Light for the World is an international disability and development organization whose vision is an inclusive society where no one is left behind. We enable crucial eye health services and help empower people with disabilities in some of the poorest regions of the world.

Our programs include:

• Eye Health – preventing blindness and promoting eye health for all

• Education – ensuring children with disabilities receive quality, inclusive education.

• Work – enhancing access for persons with disabilities to opportunities for employment and self-employment

• Neglected Tropical Diseases – elimination and control of neglected tropical diseases. 

We focus on the poorest and hardest to reach because that’s where we will have the biggest impact. We create change through local people, organizations, and structures because we want our impact to last.

To strengthen our highly committed and passionate team, we are looking for a Work Academy Coordinator with the following Job Brief and responsibilities. 

Job Brief

Reporting to the Program Manager We Can Work, the We Can Work (WCW) Academy Coordinator plays a coordinating role in the mobilization, preparation, assessment, and selection process of the Academy participants. The coordinator further supports the logistics of the WCW Academy, with a strong focus on ensuring that assistive technology and reasonable accommodations needs of the We Can Work Academy participants are met and catered for. They arrange for effective engagement of the Disability Inclusion Facilitators throughout the Academy in close collaboration with the Disability Inclusion Advisory Team and follow up on attendance of the participants. 

Major Responsibilities

• Coordinate the logistics for the We Can Work Academies, with a strong focus on reasonable accommodation and provision of assistive technology.

• Cohort planning in line with the agreed targeting strategy and ensuring the diverse needs of participants are met with throughout the Academy

• Linking up with expert organizations and specialists needed for the assessment process as well as facilitation of selected modules during the Core Life Skills training

• Monitors attendance and follows up in case of irregular attendance or drop out

• Coordinates the support of the Disability Inclusion Facilitators as co trainers during the Core Life Skills training as well as the entrepreneurship track

• Coordinates the contribution of different trainers and service providers with a focus on the CLS, and employability track

• Coordinates the mental health/ psychosocial support for the participants and other group activities while leaving initiative with the course participants where possible Supports the M&E team in data collection and documentation during the pilot period in line with guidance provided, this includes pre-and post-tests and interviews with participants and their caregivers that might drop out during the Academy process

• Coordination of alumni engagements after completion of the tracks (employability and entrepreneurship)

• Safeguarding oversight of the Academy: ensuring that staff working with participants are screened, that training is provided to those working in the Academy, and that participants are aware of safeguarding report and standards of behavior. Obligation to report any safeguarding concerns to safeguarding focal point.

What we can offer as an employer: 

We are offering an outstanding opportunity to bring about change through an international development organization with strong expertise, a growing profile, and a dedicated team.The location of employment is Addis Ababa with  field travel time within the project areas Terms of Employment:  One-year contract with the possibility of extension based on performance.Reporting Line: Program Manager

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• University Degree in field relating to development work, business administration or program management.

• At least 5 years of experience working in Non-Governmental Organizations, or Organizations of Persons with Disabilities, ideally focused on project administration.

• High level of exposure to barriers that persons with disabilities face and practical solutions to overcome those barriers, either through life experience or through previous work experience

• Experience with document filing, basic accounting and other administrative tasks

• Highly skilled on using Microsoft Word packages, as well as with other software packages such as Activity Info.

• Excellent people skills with the ability to develop others and to impart knowledge and experience in an accessible and clear manner.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Show great initiative and be able to work well in a team and independently.

• Ability to produce timely and deliver high-quality results.

• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to rural areas.

How to Apply

Please send non-returnable CV and a cover letter mentioning how your experiences match with the job advert until 16th of February 2024. Please mention your expected salary in your application letter and include 3 professional references into your CV. Applications should be sent to recruitment.ethiopia@light-for-the-world.org.  

We are an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage people with disabilities and or women to apply for this position.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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