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Job Summary

• The YAPPI PWD Inclusion Consultant will lead all disability-inclusion efforts across the YAPPI program, ensuring that Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) have equitable access to enrollment, training, transition pathways, employment opportunities, and program benefits.
• This role is central to YAPPI’s commitment to inclusive development and requires a driven professional skilled in outreach, enrollment, community engagement, accessibility coordination, and partnership building.
• The consultant will work closely with internal teams, disability-focused stakeholders, employers, and participants to ensure successful implementation of YAPPI’s disability inclusion strategy.

Key Responsibilities
Enrollment & Outreach:

• Lead outreach and mobilization to enroll at least 500 qualified PWD students per cohort, ensuring a minimum of 10% of total YAPPI enrollment are PWDs.
• Conduct sensitization sessions and community awareness across disability groups, NGOs, associations, and state disability commissions.
• Manage end-to-end onboarding of PWD participants using accessible registration channels.
• Ensure diverse representation (visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive, etc.).

Program Completion Support:

• Ensure 85%+ completion rate for enrolled PWD participants across online and onsite phases.
• Provide continuous follow-up through calls, SMS, WhatsApp groups, and one-on-one mentorship.
• Document completion progress using trackers and dashboards.
• Work with learning teams to ensure all modules remain accessible.

Transition Management:

• Ensure smooth transition of eligible PWDs from online to onsite or specialized streams.
• Maintain 80% transition visibility using trackers and monitoring tools.
• For PWDs unable to attend onsite, ensure they access advanced online or post-production opportunities.
• Document placements, participation, and special accommodations provided.

Employment & Placement Support:

• Facilitate access to job placements, internships, apprenticeships, or entrepreneurship pathways for at least 50% of graduating PWDs.
• Build employer pipelines willing to hire PWD talents in animation, editing, VFX, admin, media, etc.
• Support participants in preparing portfolios, interviews, job readiness, and freelancing profiles.

Partnership Development:

• Establish 6+ active partnerships per cohort with disability-focused organizations (JONAPWD, LASODA, NGOs, associations, etc.).
• Strengthen partner relationships through meetings, MoUs, and collaborative outreach.
• Engage government (Ministries, Departments, and Agencies), private sector studios, tech hubs, and community groups.

Accessibility & Inclusion Assurance:

• Ensure all YAPPI online platforms, onsite facilities, and training materials are fully accessible.
• Coordinate sign-language interpreters, descriptive audio, captioning, mobility support, and assistive technology.
• Conduct periodic accessibility audits before each cohort.

Capacity Building for Staff & Faculty:

• Conduct 1–2 disability inclusion training sessions per quarter for staff and faculty.
• Organize at least 2 inclusion awareness activities to strengthen internal culture.
• Advise teams on inclusive teaching methods and participant support.

Student Experience & Impact Stories:

• Ensure 80%+ satisfaction rate through surveys and feedback mechanisms.
• Publish at least 3 impact stories monthly to highlight participant journeys.
• Address participant concerns promptly to maintain program reputation.

Reporting & Compliance:

• Submit 100% timely reports including weekly snippets, monthly progress updates, and quarterly reviews.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with local disability legislation and global safeguarding standards.
• Keep accurate, accessible documentation on all PWD-related activities.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, Development Studies, Human Rights, or related fields. (Master’s is an added advantage.)
• 5-7 years experience working with PWD-focused programs.
• Strong understanding of disability inclusion frameworks and accessibility standards.
• Demonstrated experience in community engagement, outreach, and partnership development.
• Experience working in youth-focused or donor-funded programs (Mastercard Foundation experience is an advantage).
• Knowledge of the creative industry, animation, or digital skills ecosystem is preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trust with PWD communities and stakeholders.
• Excellent coordination and project management abilities.
• Understanding of assistive technologies and accessible learning tools.
• High emotional intelligence, empathy, and patience.
• Strong report writing and data tracking abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict timelines.

Expected Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about youth development and disability inclusion.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and highly organized.
• Inclusive mindset, culturally sensitive, and ethical.
• Team player with leadership capacity.

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Job Summary

• The Creative Director is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping the organization’s brand voice, communication culture, creative vision, and market presence.
• This role sits at the executive table and ensures that all internal and external communication reflects excellence, clarity, and consistency.
• The Creative Director serves as the Revenue Lead for Events, Creative Services, and Brand Communication driving business growth by attracting clients, securing partnerships, and overseeing high-impact creative and event solutions that generate income for the organization.
• The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, strong agency management skills, creative depth, exceptional communication skills, and proven business development capabilities.

Key Responsibilities
Executive Leadership & Communication Culture:

• Establish and maintain a unified communication standard across all departments and levels.
• Serve as the company’s authority on branding, messaging, communication tone, and visual identity.
• Advise executives, managers, and teams on best practices for internal and external communication.
• Develop and enforce brand guidelines and communication protocols used company-wide.
• Oversee corporate communications including press materials, official statements, public messaging, and thought leadership content.
• Foster a culture of clarity, transparency, and professionalism in all forms of communication.

Creative Vision & Brand Strategy:

• Define the creative vision and ensure it reflects the organization’s mission, goals, and market positioning.
• Lead creative development for campaigns, content, production, and marketing materials.
• Supervise creative teams; design, content, production and ensure high-quality output.
• Ensure brand consistency across all digital channels, print materials, events, and corporate communication.
• Translate business objectives into strong creative concepts and brand narratives.

Events Leadership:

• Provide executive leadership for event strategy, execution, and creative direction.
• Conceptualize and supervise high-impact corporate events, exhibitions, productions, and activations.
• Ensure all events reinforce the brand and serve as revenue-driving opportunities.
• Oversee end-to-end event planning, client communication, budgeting, and delivery.

Business Development & Income Generation:

• Lead revenue generation for the Events, Creative, and Communications arms of the business.
• Identify and pursue new clients, partners, and business opportunities.
• Develop compelling proposals, pitch strategies, and partnership models to convert leads into revenue.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with high-value clients, brands, agencies, and institutions.
• Set income targets and work with relevant teams to achieve or exceed them.
• Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and strategic meetings to drive visibility and business growth.

Strategic Management:

• Align creative, communication, and event strategies with organizational goals.
• Provide executive insights on market trends, audience behavior, and competitive positioning.
• Oversee departmental budgets, resource planning, and ROI analysis.
• Ensure operational excellence across all units under the directorate

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Creative Arts, Media, or a related field. Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
• At least 12 years of senior-level experience in Advertising agencies, Branding, Communications, Creative Direction, or Events.
• Proven track record of income generation and client acquisition.
• Strong leadership presence and ability to communicate at executive and board levels.
• Outstanding storytelling, presentation, visual communication, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple large-scale projects.
• A strong professional network with the capacity to bring in new business opportunities.

Key Competencies:

• Visionary leadership with a strategic mindset.
• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Creative problem-solving and decision-making.
• Exceptional collaboration and team-building abilities.
• Adaptability to evolving client and market needs.

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Summary

• The Head of Business & Partnerships is responsible for driving business growth, developing strategic partnerships, and expanding the organization’s market presence.
• This role leads the business development strategy, manages key external relationships, and works closely with internal teams to design and execute initiatives that increase revenue, strengthen brand positioning, and unlock new opportunities

Responsibilties
Business Strategy & Growth:

• Develop and lead the overall business development strategy to achieve revenue, profitability, and market expansion goals.
• Identify new business lines, markets, and strategic opportunities for growth.
• Lead market research, competitor analysis, and customer insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Drive revenue generation initiatives and ensure consistent pipeline growth.
• Work with leadership to align business expansion efforts with overall company vision.

Partnership Development & Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and secure strategic partnerships with corporate organizations, government bodies, NGOs, institutions, and industry influencers.
• Lead end-to-end partnership cycles including proposal development, negotiations, MoU drafting, and execution.
• Develop partnership frameworks, engagement models, and value-driven collaboration strategies.
• Maintain long-term relationships and ensure partnership deliverables are met.

Client Acquisition & Relationship Management:

• Drive customer acquisition strategies that bring in high-value clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with key accounts, ensuring exceptional client experience and repeat business.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and networking forums to increase the organization’s visibility.

Revenue & Performance Management:

• Set revenue targets and implement plans to achieve them.
• Develop metrics, KPIs, and dashboards to track business performance.
• Prepare regular reports for executive management highlighting opportunities, risks, and progress.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with marketing, operations, finance, HR, and product teams to support business initiatives.
• Collaborate with the communication & brand team to strengthen market positioning.
• Ensure operational readiness for new projects and partnership rollouts.

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead and mentor the business development and partnership team.
• Build a high-performing team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Provide guidance on proposal writing, client engagement, negotiation, and closing strategies

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or related field (Master’s is an advantage).
• 7–12 years of progressive experience in business development, partnership management, strategy, or related roles.
• Proven experience closing high-value deals and leading business growth initiatives.
• Experience working at an executive or senior leadership level.