YOUR MISSION:

Under the responsibility of the Country Director based in Nairobi, the Inclusive Humanitarian Action (IHA) Specialist contributes within the country where S/he is based to the implementation of the mandate and the 10-year strategy of Humanity & Inclusion.

The IHA Specialist strategizes, supervises the quality and coordinates the design, implementation and monitoring of HI’s inclusive humanitarian action activities and project results in close collaboration and partnership with networks and organizations of persons with disabilities.

As per HI’s IHA technical strategy and core objectives, the IHA Specialist will contribute to:

• Build capacities and resources on disability-inclusion and inclusive humanitarian action internally and externally
• Strengthen disability evidence base and learnings
• Sustainably anchor disability inclusion in humanitarian coordination landscape in particular in supporting the establishment of the Inclusion Task Force under the HCT Strategy
• Empower Persons with disabilities and their representative organizations

The IHA Specialist will contribute to design and implement IHA related activities, which combines influencing and capacity building to clusters/WG and humanitarian actors on the operationalization of the IASC guideline on the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action.

The role involves coordinating, designing, and overseeing the implementation of inclusive humanitarian activities, with a specific focus on disability inclusion in humanitarian efforts. Key responsibilities include:

Expertise:

• Contributing to the development and implementation of the IHA strategy.
• Providing technical support and guidance on disability inclusion across projects.
• Offering training on inclusive humanitarian action to staff and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring the quality and relevance of projects through regular monitoring and assessments.

Influence:

• Representing HI in external forums such as the Inclusion Task Force (ITF).
• Advocating for disability inclusion in humanitarian coordination and response efforts.
• Contributing to influencing initiatives to promote inclusive approaches in humanitarian action.

Business Development:

• Supporting the development of new project opportunities and proposals.
• Building partnerships with local NGOs, institutions, and organizations representing people with disabilities.

Coordination and Reporting:

• Ensuring effective reporting on HI activities, including donor reports and internal coordination.
• Contributing to regular internal and external communication and reporting processes.
• Facilitating coordination between technical sectors and other departments.

Requirements

• Experience of 5 years in I/NGO work in emergency contexts/protracted crisis is compulsory including at least 2 years in a IHA coordination/manager position.
• Experience in humanitarian action, disability-inclusion, human sciences, with proven experience on Inclusion, Gender and/or protection mainstreaming
• Expertise on global frameworks on Disability-Inclusion, Human Rights-based approach to Disability and Inclusive Humanitarian Action (UN-CRPD, twin-track approach, IASC Guideline on DI)
• Ability to train and build capacity.
• Ability to conceptualize and formalize tools, methods and procedures.
• Experience in influencing and advocacy initiatives related to disability-inclusion, preferably in emergency contexts
• Fluency in English (Arabic is a strong asset)