- Place: Mogadishu-Somalia
- Starting date: August 2025
- Duration: 8 months
- Closing date for application: August 3rd 2025
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.
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:ย Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion | HI
JOB CONTEXT
Through HI projects, various aspects of inclusive humanitarian action (IHA) have been explored including on how to collect quality data on disability, inclusive communication and exposure to various frameworks such as the IASC guidelines on inclusion of persons with disabilities in humanitarian action and the CRPD. The interest of humanitarian/ mainstream actors about disability inclusion has been raised and continues to gain momentum. These interventions are also designed to produce some lessons learned and good practices for replication in future, and to influence more actors towards being more inclusive in their response.
YOUR MISSION:
Senior Tecnical Officer is under direct line management of Somaliland & Somalia Country Manager and works closely with the Project Manager, Project Officers and Senior MEAL officer for supporting quality implementation of project based on needs, linked to the global IHA projects funded by German Federal office (GFFO) and ECHO.
The Senior Tecnical Officer will have 5 main responsabilities:
- Providing specialized expertise in the form of policy guidance and technical support to projects, partners and/or programs in accordance with the technical frameworks and general standards of his/her sectoral or cross-cutting scope
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:
Somalia faces high security risks due to ongoing conflict, terrorism, and inter-clan violence. Many regions are underdeveloped and lack essential infrastructure, with limited access to healthcare and emergency services. Travel outside major cities like Mogadishu, Hargeisa, or Garowe is highly restricted and requires armed escorts. Living conditions can be challenging, particularly in remote areas, due to poor roads, unreliable utilities, and limited accommodation. Strict security protocols have to be respected. Individual accommodation in Mogadishu: a secure compound shared with Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH). The guest house is pleasant; HI has one accommodation room which are self-contained and the other spaces are shared with PAH expatriates. Use of public transport is strictly prohibited both in Hargeisa and Mogadishu. Isolation/ Social Life: Very limited access to cultural or sports activities. Curfew times for international staff are in force from 17:00 until 7am.
Requirements
YOUR PROFILE:
Qualifications:ย Master level in social science or similar fields Experience:ย At least 3 years of experience in humanitarian experience with a technical experience in Disability inclusion in humanitarian action including an experience in highly volatile context. Skills:ย You master designing and providing capacity development (training, coaching, learning, etc.) Skills: You have knowledge of international core standards and guidelines related to protection and disability inclusion in humanitarian and development settings Language: You are fluent in English (written and oral professional level). Fluency in Somali language is a strong asset Personal qualities:ย Able to manage stress, reactivity, flexibility, adaptability, strong interpersonal and intercultural skills.Benefits
Benefits
CONDITIONS:
At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission.ย
If you are resident in the country: local package.