Technical Officer

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, Thua Thien Hue, Quang Tri, Binh Dinh, and Kon Tum. In Binh Dinh and Kon Tum, the project activities will be implemented by partners and local disability associations.   

About the position: Reporting to the Project Manager, the Technical Officer contributes to the implementation of HI mandate and ten-year strategy (expressed in StratOp) in his/her home country. He/she contributes to the implementation of projects by providing technical expertise and by ensuring that the quality and impact of the project(s) concerned are optimized. The TO works in close collaboration with the program's technical team.

Line Manager: Project Manager 

Duty Station: Quang Tri province (with frequent travel to Thua Thien Hue province. Also, occasional travels to Binh Dinh, Kon Tum and HI Vietnam representative office in Hanoi)

Starting date: The position is expected to be filled from 1^st November 2024.

Mission 1: Providing guidance and technical support to projects in accordance with the technical frameworks and general standards of his/her sectoral scope

a. Provide appropriate technical guidance and support to project leaders and/or specialists.

b. Ensure project(s) activities are implemented in accordance with internal quality and technical standards and propose adjustments or improvements as necessary.

c. Adapt project documentation as required, in accordance with global technical standards and norms.

d. Contribute to the regular reporting of technical activities of its scope (collection and analysis of technical data collected) in conjunction with the project team and the MEAL team.

e. Where appropriate, coordinate and collaborate with the project's technical partners as delegated by the Specialist or Project Manager.

Mission 2: Providing project-based technical learning

a. Ensure global and field technical specialists get the information they need and collaborate with technical divisions as needed.

b. Collect the elements necessary for capitalization exercises or scientific documentation.

c. Contribute to technical learning under the responsibility of the specialist or project manager, based on best practices.

d. Responsible for the technical learning of projects based on lessons learned and good practices

e. Adjust activities to audit recommendations as appropriate.

f. Implement recommendations to improve the technical quality of projects.

g. Ensure the technical quality and relevance of project activities implemented within their area of expertise; conduct self-evaluation of their project and participate in evaluation cycles under the supervision of the PM.

h. Taking ownership of norms and standards anticipates and prepares for nexus adjustments.

i. Propose research and study topics.

j. Oversee data collection for research activities.

k. Contribute to the terms of reference for evaluations.

Mission 3: Contributing to the animation of his/her sector

a. Contribute to technical recruitment.

b. Contribute to or lead the technical training required in his or her field.

c. Contribute to the skills upgrading plan for professionals in its sector and may be a third-party assessor.

d. May contribute to the development of a local talent pool within his/her sector (conducts technical interviews of candidates and makes recommendations, identifies training and coaching needs).

e. Assists in coordinating technical professional development and facilitating a community of practice, in collaboration with the technical division. Conducts technical trainings for staff as appropriate.

f. Contribute to the design and collection of operational data to ensure adequate monitoring of activities or ad hoc data collection activities, and ensure appropriate measurement of project completion in his/her area of expertise.

g. Ensure that data processing is established and carried out in accordance with the rules and principles set by the IM/MEAL and by the technical councils of the sector of expertise.

Mission 4: Contribute to ensure the technical influence of HI on its perimeter

a. Contribute to the outreach of HI expertise: can represent HI technical expertise by delegation in relevant local, regional and international networks and with local partners.

b. Where appropriate, coordinate and collaborate with the project's technical partners as delegated by the Specialist or Project Manager.

c. Relay and contribute to advocacy messages within its scope of work.

d. Write new project content for the continuity or expansion of the project within its technical scope.

e. Contribute to the writing of new proposals for new opportunities within its technical scope.

Mission 5: Emergency Preparedness and Response Responsibilities

Contribute to the support or implementation of emergency preparedness actions of the program(s) and, during an emergency, adapts his/her work modality in order to contribute to an effective HI humanitarian response.

Skill & Skill level

Knowing

Practicing

Proficient

Expert

Professional capacity building

X

Skill & Skill level

Knowing

Practicing

Proficient

Expert

Intervention strategy - Field project management

X

Public relations / representation / internal-external communication - Global program management

X

Capitalization and continuous learning - MEAL

X

Project evaluation - MEAL

X

Strategic analysis - Institutional Fundings

X

Safe Programming / Risk mitigation (including safeguarding)– Protection

X

Norms, legal frameworks, references related to disability - Inclusion

X

Operational partnerships - Field project management

X

Skill & Skill level

Knowing

Practicing

Proficient

Expert

Emergency response

X

Emergency monitoring and preparedness

X

Skill & Skill level

Knows

Practices

Proficient

Expert

Frameworks and references

X

Office and collaborative tools

X

Stress management

X

Collaborating in a global organisation

X