Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion Rehabilitation Technical Officer – Kakuma Jobs in Kenya

Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion Rehabilitation Technical Officer – Kakuma Jobs in Kenya; Under the Area Manager’s supervision, the Technical Officer (TO) implements HI’s mandate (StratOp) locally. By providing technical expertise, the TO ensures high quality project impact and collaborates closely with the program’s technical team. They also mentor and train the project team to ensure effective delivery of technical activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Guidance and Project Support

Provide technical guidance and support to project team and specialists in line with sectoral frameworks and standards

Ensure project activities align with internal quality standards, proposing adjustments or improvements

Adapt project documentation to meet global technical norms and standards

Support technical reporting by collecting and analysing sectoral data with Project and MEAL teams

Coordinate with technical partners as delegated

Technical Learning and Quality Assurance

Facilitate information sharing between field teams and global specialists

Collect data for capitalization exercises, lessons learned, and scientific documentation

Implement audit recommendations and technical guidelines

Ensure relevance and quality of activities through self-evaluations and formal evaluation cycles

Propose research topics, oversee data collection, and contribute to ToRs for evaluations

Anticipate adjustments by monitoring evolving norms and standards

Sectoral Animation and Capacity Building

Support technical recruitment and provide hiring recommendations

Lead technical training sessions and contribute to professional skills development plans

Identify training and coaching needs to develop local talent pool

Facilitate communities of practice and professional development

Design operational data collection tools for monitoring project completion

Oversee data processing

to ensure compliance with IM, MEAL, and technical council principles

Technical Influence and Business Development

Represent HI’s technical expertise in networks and partnerships

Relay and contribute to advocacy messages

Develop technical content for project continuity, expansion, or new proposals

Emergency Preparedness and Response

Support program emergency preparedness actions

Adapt work modalities during crises to contribute to effective humanitarian response

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy (Diploma with 6+ years relevant experience may be considered)

Minimum 5 years in clinical/community-based rehabilitation, including 2 years supervisory/technical advisory role

Proven experience in community/home-based rehabilitation, functional assessments, and caregiver support

Background in humanitarian/refugee/low-resource settings; strong grasp of protection mainstreaming and disability inclusion

Demonstrated ability to design training materials, facilitate participatory learning, and provide mentorship

Technical Competencies

In-depth understanding of rehabilitative services and assistive technology strategies

Strong knowledge of Kenya Refugee Response Framework and local disability laws/policies

Expertise in assessment, prescription, and delivery of assistive products

Knowledge of UNCRPD and IASC guidelines on disability inclusion

Core Skills

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and facilitation abilities

Strong mentorship and coaching skills

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Fluency in English and Kiswahili
How to Apply

To apply, please send your cover letter and an updated CV to Jobs.kenya@hi.org. Use the Subject Line: “Application for Rehabilitation Technical Officer, Kakuma”. Please ensure your current location is clearly stated in your application. Academic Certificates and testimonials are not required at this stage; these will only be requested from shortlisted candidates.