Humanité et Inclusion recrute un(e) Chargé(e) de recherche pour l’inclusion des services, France(Lyon) et Belgique(Bruxelles)

Humanité et Inclusion recrute un(e) Chargé(e) de recherche pour l’inclusion des services, France(Lyon) et Belgique(Bruxelles)

Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. The organisation works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development programmes in more than 60 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have a budget of approximately 255 million euros, with 4794 employees worldwide.

At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities.

Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview. For more information about the organisation: www.hi.org

JOB CONTEXT:

The 3i Division’s mission is to ensure the quality and continuous improvement of operations. It favors an agile approach to identifying and defining the methods and processes needed to design, manage and develop the social mission and interventions. It encourages and supports the development of skills and the evolution of practices among HI staff and its operational partners. It contributes to developing an innovative and learning organization in all its contexts of intervention and activity.

The 3i Division employs over 10 people responsible for supporting the various facets of this mandate for Humanity & Inclusion programs. It comprises 5 units: MEAL Unit, Data Unit, Innovation,- Unit, Research Unit and Transversal Approaches Unit.

The Research Unit’s mission is to steer research governance within HI, promote research and evidence generation, create new research opportunities by developing scientific collaborations and contributing to project design. The unit also manages the implementation of research projects.

YOUR MISSION:

The aim of this position is to first design and test a trans-sectorial methodology to measure the outcomes of HI projects on the level of inclusiveness of services and then develop and promote guidance on this methodology.

In this framework, your main duties are:

Task 1: Design phase: Produce an alpha version of the methodology to measure the level of services’ inclusiveness

• Review the various documents relating to the project INSER (working group minutes and recommendations, steering committee minutes and decisions, seminar reports…) and interview Key Informants in charge of the phase 1 to understand the stages, pathways and key decisions taken during phase 1 of the project on the inclusiveness of services,
• Learn from HI existing tools and external approaches to anchor the methodology in what already exists,
• Based recommendations and scope defined by the working group, the steering committee and during the seminar, develop a methodological note describing (1) how the methodology will be developed and (2) how the methodology will be tested,
• Facilitate the working group and ensure follow-up with the study steering committee,
• Coordinate with others relevant teams to ensure feasibility and relevance of the work produced,

Task 2: Testing phase: Plan the field phases, test the designed methodology in 2 countries and adjust it.

• Identify the 2 testing countries,
• Organize and supervise testing in both countries (data collection planning, recruitment and training of local assistants if necessary…). At least 2 field missions will be required.
• Ensure that testing phase complies with ethical considerations.
• Obtain all the administrative authorizations required to carry out the research (ethical and other committees).
• Analyze all data collected and adjust the methodology if needed.

Task 3:  Uptake phase: Ensure the findings sharing and contribute to knowledge transfer activities

• Produce a guidance presenting and explaining how and when to use the designed methodology,
• Facilitate workshops or webinars to share main findings in the 2 research countries and broadly,
• Contribute to internal communication by presenting work in progress and new resources produced (through articles and oral presentations)

Task 4: Contribute to the administrative and budgetary follow-up of the research project

• Contribute to the management of the project budget
• Ensure that implementation complies with administrative, time and financial requirements

ACCESSIBILITY OF THE POSITION:

Based in Lyon or in Brussels, the position is located in Open Space, boxes are available for quieter if necessary and the workspace is very bright. Concerning the building, elevators and access ramps are available.

A disability advisor is on hand to answer your questions and help you with your application. The position can be adapted to your needs.