Disability Inclusion Advisor at Christian Blind Mission (CBM)

The Country Team Kenya that you will be joining has 12 employees. You will report to the Country Director – CBM Global Kenya and you will be working closely a team of seven (7) people from the Inclusion Advisory Group. You will have no direct reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and/or refine the Kenya Country Team Advisory strategy, adjusting over time as needed.
• Develop and/or maintain excellent relationships with the Disability Movement, with clear understanding of how to ensure that collaboration on Advisory is constructive and complementary;
• Represent the Kenya team within the wider IAG network.
• Scope out Advisory opportunities in Kenya and the larger East and South African region.
• Provide advice to clients, collaborating and coordinating with agreed delivery partners, including representatives from the Disability Movement.
• Engage in continuous learning and upskilling and contribute through sharing and learning as is required for Advisory work.
• Tracking and documenting disability inclusion components of Kenya Country Team field programmes
• Perform any other tasks as may be assigned by the Country Director

We are looking for a candidate who brings:

• A minimum of first degree in social sciences, humanities and at least 7 years relevant experience
  Relevant experience in design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of human rights-based development and/or humanitarian programs and policies.
• Understanding of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its application to country policies and programs.  
• Demonstrated training and capacity development skills and experience.
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken), including the ability to adapt pitch, style, and content of messages for different audiences, and to communicate in an inclusive manner
• Strategic thinking and creativity
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain networks of communication with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work as a member of a team, as well as the ability to work in a self-directed manner
• A willingness to contribute to the growth and development of CBM Global, and the IAG.
• Ability to manage shifting workloads and priorities and deliver high quality work on time.
• Experience working in cross-cultural teams and diverse environments.