Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh Vacancy for Disability Inclusion Officer

Project: SAMBHAV JEEVAN: Enabling Better Lives Through Sight and Sound (CBM Global Funded)
Reports To: Project Manager & NNJS Central Office
Duty Station: Surkhet (with frequent travel across Karnali Province)

Job Purpose:

To ensure meaningful inclusion of persons with disabilities across all project components by integrating disability inclusive approaches in planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting, in alignment with NNJS and CBM Global standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Disability Inclusion Mainstreaming:

• Integrate disability inclusion into all project activities, plans, and strategies.
• Ensure accessibility (physical, communication, and attitudinal) in project interventions.
• Promote inclusive eye and ear health services targeting persons with disabilities.

2. Technical Advisory Role:

• Provide technical guidance to the project team on disability-inclusive programming.
• Develop tools, guidelines, and checklists for inclusion practices.
• Support implementation of disability-inclusive service delivery models.

3. Capacity Building:

• Conduct training and orientation for staff, partners, and stakeholders on disability inclusion.
• Sensitize health workers and community-level stakeholders on inclusive practices.

4. Coordination & Networking:

• Coordinate with Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), government agencies, and stakeholders.
• Work closely with CBM Global Nepal team based in Surkhet.
• Maintain regular communication with NNJS Central Office for approvals and guidance.

5. Monitoring & Reporting:

• Develop and track disability inclusion indicators.
• Ensure disability-disaggregated data collection and reporting.
• Document best practices, case studies, and lessons learned.

6. Safeguarding & Rights-Based Approach:

• Promote a rights-based and gender-sensitive approach in all project activities.
• Ensure the safeguarding and protection of persons with disabilities.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s in Social Work, Rehabilitation, Development Studies, or related field. (Master’s Preferred)
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in disability inclusion, rehabilitation, or inclusive development programs.
• Experience working with NGOs/INGOs and disability-focused projects preferred.