As the Senior Expert Economic Empowerment (EE), you will drive Light for the World’s 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 World’s vision for disability-inclusive growth.

Tasks


Provide technical expertise to support the development and implementation of a disability-inclusive Economic Empowerment strategy across focus countries.
In close collaboration with the Technical Advisory Team, support country teams in planning and executing aligned, high-quality EE programs.
Ensure coherence and quality in EE programs, incorporating inclusive practices and promoting research-based 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 7-10 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 cross-functional teams toward impactful, inclusive outcomes.
Compelling leadership skills that can motivate and energize others around the mission of disability inclusion and economic empowerment. more

The Career Mentor will be responsible for the following:


Conducting at least 8 individualised mentoring sessions with each mentee over the 6-month period. Sessions can be either virtual or in-person depending on both the mentor and mentee's availability.
Prepare for each session by reviewing the mentee's progress and any career plans they have developed through the Accenture... platform.
Provide tailored guidance based on the mentee’s career aspirations and help address identified skill gaps.
After each meeting, mentors will report the mentee’s progress to the Project Manager using the provided progress reporting template. This will help track the mentee’s growth and identify any ongoing challenges.
Continuously support the mentee throughout the 6-month engagement, offering feedback and advice after each session to ensure consistent progress.


Reporting Structure


Mentors will report directly to the Project Manager, providing updates on mentee progress after each session.
Reports should be submitted after every session using the provided progress template.


Target Audience

The career mentorship will target young people with and without disabilities undergoing job readiness skills within the RISE program.

Proposed Timelines

The expected duration of the engagement is 6 months.

Engagement period

The contract will run from 1st March 2025 until 30th June 2025.

Qualifications and Experience

Career mentors should have:


A strong professional background in any career field, with significant experience in mentoring or coaching individuals in career development.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to guide and support young people in identifying career gaps and overcoming challenges.
Demonstrated experience in career planning, job search strategies, and professional development across various industries.
A passion for helping young people, especially those with disabilities, succeed in their career pursuits. more

Roles and responsibilities

Light for the World and TO50 Partners

The TO 50 partners, including UDPK, will be responsible for designing and validating the evaluation, establishing the research questions and approach, publishing terms of reference and selecting the best applications from external consultants to complete the evaluations. The partners will then review inception reports jointly... with the consultants, agree on any suggested changes to approach and provide clarification before approving the evaluation.

During the evaluation, the partners will mobilize respondents, facilitate logistical support, and provide inclusive disability training to research assistants or translation services for respondents who are deaf or deafblind. On receipt of the finished product, the partners will provide feedback and request for alterations to the consultant before accepting the finalized piece of work. Partners will then hold a dissemination workshop.

The Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) will be involved in the development of the evaluation through to the dissemination. UDPK will support project design and be able to review the terms of reference, consultant proposals and inception reports as standard. Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) will then form part of the key informants for the evaluation. Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) will be asked to validate the findings of the evaluation and will then attend the dissemination forum where the consultant will present the findings of the evaluation.

In summary Light for the world and the TO50 partners will;


Provide the consultant with the project documents and other relevant learning materials generated.
Guide the consultant on the delivery of the assignment.
Validate and approve the consultancy deliverables as developed by the consultant.
Organize the dissemination forums as indicated in the MEL plan.
Pay the assignment fee.


Consultant

The consultant will be required to submit a technical and financial proposal aligned with the posted terms of reference. The successful consultant will then submit an inception report detailing the planned evaluation. At minimum, the evaluation will provide the following, although consultants are invited to suggest additional or alternative documentation:

An Inception Report


A Draft Evaluation Report (for partner feedback)
A Final Evaluation Report with the following structure:
Executive summary
Brief project background
Detailed explanation on the evaluation methodology
Main findings relating to the evaluation questions, with clear breakdown of target themes
Lessons Learnt and Recommendations for future action.
Annexes to include, but not limited to:
Acronyms and Definitions of Terms (to ensure uniform understanding)
Bibliography of referenced sources
List of participants/meetings, interviews and focus group discussions with dates, participants and locations
Tabular format of different variable analysed e,g viable procurement chains preferably per location
A sample of success stories/ ME Case studies
A PowerPoint presentation on key summary findings of the evaluation. more

The Inclusion Advisor will support the Disability Inclusion Facilitators to effectively tailor their interventions to the needsof the organizations they are linked to. The Inclusion Advisor is a powerful ambassador for gender and disability inclusion, a natural networker, an inspirational communicator, as well as a role model and changemaker.

Key responsibilities:

Networking and... Partnerships


To represent Light for the World in networks of NGOs and/or government bodies, as required, and provide expertise on gender and disability inclusion services to organization of persons with disabilities and public and private sector.
Build and sustain strategic partnerships with organizations of persons with disability, women rights organizations, civil society and the private sector stakeholders while exploring how to build their capacity and how well the Disability Inclusion Facilitator model can be of value at the community for the OPD members within the larger space of advocacy and mainstreaming of gender and disability inclusion.


Strategic Leadership and Implementation


Provide guidance on revising project curricula to incorporate gender and disability perspectives, ensuring inclusive and participatory methods.
Support the integration of safeguarding measures to address Sexual and Gender-Based Violence within project activities and workplace environments.
Provide leadership in aligning project objectives with global and national gender and disability inclusion frameworks, including the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Identify and address systemic and cultural barriers that hinder equitable participation and inclusion of women and men with disabilities in project activities, aligned with organizational priorities and donor requirements.


Advising and training


To coordinate learning sessions and working groups; to bring organisations together in learning platforms; to develop and deliver trainings and workshops on the inclusion of persons with disabilities in development programming, workplaces, and policies; To provide coaching and technical advice on the same.


Capacity Building and Technical Support


Lead and facilitate capacity building efforts on gender inclusion, disability intersectionality, and safeguarding for project teams, consortium partners, and stakeholders.
Design and lead workshops focused on self-advocacy and confidence building for women and men with disabilities.
Support the capacity-building efforts of financial institutions and e-waste businesses to promote gender-responsive and disability-inclusive practices.
Develop targeted training programs for Micro-entrepreneurs with disabilities in the programmes, focusing on building resilience and overcoming gender- and disability-based barriers.
Provide technical assistance to programme teams to ensure disability-inclusive gender-responsive budgeting and resource allocation


Research, Monitoring, and Learning


Conduct gender analyses to identify barriers and opportunities for inclusion within programme activities.
Collaborate with MERLA to track gender-disaggregated data and measure progress on inclusion indicators.
Collaborate with MERLA teams to design tools for collecting and analyzing gender-disaggregated and disability-focused data.
Conduct assessments to measure the impact of project interventions on gender equality and inclusion.
Document and disseminate lessons learned, best practices, and success stories in promoting gender and disability inclusion.


Consolidate and further expand the Pool of Disability Inclusion Facilitators


In close collaboration with the Head of the Disability Inclusion Advisory Unit and the rest of the team, provide training and support to a growing pool of Disability Inclusion Facilitators; To coach them on specific aspects of training, etiquette, self-expression, communication skills, understanding diverse disabilities, and the business case for inclusion.
To be the principal coach for Disability Inclusion Facilitators, support them with preparation of their career in disability inclusion and beyond, coaching them on how to conduct professional training and ensuring continuous quality and consistency of all the activities of the pool of Disability Inclusion Facilitators by monitoring, facilitation of continuous learning and refresher trainings.


Training material and tool development


To lead and provide input to co-creation processes, building on principles of human centered design and gender responsive principles; to provide content to training manuals and tools; Proactively identify the need for additional training materials and tools, and support the development of those.


Inclusive Programming and Safeguarding


Develop tailored interventions addressing business development, record-keeping, and formalization challenges faced by women and persons with disabilities in both projects.
Ensure safeguarding compliance and foster a "Do No Harm" culture in all programme engagements.
Collaborate with teams to create interventions addressing gender disparities in e-waste entrepreneurship, access to funding, and market linkages.
Support implementation of inclusive mentorship and coaching programs that cater to the unique needs of women and persons with disabilities.
Lead gender-sensitive and disability-inclusive advocacy initiatives, fostering participation from OPDs (Organizations of Persons with Disabilities), women rights organizations, and other local stakeholders.


Knowledge and information management


To gather and disseminate relevant information regarding gender and disability mainstreaming; To document lessons learned, case studies and stories of change. This information is used in the advocacy space with mainstream and OPD players to influence policy.


Required Skills and Qualifications:

Education:


Bachelor’s degree in Gender and Development Studies, Disability Inclusion, Development Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field. Master’s degree is preferred.


Experience:


At least 5 years of experience in gender and disability inclusion programming in development or humanitarian contexts.
Proven track record in advocacy, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement.
Familiarity with designing gender inclusive entrepreneurship models. more

The MERLA Officer will be responsible for assessing programme effectiveness to improve evidence and quality of all country programmes. This will include process and tools development; data collection, analysis, and reporting; learning &reflection management; and evaluations support. He will support the MERLA Manager to build the capacity of staff in the use, adaptation and reporting of programme... results using Light for the World’s M&E tools and processes and will be active in identifying learning opportunities from the country programmes and partners’ work that demonstrate impact. He will work closely with the MERLA Manager and Head of Learning and Innovation to share learning internally and externally and will support the development of approaches to ensure beneficiaries are engaged throughout the programme management cycle.

Key Responsibilities

Coordination of M&E functions and processes in project design and implementation


Strengthening intervention logics for projects and influencing through refining the logic between interventions and results and identifying appropriate indicators to track progress and measure results across chain levels.
Lead the development and use of relevant data collection tools for programs and projects across the country including data analysis and visualization.
Support data management processes through the Activity-Info organizational Platform and ensure continuous deployment of digital tools to support data collection, management, analysis and reporting in line with the Principles of Digital Development.
Provide MERLA technical assistance to program teams and inputs into the design stages of program proposals, budgets, log-frames, indicators, and measurement methodologies, plans and tools
Collaborate in the execution of evaluation and research studies including the development of concept notes, ToRs and recruitment of consultant and implementation of relevant evaluation/research workplans
Support appropriate reporting mechanisms and processes to satisfy the accountability needs of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.


Support high-level documentation and dissemination of learning that facilitate evidence-based program adaptation


Maintain programme level monitoring tools and databases that allow for evidence based adaptation
Prepare regular M&E data and reports that meet requisite standards of quality and usability.
Support project staff, partners and community-based structures on documentation of lessons learnt, best practices and development of success stories
Support the dissemination of learning products and other research studies and lessons internally and externally including to relevant stakeholders, government, community of practices (CoPs) and donors
Support and/or participate in relevant technical exchange of knowledge management networks, M&E forums and other thematic workshops which promote program learning.


Ensure the implementation of quality MERLA standards for all programmatic interventions


Use on-going project monitoring and assessment and work closely with project teams to improve the quality of implementation and adapt project design.
Ensure data is of sufficient quality through imbedding appropriate quality assurance approaches at all stages of the MERLA process including but not limited to Data Quality Audits, Washington Group of Questions Assessment etc.
Interpret and contextualise data, assess results and draw conclusions to inform programmes and influence initiatives.
Ensure adherence to organizational M&E guidelines, research and evaluation standards.


Support MERLA capacity building through sharing, networking and coaching


Capacity build local partners and stakeholders on the result framework, data management, and results-oriented programming that incorporate DI approaches.
Mentor upcoming M&E staff including data officers and interns with the aim of strengthening their technical capacity, exchanging knowledge within the MERLA team, and providing professional development guidance in conjunction with the MERLA Manager
Promote and strengthen the understanding of the importance of M&E within the country team and the use and analysis of M&E systems during program design and implementation.
Build, maintain and engage in internal and external MERLA partnerships and networks.


Support efficient data management processes for improved knowledge management


Develop and maintain an updated database of all completed interventions and periodically carry out meta-analysis of the information in Activity-info
Ensures all the data is disaggregated by sex and age and all the studies are disability and gender responsive.
Promote a culture of continuous learning and analysis of data at every level of the implementation with the objective of ensuring the programmes are refined and remain relevant in a changing context.


Other duties


Take charge of other responsibilities as may be assigned by your line manager.


Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Qualification and Skills

Essential


Bachelor's degree in monitoring and evaluation or related field
3-5 years’ experience in a M&E/MEL/MERLA role.
Strong skills in Monitoring and Evaluation systems
Strong data analysis skills
Strong research skills
Strong in developing lesson learnt documents. more

The Administration, Procurement & HR Assistant- Maternity reliever plays a vital role in supporting administrative, procurement, and human resources activities to ensure seamless organizational operations. This position involves coordinating office functions, facilitating procurement processes, and supporting HR tasks to maintain efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.

Key... Responsibilities:

Administration:


Manage reception tasks, including handling correspondence and parcel dispatch both internally and externally.
Prepare agendas, schedule meetings, record minutes, and distribute them to the team.
Retrieve and summarize requested information from records, emails, and other documents as needed.
Maintain office supplies and oversee the upkeep of office equipment.
Assist the logistics team with internal procurement documentation and asset tagging.
Participate in inventory stock takes and ensure proper documentation.
Coordinate and organize team travel, meetings, and appointments.


Procurement:


Collaborate with staff to assess product and service needs.
Oversee daily procurement operations with a focus on prompt response to hotel units.
Source and manage supplies across various categories, including food, beverages, consumables, and service contracts.
Handle contract tendering, negotiation, implementation, and ongoing management.
Identify cost-saving opportunities to enhance operational sustainability.
Analyse data, prepare reports, and monitor savings achieved in supplier and category performance.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, while establishing connections with new ones.
Communicate organizational needs and expectations to suppliers and monitor their performance against KPIs and service agreements.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and continuously seek process improvements.


Human Resources:


Support recruitment efforts, including job postings, interview scheduling, and maintaining candidate records.
Assist with on-boarding and orientation for new employees, ensuring they have the necessary resources.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including contracts, leave, and benefits management.
Support employee engagement initiatives and HR activities to promote a positive work environment.


Skills, Qualifications, and Competencies:


Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement, with a thorough understanding of sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing.
Proven ability to design and improve procurement processes and meet deadlines.
Energetic, independent, and adaptable to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Excellent interpersonal, time management, planning, and organizational skills.
Strong communication and negotiation abilities, with proficiency in English.
Attention to detail and capability to handle sensitive information with accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and solve problems efficiently. more

About the role
The Programme Development Specialist drives donor engagement, consortium building and proposal development towards institutional donors and selected large foundations. Thematic focus of this role is on Economic Empowerment. The role holder actively contributes to strategy development, planning and delivery of the overall work of the Partnership and Programme Development (PPD) Team... and represents the PPD Team towards selected regional and thematic teams, to external partners and donors.
Tasks

You facilitate and coordinate the development of high-quality proposals mainly in the area of Economic Empowerment in line with our thematic ambitions and partners’ priorities.
You coordinate networking and consortium building with other NGOs, research organisations, social businesses, etc. for the development of joint proposals in the area of Economic Empowerment.
You work closely together with respective Thematic Directors, Country Directors and other colleagues, to position Light for the World as a ‘go-to’ partner based on our unique strengths and areas of expertise.
You support the relationship building and partnership development with a growing portfolio of institutional donors, as well as with selected large foundations.
You contribute to strengthening key processes and tools related to institutional fundraising and programme development and strengthen organisational competencies and expertise in institutional donor engagement and for partnership building with other organisations.

Requirements

You are experienced in leading and coordinating the development and co-creation processes of high quality and successful funding proposals for institutional donors and/or large international foundations.
You are an experienced partnership broker and know how to engage professionally with government donors and large foundations. Ideally, you have already worked with large donors and have an extensive network of relevant contacts and relationships.
You know how to build value-based win-win partnerships with other NGOs, social businesses and others for increased impact and reach.
You bring strong communication, facilitation, and networking skills, are familiar with MS Office and ideally already worked in a multinational environment.
You are open to international travel up to 20%.
You bring excellent English language skills; Other languages, e.g. French, German, or Portuguese are an asset.
You are passionate about disability inclusion, development cooperation and Light for the World‘s mandate areas. more

Your tasks
Implementation and further development of Safeguarding Policy

Responsible for the management and implementation of the Safeguarding procedures in close collaboration with country level management, programme management and focal points
Ensure proper documentation of safeguarding procedures, referral agencies and other service providers. Communicate the Safeguarding Policy,... procedures and prevention measures through internal information channels
Further develop sensitization and training measures for the different needs of the stakeholders within the organization and act as a technical adviser for our programme partners
Coordinate and the development of minimum standards and procedures in countries where Light for the World has partnerships but does not have an office
Cooperate with the Governance & Compliance Team in the selection, set-up and roll-out of a whistleblowing mechanism, allowing the reporting of incidents anonymously
Observe international trends and feeds back into the organization. Build network of contacts, experts and service providers.
Support the Head of Governance & Compliance in drawing up the budget and the revolving forecasts for safeguarding

Safeguarding case management and reporting

Manages the response to safeguarding cases by acting as a point of escalation for incident reports, providing technical advice on investigations, conducting the investigation where necessary, communicating with internal stakeholders, preparing reports in connection with the outcome of the cases, and follows up on agreed measures
Ensure compliance with external (e.g., donors, government regulators) and internal reporting standards.
Keep an overview of all cases within the organization, prepares the Board Report on Safeguarding twice a year.

Your profile

You bring solid experience safeguarding, or in related fields like human rights, coaching, social work, human resources or similar.
You have experience in setting up standards, implementing (safeguarding) procedures and building networks.
You are a person of high integrity, have strong interpersonal and negotiation skills and are trustworthy. You are able to build good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
You bring excellent English skills. Other languages, e.g. German, French or Portuguese are an asset.
You describe yourself as IT savvy and have worked with MS Office applications
Ideally you bring knowledge in legislation in child/adult protection or general legislation and understanding for programme work.

Our offer

an outstanding opportunity to bring about change through an international development organization and to extend your professional experience
a highly motivated, professional and diverse team that strives towards continuous development. We believe in participatory leadership and expect you to contribute your expertise and ideas.
flexible working hours with remote working options
a friendly, dynamic and inclusive working environment
onboarding by our current Safeguarding Officer, on-going peer-support and exchange more

Your tasks

The Programme Officer will be responsible within the We Can Work (WCW) international team for coordinating reporting, compliance and other support for the WCW programme in three to four countries. The Programme Officer will be responsible for working closely with country management units and partners responsible for implementing the programme, consolidating up to date tracking of... implementation in each country, coordinating support in the WCW International Team, reviewing contracts with partners, monitoring donor compliance, and consolidating reporting for the donor. in addition, the Programme Officer will need to respond to ad hoc requests from the donor, international team and country teams to support grant management.  

Key responsibilities include:

Acting as the main focal point for the WCW project for between three and four WCW countries at the international level and coordinating with country level teams to monitor progress against the planned activities and LFTW/donor compliance requirements
Consolidating country level input to donor reports on a monthly basis. This will include planning reporting timelines, reviewing material, providing feedback, as well as editing and drafting to produce reports to a standard that can be submitted to the donor.
Managing the partnership with the country office/key partners in each country of focus, including managing contracts, monitoring capacity strengthening, completing administrative tasks (such as supporting due diligence) and helping to address any safeguarding, security, safety or transparency concerns.
Representing the project in internal meetings, coordinating within the WCW team to ensure activities are correctly prioritised per country
Using the WCW and LFTW monitoring tools and templates for the project.
Collecting feedback and support the development of better systems and tools to help monitor and report against the project
Undertaking programme visits to support training events

Your profile

Experience in programme and/or project coordination, ideally within an INGO or in an international setting 
Experience with grant management, ideally with grants from institutional donors (i.e. FCDO, USAID, GIZ) and in an international environment
Strong experience with project reporting, in particular finalizing donor reports to a high standard of quality
Familiarity with project management concepts and tools
Strong communication, liaison and partnership skills, ideally with experience of working in a multi-national environment
Ability to work as part of a team as well as to approach tasks independently, with excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail
Excellent English skills (in particular for drafting reports); Fluent French would be considered an asset for one of the positions more

Your tasks

You support with designing and implementing internal strategies and change initiatives that make the organization fit for the future and are aligned with the needs of the organization.
You are responsible for facilitating the Objectives & Key Results (OKR) review, offer guidance to OKR coaches, coordinate and support workshops and further develop the methodology.
You contribute to... the standardization of internal processes including the definition of process frameworks, roles, and responsibilities, capacity strengthening plans and standards for documentation.
You collaborate closely with all stakeholders, design and conduct staff training, and produce communication material.

Your profile

You have a diploma in business administration, organizational studies, project management or related studies with a project or change management focus. You already gathered experienced in the field of project or process management.
You bring affinity to digital tools. You are excited about researching, testing and comparing tools and new software. You appreciate agile working and innovative thinking.
You describe yourself as being a proactive personality, strongly motivated, solution oriented, priding yourself of having excellent organizational skills.
You are interested in development cooperation and Light for the World‘s mandate area. 
You have excellent English skills. Oher languages, e.g. German, French or Portuguese are an asset.

Our offer

an outstanding opportunity to bring about change through an international development organization and to extend your professional experience
a highly motivated, professional and diverse team that strives towards continuous development. We believe in participatory leadership and expect you to contribute your expertise and ideas.
a competitive salary for the NGO sector, incl. full social insurance & other benefits
flexible working hours with remote working options
a friendly, dynamic and inclusive working environment more