Disability Inclusion Specialist
Core
Design and implement disability-inclusive child protection programs and initiatives for vulnerable children in Malawi, ensuring alignment with international standards and local needs.
Role type
Disability Inclusion Specialist (Child Protection)
Builds
Inclusive child protection programs, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and capacity-building initiatives for communities and partners.
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
Required skills
Program design and implementation, Monitoring and evaluation (M&E), Stakeholder engagement and partnership development, Advocacy for child rights and disability inclusion, Training and capacity building, Needs assessment for children with disabilities, Knowledge of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), Project proposal development, Community mobilization
Preferred skills
Master's degree in social work, special education, or related fields, Experience with blind, deaf, or non-communicating children, Knowledge of rehabilitation and assistive devices, Familiarity with Malawi's cultural and social context, Experience in emergency contexts
Technologies
Data analysis software, Project management tools
Responsibilities
Develop inclusive program design with implementation strategies and budgets, Lead delivery of technical expertise to area programs, Network with national and international agencies to influence policy, Facilitate data generation to produce insights on disability experiences, Conduct awareness campaigns and community sensitization, Mentor community groups on case management for children with disabilities
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC