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.

Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development programmes in more than 60 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have a budget of approximately 255 million euros, with 4794 employees worldwide.

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:

·         Partnership Development: Collaborate with governments, NGOs, Organisations of Persons with Disabilities, and other stakeholders to build strategic partnerships that advance inclusive education objectives and scale impact.

·         Technical Positioning & Innovation: Strengthen HI’s positioning by promoting its disability inclusion approaches in relevant networks. Identify opportunities for innovation and research, develop project proposals, and lead key initiatives, such as costing studies to evaluate intervention costs. 

1. Policy Influence  

·         Donor & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with the Inclusive Education and Advocacy teams to influence donors and major stakeholders (e.g. USAID, GAC), ensuring inclusive education remains a priority in their political and budgetary agendas. Position HI as a natural partner for mainstream education organizations and disability actors.

·         Strategic Alliances & Consortia: Work closely with HI staff across the federation to identify opportunities for strategic alliances and consortia that expand technical assistance in inclusive education, fostering collaboration with key North American INGOs and networks.

·         Policy Advocacy & Development: Advocate for inclusive education policies at national and international levels, contributing to the development of policy frameworks that promote the inclusion of marginalized and vulnerable groups in education systems – encouraging mainstream stakeholders and donors to meet SDG commitments, including the "leave no one behind" principle.

·         Influencing International Cooperation: Collaborate with the Inclusive Education team to influence policies and priorities of international cooperation stakeholders, ensuring inclusive education is reflected in their guidance frameworks, budgets, and funding calls.

·         Network Participation & Advocacy: Actively engage in mainstream education networks, particularly with North American actors to elevate the profile of inclusive education for children with disabilities and advance the global agenda in this area.

Requirements

YOUR PROFILE:

• You hold a Master’s degree in education, international development, disability studies, or related degree.  
• You have Practical hands-on experience in inclusive education for learners with disabilities, across various age groups.

·         You demonstrate a strong understanding of grant and business development proposal processes. 

·         You have extensive experience in networking, building partnerships, and policy development in the field of inclusive education. 

• You are fluent in English.   

Benefits

CONDITIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Type of contract: Open-ended contract
• Advantageous teleworking charter;
• The position can be in national associations of HI : United States or Canada

TO APPLY:
Only online by joining a CV and cover letter.

For further information about the association: successful candidates will be contacted.