In the international offices and in the field, more than 360 people work on a professional basis as either volunteers or salaried staff for Handicap International. They share the organization's values and use their professionalism and skills to further Handicap International's work in an ever-changing environment.

In the field, the need for professionalism combined with the desire to enhance local capacity means that Handicap International mainly recruits people with a minimum of two years' professional experience in their particular sphere.

Adherence to the organization's values is also an important element in the working relationship that Handicap International seeks to develop with its employees. Handicap International also expects all employees, whatever their role in the organization, to be committed. This commitment is expressed through their ability to be ready for action when needed, particularly in the event of an emergency operation.

In order to comply with local legislation in the countries where it works and provide a management structure which ensures equal treatment for all staff, Handicap International has implemented a Human Resources Management Policy based on values and principles which are consistent with the organization's social objectives. 

INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE IN HAITI

Already operational in Haiti when a violent earthquake struck Haiti on January 12, Handicap International was able to respond to the emergency quickly by caring for the injured, distributing humanitarian aid and setting up temporary shelters for those affected by the disaster. Within 36 hours of the earthquake, the organization had shipped several tons of freight to Haiti, including a clinic tent, mobility aids and orthopedic materials.

In less than ten days, the Handicap International's health team assisted more than 500 injured persons. The original team of 100 staff members has grown to approximately 200 people since the earthquake hit with the arrival of emergency response specialists, physical rehabilitation specialists, logisticians and the addition of local staff. We are gearing up to be able to provide orthopedic aids and prostheses (artificial limbs) as soon as possible.

Handicap International has extensive expertise in providing emergency response to earthquakes and other natural disasters, including the 2008 hurricanes in Haiti and the earthquake in China. The international organization works to bring about lasting change in the living conditions of people in disabling situations in more than 60 postconflict or low-income countries around the world.  Handicap International's eight national associations, based in Europe, Canada and the United States, work together to provide human and financial resources, manage projects and raise awareness of the organization's work.

PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS NEEDED FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE IN HAITI

Handicap International is recruiting 15 physical therapists (PTs) and occupational therapists (OTs) to provide direct care for people injured and disabled in Haiti's devastating earthquake. Therapists are needed in hospital settings to help people recover from their injuries, avoid secondary complications and prevent or mitigate long-term disability. Some therapists will provide community-based services in displaced persons camps.

Minimum Qualifications: 
-At least three years professional experience as a licensed PT or OT

-Experience working internationally in low-income countries, preferably in emergency/disaster relief

-French and/or Creole language skills required

-Willingness to work 12-hour days under extremely stressful conditions

If interested, please email a CV and cover letter to recrut05@handicap-international.org.