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About Handicap International

HI has been supporting the Afghan people since 1987, starting its operations in Pakistan. Since 1996, HI has been operating across Afghanistan in order to launch victim assistance interventions, working at different levels of the society and adopting a cross-sectoral approach. While present on the ground to directly support victims of the conflict through the provision of a range of services – from physical rehabilitation, to mine risk education and inclusive livelihoods – HI has been continuously advocating to increase the rights of victims and other people with disabilities in the country. In particular, and in line with its global strategy and priorities, HI has been advocating to reduce the use of landmines and conventional weapons. Acknowledging the need to respond to the urgent emergency crises combined with longer term, chronic gaps in the provision of services, HI has steadily expanded its range of activities and services in order to support the most vulnerable people, enhancing their resilience while strengthening participation and inclusion of all individuals.

Job Description

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Training Manager, the trainer contributes to the implementation of the mandate and the 10-year strategy of Humanity & Inclusion in Afghanistan. The trainer is contributing in the implementation of PHARDA project in intervention areas to ensure optimal quality and the impact of the project implemented by means of a delegation system with appropriate oversight mechanisms. With all the other HI staff, the trainer shares responsibility for the sound management and effective functioning of the global organization. The trainer is based in Herat/Kandahar.

The Duties and responsibilities may include but not limited to: 

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibility 1: Enhance the potential for retention of capacities in key technical areas and successful engagement with physical rehabilitation services across Afghanistan of graduates from previous physical rehabilitation training program (TIQRA I and II), which involves the following specific activities:

• Support the training manager in the organization of quarterly and ad hoc meetings and advocacy events with physical rehabilitation service providers at regional and provincial level – including, NGOs, BPHS/EPHS implementing partners and organisations delivering static and mobile physical rehabilitation services in the intervention areas.
• Participate in the physiotherapy mentoring training and train more PT mentors in case of need.
• Support the training manager in the development of mentoring plans for each male and female graduate of TIQRA-I/II deployed in the intervention area.
• Provide mentoring support to the deployed physiotherapy graduates through on-the-job mentoring and training
• Prepare and manage partnerships with the project implementation partners.
• Support and actively archive the information including filling in the mentoring databases.

Responsibility 2: Contribute to the Improvement of the capacities of physical rehabilitation and health professionals, physiotherapy trainers, and mentors in Western or Southern region,

• Support the set-up and inauguration of the RPTH (Regional Physical Rehabilitation Training Hub) in the intervention area with the support of the training manger and area staff
• Participate in the ToTs of the pre-identified PT trainings (Kabul, Mazar, Kandahr and Herat)
• Implement the training plans, for each of the pre-identified thematic trainings, for the PTs of the intervention areas.
• Deliver and supervise the pre-identified thematic area training to the PTs of the of the intervention areas.
• Develop training plans for the health staff of the of the intervention areas to receive the training of orientation on disability and referral mechanisms to the rehab services.
• Train health staff of the intervention areas on orientation on disability and referral mechanisms to the rehab services. 

Responsibility 3: Ensure that project implementation complies with the existing frameworks

• Ensure the proper implementation and follow-up of institutional policies (specifically PME, PSEAH and Age-Gender- Disability policies) and the other HI internal standards.
• Ensure compliance with the terms of the project proposal and the rules applied by the project funding body/bodies.

Responsibility 4: Ensure project monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning

• Provide inputs to the training manager for the project monitoring, specifically activity progress indicators and the expected outcomes.
• Ensure that the project is accountable to the local stakeholders.
• Capture lessons learned from similar previous projects, following the recommendations made throughout the project (from evaluations, support missions, audits, etc.), and capitalizing on the acquired knowledge.

Responsibility 5: Ensure project data management

• Utilize HI’s data collection and management tools
• Ensure that data related to the project is collected and compiled in the project database.

Responsibility 6: Coordinate the teams involved in the project

• Facilitate coordination meetings between his/her direct team and the support services located in the area when necessary.
• Ensure that his/her team and the support teams (shared and technical services, in particular) work well together in order to facilitate the implementation of the project in the country.
• Take part in the project ISPR, kick-off meetings

Responsibility 7: Other

• Perform any activity that is assigned by the Training Manager when necessary.

Skills Required

• Highly developed reporting,

Submission Guideline:

Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link into their web browser https://airtable.com/appI95vjapj5U3lb9/shrW4VTxCPGCqxfBa to submit their details and upload their required documents prior to the deadline.

Important notes:

• Please note that only the applications received through the online platform will be considered for this position.
• It is important to note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Therefore, timely submission is crucial.
• After the review process, please be aware that only candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process. If you do not hear from us, please consider that your application has not been selected for further consideration at this time.

- HI has got strong stand on protection of beneficiaries.

"The Physiotherapy Trainer will have to create and maintain an environment which prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and promotes the implementation of the code of conduct"

HI promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and its policies (PSEAH, Child Protection etc). HI has a zero tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in HI includes, in particular, criminal
record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.

Individuals with disabilities and female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly value the unique perspectives and contributions that you can bring to our team.

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