SOCIAL FACILITATORS

Project Information

The project “Digital Learning and Accessible Technology for Improved Employability of Persons with Disabilities” is a 36 months project funded by the European Commission. The project aims to empower youth with disabilities and improve their employability through enhanced access to digital learning, telerehabilitation, and accessible technologies as well as increased engagement of disability-focused Civil Society Organizations. The project will work with youth with disabilities who need Alternative and Augmentative Communication (ACC) tools, rehabilitation services and economic services in their journey towards economic inclusion. At the same time, the project will work with government partners, employers, civil society organizations (CSOs), digital service providers, future ICT specialists, and organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) in building their capacities to promote workplace inclusion and inclusive service delivery. These initiatives reinforce HI’s “twin-track approach”, The project will take place in five provinces, including Ha Noi, Hue, Quang Tri, Binh Dinh & Kon Tum.

About the position: Reporting to the Project Manager, the social facilitator (SF) provides personalized social support to meet the specific needs of each youth with disabilities and their families to access digital learning and accessible technology for improved employability. SF also offers support, counselling and information to help youth with disabilities access appropriate services to promote social inclusion.

Line Manager: Project Manager 

Duty Station: Hue city.

Starting date: The position is expected to be filled from 15/07/2025

Responsibility 1: Conduct socio-economic analysis of the youth with disabilities’ situation (project participants -PP)

• Participate in the selection meeting of PPs
• Conduct consultations with selected PPs to assess their socio-economic and psychological conditions, using assessment tools to understand their needs for digital access, skill development, and employment.
• Participate in market scan and propose and validate appropriate referral for PPs.

Responsibility 2: Support PPs and their families in developing and carrying out their action plan for improved employability.

• Build strong relationships with PPs and their families, understanding their needs, aspirations, and challenges.
• Support each participant in defining an individual action plan including career orientation, skills training, and community integration to improve their employment capacity (self-employment, wage employment or other);
• Instruct PPs in using digital solutions and other services to improve social inclusion, economic participation, skills learning, rehabilitation, and employment opportunities.
• Coordinate with relevant organizations and agencies to ensure persons with disabilities receive appropriate support in healthcare, education, employment, and other rights.
• Conduct regular visits and follow-ups to assist PPs in implementing their employment action plans. SF may accompany up to 55 PPs over a period of 2 years.  
• Update the beneficiary database, record, report, and propose measures to improve the quality of services for persons with disabilities.

Responsibility 3: Contribute to implementation and monitoring of project activities.

• Assist in planning and executing activities for partners and beneficiaries under the guidance of the Project Manager.
• Support community mobilization to organize communication activities about accessible technology solutions for persons with disabilities.
• Provide logistical and financial support for project activities.
• Collect data, assist in reporting, and document project activities.
• Attend coordination and planning meetings and various training sessions;
• Complete reports requested by the supervisor
• Participate in emergency preparedness and response activities and other activities as assigned by the Project Manager.

Skill & Skill level

Knowing

Practicing

Proficient

Expert

Coaching/ case management

V

Interpersonal and communication

V

Facilitation of communication session

V

Planning and organizing

V

Monitoring and reporting

V

Safe Programming / Risk mitigation (including safeguarding)– Protection

V

Norms, legal frameworks, references related to disability – Inclusion

V

Computer-MS office

V