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 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.

The original team of 100 staff members has grown to more than 400 people since the earthquake hit with the arrival of emergency response specialists, physical rehabilitation specialists, logisticians and the addition of local staff.

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.

For information about employment opportunities with Handicap International in Haiti, please visit the website for Handicap International's French national association.