COUNTRY : Cambodia
CITY : Battambang
Starting date: January 1st, 2010
Length of the assignment : 3 years
Closing date for application : 30/11/09
Advertisement reference : KL/Cambodia/EI
Handicap International is an international organisation specialised in the field of disability. Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political and non-profit-making, it works alongside people with disabilities, whatever the context, in response to humanitarian crises and the effects of extreme poverty. Handicap International implements programmes of assistance to persons and local organisations, inclusion programmes and programmes focusing on the fight against the main causes of disability. It runs projects in almost 60 countries, with the support of a network of 8 national associations ( Germany, Belgium, Canada, United-States, Luxembourg, United Kingdom and Switzerland)
The organisation employs almost 3300 people worldwide, 330 of whom work in France and in its European and North American sections.
For more details on the association :
http://www.handicap-international.fr/en/s/index.html
JOB CONTEXT :
The Kingdom of Cambodia (181,040 sq km) with a total population of 13,995,904 faces major challenges to consolidate its development despite the fact that in the last decade the national economy of Cambodia has experienced a rapid growth reaching an average of 7,1%.
Handicap International (HI) has been present in Cambodia since 1992. According to the new strategy 2008 - 2012, our teams (100 people with 3 coordinators and 5 Project Managers) will develop a range of actions within the fields of Health, Inclusion and Rights. One major issue the team needs to ameliorate is the understanding and level of expertise on disability. In this context HI has decided to create this Inclusive Education Advisor position in order to work on the project “Promoting a replicable pilot model of inclusive education for disabled children in Cambodia.”
JOB DESCRIPTION :
Challenges and goals :
The position is in direct coordination with the Inclusion & Rights Coordinator. You will consolidate and develop the inclusive education skills of the team and support activities by offering your technical expertise on key aspects of including children with all types of disabilities in the primary education area.
Activities :
You are responsible for the quality of the pilot model on inclusive education which will be developed throughout the project. You will advise and develop tools together with partners and:
- Develop and facilitate training sessions depending on needs.
- Document good practise, provide coaching and capacity development to the team and the partners from the District Office of Education.
- Implement an assessment on special education and the advantages for the linkages with inclusive education.
- Support the set up of a community strategy and the community based support provision and process of capacity development of community partners.
- You will ensure that disability knowledge is maintained in HI Cambodia after the initial insertion training
- Contribute to the disability training and knowledge skills for continuous knowledge development within Handicap International through coaching on disability focal points.
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
Mandatory:
- Degree in education, with specific focus on disability.
- Experience in inclusive education and communicating with relevant partners.
- A minimum of 4 years of experience in the field of inclusive education and practical aspects of inclusive education in developing countries with at least 2 years in capacity development (training and tool development) .
Complementary:
- Knowledge and experience in a rights based approach, mainstreaming, advising and management.
- Teaching experience in inclusive education.
- Experience in mobilizing community networks, awareness raising and knowledge in community based support services (life skills, etc.)
REQUIRED LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Fluency in written and spoken English is obligatory
French language knowledge would be a plus.
JOB ENVIRONMENT:
The position is based for majority of the time in the Battambang area, the second largest town of the country. The town is rural (5 hours from the capital by bus). Living conditions in Cambodia are fairly good for international staff. There are no major security problems. The country is calm and accessible. The main risk however remains road safety. The position is based in Battambang, will require short travels to districts and the capital Phnom Penh for meetings or networking. The position is open to couples and/or families.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
Volunteer: 750 or 850 Euros monthly indemnity + living allowance paid on the field + accommodation + 100% medical cover + repatriation insurance
Salary: salary bracket: 2150-2400euros gross salary + 457 Euros expatriation allowance + 100% medical cover + repatriation insurance + family policy
