Centre for Disability in Development (CDD)

Summary

Education

Additional Requirements

At least 1 year of professional work experience in relevant sectors;
Having clear ideas about management, leadership, analytical ability, multitasking, facilitation; communication, presentation, and report writing skills;
Having adaptability, teamwork, relationship building, and change management skills;
Having the Basic IT skills, basic knowledge of MS Excel;
Having outstanding skills and expertise in written/email communication;
Having proven experience in development/ humanitarian project management, team management and on Disability inclusion in Development or in Humanitarian response;
Having proven experience working with National NGOs and/or other international stakeholders;
Having experiences in working and reporting through UNHCR Funded systems is a plus.

Key function-1: Identification of beneficiaries

Identify new participants for inclusive sports and recreational activities, in particular children and adolescent girls with disabilities
Links with rehabilitation team and any other stakeholders to ensure inclusion of all children and adolescents with disabilities.
Refer participants to other services if necessary.

Key function-2: Ensure proper planning and implementation of inclusive sports and recreation activities

Prepare periodic (weekly and monthly) work plan of the activities.
Mobilize traditionally excluded persons and organize them to participate in inclusive sports and recreational activities.
Design and supervises activities taking into account the location of the activity, and gender and age level of participants in coordination with the technical unit.
Ensure activities are organized and taking place in a safe space and inclusive manner.
Coordinate the activities with Rehabilitation, MHPSS, and any other stakeholders to ensure the collaborative support of participants, including finding suitable land or space for inclusive sports activities.
Follow up of services with the participants, their caregivers, learning facilities, playgrounds, and other services accessed by regular and frequent support visits.
Sensitize the local communities on the importance of recreational, sports & physical activities for all persons and support greater awareness and understanding through outreach activities.
Work in close collaboration with the volunteer, ensuring the quality of service.

Key function-3: Supervision and Training of the volunteers

Provide training to volunteers inclusive sports and recreational activities including the adjustment of activities and design and implementation.
Provide technical supervision to activities volunteers, in coordination with the line manager and technical unit.
Assist in the regular appraisal of the sports and recreational activities volunteers.

Key function-4: Documentation and Reporting

Ensure timely feedback to volunteers regarding strengths and areas for improvement including the proposal of future training.
Write weekly reports reflecting program activities and ensure their timely submission.
Ensure that records and reports of beneficiaries are dis aggregated by age, gender, and disability (if any).
Prepare summary reports reflecting inclusive sports and recreational activities.
Support the timely and efficient implementation of the monthly action plan.
Support to provide feedback on the implementation and ensure timely discussions on any challenges encountered while involving relevant persons/departments.
Any other related task assigned by authority.

Job Context:

The Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) is a not for profit organization established in 1996 to develop a more inclusive society for persons with disabilities. CDD simultaneously builds technical capacities of the development stakeholders and the communities in how to be more inclusive whilst also enabling persons with a disability to participate in society by strengthening their leadership and providing them with essential rehabilitation and other supports.
CDD is one of the most renowned organizations in the field of disability-inclusive development. CDD’s work in Bangladesh is supported by international and national donor agencies/development partners. CDD offers an inclusive, amicable, and respectable work environment.
The Ramon Magsaysay Award (Asian version of the Noble prize) has been awarded to its Executive Director in 2010. In 2018, CDD was recognized by the Government of Bangladesh as one of the best organizations working on disability and development issues.
CDD is accepting application for the position of ‘Inclusive Sports and Recreation Officer’ under the project named ‘Inclusive Emergency Assistance to Crisis-affected Rohingya Population in CXB and BC, Bangladesh’ which will be implemented with the support of Handicap International – Humanity and Inclusion (HI). The duration of the project is till December-2024.

Job Location: Ukhiya (Camp 05 & 06) and Bhasan Char with extensive field visit at project locations

Prorata basis Festival Bonus

Limited Life and Health Insurance

Work at office

Contractual

Cox’s Bazar (Ukhia)