Roving Rehabilitation Technical Officer - Ukraine

Place: roving position: Dnipro, Mykolaiv & Kharkiv
Starting date: 1st July 2026
Duration of contract: 6 months – renewable upon funding
Closing date for applications: 8th May 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.

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.

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JOB CONTEXT:
From February 2022, HI has re-opened a Country Programme in Ukraine to respond to the humanitarian needs triggered by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. In 2026, HI pillars of interventions are:

·       Health: HI aims to improve access to quality physical rehabilitation and mental health and psychosocial support services (MHPSS) for conflict-affected vulnerable population.

·       Protection: Given the scale of humanitarian and protection needs, HI intervenes at various levels to ensure that vulnerable conflict-affected populations have access to multi-sectoral services tailored to their needs. In addition, HI aims to foster a disability-inclusive humanitarian response.

·       Armed Violence Reduction: Ongoing attacks dangerously exacerbated Explosive Ordnance (EO) contamination in Ukraine. In light of this, HI is conducting a multi-pronged approach to EO Risk Education and Conflict Preparedness and Protection (CPP), adaptable to the evolution of the conflict, NTS (Non-Technical Survey) activities and Victim Assistance. 

·       Inclusion Humanitarian Assistance: Since 2022, HI has been providing training and awareness-raising sessions for humanitarian workers, community focal points and service providers to ensure that people with disabilities have meaningful access to humanitarian assistance as well as throughout society in Ukraine and are included in decision-making process.

YOUR MISSION:
Under the responsibility of the Rehabilitation Specialist, the Rehabilitation Technical Officer contributes to the implementation of Humanity & Inclusion's mandate and 10-year strategy. He/she contributes to the implementation of projects by providing technical expertise and ensuring that the quality and impact of the project is optimized. He/she works closely with the project managers and the program’s technical team. He/she is responsible for support and advice of the national rehabilitation officer and the physical therapists so that they properly achieve their technical activities.

Responsibility 1: Provides guidance and technical support to projects in accordance with the overall technical frameworks and standards within the rehabilitation sector.

·       Provides appropriate rehabilitation technical and pedagogical guidance and support to project managers and field staff.

·       Provides specialized occupational therapy guidance and support to the rehabilitation field staff, particularly in acute trauma and polytrauma cases.

·       Supports and guides local partners and the team in identifying trauma related cases.

·       Ensures that the project activities are implemented according to internal quality and technical standards and proposes adjustments or improvements if necessary.

·       Adapts project documentation as required in accordance with global rehabilitation technical norms and standards including the International Classification of Functioning.

·       Contributes to the regular reporting of the rehabilitation activities (collection and analysis of the technical data collected) in conjunction with the project team and the MEAL team.

·       If relevant, ensures coordination and collaboration with the technical partners of the project as delegated by the Rehabilitation Specialist.

·       Supports capacity development of national rehabilitation staff through assessments, mentoring, supervising and training, with emphasis on trauma-informed care.

Responsibility 2: Provides technical learning from projects.

·       Collects the elements necessary for any planned capitalization or scientific documentation exercises.

·       Provides reports and reflections on training sessions that are implemented, to contribute to technical learning.

·       Responsible for the technical learning of projects based on lessons learned and good practices in trauma-focused therapy.

·       Contributes to rehabilitation technical learning under the responsibility of the specialist based on good practice.

·       Implement recommendations for improving the technical quality of the rehabilitation components of projects.

Responsibility 3: Contributes to the animation of the rehabilitation sector.

·       Designs and delivers trauma-specific occupational therapy training.

·       Contributes to the skills upgrading plan for rehabilitation professionals, with focus on acute trauma and polytrauma management.

·       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.

·       Contribute to other reports & documentation upon request.

·       Provides inputs to support the development of the mission’s next operational strategy in collaboration with the rehabilitation specialist.

Responsibility 4: Contributes to ensuring HI's technical influence within its perimeter.

·       Contributes to the influence of HI's expertise: can represent HI's technical expertise in relevant local networks and with local partners under the guidance of the rehabilitation specialist.

·       Contributes to the strengthening of referral pathways into existing rehabilitation services

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:

The security situation in Ukraine remains relatively stable, although air alert is frequently active. However, markets, restaurants and cafes are open, and life continues as normal. There is a strict curfew, the hours depend on the region. Most attacks by RF target energy structures, mainly power grids and power plants, resulting in planned or unplanned disruptions of electricity, water, heating and occasionally internet across the country.

HI has 3 hubs, one in the East in Dnipro, one in the North East in Kharkiv, one in the South in Mykolaiv and the coordination office is in Kyiv. HI staff is accommodated in guesthouses or in hotels (during business trips), usually near HI offices, restaurants, cafes, shopping centers within walking distance and near a shelter (the shelter is either in the building or easy to reach).

Movements between sites can be made by car (HI drivers) or by train, depending on the region and time. 

The 4 cities are large Humanitarian hubs, numerous international organizations are located and social life (restaurant, café) is possible under a strict curfew (23:00 to 06:00). Good quality international and local food is available, with several malls and lots of different restaurants at walking distance from the hotels and offices. Communication (phone, mobile data, internet) is working well.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• At least 3 years of clinical experience and experience in emergency humanitarian settings with experience in acute traumas, polytraumas, and complex injuries rehabilitation.
• Strong communication style and openness, fostering collaboration and effective teamwork.
• Experience in the multidisciplinary approach.
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills.

CONDITIONS:
At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission: Join the team

• 6 months International contract starting from 1st July 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 2346€ gross/month upon experience;
• Perdiem: 578€ net/month - paid in payroll;
• Hardship: 500 € net/month paid with your salary;
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
• R&R: 5 days every 8 weeks => + possible transport/package support;
• Position: Unaccompanied;
• Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI;
• If you are resident in the country: local package.