Global Accessibility Advisor at Christian Blind Mission (CBM)

These are your responsibilities

• Provide global technical guidance on accessibility (built environment, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), accessible communication etc.) across CBM’s programme work, ensuring alignment with best practices and emerging trends.
• Conceptualise and regularly update CBM’s programmatic engagement in accessibility by developing and rolling out technical guidance and tools (e.g., Accessibility Audit Guide, AI agent on accessibility).
• Promote accessibility mainstreaming through awareness raising, capacity development (specifically
• Training of Trainers for partners/OPDs), and programmatic backstopping.
• Provide targeted accessibility support to strategic programmes and contribute to identifying and assessing collaboration partners regarding accessibility.
• Engage in technical discussions with institutional donors and their agencies to influence accessibility-related policies and funding decisions.
• Support advocacy planning and messaging on accessibility, ensuring alignment with the CRPD.
• Collaborate with other technical advisors and the Construction Resource Person to ensure CBM-funded structures meet accessibility requirements.
• Identify emerging areas relevant to CBM’s accessibility programming, such as digital assistive technology, digitisation in inclusive education, and accessible infrastructure in recovery efforts. 

These are your qualifications

• Master’s degree in inclusive design, social sciences, international development, architecture, ICT, or a related field, with expertise in applied accessibility.
• 5–10 years of experience in international NGOs, multilateral organizations, or government agencies, with a strong track record in accessibility.
• Proven experience in results-based management and project cycle management, including assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of international development programmes.
• Ability to engage in dialogue with policy stakeholders such as governments, academia, technical bodies, COs and representation of persons with disabilities on legal and technical frameworks related to accessibility.
• Experience in rights-based programming, ensuring meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in planning, monitoring, evaluation, and decision-making.
• Candidates with lived experience of disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills and teamwork.
• Fluency in English. Other languages will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Commitment to Christian values and CBM’s mandate.