Vacancies at Light for the World Kenya

As the Senior Expert in Inclusive Education, you will play a pivotal role in advancing Light for the World’s Inclusive Education strategy, positioning us as a global leader in the field. Your expertise and vision will inspire teams, influence partners, and strengthen programs that prioritize inclusive education at every level. With your expertise, you will ensure our initiatives are impactful, aligned with organizational goals, and set a new standard for inclusivity in education worldwide.

Tasks

• Provide technical expertise to shape and implement Light for the World’s Inclusive Education strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and programmatic objectives
• Represent Light for the World in international IE forums and partnerships, building relationships with donors, networks, and key stakeholders to advance inclusive education
• Design and deliver training modules and resources to strengthen the understanding and application of inclusive education practices among internal teams and partners
• Advise program teams and education partners on integrating inclusive education principles in program design and implementation, ensuring consistency with organizational standards and donor requirements
• Integrate insights from both external partners and internal learning to support continuous improvement in our IE programs. Incorporate the latest IE research and foster a culture of learning and innovation within the organization

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Education, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• At least 7-10 years in program design, implementation, and strategy within Inclusive Education, or a related sector
• Proven expertise in advocacy, building strategic partnerships, and stakeholder engagement
• Strong background in training, knowledge transfer, and capacity building in diverse cultural settings
• A compelling leader who can motivate and energize others around the mission of disability inclusion and inclusive education
• A commitment to embedding inclusive practices at all program levels and fostering innovation through data and research

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About the role:

As the Senior Expert Economic Empowerment (EE), you will drive Light for the World’s mission of fostering economic empowerment that is inclusive of people with disabilities. Leading from the front, you will bring a specialized understanding of inclusive economic empowerment, inspiring teams, stakeholders, and partners alike to prioritize and promote this essential field. With your expertise will ensure that our programs are comprehensive, collaborative, and aligned with Light for the World’s vision for disability-inclusive growth.

Tasks

• Provide technical expertise to support the development and implementation of a disability-inclusive Economic Empowerment strategy across focus countries.
• In close collaboration with the Technical Advisory Team, support country teams in planning and executing aligned, high-quality EE programs.
• Ensure coherence and quality in EE programs, incorporating inclusive practices and promoting research-based innovation.
• Together with subject matter experts on Disability Inclusion in Business Development, Agricultural Systems, Inclusive Employment, Community Development, train and support Light for the World staff on Economic Empowerment principles, offering technical guidance and resources.
• Build strategic partnerships with global networks, funders, and stakeholders to promote inclusive economic empowerment.
• Represent Light for the World in key forums and advocate for EE policy changes.
• Collaborate on research and documentation efforts to demonstrate impact and improve program approaches.

Requirements

• Academic degree in Development Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years experience in designing and implementing programs that prioritize economic empowerment for individuals with disabilities.
• Experience in establishing and nurturing partnerships, particularly in areas related to disability inclusion and economic empowerment.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex projects and guiding cross-functional teams toward impactful, inclusive outcomes.
• Compelling leadership skills that can motivate and energize others around the mission of disability inclusion and economic empowerment.