Senior Technical Officer (STO) Physical and Functional Rehabilitation - Emergency - M/F

Company presentation:

In response to needs and within the framework of its technical expertise, HI has been working in the DRC since 1995

in numerous sectors and is a recognized player in humanitarian assistance and logistics

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– In Kinshasa, multi-year development projects are being implemented focusing on

Physical and Functional Rehabilitation, Maternal and Child Health,

Inclusive Education, and Inclusive Governance.

– In Kasai and Kasai Central, initially involved in development activities, HI has intervened since the 2016 crisis on Food Security projects (Cash modality then support for agricultural production) and is currently involved in two economic inclusion and inclusive education projects.

– In North Kivu, to date, the Goma base is implementing the following projects:

• A mobile mental health clinic project (ECHO) in Little North Kivu (Goma) and South Kivu (Minova)

• An emergency response project (CDCS) for primary healthcare where HI intervenes through the mental health component integrated with stimulation therapy for children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and their families in Little North Kivu

• An integrated rehabilitation project with stimulation therapy and mental health

(RIMSCASSA-GFFO) in North Kivu (Mweso, Kitchanga, and Goma)

• A project for the prevention of multiple risks and violations faced by vulnerable populations and a multisectoral response to protection and assistance needs in the face of shocks, with a mental health component linked to gender-based violence (PREVENIR-DGD-H). This project is currently completed, with a third phase planned for the end of 2025.

HI's multi-year operational strategy for the DRC ended in December 2022. A new strategy for 2026-2028 has just been approved. It reflects a commitment to diversifying activities in eastern DRC and to growth in terms of volume.

The year 2026 will therefore be devoted to the development of the new strategic cycle 2026-2028, to the validation of sectoral action plans and with reflections focused in particular on operational capacities for emergency response, protection, economic recovery, and the improvement of access to care and rehabilitation services in the DRC including the issue of strategic partnership.

Context and mission:

Under the management of the Technical Head of Program (THoP), and with support from the READ DRC Specialist, the Emergency Rehabilitation Technical Officer (STO) contributes to the implementation of HI's mandate in the DRC, with a particular focus on the quality, relevance, and speed of interventions in emergency situations in the eastern part of the country.

They provide close technical support to project teams working in unstable environments to ensure the effective integration of physical and functional rehabilitation into humanitarian responses (mobile clinics, multisectoral responses, primary healthcare, protection). They ensure that technical approaches are adapted to operational constraints (security, access, limited resources), while guaranteeing compliance with HI's quality standards. They

actively contribute to emergency preparedness and response by strengthening team capacities and supporting the rapid deployment of activities tailored to the needs of affected populations.

itiative, and willingness to learn are valued.