Senior Inclusion Officer

Job Description

Title: Senior Inclusion Officer

Company Name: Centre for Disability in Development (CDD)

Vacancy: 1

Age: at least 18 years

Location: Cox's Bazar

Minimum Salary: Tk. 95000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ 3 to 5 years

Published: 21 May 2025

Education:

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 18 years
∎ Extensive knowledge and experience in disability inclusion, age and gender inclusivity, and broader diversity and inclusion principles.
∎ Strong planning skills for developing and executing comprehensive inclusion strategies.
∎ Skills in project implementation, including budget management and impact assessment.
∎ Experience in mentoring and leading teams in implementing inclusive practices.
∎ Training organization and coordination.
∎ Capacity to adapt to evolving inclusion challenges and develop innovative solutions.
∎ Sensitivity to conflict dynamics in humanitarian and development contexts.
∎ Proficiency in rapidly responding to inclusion needs in emergency situations.
∎ Language proficiency in relevant languages for effective communication with diverse stakeholders.
∎ Extensive knowledge and experience in disability inclusion, age and gender inclusivity, and broader diversity and inclusion principles.
∎ Strong planning skills for developing and executing comprehensive inclusion strategies.
∎ Skills in project implementation, including budget management and impact assessment.
∎ Experience in mentoring and leading teams in implementing inclusive practices.
∎ Training organization and coordination.
∎ Capacity to adapt to evolving inclusion challenges and develop innovative solutions.
∎ Sensitivity to conflict dynamics in humanitarian and development contexts.
∎ Proficiency in rapidly responding to inclusion needs in emergency situations.
∎ Language proficiency in relevant languages for effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Ensure partners have a clear understanding of the Disability Inclusion Work Plan and collaborate with them to implement its principles effectively.
∎ Providing disability inclusion capacity development support to all AHPIV agencies. Develop and execute a training program to empower staff within partner agencies.
∎ Offer timely technical support to partners on integrating disability inclusion into key tools and documents.
∎ Joint partner field visits, offering on-the-job support and monitoring to ensure effective disability inclusion.
∎ Synthesize and share international best practices in disability inclusion with partners to promote effective strategies.
∎ Attending and organizing different meetings.
∎ Collaborate with AHPIV consortium partners to track progress, report achievements to the Inclusion Manager and ensure accountability by identifying areas for improvement.
∎ Develop and deliver training on disability standards, awareness, inclusion, and etiquette for staff, volunteers, and community.
∎ Help organizations develop and review disability-inclusive policies for best practices and legal compliance.
∎ Conduct accessibility assessments of different facilities to identify and address barriers. Provide recommendations for modifications.
∎ Develop and disseminate accessible resources (guides, toolkits, IEC materials) on disability inclusion.
∎ Offer technical support to organizations in making their programs, services and events accessible.
∎ Facilitate community dialogues to discuss disability issues and promote inclusion. Organize events celebrating disability diversity and culture.
∎ Conduct advocacy campaigns to raise awareness, combat stereotypes, and promote participation of people with disabilities.
∎ Train and support staff/volunteers in disability inclusion, providing guidance on accommodations and inclusive practices.
∎ Provide technical support for collecting, analyzing, and reporting disability-disaggregated data to understand needs and preferences.
∎ Collaborate with AHPIV partners, different organizations, advocacy groups, experts to leverage their expertise and resources.
∎ Share best practices, lessons learned with peers and stakeholders.
∎ Manage budget allocations for disability inclusion activities, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
∎ Empower people with disabilities via consultation, capacity building, and forming self-help/support groups.
∎ Develop and share case studies, success stories that highlight effective disability inclusion initiatives.
∎ Prepare regular reports on the progress of disability inclusion activities and their impact on the project outcomes.
∎ Organize IDPD Observation, mainstream awareness events (Water Day, 16 Days Campaign, etc.) with relevant organizations and participate in government/other awareness programs, focusing on IASC guidelines and disability inclusion.
∎ Where possible, connect with initiatives (national, regional, local) to support OPD leaders in training mainstream humanitarian organizations on disability-inclusive response strategies.
∎ Collaborate with Inclusion Manager to complete required narrative reports.
∎ Liaise with CDD’s rehabilitation team to conduct survey, studya improve scope of inclusion in internal program.
∎ Maintain regular coordination with CDD to share info on challenges person with disabilities are facing to access services, develop joint solutions and share info on referrals.
∎ Participate in the Age and Disability Working Group (ADWG), other mainstreaming organizations and other sector coordination meetings to provide technical input on disability inclusion.
∎ Identify areas for professional development and collaborate with Save the Children International to create action plans for skill improvement.
∎ Engage in self-directed learning to enhance skills and competencies independently.
∎ Seek feedback, necessary support to achieve skill improvement and meet objectives.
∎ Perform additional tasks as assigned by CDD authority according to project needs.
∎ Adhere, CDD's Children and Adults at Risk Safeguarding policy, ensuring safety, well-being of all project participants.
∎ Promote safe, secure environment for all participants and stakeholders of project.
∎ Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and follow the designated reporting procedures.
∎ Perform any other responsibility/ special duty delegated by the supervisor/line manager or CDD management.
∎ Established in 1996, the Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a more inclusive society for persons with disabilities. CDD achieves this by building the technical capacities of development stakeholders and communities in inclusive practices, while simultaneously empowering persons with disabilities through leadership development, rehabilitation, and other vital support.
∎ CDD, a renowned leader in disability-inclusive development, is supported by international and national partners, offering an inclusive and respectful work environment.
∎ CDD's Executive Director received the Ramon Magsaysay Award (Asia's Nobel Prize) in 2010, and in 2018, CDD was recognized by the Bangladesh Government as a leading disability and development organization.
∎ CDD is accepting applications for the position of ‘Senior Inclusion Officer’ under a project named ‘BGD AHP Rohingya Response Phase 4: Delivering inclusive Humanitarian Assistance to FDMN and Vulnerable Host Communities through Multi-sectoral Humanitarian Aid in Cox’s Bazar’.
∎ Duties and Responsibilities
∎ Working with Partners
∎ Ensure partners have a clear understanding of the Disability Inclusion Work Plan and collaborate with them to implement its principles effectively.
∎ Providing disability inclusion capacity development support to all AHPIV agencies. Develop and execute a training program to empower staff within partner agencies.
∎ Offer timely technical support to partners on integrating disability inclusion into key tools and documents.
∎ Joint partner field visits, offering on-the-job support and monitoring to ensure effective disability inclusion.
∎ Synthesize and share international best practices in disability inclusion with partners to promote effective strategies.
∎ Attending and organizing different meetings.
∎ Collaborate with AHPIV consortium partners to track progress, report achievements to the Inclusion Manager and ensure accountability by identifying areas for improvement.
∎ Capacity Building
∎ Develop and deliver training on disability standards, awareness, inclusion, and etiquette for staff, volunteers, and community.
∎ Help organizations develop and review disability-inclusive policies for best practices and legal compliance.
∎ Conduct accessibility assessments of different facilities to identify and address barriers. Provide recommendations for modifications.
∎ Develop and disseminate accessible resources (guides, toolkits, IEC materials) on disability inclusion.
∎ Offer technical support to organizations in making their programs, services and events accessible.
∎ Facilitate community dialogues to discuss disability issues and promote inclusion. Organize events celebrating disability diversity and culture.
∎ Conduct advocacy campaigns to raise awareness, combat stereotypes, and promote participation of people with disabilities.
∎ Train and support staff/volunteers in disability inclusion, providing guidance on accommodations and inclusive practices.
∎ Provide technical support for collecting, analyzing, and reporting disability-disaggregated data to understand needs and preferences.
∎ Collaborate with AHPIV partners, different organizations, advocacy groups, experts to leverage their expertise and resources.
∎ Share best practices, lessons learned with peers and stakeholders.
∎ Manage budget allocations for disability inclusion activities, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
∎ Empower people with disabilities via consultation, capacity building, and forming self-help/support groups.
∎ Develop and share case studies, success stories that highlight effective disability inclusion initiatives.
∎ Prepare regular reports on the progress of disability inclusion activities and their impact on the project outcomes.
∎ Organize IDPD Observation, mainstream awareness events (Water Day, 16 Days Campaign, etc.) with relevant organizations and participate in government/other awareness programs, focusing on IASC guidelines and disability inclusion.
∎ Where possible, connect with initiatives (national, regional, local) to support OPD leaders in training mainstream humanitarian organizations on disability-inclusive response strategies.
∎ Collaborate with Inclusion Manager to complete required narrative reports.
∎ Liaise with CDD’s rehabilitation team to conduct survey, studya improve scope of inclusion in internal program.
∎ Maintain regular coordination with CDD to share info on challenges person with disabilities are facing to access services, develop joint solutions and share info on referrals.
∎ External Representation and Advocacy
∎ Participate in the Age and Disability Working Group (ADWG), other mainstreaming organizations and other sector coordination meetings to provide technical input on disability inclusion.
∎ Professional Development
∎ Identify areas for professional development and collaborate with Save the Children International to create action plans for skill improvement.
∎ Engage in self-directed learning to enhance skills and competencies independently.
∎ Seek feedback, necessary support to achieve skill improvement and meet objectives.
∎ Perform additional tasks as assigned by CDD authority according to project needs.
∎ Safeguarding Responsibilities
∎ Adhere, CDD's Children and Adults at Risk Safeguarding policy, ensuring safety, well-being of all project participants.
∎ Promote safe, secure environment for all participants and stakeholders of project.
∎ Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and follow the designated reporting procedures.
∎ Additional Responsibilities
∎ Perform any other responsibility/ special duty delegated by the supervisor/line manager or CDD management.
∎ Job Context
∎ Established in 1996, the Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a more inclusive society for persons with disabilities. CDD achieves this by building the technical capacities of development stakeholders and communities in inclusive practices, while simultaneously empowering persons with disabilities through leadership development, rehabilitation, and other vital support.
∎ CDD, a renowned leader in disability-inclusive development, is supported by international and national partners, offering an inclusive and respectful work environment.
∎ CDD's Executive Director received the Ramon Magsaysay Award (Asia's Nobel Prize) in 2010, and in 2018, CDD was recognized by the Bangladesh Government as a leading disability and development organization.
∎ CDD is accepting applications for the position of ‘Senior Inclusion Officer’ under a project named ‘BGD AHP Rohingya Response Phase 4: Delivering inclusive Humanitarian Assistance to FDMN and Vulnerable Host Communities through Multi-sectoral Humanitarian Aid in Cox’s Bazar’.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A, Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance
∎ Prorata basis Festival Bonus. Limited Life and Health Insurance.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Read Before Apply:

• CDD respects the rights and dignity of all human beings, including children, women, older persons, all sexes, the indigenous community, and persons with disabilities. CDD complies with its child and vulnerable adult safeguarding policy and code of conduct. All staff of CDD must sign and adhere to this code of conduct.

• Persons with Disabilities, Women, Third Gender, and candidates from indigenous communities who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply. Requirements may be relaxed for candidates belonging to these groups.

• CDD reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible. Only short-listed candidates will be called for an interview. All applications will be treated according to merit and with strict confidentiality.

• You are cordially requested not to apply if the salary range, job location, contract duration, and other terms and conditions mentioned in the advertisement does not match your expectations.

• CDD is an equal opportunity employer. Any form of personal persuasion, e-mail, or phone call will result in the disqualification of candidature.

• Selected candidates will have to go through a rigorous reference and background checking process.

Company Information:
∎ Centre for Disability in Development (CDD)
∎ A-18/6, Genda, Savar, Dhaka-1340
∎ www.cdd.org.bd
∎ 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 a disability. CDD`s mission is to address this by simultaneously educating the community in how to be more inclusive whilst also enabling persons with a disability to participate in society by providing them with essential supports. In this way persons with disabilities can be given the same rights, freedoms, dignity and quality of life as everyone else. CDD respects rights and dignity of all human beings including children, women and persons with disabilities . All staff members of CDD must sign a Child safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Address::
∎ A-18/6, Genda, Savar, Dhaka-1340
∎ www.cdd.org.bd
∎ 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 a disability. CDD`s mission is to address this by simultaneously educating the community in how to be more inclusive whilst also enabling persons with a disability to participate in society by providing them with essential supports. In this way persons with disabilities can be given the same rights, freedoms, dignity and quality of life as everyone else. CDD respects rights and dignity of all human beings including children, women and persons with disabilities . All staff members of CDD must sign a Child safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Application Deadline: 25 May 2025

Category: NGO/Development