Inclusive Education Policy & Development Officer

Company: Humanity & Inclusion
Location: Washington
Posted on: January 23, 2025

Job Description:

HI, Humanity & Inclusion is seeking a

Inclusive Education Policy and Development Officer -
USA or Canada

Place: USA (Washington DC) or Canada (Montreal)
Starting date: 04th November 2024
Type of contract: Open-ended contract
Closing date for applications: 27th October 2024

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

JOB CONTEXT:

Currently, within the Inclusive Education Team, there are 3 Inclusive Education (IE) Global
Specialists overseeing over 50 projects across 26 countries, with one as the acting manager
of the IE Team. The Policy and Development Officer (PDO) would bring new skills and
expertise to this expanding area and support the IE team with the development of new
projects, leading specifically on larger scale project development, providing technical
support to a small number of country programs and projects while focusing on partnership
building and donor engagement. Now that disability mainstreaming is becoming more
popular amongst general education partners, the PDO will help to build new consortia
particularly in the US context. Additionally, there will also be a specific focus on developing
HI's expertise on Inclusive Technical Assistance, finding and executing opportunities to

HI, Humanity & Inclusion is seeking a

Inclusive Education Policy and Development Officer -
USA or Canada

provide technical assistance to organizations on matters related to disability inclusive
education.

It will be essential for the Inclusive Education Policy and Development Officer (PDO) role to
be based in Washington, DC, at the US-NA headquarters. The reasons for this
recommendation are as follows: 1) Washington, DC, is home to key global education and
development donors, including USAID, the World Bank, and the U.S. Department of State.
This provides direct access to building partnerships, engaging in policy discussions, and
influencing funding opportunities; 2) The city hosts a wide range of international
conferences, events, and forums on global education, disability inclusion, and development.
These events offer valuable opportunities for networking and collaboration with important
stakeholders and partners; 3) Both Humanity & Inclusion's Inclusive Education Team and
the US-NA office agree that the U.S. is a strategic priority for this role. Locating it in
Washington, DC, would support the achievement of the position's objectives and contribute
to the overall success and sustainability of the job profile.

YOUR MISSION:

The Inclusive Education Policy and Development Officer (PDO) is a key member of the
Inclusive Education Team within the broader Social & Inclusion Division. The main aim of
the role is to develop and expand HI's profile and impact through:

* Developing new business opportunities and promoting HI's inclusive education
technical approaches, expertise, and positioning within relevant mainstream
networks. The goal is to form alliances and consortia. Inclusive Education is one of
the two main pillars of HI's new Social & Inclusion technical strategy, which
includes a "value proposition" highlighting HI's unique contributions to the broader
Inclusive Education sector. Part of this role is to refine and promote this "value
proposition" as part of HI's go-to-market strategy and support the development of a
robust framework for action.

* Supporting the development of projects, including technical assistance for
mainstream organizations, policymakers, and states by contributing to new
proposals, projects, and offering technical expertise. This includes building the

HI, Humanity & Inclusion is seeking a

Inclusive Education Policy and Development Officer -
USA or Canada

capacity of HI staff to better position HI's technical assistance offerings to
mainstream organizations.

* Contributing to influencing donor and stakeholder policies, including the selection of
priority countries and regions. This involves advocating for inclusive education
issues, promoting the adoption of best practices, and pushing for budget allocations
that prioritize the inclusion of children and young people with disabilities and other
vulnerable groups in education, particularly within international development
contexts.

This is a full-time position that involves regular international travel, including to Europe and
HI intervention countries. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the
Inclusive Education team but will take the lead on business development efforts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development

* Financial Resource Mobilization & Donor Engagement: Mobilize financial
resources by conducting donor mapping, analyzing potential donors, and
recommending strategies. Maintain strong relationships with current donors,
approach new donors and foundations (e.g., Lego), and engage with for-profit
development corporations (e.g., Chemonics, RTI) for business development.

* Partnership Building: Promote HI's technical expertise and approaches within
key networks (e.g., Global Campaign for Education, Basic Education Coalition) to
develop consortia with major partners. Identify and establish global partnerships
and consortium agreements with NGOs, institutions, and companies on technical
priorities (e.g., Save the Children, Chemonics, RTI, etc.).

* Support for Proposal & Project Development: Contribute to the development
of new proposals and projects, providing technical expertise and capacity-
building support to HI staff to better position HI for technical assistance
opportunities with mainstream organizations and policymakers.

* Technical Assistance Opportunities: Collaborate with the Institutional Funding
and Inclusive Technical Assistance (ITA) teams to identify, prioritize, and develop
new business opportunities in the Inclusive Education sector.

2. Technical Expertise in Inclusive Education

HI, Humanity & Inclusion is seeking a

Inclusive Education Policy and Development Officer -
USA or Canada

* Program Design & Implementation: Design and implement inclusive education
programs that ensure access and quality education for children and young
people with disabilities, particularly in low-resource settings. This role will
follow a small number of flagship IE projects (1 or 2) to maintain expertise and
connection with IE sector.

* Inclusive Technical Assistance: Provide technical expertise on IE for all
technical assistance projects supporting partners/clients through
consultancies.

* Capacity Building & Training: Develop and deliver training for HI staff and
partners, to build their capacity to implement inclusive education practices and
policies.

* Monitoring & Evaluation: Create and apply monitoring and evaluation tools to
assess the impact of inclusive education programs, ensuring evidence-based
decision-making and continuous improvement.

* Partnership Development: Collaborate with governments, NGOs, Organisations
of Persons with Disabilities, and other stakeholders to build strategic
partnerships that advance inclusive education objectives and scale impact.

* Technical Positioning & Innovation: Strengthen HI's positioning by promoting
its disability inclusion approaches in relevant networks. Identify opportunities for
innovation and research, develop project proposals, and lead key initiatives, such
as costing studies to evaluate intervention costs.

3. Policy Influence

* Donor & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with the Inclusive Education
and Advocacy teams to influence donors and major stakeholders (e.g. USAID,
GAC), ensuring inclusive education remains a priority in their political and
budgetary agendas. Position HI as a natural partner for mainstream education
organizations and disability actors.

* Strategic Alliances & Consortia: Work closely with HI staff across the
federation to identify opportunities for strategic alliances and consortia that
expand technical assistance in inclusive education, fostering collaboration with
key North American INGOs and networks.

* Policy Advocacy & Development: Advocate for inclusive education policies at
national and international levels, contributing to the development of policy
frameworks that promote the inclusion of marginalized and vulnerable groups in

HI, Humanity & Inclusion is seeking a

Inclusive Education Policy and Development Officer -
USA or Canada

education systems - encouraging mainstream stakeholders and donors to meet
SDG commitments, including the "leave no one behind" principle.

* Influencing International Cooperation: Collaborate with the Inclusive Education
team to influence policies and priorities of international cooperation
stakeholders, ensuring inclusive education is reflected in their guidance
frameworks, budgets, and funding calls.

* Network Participation & Advocacy: Actively engage in mainstream education
networks, particularly with North American actors to elevate the profile of
inclusive education for children with disabilities and advance the global agenda
in this area.

YOUR PROFILE:

* You hold a Master's degree in education, international development, disability
studies, or related degree.
* You have Practical hands-on experience in inclusive education for learners with
disabilities, across various age groups.
* You demonstrate a strong understanding of grant and business development proposal
processes.
* You have extensive experience in networking, building partnerships, and policy
development in the field of inclusive education.
* You are fluent in English.

CONDITIONS OF THE POSITION:

* Type of contract: Open-ended contract
* Advantageous teleworking charter;
* The position can be in national associations of HI : United States or Canada

TO APPLY:
Only online by joining a CV and cover letter via the following link:

https://apply.workable.com/j/F3E3D3200A

For further information about the association: www.hi.org

HI, Humanity & Inclusion is seeking a

Inclusive Education Policy and Development Officer -
USA or Canada
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successful candidates will be contacted.

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