This position is priority reserved for internal staff until midnight on Tuesday 18 August 2026. Mission: 12 monthsPlace: Amman - JordanStarting: September 2026Humanity & 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 & humanitarian projects in more than 55 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have a budget of approximately 200 million euros, with 4,000 employees worldwideAt 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.JOB CONTEXT: HI’s Regional Programme (Mashriq) coordinates missions in 4 different countries (Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria). The programme is covering the full mandate of HI – emergency, mine action and development with a strong focus on continuum and resilience. The program has a total volume expected for 2026 of 12M Euros with 300 staff.The main sectors of intervention are integrated rehabilitation and MHPSS, inclusive education, Economic inclusion including basic needs and economic recovery), Humanitarian mines actions and Inclusive Humanitarian Actions/Inclusive governance.Education is one of the core sector of intervention in most of the countries within the region. HI currently implements inclusive education projects in Jordan, Lebanon and Syria, while seeking to develop interventions in Egypt. In Syria, HI is supporting Education in Emergencies (EiE) partners (international INGOs and local NGOs) to make their EiE intervention inclusive of children with disabilities, through a mix approach of technical capacity building to partners and direct operational support to children with disabilities and their caregivers. YOUR MISSION: Based on the evolution of the context in the region, the Regional Rehabilitation Specialist will have to support the development of the Operational strategy and the revision of the sectorial strategy developed in the previous years to be adapted to the evolution of the context, especially in Lebanon.Under the line management of the Technical Head of Program (THoP), you contribute to the implementation of the mandate of HI and the operational strategy of HI MASHRIQ program in your field of expertise, while respecting the HI DGA policy. You ensure optimal quality and impact of the projects implemented in the countries, through a delegation system with appropriate control mechanisms. You share with all HI managers the responsibility of a sound management and successful functioning of the global organization. The post holder leverages expertise in Rehabilitation to offer strategic and/or operational support to the countries in MASHRIQ (Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, and Syria), according to needs jointly defined with the THoP and the Global Specialist.Mission 1: Expertise1.1 Contributes to the regional strategies and countries mission strategies when relevant in line with the global strategies1.2 Ensure technical support to projects in line with the global technical frameworks and standards on Rehabilitation1.3 Support the design and contextualization of technical tools, training, materials and other relevant documents, and disseminate them among the mission/humanitarian regional community (as needed) upon prior validation by the relevant HQ Technical Specialists. 1.4 Ensure technical learning from projects1.5 Ensure the control & monitoring of the technical quality and the relevance of HI’s activities in the Programmers under Rehabilitation activities1.6 Ensure compliance of the technical proposition with nexus stakes1.7 Contributes to the development of research and innovation projects at country and region level, when relevant, in the MHPSS expertise.1.8 Contribute to the Technical Divisions professional channel animation Mission 2: InfluenceContribute to the local external prestige and influence of HI’s expertise in the field of expertise and foster technical partnerships between HI and other actors.Mission 3: Business DevelopmentEnsure the development of major opportunities or new projects in the region in Rehabilitation sector. Be up-to date on the last international practices and directions and opportunities under his sectorial scope. Use this knowledge to guide the mission towards new and more relevant and efficient technical programming. Ensure relevance of technical practices at project design stage and on strategy development.Mission 4: Emergency preparedness and response Contribute to the support or implementation of emergency preparedness actions in the region and, during an emergency, adapts his/her working modality to contribute to an effective HI humanitarian response. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:The position will require the postholder to travel between the countries of the region and be able to move easily.RequirementsYou hold an advanced degree in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience between international development and emergency and post crisis environments, in technical position, · You have proven experience in complex environments as well as in collaboration with national rehabilitation actors at all levels (from services to central and international levels), You have strong strategic analytical skills; capacity to establish clear frameworks, rules and limits, You have strong experience in capacity building techniques with adults, using different pedagogical models. You like working as part of a team/network, cooperating.BenefitsAt HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission: Join the team12 months International contract starting from September 1st 2026;The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals;Pension scheme;Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution;Repatriation insurance paid by HI;Salary from 2813 € gross/month upon experience;Perdiem: 640€ net/month - paid in the field Paid leaves: 25 days per year;R&R: according to the level of the mission : 1 day per monthPosition open to families:a child allowance of 100€ per month, per child (from the second child) paid in the field;Contribution to school registration fees for children over 3 years; Family-wide health coverage;Payment for travel costs (air ticket & visa) and transport of your personal effects;Housing: individual taken in charge by HI;If you are resident in the country: local package.This position is priority reserved for internal staff until midnight on Tuesday 18 August 2026.
This position is priority reserved for internal staff until midnight on Tuesday 18 August 2026.
- Mission: 12 months
- Place: Amman - Jordan
- Starting: September 2026
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 & humanitarian projects in more than 55 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have a budget of approximately 200 million euros, with 4,000 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.
JOB CONTEXT:
HI’s Regional Programme (Mashriq) coordinates missions in 4 different countries (Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria). The programme is covering the full mandate of HI – emergency, mine action and development with a strong focus on continuum and resilience. The program has a total volume expected for 2026 of 12M Euros with 300 staff.
The main sectors of intervention are integrated rehabilitation and MHPSS, inclusive education, Economic inclusion including basic needs and economic recovery), Humanitarian mines actions and Inclusive Humanitarian Actions/Inclusive governance.
Education is one of the core sector of intervention in most of the countries within the region. HI currently implements inclusive education projects in Jordan, Lebanon and Syria, while seeking to develop interventions in Egypt. In Syria, HI is supporting Education in Emergencies (EiE) partners (international INGOs and local NGOs) to make their EiE intervention inclusive of children with disabilities, through a mix approach of technical capacity building to partners and direct operational support to children with disabilities and their caregivers.
YOUR MISSION:
Based on the evolution of the context in the region, the Regional Rehabilitation Specialist will have to support the development of the Operational strategy and the revision of the sectorial strategy developed in the previous years to be adapted to the evolution of the context, especially in Lebanon.
Under the line management of the Technical Head of Program (THoP), you contribute to the implementation of the mandate of HI and the operational strategy of HI MASHRIQ program in your field of expertise, while respecting the HI DGA policy. You ensure optimal quality and impact of the projects implemented in the countries, through a delegation system with appropriate control mechanisms.
You share with all HI managers the responsibility of a sound management and successful functioning of the global organization. The post holder leverages expertise in Rehabilitation to offer strategic and/or operational support to the countries in MASHRIQ (Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, and Syria), according to needs jointly defined with the THoP and the Global Specialist.
Mission 1: Expertise
1.1 Contributes to the regional strategies and countries mission strategies when relevant in line with the global strategies
1.2 Ensure technical support to projects in line with the global technical frameworks and standards on Rehabilitation
1.3 Support the design and contextualization of technical tools, training, materials and other relevant documents, and disseminate them among the mission/humanitarian regional community (as needed) upon prior validation by the relevant HQ Technical Specialists.
1.4 Ensure technical learning from projects
1.5 Ensure the control & monitoring of the technical quality and the relevance of HI’s activities in the Programmers under Rehabilitation activities
1.6 Ensure compliance of the technical proposition with nexus stakes
1.7 Contributes to the development of research and innovation projects at country and region level, when relevant, in the MHPSS expertise.
1.8 Contribute to the Technical Divisions professional channel animation
Mission 2: Influence
Contribute to the local external prestige and influence of HI’s expertise in the field of expertise and foster technical partnerships between HI and other actors.
Mission 3: Business Development
Ensure the development of major opportunities or new projects in the region in Rehabilitation sector. Be up-to date on the last international practices and directions and opportunities under his sectorial scope. Use this knowledge to guide the mission towards new and more relevant and efficient technical programming. Ensure relevance of technical practices at project design stage and on strategy development.
Mission 4: Emergency preparedness and response
Contribute to the support or implementation of emergency preparedness actions in the region and, during an emergency, adapts his/her working modality to contribute to an effective HI humanitarian response.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:
- The position will require the postholder to travel between the countries of the region and be able to move easily.
Requirements
- You hold an advanced degree in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,
- You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience between international development and emergency and post crisis environments, in technical position,
· You have proven experience in complex environments as well as in collaboration with national rehabilitation actors at all levels (from services to central and international levels),
- You have strong strategic analytical skills; capacity to establish clear frameworks, rules and limits,
- You have strong experience in capacity building techniques with adults, using different pedagogical models.
- You like working as part of a team/network, cooperating.
Benefits
At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission: Join the team
- 12 months International contract starting from September 1st 2026;
- The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
- Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals;
- Pension scheme;
- Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution;
- Repatriation insurance paid by HI;
- Salary from 2813 € gross/month upon experience;
- Perdiem: 640€ net/month - paid in the field
- Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
- R&R: according to the level of the mission : 1 day per month
- Position open to families:
- a child allowance of 100€ per month, per child (from the second child) paid in the field;
- Contribution to school registration fees for children over 3 years;
- Family-wide health coverage;
- Payment for travel costs (air ticket & visa) and transport of your personal effects;
- Housing: individual taken in charge by HI;
- If you are resident in the country: local package.
This position is priority reserved for internal staff until midnight on Tuesday 18 August 2026.
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: www.hi.org
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: www.hi.org
