P&O Technologist

Accessibility Organization for Afghan Disabled AOAD is a non-governmental, nonprofits and non-political organization established by Person with Disability with the aim of working and advocating for persons with disabilities, their immediate family members, and vulnerable people with gender equality as a peer-supporter in May 2007 in Kabul and registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan with the registration No: 956.

 AOAD played a vital role in working and delivering of service to most marginalized and vulnerable groups and have multi year’s rich experience of work in 18 provinces of Afghanistan including Kabul, Nangarhar, Laghman, Kunar, Khost, Paktia, Paktika, Logar, Uruzgan, Bamyan, Helmand, Herat, Kandahar, Parwan, Balkh, Jawzjan, Ghazni and Wardak province of Afghanistan.

AOAD is active stakeholder with humanitarian’s country Team (HCT/OCHA, ACBAR and the Afghan CSO’s Network which fully contributed on all activities.

Recently AHF/OCHA conducted Capacity Assessment of AOAD and fortunately received its Eligible Certificate as partner for AHF/OCHA funding.

AOAD has a zero-tolerance approach to the AOAD Code of Conduct including safeguarding, child protection, SEA, and Fraud violations being committed by its staff, consultants, contractors, volunteers, interns, suppliers, vendors, sub-grantees/partners, implementing partners or any other associate.

Organization Context:

AOAD was established through a with its own Disability experts to advocate for the rights of Afghans with Disabilities and their family members with special respect to women/girls with Disabilities and children in Afghanistan, the overall vision of AOAD is to (LEAVE NO One Behind).

AOAD with a deep understanding of challenges from Afghanistan society developed its programming portfolio to provide services for Persons with Disabilities with gender and Disability equality in the below thematic areas,

· Gender & Disability inclusion in the humanitarian and development agenda of Afghanistan.

· Capacity building, knowledge sharing, and recreational skills development for women/girls with Disabilities and their immediate family members.  

· Service Delivery for Persons with Disabilities, their immediate family members, and vulnerable groups of society in the field of humanitarian, basic health service, Physical Rehabilitation, and Physical Accessibility for inclusive environments to live everyone in equality and dignity.

AOAD is a committed organization with the vision/mission with full respect to international Humanitarians law (IHL), the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities UNCRPD and agreements with close coordination with national and international organizations, government entities, and communities implemented 95 projects in the 18 provinces.

Roles and Responsibilities

· Repair, build, and modify prosthetic or orthotic appliances or footwear

· Assemble or build prosthetic and orthotic appliances according to drawings, measurements, and plaster casts

· Design, build, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic appliances

· Examine and measure patients to develop working sketches of appliances

· Take body or limb measurements of patients

· Make and modify plaster casts

· Repair and maintain fabrication and laboratory equipment

· Any other project-related task assigned by the project supervisor.

Confidentiality

· He/she makes sure that all intellectual properties of AOAD and all other information related to the project or organization is confidential and is not shared or spread it up to non-relevant staff or outsiders. 

· He should not share any AOAD Official format in soft or hard to with outsiders (Non-Organization Staff).

Security:

· The staff makes sure that all security policy and procedures set by the organization is considered well and followed during the times he/she is working. S/he is responsible for his/her security during official times either at the campus or in mission if policies are not followed.

· Safety

· He is responsible for the safety of all AOADs and project assets delivered to her/him. S/he must ensure that all safety measurements are taken for any assets she/he is responsible for and consider AOAD’s asset safety policy. 

Values

· Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

· Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

A. A 3 year Degree or Diploma in prosthesis and Orthosis field.

B. Minimum 3-5 years’ work experience, particularly in the field of Prosthesis and Orthosis with INGOs, public hospitals or other prominent organization.

C. Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto, both written and spoken, other local languages will be an asset,

D. Experience in staff management, public outreach, and coordination with stakeholders.

E. Strong Command of Pashto/Dari

F. Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-ethnic team and take on diverse tasks.

G. Working experience in the targeted provinces and familiar with the concerned community, geography, and culture.  

H. Team worker, Analytical and Troubleshooting skills

I. Honest, proactive, and well-mannered.

J. To be an Afghan National.

AOAD has got a strong stand on the protection of beneficiaries.

· "The Role Holder will have to create and maintain an environment which prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and promotes the implementation of the code of conduct"

· AOAD promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and its policies (PSEA, Child Protection, etc.). AOAD has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives, or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in AOAD includes, in particular, criminal
record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.

· Individuals with disabilities and female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly value the unique perspectives and contributions that you can bring to our team.

Female candidates are required to have a Mahram in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Islamic Emirate for work in the designated work area and only the transposition cost and food allowance will be paid for the Mahram.

Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications through the link provided below. Please complete all required fields and upload your updated CV along with the requested information through the form.

Applicants must ensure that all details are accurate and complete before submission. Incomplete applications or submissions sent through other channels will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written test or further assessments as part of the recruitment process.

To apply please follow the link bellow:

https://forms.gle/iUDnGkZ7r6fRWNMZA