Handicap International (HI) is an international aid organization specializing in the field of disability. Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political, and non-profit making works alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, whatever the context, assisting them and supporting them in their efforts to become self-reliant. Since its creation, the organization has set up programs in approximately 60 countries and intervened in many emergencies. It operates as a federation made up of eight associations (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA) that provide human and financial resources, manage projects, and raise awareness of Handicap International`s actions and campaigns.
HI has been working in Bangladesh since 1997, with a focus on creating sustainable changes in terms of ensuring the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in society. HI promotes an inclusive approach by focusing on access to services for all whenever possible rather than developing specific actions for persons with disabilities. HI works with persons with disabilities and with their families, their communities, and society. The main office is based in Dhaka, and presently there are 3 project offices (Kurigram, Ukhiya, and Teknaf) and 1 coordination office (Cox Bazar).
Presently HI Bangladesh is implementing projects on integrating disability in community-based disaster risk reduction and response; economic empowerment of extremely poor persons with disabilities; mainstreaming disability in livelihood interventions; support to refugees and surrounding communities, capacity building of professional associations; and support to Disabled People`s Organizations; among others.
HI runs more than 400 projects in some 60 countries. This calls for a range of technical, methodological, and managerial skills. We recruit staff with varied and complementary profiles for HI’s network, which is composed of the HI Federation and eight national associations.
The decision to work in humanitarian assistance is a meaningful one. At HI, the values we hold are focused on our beneficiaries and shared by all those who have chosen to join us. They are the backbone of our mission and motivate us all to become ambassadors for HI in our day-to-day work. Working at HI means comprehending and embodying these values that make up our DNA
| Humanity |
Respecting our team members regardless of their origins, personal circumstances, and position in the hierarchy to ensure healthy working relationships and constructive discussions. We seek a working environment that encourages feedback between colleagues, managers, and the team, as feedback is seen as a lever for progress and development. |
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| Commitment |
Demonstrating courage and innovation in our humanitarian responses to implement effective projects and foster group dynamics. We believe that working as a team to meet the objectives of our projects ensures we are tangibly involved in every stage of the process and can measure the full impact of our actions. |
| Inclusion |
Fighting ceaselessly against exclusion and promoting diversity in the workplace. We ensure that our recruitment process and our teams reflect one of HI’s fundamental values: each member of staff is key to the success of our projects and difference is recognized as an essential ingredient in collective performance. |
| Integrity |
Embodying HI’s mandate and values and complying with HI’s code of conduct in our daily work. We are accountable to our beneficiaries and to the donors and funding bodies that finance our projects. Because it is vital to prevent anything from hindering the successful implementation of these projects, we have developed policies governing project monitoring and evaluation, the prevention of fraud and corruption, and the safeguarding of beneficiaries. #donoharm We also ensure an environment that is conducive to individual well-being with the help of a code of conduct followed by all our employees, partners, and consultants |
More than 4,500 people, including 3,500 national field staff and 300 international staff, work for HI in a wide range of contexts. We are striving for a more inclusive world and believe that diversity is an asset for our organization. We are committed to ensuring that differences are not an obstacle to working for HI and that all our employees are sensitive to inclusive employment issues.
Because we require our international staff to be mobile, we take care of their accommodation requirements. The type of accommodation provided depends on the length of the mission, security conditions, and family circumstances. We also cover the costs of transport, visas, and freight (personal effects).
Whether at headquarters or in the field, all our employees benefit from psychological support and stress management training. Our managers create the conditions for everyone to find fulfillment at work, and tools are available for teams to regularly assess their well-being and workload. Feedback, social barometer exercises, or broader surveys are carried out regularly.
HI works in situations of conflict, epidemics, and natural disasters. In these contexts, we attach the highest importance to safeguarding the security and physical and mental health of our employees.
As an employer that cares about the well-being of its employees, both at our headquarters and in our field programs, we pay particular attention to their health. Our center of expertise in physical and mental health based at our headquarters in Lyon has put in place all the necessary frameworks and policies to ensure that everyone receives the support they need according to the risks and location of their mission. Staff joining HI are offered an adapted health pathway and access to online training modules throughout their mission, with a particular emphasis on stress management, incident management, and burnout prevention.
They may also be offered an interview with a psychologist before leaving for the field to help them avoid certain risks.
HI’s teams work in humanitarian emergencies, chronic crises, and situations of extreme poverty helping people to regain their place in the community. Our employees therefore have the opportunity to exercise their profession in very different contexts and following their circumstances. We respect the principles of inclusion and accessibility both in the way we recruit people and in the way we implement our missions.
Yes, of course, if you think you have the kind of experience or skills we are looking for. Then it will all depend on your adaptability and motivation to work with us!
You will receive an automatic acknowledgment of receipt when you send in your application. This acknowledgment specifies that it takes about 3 weeks to process your application, depending on the position.
Yes. The positions you apply for may be managed by different HR Staff, but your applications will be visible to all of them so they can coordinate and prioritize them. However, we would ask you to make choices that are coherent with your profile, experience, and skills so that we can get to know you better and understand your motivations.
You will receive a rejection notification during or after the selection process from one of our HR Staffs.
All our internship offers are given on our job vacancies page, including internships in the field. We only accept interns for the internships published here.
Most of our positions require English, but not all of them. If English is a requirement, this will be mentioned in the job advertisement. However, English does facilitate mobility within the organization.