Disability Inclusion Specialist
Core
Design and implement disability-inclusive child protection programs and initiatives for vulnerable children in Malawi, focusing on rights advocacy, community capacity building, and emergency response.
Role type
Mid-level program specialist (disability inclusion & child protection)
Builds
Inclusive child protection programs, monitoring frameworks, and community empowerment strategies
Domain
International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) / Child Protection / Disability Inclusion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery
Required skills
Program design, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), Stakeholder engagement, Community capacity building, Rights-based advocacy, Emergency response planning, Needs assessment, Training facilitation, Policy analysis
Preferred skills
Knowledge of social-ecological model, Experience with blind/deaf/communication-impaired children, Occupational therapy background, Familiarity with Malawi context
Technologies
Data analysis software, Project management tools
Responsibilities
Develop inclusive program designs and implementation strategies; Lead technical support for Area Programmes; Coordinate with national stakeholders and partners; Assess specific needs of children with disabilities; Train staff and communities on disability inclusion; Advocate for child rights and disability inclusion; Develop monitoring frameworks to track program impact.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC