Use your expertise and experience in inclusive community development to help shape the vital work and future direction of CBM Global Disability Inclusion; a dynamic INGO working alongside people with disabilities in the world’s poorest places to fight poverty and exclusion and transform lives.
Reports to:
The Disability Inclusion Advisor will report for management purposes to the Country Programme Manager of CBM Global’s Nigeria Country Office.
The Disability Inclusion Advisor is a member of a network of advisors across CBM Global called the Inclusion Advisory Group (IAG). As such the postholder will be supported by the wider IAG as well as by the specific Nigeria focal point within the global IAG team who will provide technical oversight and mentoring through a dotted reporting line.
Job Overview
CBM Global has extensive experience in providing inclusion advice to others through our IAG. The IAG is a global network of Advisory teams who deliver advice in collaboration with the Disability Movement and associate advisors. Inclusion Advisory work is one key means through which CBM Global seeks to achieve its programme objectives.
This Disability Inclusion Advisor will work with the country team, with support from the wider IAG where relevant, to grow Advisory work in Nigeria and may contribute to Advisory work and learning across the wider IAG. The Disability Inclusion Advisor will be responsible for setting the direction of our work, developing relationships with Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and other delivery partners, as well as growing a body of Advisory work, and delivering on it within the framework of the Country Strategy Paper (CSP).
Based: This position is based in Abuja, Nigeria. We only offer local contracts for people with residence in Nigeria. This position requires travelling within Nigeria and internationally on a frequent basis.
Hours: The role is full time.
Salary range: The salary offered will be determined based on skills and experience. We offer a local contract.
Responsibilities and Duties
· Develop and/or refine the Nigeria Country Office Advisory strategy, adjusting over time as needed;
· Develop and/or maintain excellent relationships with the Disability Movement, with clear understanding of how to ensure that collaboration on Advisory is constructive and complementary;
· Represent the Nigeria team within the wider IAG network;
· Scope out Advisory opportunities in Nigeria;
· Provide advice to clients, collaborating and coordinating with agreed delivery partners, including representatives from the Disability Movement;
· Engage in continuous learning and upskilling and contribute through sharing learning as is required for Advisory work;
· Tracking and documenting disability inclusion components of Nigeria Country Office field programmes
· Perform any other tasks as may be assigned the Country Programme Manager and or Senior Management Team
Key outcomes expected from this role
· Advisory strategy developed, documented, and adjusted as needed
· Mutually beneficial relationships developed with OPDs in relation to Advisory
· IAG and Nigeria country team is well represented within local development and humanitarian networks
· Nigeria is well represented and participates in the global IAG, including accessing support and participating in peer review and other peer learning and quality processes
· New opportunities for Advisory work generated and delivered on at high quality
How to apply
To apply:
Please click here Nigeria: Disability Inclusion Advisor, Inclusion Advisory Group | CBM Global (cbm-global.org) to download the Recruitment Pack for more information and how to apply. For enquiries, please email [email protected]
Closing date: Wednesday 18th May 2022
