The project In the sequence of the Lwena Memorandum of Understanding complementary to Lusaka Protocol, the Angola Government has prepared the Angolan Program for Demobilization and Reintegration which is being implemented at National level by The Institute of Socio-Professional Reintegration for Ex-combatants (IRSEM). In the scope of this program assistance is been delivered to facilitate economic and social reintegration of Ex-combatants. are from Ex-FMU (Unita Forces) and from FAA (Angolan Armed Forces). Among the program beneficiaries can be distinguished special groups as follows: Female Ex-combatants, Widows of Ex-combatants eligible for PGDR, Minors whose parents are Ex-combatants or their guardian, Ex-combatants with disabilities, designated as a “Vulnerable Group” to whom PGDR has designed a specific strategie to assist them. Additional support, especially for diables personal reintagration is foreseen, such as: Supply of auxiliary means for physical rehabilitation, including prothesis, crutch/ walking stick, wheelchairs, tricycles, hearing devices or others which may be considered necessary; Medical physiotherapy support necessary to physical rehabilitation; Phsychosocial support; Professional rehabilitation.
The objective of the project is to deliver technical assistance to IRSEM to provide physical rehabilitation, specialized care and treatment to ex-combatants with amputation and other severe disability and psychological trauma.
GTZ International Services in consortium with MundiServicios is currently preparing the “Expression of Interest” for this World Bank-financed project.
In this context we are surching for: Physicians specialised in physiotherapie and rehabilitation, psychiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, traumologists (councellor); Occupational thearpeutics and physiotherapie specialists in neurological diminution; Specialists in social and professional rehabilitation to persons with very low level of autonomy, persons with sensorial diminutions, particularly persons with visual deficiencies and/ or mental disorder.
Your tasks
Create conditions for social reintegration of the disabled person taking in the account the actual and future living environment Prevent or minimize the dependency of the disabled person for specialized services
The support to this group should address the needs in terms of:
Provision and supply of assistance devices Adaptation of supplementary assistance for daily activities Daily care and assistance Long term medical care (home care and sanitary education of the disabled). Access to specialised consultations, supply of medical and pharmaceutical assistance and/or daily technical support
Your qualifications
- University degree in the relevant field - Minimum of 8 years professional experience, of which 4 years in interntional projects – Work experience in technical assistance projects funded by WB or other development agencies very advantageous – Relevant international work experience in the region highly desirable, intercultural competence required - Excellent communication skills - Excellent command of Portuguese (written and spoken) and English
Commencement
Commencement of the project is anticipated to approximately 1. quarter 2008
Contact For further information please contact Mrs. Annette Mueller-Roth Phone: +49 61 96 79-1483 e-mail:
