Expert Digital Accessibility at Light for the World International
About us:
Light for the World is a global development organisation
working to empower people with disabilities and improve eye health in
low-income countries. For over 30 years, we have strengthened health systems,
promoted inclusive education, and advanced economic empowerment, focusing on
the poorest and most marginalised.
Through our We Can Work programme, an eight-year regional
initiative funded by the Mastercard Foundation, we aim to enable at least one
million young women and men with disabilities across Africa to access dignified
and fulfilling work. The programme drives systems and mindset change by working
with organisations of persons with disabilities, entrepreneurship hubs, and key
ecosystem actors, while placing young people with disabilities at the centre as
leaders and change agents.
Place of work: One of the Light for the World
country offices Ethiopia, Uganda or Kenya with frequent travel required
– A work permit in one of these countries is required!
Duration: Full time, End of 2030
Effective as of: March 2026
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Technical Advisory Services team at
Light for the World, the Expert Digital Accessibility is responsible for
developing disability inclusive practices in Higher Education Institutions,
Digital Enterprises and Developers through training, coaching and advisory
services, both in person and virtually. The role holder will be responsible for
meeting disability inclusion targets set under the Mastercard Foundation
Scholars Program and Digital Economy programs with attention for meaningful
participation and access to dignified and fulfilling work.
Tasks
- Provide
technical expertise on digital accessibility and assistive technology to
higher education institutions, EdTech providers, and digital economy
partners.
- Support
partners to integrate accessibility standards across e-learning platforms,
recruitment systems, and digital tools.
- Design
and deliver training, workshops, and coaching on digital accessibility for
diverse stakeholders.
- Support
and guide digital accessibility audits and implementation of Disability
Inclusion Action Plans (DIAPs).
- Advise
on the selection and use of assistive technologies, prioritising locally
appropriate solutions.
- Develop
and share tools, resources, and learning materials on digital
accessibility and assistive technology.
- Contribute
to Communities of Practice, learning events, and proposal development in
collaboration with country teams and thematic experts.
Requirements
- University
degree in ICT, Software Engineering, Digital Technologies, or a related
field.
- Additional
training or certification in Digital Accessibility and/or Assistive
Technology.
- Minimum
5 years’ professional experience in digital accessibility, inclusive
education programming, or related fields.
- Practical
experience with accessible digital platforms and training adults in
professional settings.
- Strong
understanding of barriers faced by persons with disabilities, through
professional and/or lived experience.
- Experience
working with NGOs, higher education institutions, or digital economy
actors is an asset.
- Fluency
in English; French is an advantage.