Disability Inclusion Specialist

We are seeking a Disability Inclusion Specialist to join our team in Lilongwe, Malawi. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in disability inclusion, either in meeting the educational needs of children with disabilities or in the rehabilitation and assistive device needs of children with disabilities. A degree in social work, special education, rehabilitation, or inclusive development is required, with a master's degree or advanced qualification desired.

Requirements

• Plan and implement disability-related child protection initiatives
• Provide input into the development and implementation of disability inclusive programming
• Manage a collaborative design process with disability inclusion stakeholders and partners
• Relate and collaborate with relevant departments and sectors on disability integration
• Lead the delivery of technical expertise and support to projects
• Assess the specific needs of children with disabilities
• Develop inclusive child protection programs
• Train staff and community members in disability inclusion and child protection
• Advocate for child rights and disability inclusion
• Network with other institutions and agencies focused on disability and children's rights
• Represent WVM to national and international technical coalitions on disability and child protection issues
• Develop a monitoring, evaluation framework to track program progress
• Facilitate data and knowledge generation to produce valuable insights into the experiences of individuals with disabilities
• Facilitate capacity building and training for programs and staff
• Establish partnerships with disability-focused organizations and government agencies
• Build capacity of communities to take action that produces positive changes locally

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance