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Job Title:   Disability Inclusion Advisory Unit Manager 

Organisation: Light for the World

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Light for the World is a global disability & development organization, breaking down barriers to enrich society and unlock the potential in all of us. Light for the World (LFTW) is an international disability and development organisation whose vision is an inclusive society where no one is left behind. We enable crucial eye health services and help empower people with disabilities in some of the poorest regions of the world.

Job Summary:  The Disability Inclusion Advisory Unit Manager (DIAU Manager) will be responsible for supporting and enabling Light for the World to expand the role as expert organization on disability inclusion, with the Disability Inclusion Facilitator (DIF) Model as a key feature. Uganda will serve as a Hub to also support other focus countries to develop this role. The DIAU Manager is part of the Management Team and oversees and guides the work of the unit with special attention to the We Can Work Program.

The DIAU Manager will report to and work under the guidance of the Country Director, directly manage the Disability Inclusion Advisors (DIAs) and Disability Inclusion Facilitators (DIFs) and work in close coordination with the We Can Work team and other teams.

The DIAU Manager will focus on managing partnerships on disability inclusion in Uganda that will look at enhancing disability inclusive practices amongst NGOs, Government actors and private sector actors while ensuring compliance with Light for the World’s policies, donor requirements and national laws. S/he will also directly manage projects focusing on disability inclusion under her/his jurisdiction

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintaining existing partnerships on disability inclusion and actively identify opportunities for new partnerships.
• Quality control of the Disability Inclusion Facilitator (DIF) model, represent LFTW in meetings to share information about the DIF model and ensure other countries implement the model with quality and rigor.
• Manage and provide technical supervision to the DIA and DIF teams ensuring cross-project support and learning while maintaining regular checks so that they develop in line with their potential.
• Co-ordinate inclusion support amongst project teams by responding to technical requests
• Ensure development, follow-up and support of DIFs to implement their individual action plan and achieve their key performance indicators
• Ensure close linkages with disability structures in Uganda as well as beyond.
• Line management of the DIAU team and provision of supportive supervision to the DIAs in their support to the DIFs
• Manage and expand the portfolio of consultancies through identifying opportunities, developing narrative and financial proposals, manage contracting and ensure quality and timely deliverables.
• Ensure administrative, financial management and operational implementation of project (s) under your jurisdiction

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Master’s degree in development studies, International Development, Sociology, disability, Social Sciences, Programme Management or related field.
• At least five years of project and team management experience in a similar INGO or recognized NGO role which explicitly involved donor-funded projects.
• Excellent people skills with experience in collaborating in a diverse and dynamic team
• Knowledge and at least 5 years ‘experience of disability inclusion and/or working with organizations of persons with disabilities
• Experience in partnership management, including government liaisons.
• Proven effectiveness in leading and coaching professionals.
• Professional intensive experience and hands-on knowledge on broader capacity building, with excellent facilitation skills.
• Innovative and strategic thinker always ready to adapt and learn.
• Technology savvy with proficiency in the use of MS Office software packages.
• High levels of integrity, accountability, and honesty.
• Commitment to Light for the World’s mandate and values.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

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Please apply using A complete CV and a letter of motivation are important parts of this. Please let us know why you would like to join our team and why you consider yourself suitable.

Deadline: 31^st March 2023

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