CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.
To keep pace with the growth of the Nigeria Country Office, we are looking for a Programme Officer, Disability Inclusion. The position is based in Sokoto and the incumbent will work for 40 Hours/week.
This position is only filled locally, with contractual conditions of the respective country. An expatriation is not intended.
These are your responsibilities
* Conduct accessibility and inclusion assessments of schools, learning spaces, and WASH facilities.
* Ensure learning environments (formal and non-formal) are safe, inclusive, and barrier-free.
* Support identification, enrolment, and retention of children with disabilities, including out-of-school children.
* Facilitate community-based identification and referral of children with disabilities.
* Promote awareness on the rights of children with disabilities and inclusive education.
* Ensure WASH facilities are accessible (e.g., gender-sensitive latrines, handwashing stations)
* Promote inclusive hygiene promotion activities tailored to children with disabilities.
* Train teachers, facilitators, and community volunteers on inclusive education approaches.
* Build staff capacity on disability inclusion, safeguarding, and protection mainstreaming.
* Support development and use of inclusive teaching materials and assistive devices where feasible.
* Ensure all infrastructure meets universal design and accessible principles.
* Work with community leaders, parents, and caregivers to reduce stigma and discrimination of children with disabilities.
* Monitor water quality and functionality of WASH facilities.
* Collaborate with WASH team to address specific barriers affecting access and dignity.
* Support development of inclusive indicators and data collection tools (disaggregated by disability, age, gender).
* Track participation, enrolment, attendance, and retention of children with disabilities.
* Document lessons learned, good practices, and case studies.
* Ensure accountability mechanisms are accessible to children with disabilities.
* Ensure gender and disability inclusion is integrated into child protection and safeguarding mechanisms.
* Identify and address protection risks faced by children with disabilities.
* Strengthen referral pathways for specialized services (health, psychosocial support, rehabilitation).
* Ensure internal alignment with relevant stakeholders.
* Coordinate with local authorities, disability-focused organizations, and education stakeholders.
* Represent the project in inclusion-related coordination forums.
* Support alignment with national inclusive education policies and ECHO guidelines.
These are your qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Disability Studies, Rehabilitation Science, Psychology, Sociology, Development Studies or related field (Master's degree is an advantage).
* Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in disability inclusion, inclusive education, or humanitarian programming.
* Experience in Education in Emergencies, WASH, and/or protection programming.
* Familiarity with ECHO or similar donor requirements is an added advantage.
* Experience in providing support to local partners or working with donor organizations.
* Prior experience with international development organizations or programs that have both national and community-level engagement.
* Fluency in oral and written communication skills; particularly in English language is a must and knowledge of local language is an advantage.
* Familiarity with ECHO guidelines, Sphere Standards, and humanitarian principles is an asset.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while juggling and coordinating multiple/conflicting priorities and deadlines.
* Microsoft Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint) and good report writing skills.
* Ability to integrate into a multi-cultural environment.
* Must be proactive, seeking to do things differently, and to solve problems effectively and efficiently.
* Ability and willingness to learn and travel frequently to project locations.
* Able to work independently, and as a member of a team.
* Identification with Christian values and the mandate of CBM.
For complete job description and to apply, visit:
https://jobs.cbm.org/Programme-Officer-Disability-Inclusion-eng-j1068.html
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply exclusively online via our applicant portal (see APPLY NOW at https://jobs.cbm.org/Programme-Officer-Disability-Inclusion-eng-f1068.html). A letter of motivation, CV and relevant (work) references complete your application.