Inclusion Officer
Requires a Cover Letter?:
no
Contact Person Name:
Nisrine Ghanem
Contact Person Email:
Description:
Duties & Responsibilities
- Guides the outreach workers to identify and work with youth with disabilities, families and communities
- Provides training, mentoring and methodological support and guidance to facilitators/ trainers on including youth with disabilities in learning (identifying special education needs, teaching techniques and teaching strategies for inclusion)
- Conducts special education needs assessment process of the learners or if necessary refers to formal assessment, for receiving specialized services or special needs supplies
- Plans activities or support measures that are specific to each youth’s abilities supports finding the solution to remove barriers
- Ensures the correct reporting on disabilities in Activity Info and narrative reports.
- Provides support and guidance to the families and ensures their engagement in family engagement activities conducted by RMF.
- Makes a recommendation on the pathway for the youth after completion of the given training course.
- Liaises with RMF Caseworkers for identification of youth in need of NFE, and for the referral to next step in the pathway (formal education or another Non-formal opportunity)
- Participates in child protection and education sector meetings.
- Participates in training organized by donors.
Qualifications and skills required:
- A university degree, in education special education, inclusiveness, psychology, social pedagogy, or other relevant areas
- Experience of working in youth-related sectors and programs, inclusion mainstreaming related experience.
- Strong understanding of disability rights and inclusive education in particular
- Knowledge of the disability sector and inclusive education in Lebanon
- Excellent English
- Ability to communicate and inspire others
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure, efficient task prioritization and time management
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships with the community
- Computer literacy
- Strong training & facilitation skills;
- Strong coordination skills
- At least two years of professional experience in special education or inclusive education
- Graduate degree preferably in disability studies, humanitarian aid/development or another related field.
- Demonstrated solid experience in inclusiveness related youth
- Knowledge of disability-inclusive programming
- Excellent cross-cultural understanding and sensitivity
- Strong problem solving, interpersonal and communication/advocacy skills
- Critical thinking, analytical and decision making skills
- Good interpersonal skills: ability to establish harmonious and effective working relationships with people from different backgrounds and positions
NOTE:
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Last modified:
15 Mar, 2019
Intervention Sector(s):
Development, Education
Application Deadline:
Friday, 22 March 2019
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
11 months
Salary
$,1200
Salary Range:
800 to 1200 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
Experience Requirements:
1 to 2 years
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Good
French Language:
Basic
Country/City:
- Lebanon
- North Lebanon