• MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES • The Head DIAU will focus on managing partnerships on disability inclusion in Uganda that will look at enhancing disability inclusive practices amongst NGOs, Government actors and private sector actors while ensuring compliance with Light for the World’s policies, donor requirements and national laws. S/he will also directly oversee projects focusing on disability inclusion under her/his jurisdiction • This includes: • Leading the strategic development and maintenance of Disability Inclusion partnerships, ensuring alignment with the LFTW‘s Disability Inclusion framework • Oversee integrating evidence-based practices and innovative approaches in program design and implementation. • Quality control of the Disability Inclusion Facilitator (DIF) model, represent LFTW in meetings to share information about the DIF model and ensure other countries implement the model with quality and rigor. • Managing and providing technical supervision to the DIA and DIF teams ensuring cross-project support and learning while maintaining regular checks so that they develop in line with their potential. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Programmes, finance and operations Finance as well as learning and Impact to ensure cohesive management of the Disability Inclusion portfolio. • Co-ordinating inclusion support amongst project teams by responding to technical requests • Sharing insights on emerging trends and issues in Disability Inclusion, contributing to the LFTW‘s thought leadership in the sector. • Building networks, collaborations, and partnerships with organizations led by youth with disabilities, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities, and other stakeholders to advance interventions aligned with the Disability Inclusion strategy. • Supporting knowledge and information management by gathering and disseminating relevant information regarding disability mainstreaming and documenting lessons learned, case studies and stories of change. • Ensuring close linkages with disability structures in Uganda as well as beyond. • Line management of the DIAU team and provision of supportive supervision to the DIAs in their support to the DIFs • Supporting resource mobilisation through identifying disability inclusion advisory service opportunities and together with leadership develop narrative and financial proposals, ensure quality and timely deliverables. • Participate in relevant external Disability Inclusion working groups, to build the LFTW’s thought and initiative like WCW on disability inclusion requirements.

• Master’s degree in Development Studies, Sociology, Disability Studies, Social Sciences, Programme Management, International Development or related field. • Minimum of five years’ project management experience in a similar INGO or recognized NGO role which explicitly involved donor-funded projects. • Excellent people skills with experience in collaborating in a diverse and dynamic team. • Knowledge and at least 5 years’ experience of disability inclusion and/or working with organizations of persons with disabilities • Impeccable management, presentation and communication skills • Experience in partnership management, including government liaisons. • Proven effectiveness in leading and coaching professionals. • Professional intensive experience and hands-on knowledge on broader capacity building, with excellent facilitation skills. • Innovative and strategic thinker always ready to adapt and learn. • Technology savvy with proficiency in the use of MS Office software packages. • High levels of integrity, accountability, and honesty. • Commitment to Light for the World’s mandate and values.

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