managing, supervising, and representing multidisciplinary teams.
• Good command of the mechanisms, regulations, and requirements of emergency humanitarian donors.
• Experience in the development and management of humanitarian intervention strategies.

·        Experience in initial needs assessment, as well as in emergency program opening or launch missions, is a major asset.

·        Excellent command of French and English (oral and written) is essential. Spanish or Arabic is a plus.

Soft skills

-        Your reactivity, strong organizational skills, and stress management abilities allow you to handle a heavy workload in a high-pressure environment.

-        Thanks to your analytical and synthetic skills, and your flexibility, you can quickly adapt to new contexts.

-        A good communicator and educator, you enjoy leading a team or training. You are a good 'team player'.

Benefits

ACCESSIBILITY OF THE WORKPLACE:

The premises are easily accessible by public transport (bus, metro). Car parking and a bike rack are also available. Within the building, access ramps and elevators ensure better circulation. All workstations are located in an Open Space, but individual offices are available on each floor for quiet work if needed. The workspace is very bright.

A disability referent is available to answer any questions and assist you with your procedures. Depending on your needs, the position can be adapted.

JOB CONDITIONS:

-        Fixed-term contract of 4 months

-        Start date: 15/11/26

-        Meal Vouchers,

-        Employer-sponsored health insurance,

-        Managerial status: 34 days of paid leave and 13 days of RTT (Reduction of Working Time) annually

-        Advantageous teleworking agreement,

-        Numerous sports and social activities are offered on our premises