Leonard Cheshire Disability (UK) works to enable disabled people to improve their quality of life and to campaign for the removal of the barriers which hinder them.
This is done in partnership with over 250 independently managed disability organisations in 54 countries in the Americas, Asia and Africa.
Our programmes support people with disabilities and push disability up political and development agendas. We provide innovative services that give disabled people the opportunity to live life their way.
In the East and North Africa Region (ENAR), there are Leonard Cheshire Services partners established in Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania, Morocco, Rwanda and Uganda.
Each operates as an autonomous organisation through a local management structure.
Leonard Cheshire Disability’s programme provides support to the network of these services through the Regional Offices. Our programmes focus on; support for everyday living, inclusive education, livelihoods, and advocacy and campaigning.
Closing date: 20 Nov 2009
Location: Kenya
Location: East and North African Region
This is done in partnership with over 250 independently managed disability organisations in 54 countries in the Americas, Asia and Africa.
Our programmes support people with disabilities and push disability up political and development agendas. We provide innovative services that give disabled people the opportunity to live life their way.
In the East and North Africa Region (ENAR), there are Leonard Cheshire Services partners established in Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania, Morocco, Rwanda and Uganda.
Each operates as an autonomous organisation through a local management structure.
Leonard Cheshire Disability’s programme provides support to the network of these services through the Regional Offices. Our programmes focus on; support for everyday living, inclusive education, livelihoods, and advocacy and campaigning.
Closing date: 20 Nov 2009
Location: Kenya
Location: East and North African Region
- Demonstrable experience in developing campaigns and advocacy strategy targeting policy makers.
- Experience in either advocacy/campaigns for the rights of disabled people is essential.
- Experience of initiating, coordinating and evaluating campaigns.
- Experience in public relations and policy development
- Understanding of the issues facing disabled people would be desirable.
- Excellent writing skills are essential.
The post holder will report to the Regional Programme Manager (ENAR).
S/he will work closely with the local Cheshire Service partners in the countries in the region to campaign and advocate for the rights of disabled people.
How to apply
S/he will work closely with the local Cheshire Service partners in the countries in the region to campaign and advocate for the rights of disabled people.
How to apply
- Applicants must be nationals of a country in Leonard Cheshire Disability’s East and North Africa Region.
To apply:
- Please submit a completed application form which can be downloaded from our website www.lcdisability.org or send an e-mail to the contact below. Please no CVs.
- In addition, please submit a written statement of not more than 1000 words outlining your reasons for applying and explaining why you are suitable for the post.
- Copies of the job description, personal specification and conditions of service can also be downloaded from our website or requested via e-mail.
- You can obtain the correct application pack for positions in this region by emailing infobelfast @ LCDisability.org
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