Humanity & Inclusion
Inclusive Education Policy & Development Officer
Humanity & Inclusion, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
HI, Humanity & Inclusion is seeking aInclusive Education Policy and Development Officer - USA or Canada
Place: USA (Washington DC) or Canada (Montreal)Starting date: 04th November 2024Type of contract: Open-ended contractClosing date for applications: 27th October 2024Humanity & 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.Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development programmes in more than 60 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have a budget of approximately 255 million euros, with 4794 employees worldwide.At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities.Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview. For more information about the organisation: www.hi.orgJOB CONTEXT:
Currently, within the Inclusive Education Team, there are 3 Inclusive Education (IE) Global Specialists overseeing over 50 projects across 26 countries. The Policy and Development Officer (PDO) would bring new skills and expertise to this expanding area and support the IE team with the development of new projects, leading specifically on larger scale project development, providing technical support to a small number of country programs and projects while focusing on partnership building and donor engagement.YOUR MISSION:The Inclusive Education Policy and Development Officer (PDO) is a key member of the Inclusive Education Team within the broader Social & Inclusion Division. The main aim of the role is to develop and expand HI's profile and impact through:Business Development:
Financial Resource Mobilization & Donor Engagement: Mobilize financial resources by conducting donor mapping, analyzing potential donors, and recommending strategies.Partnership Building: Promote HI's technical expertise and approaches within key networks to develop consortia with major partners.Support for Proposal & Project Development: Contribute to the development of new proposals and projects, providing technical expertise and capacity-building support.Technical Assistance Opportunities: Collaborate with the Institutional Funding and Inclusive Technical Assistance (ITA) teams to identify, prioritize, and develop new business opportunities in the Inclusive Education sector.
Technical Expertise in Inclusive Education:
Program Design & Implementation: Design and implement inclusive education programs that ensure access and quality education for children and young people with disabilities.Inclusive Technical Assistance: Provide technical expertise on IE for all technical assistance projects supporting partners/clients.Capacity Building & Training: Develop and deliver training for HI staff and partners to build their capacity to implement inclusive education practices.Monitoring & Evaluation: Create and apply monitoring and evaluation tools to assess the impact of inclusive education programs.Partnership Development: Collaborate with governments, NGOs, and other stakeholders to build strategic partnerships that advance inclusive education objectives.Technical Positioning & Innovation: Strengthen HI's positioning by promoting its disability inclusion approaches in relevant networks.
Policy Influence:
Donor & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with the Inclusive Education and Advocacy teams to influence donors and major stakeholders.Strategic Alliances & Consortia: Work closely with HI staff across the federation to identify opportunities for strategic alliances.Policy Advocacy & Development: Advocate for inclusive education policies at national and international levels.Influencing International Cooperation: Collaborate with the Inclusive Education team to influence policies and priorities of international cooperation stakeholders.Network Participation & Advocacy: Actively engage in mainstream education networks to elevate the profile of inclusive education for children with disabilities.
YOUR PROFILE:
You hold a Master's degree in education, international development, disability studies, or related degree.You have practical hands-on experience in inclusive education for learners with disabilities.You demonstrate a strong understanding of grant and business development proposal processes.You have extensive experience in networking, building partnerships, and policy development in the field of inclusive education.You are fluent in English.CONDITIONS OF THE POSITION:
Type of contract: Open-ended contractAdvantageous teleworking charter;The position can be in national associations of HI: United States or Canada.TO APPLY:
Only online by joining a CV and cover letter via the following link:https://apply.workable.com/j/F3E3D3200AFor further information about the association: www.hi.orgOnly successful candidates will be contacted.
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Place: USA (Washington DC) or Canada (Montreal)Starting date: 04th November 2024Type of contract: Open-ended contractClosing date for applications: 27th October 2024Humanity & 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.Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development programmes in more than 60 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have a budget of approximately 255 million euros, with 4794 employees worldwide.At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities.Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview. For more information about the organisation: www.hi.orgJOB CONTEXT:
Currently, within the Inclusive Education Team, there are 3 Inclusive Education (IE) Global Specialists overseeing over 50 projects across 26 countries. The Policy and Development Officer (PDO) would bring new skills and expertise to this expanding area and support the IE team with the development of new projects, leading specifically on larger scale project development, providing technical support to a small number of country programs and projects while focusing on partnership building and donor engagement.YOUR MISSION:The Inclusive Education Policy and Development Officer (PDO) is a key member of the Inclusive Education Team within the broader Social & Inclusion Division. The main aim of the role is to develop and expand HI's profile and impact through:Business Development:
Financial Resource Mobilization & Donor Engagement: Mobilize financial resources by conducting donor mapping, analyzing potential donors, and recommending strategies.Partnership Building: Promote HI's technical expertise and approaches within key networks to develop consortia with major partners.Support for Proposal & Project Development: Contribute to the development of new proposals and projects, providing technical expertise and capacity-building support.Technical Assistance Opportunities: Collaborate with the Institutional Funding and Inclusive Technical Assistance (ITA) teams to identify, prioritize, and develop new business opportunities in the Inclusive Education sector.
Technical Expertise in Inclusive Education:
Program Design & Implementation: Design and implement inclusive education programs that ensure access and quality education for children and young people with disabilities.Inclusive Technical Assistance: Provide technical expertise on IE for all technical assistance projects supporting partners/clients.Capacity Building & Training: Develop and deliver training for HI staff and partners to build their capacity to implement inclusive education practices.Monitoring & Evaluation: Create and apply monitoring and evaluation tools to assess the impact of inclusive education programs.Partnership Development: Collaborate with governments, NGOs, and other stakeholders to build strategic partnerships that advance inclusive education objectives.Technical Positioning & Innovation: Strengthen HI's positioning by promoting its disability inclusion approaches in relevant networks.
Policy Influence:
Donor & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with the Inclusive Education and Advocacy teams to influence donors and major stakeholders.Strategic Alliances & Consortia: Work closely with HI staff across the federation to identify opportunities for strategic alliances.Policy Advocacy & Development: Advocate for inclusive education policies at national and international levels.Influencing International Cooperation: Collaborate with the Inclusive Education team to influence policies and priorities of international cooperation stakeholders.Network Participation & Advocacy: Actively engage in mainstream education networks to elevate the profile of inclusive education for children with disabilities.
YOUR PROFILE:
You hold a Master's degree in education, international development, disability studies, or related degree.You have practical hands-on experience in inclusive education for learners with disabilities.You demonstrate a strong understanding of grant and business development proposal processes.You have extensive experience in networking, building partnerships, and policy development in the field of inclusive education.You are fluent in English.CONDITIONS OF THE POSITION:
Type of contract: Open-ended contractAdvantageous teleworking charter;The position can be in national associations of HI: United States or Canada.TO APPLY:
Only online by joining a CV and cover letter via the following link:https://apply.workable.com/j/F3E3D3200AFor further information about the association: www.hi.orgOnly successful candidates will be contacted.
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