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These are your responsibilities

• The Programme Support Coordinator will provide programmatic and operational support to Country Offices and other departments within the Programme Development and Implementation Division, ensuring adherence to risk management guidelines, alignment with organizational frameworks, and effective country planning. 

Main Tasks

Project Development and Implementation Support (30%):

• Support project design and proposal development in line with donor and fundraising requirements.
• Manage the creation of project ideas and their setup in ProMIS.
• Align with partners on approved projects and oversee the rollout of implementation plans.
• Provide direct support to countries or partners with inadequate staffing capacity due to transitions or bandwidth limitations.

Surge Capacity (30%):

• Act as an additional human resource capacity for Country Offices during high periods of high demand or staffing constraints.
• Manage and assist COs in its operation or project management.

Country Planning and Monitoring (20%):

• Maintain an overview of country-level planning processes.
• Guide and support individual country planning efforts.
• Review and organize the approval of country plans.
• Monitor and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of country pages in ProMIS.

Programme Risk Management (10%):

• Establish and maintain compliance with program/project risk management guidelines.
• Define and adapt program frameworks to local requirements, particularly for countries without a Country Office (CO) and under the Programme Development and Implementation (PDI) domain.

Representation, Reporting, and Documentation (10%):

• Represent the PDI perspective, including CO perspectives, in global working groups such as ProMIS (Program Management Information System), logframe development and indicator tracking, partner portal, global data reporting, and advocacy initiatives.
• Prepare annual programmatic input for the Supervisory Assembly, summarizing previous achievements, challenges, and future outlooks.
• Compile quarterly programmatic and operational reports for management.

These are your qualifications

• Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Management or a comparable qualification.
• At least 3 years experience in Project or Programme Management.
• Strong communication skills in a multicultural environment.
• Willingness to travel and deployment in a short notice for two weeks at a time.
• Competence in English and Spanish is mandatory.
• Identification with Christian values and the mandate of CBM.

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About the role:

• The Global Accessibility Advisor will serve as a key expert, providing critical technical guidance on accessibility matters on a global scale. This role will support field staff by offering in-depth expertise to enhance their operational effectiveness in creating accessible solutions. The primary objective involves directing the integration of accessibility standards and best practices into both planning and operational activities, encompassing crucial aspects such as accreditation and staffing. The Global Accessibility Advisor will also be responsible for developing essential support materials, comprehensive guides, and relevant publications to equip in-country teams with the resources needed to address specific accessibility challenges in the field. 
• This position is only filled locally in one of CBM permanent established entities. (ex: Berlin or Bensheim (Germany), UK (Cambridge or remote), Nairobi (Kenya), Abuja (Nigeria), Lomé (Togo), Yaoundé (Cameroon), Lusaka (Zambia), Addis Abeba (Ethiopia), Guatemala City, Kampala (Uganda), Niamey (Niger), etc.). 

Local contractual conditions of the respective country will apply. An expatriation is not intended

These are your responsibilities

• Provide global technical guidance on accessibility (built environment, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), accessible communication etc.) across CBM’s programme work, ensuring alignment with best practices and emerging trends.
• Conceptualise and regularly update CBM’s programmatic engagement in accessibility by developing and rolling out technical guidance and tools (e.g., Accessibility Audit Guide, AI agent on accessibility).
• Promote accessibility mainstreaming through awareness raising, capacity development (specifically
• Training of Trainers for partners/OPDs), and programmatic backstopping.
• Provide targeted accessibility support to strategic programmes and contribute to identifying and assessing collaboration partners regarding accessibility.
• Engage in technical discussions with institutional donors and their agencies to influence accessibility-related policies and funding decisions.
• Support advocacy planning and messaging on accessibility, ensuring alignment with the CRPD.
• Collaborate with other technical advisors and the Construction Resource Person to ensure CBM-funded structures meet accessibility requirements.
• Identify emerging areas relevant to CBM’s accessibility programming, such as digital assistive technology, digitisation in inclusive education, and accessible infrastructure in recovery efforts. 

These are your qualifications

• Master’s degree in inclusive design, social sciences, international development, architecture, ICT, or a related field, with expertise in applied accessibility.
• 5–10 years of experience in international NGOs, multilateral organizations, or government agencies, with a strong track record in accessibility.
• Proven experience in results-based management and project cycle management, including assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of international development programmes.
• Ability to engage in dialogue with policy stakeholders such as governments, academia, technical bodies, COs and representation of persons with disabilities on legal and technical frameworks related to accessibility.
• Experience in rights-based programming, ensuring meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in planning, monitoring, evaluation, and decision-making.
• Candidates with lived experience of disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills and teamwork.
• Fluency in English. Other languages will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Commitment to Christian values and CBM’s mandate.