Global Accessibility Advisor at Christian Blind Mission (CBM)

Christian Blind Mission (CBM) Kenya is an independent Member Association of the CBM Family, registered under Kenyan law as an incorporated company limited by guarantee, having a Memorandum and Articles of Association with a membership, board and company secretary. The association submits an annual audit and company returns. CBM’s work in Kenya aims to ...

 

Global Accessibility Advisor

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience5 - 10 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldICT / Computer  , NGO/Non-Profit 

These are your responsibilities

  • Provide global technical guidance on accessibility (built environment, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), accessible communication etc.) across CBM’s programme work, ensuring alignment with best practices and emerging trends.
  • Conceptualise and regularly update CBM’s programmatic engagement in accessibility by developing and rolling out technical guidance and tools (e.g., Accessibility Audit Guide, AI agent on accessibility).
  • Promote accessibility mainstreaming through awareness raising, capacity development (specifically
  • Training of Trainers for partners/OPDs), and programmatic backstopping.
  • Provide targeted accessibility support to strategic programmes and contribute to identifying and assessing collaboration partners regarding accessibility.
  • Engage in technical discussions with institutional donors and their agencies to influence accessibility-related policies and funding decisions.
  • Support advocacy planning and messaging on accessibility, ensuring alignment with the CRPD.
  • Collaborate with other technical advisors and the Construction Resource Person to ensure CBM-funded structures meet accessibility requirements.
  • Identify emerging areas relevant to CBM’s accessibility programming, such as digital assistive technology, digitisation in inclusive education, and accessible infrastructure in recovery efforts. 

These are your qualifications

  • Master’s degree in inclusive design, social sciences, international development, architecture, ICT, or a related field, with expertise in applied accessibility.
  • 5–10 years of experience in international NGOs, multilateral organizations, or government agencies, with a strong track record in accessibility.
  • Proven experience in results-based management and project cycle management, including assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of international development programmes.
  • Ability to engage in dialogue with policy stakeholders such as governments, academia, technical bodies, COs and representation of persons with disabilities on legal and technical frameworks related to accessibility.
  • Experience in rights-based programming, ensuring meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in planning, monitoring, evaluation, and decision-making.
  • Candidates with lived experience of disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills and teamwork.
  • Fluency in English. Other languages will be an added advantage.
  • Proficiency in MS Office.
  • Commitment to Christian values and CBM’s mandate. 

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Christian Blind Mission (CBM) on jobs.cbm.org to apply

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