Disability and Inclusion Advisor

vor 2 Monaten

Wien, Wien, Österreich Light for the World International Vollzeit

Department: We Can Work

Place of work: (West) Africa – in one of Light for the World operating entities

Duration: Full time; until

Salary: If based in Burkina Faso: 14,000,000 XOF annually, depending on qualifications, experience and location

Reports to: Technical Director We Can Work Programme

Effective as of: asap

Please submit your application by 1st of July 2024 to ensure timely consideration for the position.

Company Overview:

LIGHT FOR THE WORLD is an independent international non-profit organization that advocates for visually impaired, blind, and other disabled people in the poorest regions of the world. As an internationally recognized NGO, we are committed to providing medical care, improving quality of life, and promoting the realization of human rights for people with disabilities. But we also enrich the day of our employees and supporters: Our work makes sense

About the role:

Reporting to the Technical Director We Can Work, the 'Disability Inclusion Advisor – Digital Accessibility' is responsible for developing disability inclusive practices in Higher Education Institutions and Digital Enterprises in the francophone region and beyond through training, coaching and advisory services, both in person and virtually. The role holder will be responsible for meeting deliverables set under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program as well as other Technical Support on Disability Inclusion in the Mastercard Foundation portfolio.

Your tasks

Technical support for Scholars Program partners and other Mastercard Foundation programme partners on digital accessibility and assistive technology:

  • Develop and deliver training materials on digital accessibility and assistive technology for Scholars Program partners and other Mastercard Foundation programme partners
  • Provide bilateral guidance (online and in person) to selected Scholars Program partners on digital accessibility and assistive technology
  • Review and provide expert advice on Scholars Program partners and other Mastercard Foundation programme partner proposal development and codesign sessions regarding digital accessibility and assistive technology

Enhance resource development, learning and dissemination for the Scholars Program relating digital accessibility and assistive technology:

  • Develop resources, tools, and content for the We Can Work and CapAble online resource platforms that advance digital accessibility, assistive technology and Disability Inclusion in the EdTech space, in close collaboration with the We Can Work Technical Team.
  • Document and disseminate relevant lessons learned regarding disability mainstreaming especially in the Digital Economy space, including the composition of case studies and stories of change.
  • Participate and contribute to conferences, and learning events that relate to the topic of assistive technology, EdTech and digital accessibility.

Technical support for Scholars Program partners in francophone Africa:

  • Provide disability inclusion training to select Scholars Program partners partners in francophone Africa
  • Guide Scholars Program partners through an institutional change process
  • Monitor progress of Scholars Program partners and other Mastercard Foundation programme partners against agreed deliverables, such as developing or implementing a disability action plan
  • Measure and report on progress on implementing disability action plans

Responsible for implementing Master Trainers Training for selected francophone Scholars Program partners:

  • Coordinate nominations and planning for the Master Trainers Training with the selected Scholars Program partners
  • Develop and deliver training materials on for Master Trainers Training in close collaboration with the We Can Work Technical team
  • Deliver training session with selected Master Trainers
  • Document and report on training outcome

Facilitate and provide expert input for international Scholars Program meetings:

  • Co-facilitate quarterly Community of Practice for disability inclusion focal points of Scholars Program partners with the We Can Work Technical Team
  • Chair technical sessions of the Community of Practice or Inclusion Working Group on digital accessibility and assistive technology.

Your profile

  • University level qualification relating to ICT, software engineering, or related field plus courses or certificate that relate to Assistive Technology or Digital Accessibility
  • At least 3 years of work experience in the area of Inclusive Education, Digital Accessibility or Disability Inclusion
  • Demonstrated expertise in the area of Digital Accessibility or Assistive Technology
  • Familiar with Adult learning/ participatory training methodologies
  • High level of exposure to barriers that persons with disabilities face and practical solutions to overcome those barriers, either through life experience or through previous work experience
  • Experienced trainer and/or facilitator with experience in designing and conducting skills-building workshops and other capacity development approaches with a variety of stakeholders in an accessible and clear manner.
  • Fluent language skills in French and English
  • Show great initiative and be able to work well in a team and independently
  • Ability to produce timely and deliver high-quality results

Our offer

  • You join a highly motivated team, appreciating your experience and eager to jointly shape Light for the World's monitoring and steering mechanisms
  • We are offering an outstanding opportunity to bring about change through an international development organization with strong expertise and a growing profile
  • We are committed to giving our colleagues space to explore new directions, test new ideas and to excel as individuals through and with their team
  • We emphasize a good work-life-balance, have flexible working hours and Home-Office opportunity
  • We are a professional team that strives towards continuous development. We believe in participatory leadership and expect you to contribute your expertise and ideas
  • We believe that learning from mistakes is an important way of developing and put emphasis on our culture of learning

How to Apply:

We are looking forward to receiving your online application. A complete CV and a letter of motivation are important parts of this. Please also refer to the salary information and let us know why you would like to join our team and why you consider yourself suitable. We look forward to hearing from you

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion in our organization. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or gender identity, and we very much welcome applications from people with disabilities.

For any questions related to accessibility and inclusion at Light for the World, please do not hesitate to contact us at -for-the-

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