INCLUSIVE HUMANITARIAN ACTION OFFICER

Humanity And Inclusion
Mogadishu, Somalia
Humanitarian

Job Description

The position of INCLUSIVE HUMANITARIAN ACTION OFFICER at Humanity And Inclusion in Mogadishu is now open for applications. The successful candidate will bring strong Humanitarian experience spanning at least 3 - 4 years. Submit your application by Jul, 15 to be considered for this role.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: INCLUSIVE HUMANITARIAN ACTION OFFICER

Reporting to: Project Manager

Location: MOGADISHU, SOMALIA

Closing date: 15th July 2026

THE ORGGANIZATON

Handicap International (which runs projects under its operating name, Humanity & Inclusion - HI), is an independent

and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster.

Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on

responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their

fundamental rights. Handicap International is a not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. It

operates as a federation made up of a network of associations.

INCLUSION COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

The organization’s inclusion mainstreaming will target governmental and non-governmental humanitarian actors. The

mainstreaming approach consists of 5 pillars:

  • Analysis: The first step is to evaluate situations of exclusion, analyse contextualized vulnerability factors and

identify barriers to accessing services.

  • Information and awareness: Based on this analysis the organization delivers information and awareness

sessions for relevant government ministry, Sub-clusters, OPDs, local and international actors.

  • Training: Based on gaps and opportunities identified by the organization, or upon direct request from actors,

the organization provides a range of technical trainings tailored to the priority sectors of intervention.

  • Advocacy: The organization promotes the adaptation of the IASC Guidelines on Inclusion of Persons with

disabilities by humanitarian actors.

  • Coaching: The organization provides ongoing technical and material support to organisations to develop and

implement and adopt the tools.

ROLE OF THE POSITION

The position will be based in Mogadishu and under the line-management of Project Manager and in functional link

with Senior Technical Officer on Inclusive Humanitarian Action, she/he will be responsible to:

REPRESENTATION (10 %)

▪ In coordination with the line manager, the Inclusive Humanitarian Action Officer can represent HI in the project

area with any relevant stakeholders, local, national and international partners, local authorities in order to

facilitate the implementation of project’s activities;

▪ S/he participates when needed/relevant to the Working Groups and Sub-clusters in the field of intervention.

ACTIVITY IMPLEMENTATION/TECHINCAL RESPONSIBILITY (60%)

  • In closed collaboration with Project Manager and Inclusive Humanitarian Action Senior Technical Officer;

collect all relevant technical tools for identification of barriers and facilitators of inclusion in partners project

targeted areas.

  • Liaise with persons with disabilities and their relevant representative organizations to engage them and their

voices as much as possible in activities implementation and build trustful collaborations;

  • Contribute to the identification and analysis of barriers and facilitators faced by persons with disabilities to

access services (Protection, Food security, WASH etc.)

  • Mapping of existing key humanitarian actors on data collection tools and processes, identify
  • Identify barriers, disability specific risks, capacities and disability specific needs to WASH, food security and

general protection In coordination with Project Manager and Senior Technical Officer organize and facilitate

various training and learning sessions to humanitarian actors, on disabilities mainstreaming and inclusion of

persons with disabilities based on a rights-based approach, aligned to good practices and global and national

policy frameworks and related evidence of what works.

  • Contribute to the production and revision of technical guidelines and materials of collaborating agencies;
  • Contribute to the development of training materials to be used within inclusive humanitarian action.

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  • Participate to the monthly situation report by providing relevant data to your line-manager;
  • Support donor reporting and participate in proposal writing when requested by line-manager;

ACTIVITY FOLLOW UP (IMPACT MONITORING & EVIDENCE) (30%)

  • Conduct monitoring the level of inclusiveness and meaningful access to provision by persons with disabilities

and provide related input for programming for ensuring activities are responsive, and contextually and

culturally appropriate.

  • Engage persons with disabilities and other representatives in the monitoring of HI Actions;
  • Collect and produce case studies, good practice document for learning and monitoring impact;
  • Ensure a proper documentation (pictures and data collection) of training and learning of partners.
  • Support the feedback mechanism are inclusive and gender sensitive compliance.

OTHERS DUTIES: ((To demonstrate an ethic and professional practice):

  • Respect confidentiality and accountability, humanitarian principles.
  • Respect, promote and implement all HI’s Safe Guarding Policies and report to your line manager any non-

respect of HI’s policies amongst the teams or partners.

  • Address needs and requests in a professional way.
  • Report any incident or act that causes any harm to beneficiary or to others.
  • Always interact with children with the presence of their parents or caregivers.

About Mogadishu

Mogadishu, known locally as Muqdisho, is the capital of Somalia and the country's largest city. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation. The city hosts the headquarters of numerous UN agencies, international NGOs, and government institutions, offering diverse career opportunities for development and humanitarian professionals.

Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Muqdisho • Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Buuxda

Qualifications & Requirements

Qualifications

and professional experience needed

  • Advanced degree in Social Studies, Gender, Education, or any other related field.
  • At least 3 years of proven experience in working in disability inclusion, protection, gender, Education, or

humanitarian programming.

  • Excellent understanding and skills:
  • Inclusive Humanitarian Action (IHA)
  • Project Management
  • Communication and team Work
  • Age, Gender, and Disability inclusion (AGD approach)
  • Rights-based and community-based approaches
  • Safeguarding and accountability principles
  • Familiar with disability inclusion standards (such as IASC Guidelines on Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities)
  • Experience in the identification of barriers faced by persons with disabilities
  • Experience in conducting accessibility and inclusion assessments
  • Experience in designing inclusive activities and adapting services
  • Experience in training and capacity building for partners and staff
  • Awareness of Data collection with inclusive tools (Washington Group Questions is often required)

How to Apply

Condition of Application:

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV + a

cover letter (including 3 referees with their current official contacts) by email latest on 15th July 2026 to:

recruitmentsom@hi.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">recruitmentsom@hi.org

and CC to

s.ismail-ahmed@hi.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">s.ismail-ahmed@hi.org

Mandatory:

  • The email subject line should be marked: “Inclusive Humanitarian Action Officer”
  • Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage.

Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted. Humanity & Inclusion is

committed to safeguarding and promoting child protection and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position involves working with beneficiaries and is subject to strict safer recruitment checks.

Humanity & Inclusion is an equal opportunity employer and qualified and competent women and persons with disability

applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

Job Details

Posted: July 10, 2026
Organization: Humanity And Inclusion
Location: Mogadishu, Somalia
Sector: Humanitarian