Rehabilitation Senior Technical Officer

Place: Amman (Jordan) with frequent travels to Gaza and West Bank
Starting date: December 1st 2025
Duration of contract: 5 months

Application review on a Rolling Basis: Due to the urgency of this recruitment, we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible. We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.
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Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. The organisation works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

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JOB CONTEXT:
Humanity and Inclusion (HI) is managing a complex humanitarian operation in the Gaza Strip, with significant challenges in terms of access and security. In addition, HI is also implementing a mix of emergency response and preparedness activities in the West Bank.

HI's current response spans the following sectors: physical rehabilitation and provision of assistive devices and prosthetics and orthotics, humanitarian logistics, education in emergencies, emergency preparedness, disability mainstreaming/inclusion in humanitarian action, advocacy and distribution of non-food items. HI has ongoing physical and functional rehabilitation activities in Gaza at community and primary health care level, and is supporting local rehabilitation centers in the West Bank to provide rehabilitation and MHPSS services. HI is also the lead of the Rehabilitation Task Force in the West Bank.

To carry out these projects, HI is looking for a Rehabilitation Senior Technical Officer for a period of 5 months (renewable).

YOUR MISSION:
The purpose of this position is to provide essential support for the effective technical implementation of all rehabilitation activities across various projects in both the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. This includes ensuring that all initiatives are carried out to the highest technical standards and facilitating the successful implementation of rehabilitation activities with the PMs and Technical Officers.

Reporting to the Technical Head of Programs, the Rehabilitation Senior Technical Officer will interact with several internal and external stakeholders and will have 5 responsibilities:

Mission 1: Providing specialized expertise in the form of technical support (on-the-job training/coaching or by remote) to the team in accordance with the technical frameworks and general standards

Provide technical expertise for HI's rehabilitation projects in Gaza and the West Bank;

Work with healthcare professionals, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists and physicians, to gather comprehensive information for an accurate assessment;

Implement quality assurance measures to ensure the safety, effectiveness and ethical standards of rehabilitation services provided by HI and by HI partners;

Monitor patient progress, document outcomes and participate in ongoing evaluation and improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery;

Provide comprehensive education and training to patients and their carer on physical and functional rehabilitation, and the use of assistive devices;

Provide guidance on mobility training, adaptive techniques and strategies to increase independence and participation in daily activities;

Support in identifying the rehabilitation logistic and equipment needs and contribute to local and international orders;

Adapt the project's technical documentation as required, in accordance with global technical standards;

Contribute to reports and proposal writing.

Mission 2: Providing project-based technical learning with a global impact

Ensure Global and Field Technical Specialists get the information they need and collaborate with technical divisions as needed;

Coordinate with headquarters to ensure adequate capitalization to improve sectoral method globally and collect scientific evidence;

Contribute to technical learning under the responsibility of the Specialist or Project Manager, based on best practices;

Contribute to the terms of reference for evaluation.

Mission 3: Ensuring the internal technical training (on-the-job training/coaching or by remote) to support with project implementation

Contribute to technical staff selection and recruitment process;

Carry out the necessary technical training and work to build team capacity in emergency rehabilitation;

Support the development of a local talent pool within the sector (conducts technical interviews of candidates and makes recommendations, identifies training and coaching needs).

Mission 4: Contributing to ensure the external technical influence of HI on his/her perimeter, in close collaboration with the technical program team and Area Management

Coordinate with external partners such as other healthcare providers, NGOs and community organisations to strengthen referral pathways, raise awareness of services, and facilitate access to additional resources and services for patients;

Liaise internally with the physical and functional rehabilitation, MHPSS, and prosthetics and orthotics team to activate internal referrals;

Participate as an active and influential actor to the Rehab Task Force and other technical coordination groups;

Relay and contribute to advocacy messages within its scope of work;

Support writing for new project content for the continuity or expansion of the project within its technical scope.

Mission 5: Emergency Preparedness and Response Responsibilities Contribute to the support or implementation of emergency preparedness actions of the program(s) and, during an emergency, adapts his/her work modality in order to contribute to an effective HI humanitarian response.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:
This position will be based in Amman, with rotations into Gaza and West Bank when possible.

Due to the current difficulties in obtaining an authorization to enter Gaza, it is possible that the selected candidates will have to carry out all of their mission from Amman. This situation is beyond our control and beyond the responsibility of our organization.

YOUR PROFILE:

Qualification & experience:

·       University degree in Phyisiotherapy or occupational therapy;

·       At least 5 years of overall professional experience and 3 years of rehab experience in emergency humanitarian settings;

·       Experience in supervision and health science pedagogy;

·       Fluency in oral and written English.

Interpersonal skills and attitudes:

·       Able to manage stress;

·       Reactivity, flexibility, and adaptability;

·       Strong interpersonal and intercultural interpersonal and intercultural skills.

CONDITIONS:
At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission.

• 5 months International contract starting from July 15th 2025;
• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
  • Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals;
  • Pension scheme;
  • Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution;
  • Repatriation insurance paid by HI;
• Salary from 2448€ gross/month upon experience;
• Perdiem:
  • 642€ net/month – Jordan rate - paid in the field;
  • 821€ net/month – Palestine rate - paid in the field;
• Hardship:
  • 250 net/month for Jerusalem;
  • 500 net/month Ramallah;
  • 500 net/month for Gaza;
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
• R&R: according to the level of the mission. Level 1: 1 day per month + possible transport/package support;
• Position: Unaccompanied
• Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI.