Disability Inclusion Project Facilitator

CASE MANAGEMENT 

• Effectively support volunteer coordinators to identify, register, refer, support, and follow up with children with disabilities and their families in the assigned hub.
• Train volunteer coordinators to use the digital case management system, willingness to understand and use the system on a daily basis.
• Build the capacity of volunteers/parents/community members on case management for children with disabilities
• At the hub level, engage appropriate service providers, medical facilities, and organizations of persons with disabilities to meet the needs of children with disabilities identified in the specific hub.
• Ensure the volunteers and partners have the resources needed to meet the needs of children with disabilities in their Hub
• Facilitate parent participation in support groups  and strengthen capacity/desire to foster agency, empowerment, and transformational development  for children with disabilities
• Build relationships with communities and stakeholders to foster disability inclusion.
• Support awareness campaigns and community sensitization on disability issues.
• Identify capacity gaps for community partners
• Develop a training plan to address identified gaps for staff and community partners
• Promoting inclusive education through teacher/parents training.
• Mentor and coach community groups (volunteers, committees, and stakeholders, parents with children with disabilities) on disability inclusion

ADVOCACY & DISABILITY PROGRAMMING SUSTAINABILITY

• Ensure access and participation in quality education for children with disabilities in mainstream schools and appropriate healthcare services, including specialized care.
• Provide support from an early age, including assessments and therapies.
• Address dietary needs and feeding challenges of children with disabilities by linking with relevant TP sectors
• Offer Caregivers/parents training for better understanding and care, and create support networks.
• Conduct campaigns to reduce stigma and increase understanding.
• Advocate for and create physically accessible environments.
• Gather data and conduct research on disability issues.
• If available in the hub, leverage existing child-friendly spaces such as Children’s Clubs, Bible Clubs, IMPACT + Clubs, Child Parliament, and ensure they are inclusive of children with disabilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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Minimum education, training, and experience requirements to qualify for the position:

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Minimum qualification required: Degree in Education, Inclusive or Special Needs Education, Social Sciences, Rehabilitation Services, Disability Studies, Development Studies or any other relevant fields Experience:   

At least 3 years of broad and deep experience in community engagement, disability programming, education, child protection and advocacy Skills: 

Excellent facilitation, collaboration, communication, project management & critical analysis skills Previous experience of working with grassroots development structures including VDC, ADC and School-Based Structures such as PTA, MSG and SMC and organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) Experience of working with children with disabilities is desirable Persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply, all necessary accommodations will be provided.

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• Basic understanding of transformational approaches in development
• Excellent written and presentation skills in English and Kinyarwanda
• Basic understanding of community-based development/Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) approaches.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. 
• Experience  organizing community-level activities to improve well-being for children with disabilities
• Professional level of specialized knowledge to manage complex tasks, programs, or projects
• Proven sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including the ability to think creatively, analyze, and be innovative, set priorities, manage work plans, and evaluate progress. 
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• License, registration, or certification required to perform this position:
• If applicable, include language requirement(s) as a minimum qualification for this position.
• Possession of relevant certifications or training in disability-related areas, such as assistive technology, disability assessment, or disability rights advocacy, can be beneficial but not mandatory.

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