Senior Expert Economic Empowerment fmd

About Us:

Light for the World is an international organization committed to building inclusive societies where people with disabilities have access to quality education economic empowerment and advocacy. Partnering with communities governments and other stakeholders we drive sustainable change to empower individuals with disabilities to fully participate in all areas of life. Light for the World is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of diverse backgrounds to join our mission of creating a more inclusive world.

Place of Work:
Austria Germany Switzerland Netherlands
Ethiopia Burkina Faso Kenya Uganda South Sudan or Mozambique

Employment Type: Fulltime permanent

Starting Date: January 2025

Salary: from USD 35.000 annually (for 38h full time) market rates apply elsewhere

About the role:

As the Senior Expert Economic Empowerment (EE) you will drive Light for the Worlds mission of fostering economic empowerment that is inclusive of people with disabilities. Leading from the front you will bring a specialized understanding of inclusive economic empowerment inspiring teams stakeholders and partners alike to prioritize and promote this essential field. With your expertise will ensure that our programs are comprehensive collaborative and aligned with Light for the Worlds vision for disabilityinclusive growth.

Tasks

• Provide technical expertise to support the development and implementation of a disabilityinclusive Economic Empowerment strategy across focus countries.
• In close collaboration with the Technical Advisory Team support country teams in planning and executing aligned highquality EE programs.
• Ensure coherence and quality in EE programs incorporating inclusive practices and promoting researchbased innovation.
• Together with subject matter experts on Disability Inclusion in Business Development Agricultural Systems Inclusive Employment Community Development train and support Light for the World staff on Economic Empowerment principles offering technical guidance and resources.
• Build strategic partnerships with global networks funders and stakeholders to promote inclusive economic empowerment.
• Represent Light for the World in key forums and advocate for EE policy changes.
• Collaborate on research and documentation efforts to demonstrate impact and improve program approaches.

Requirements

• Academic degree in Development Economics Development Studies Social Sciences Agriculture or a related field.
• Minimum of 710 years experience in designing and implementing programs that prioritize economic empowerment for individuals with disabilities.
• Experience in establishing and nurturing partnerships particularly in areas related to disability inclusion and economic empowerment.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex projects and guiding crossfunctional teams toward impactful inclusive outcomes.
• Compelling leadership skills that can motivate and energize others around the mission of disability inclusion and economic empowerment.

Benefits

This is your chance to drive meaningful change with an internationally recognized development organization while expanding your professional skills and experience.

Join a motivated diverse and professional team committed to continuous growth and innovation. We value participatory leadership where your ideas and expertise will shape our collective success.

Enjoy a competitive salary within the national NGO sector complete with full social insurance and a range of additional benefits.

Benefit from flexible working hours and the option to work remotely empowering you to balance professional and personal commitments.

Experience a warm dynamic and inclusive work environment where everyones contributions are valued and collaboration is at the heart of our mission.

As Senior Expert in Economic Empowerment youll lead transformative programs that drive disabilityinclusive economic growth influencing global partners and policies. If youre passionate about creating lasting impact and empowering people with disabilities this role offers you the chance to shape meaningful change on an international scale.

Light for the World is an Equal Opportunity Employer that highly values diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with disabilities.