CALL FOR VOLUNTEER INCLUSIVE EDUCATION 
1.	THE ORGANIZATION 
Handicap International is an INGO specialising in the field of disability and development. A strong emphasis is placed on empowering people with disabilities through their integration into mainstream development activities and the provision of appropriate health and rehabilitation services to ensure equal opportunities for all. 
Since its creation in 1982, the organization has set up programmes in approximately 60 countries and intervened in many emergency situations. It has a network of eight national associations (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and USA) which provide human and financial resources, manage projects and raise awareness of Handicap International’s actions and campaigns. 
2. THE PROJECT 
‘Strengthening Basic Education of Children with Disability in Kenya’ project aims to promote better participation and achievement in education and greater acceptance by others in society of girls and boys with disability in Kenya.  Activities are designed so that boys and girls with disability both have access to education in preschool and primary school level through promotion of inclusion and reinforcement of the basic education system in Dandora and Kibera.  The lessons learned and good practice in this project will be documented and shared with partners and stakeholders.   
Handicap International Kenya in collaboration with two local partners-Deaf empowerment Kenya (DEK) and Nairobi Family Support services (NFSS) is implementing pilot inclusive education project in six schools in Dandora and Kibera in Nairobi County. 
The project seeks to address the learning needs of all children with a specific focus on those who are vulnerable to marginalization and exclusion. At the core of inclusive education is the right to education, the significance of which has been re-affirmed in many international human rights treaties, the latest of which is the new UN Convention on the Rights for Persons with Disabilities. 
The main thematic areas of the project activities include 
•	Establishment of resource centres  
•	Documentation of best practices  
•	Baseline (KAP)surveys on disability issues  
•	Counselling and psycho social support and gender perspective on disability  
•	Physical accessibility and modification of school facilities  
•	Facilitating capacity building on Inclusive education techniques/ teaching methodologies for teachers, education officials, parents and community among other stakeholders on inclusive education approaches  

3. Rationalle/ justification: 
The project is finishing it’s second year of implementation.  Some delays in implementation have been experienced so far and additional workforce is viewed as an urgent need to assist in bridging the time gaps. One volunteer will be needed to support the implementation of the project activities. 
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4. Methodology and Planned activities 
Under the supervision of the Inclusive Education Project Manager (Nairobi) the Volunteer will support the implementation of the inclusive education project activities, which seeks to promote quality education for children with disability. 
He/she is responsible for 
1. Direct implementation of the project and project monitoring procedures:
•	Support the project officer build the capacity of partners, teachers and the community on issues of awareness in inclusive education
•	Support the partners in identification, screening and assessment of children with disability 
•	Support in promoting linkages with project partners with a view of improving networking on issues of inclusive education 
•	Support the partners in establishing a system of tracking data of children with disability in the schools
2. Promoting linkages and networking with implementing partners 
5. Qualifications and skills required Essential 
•	Degree or Diploma in Occupational /physiotherapy with a background in Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR)
•	Interest in working with children with disability in education and skills building 
•	Good communication and writing skills 
•	Proficiency in Computer skills  
•	Project management training would be an added value 
•	Conversant with general project reports-monthly, quarterly, mid term and end term 

6. DURATION 
The successful candidate will be expected to take up the position for three months from August 2011 to October 2011 

Application: 
If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV(including 3 referees their current contacts and email addresses) by email to :-
recruit05@handicap-international.or.ke so as to reach on or before 12th August, 2011 5.00pm. The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Inclusive Education volunteer position” 
Do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.   
Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply 
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