The African Disability Forum (ADF) is the continental organization of organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) in Africa. ADF’s mission is to secure the rights and inclusion of all persons with disabilities in Africa, by building a stronger, more united and effective African disability movement and voice of persons with disabilities and their families. Currently, ADF has 49 National Federations of Organization of Persons with Disabilities, ten continental and four sub-regional OPDs. ADF has developed its Strategic Plan (2024-2028) which includes a key strategic objective of strengthening the capacities of both its members and ADF.
Since 2020, ADF has been working in more than 15 countries across Africa, implementing high-quality programmes (around 10 projects) that deliver long-lasting benefits for persons with disabilities. The organisation has grown rapidly, expanding from two staff members in 2020 to 29 staff in 2025. Team members are based in various countries across Africa and collaborate with ADF members, who are the direct implementers of the projects at the national level. It is therefore important to establish a core structure that ensures quality programming while maintaining a balanced approach to supporting both programme implementation and the 2024–2028 strategic plan. https://africandisabilityforum.org/resources/,
As a growing organisation, ADF has developed various policies. However, some policies require revision to incorporate implementation and operational plans. The Human Resources, Risk Management, Grant Management, Safeguarding, Code of Conduct, Fraud, Bribery and Anti-Corruption, Equal Opportunity, and Reasonable Accommodation (Personal Assistance – PA) policies need updating, while the Emergency and Security policy and the Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) policy still need to be developed.
ADF would like to engage a consultant to examine the overall robustness (strengths and weaknesses) of the current organizational structure, review existing policies, and develop new policies. This includes formulating clear recommendations and an actionable implementation plan aimed at strengthening ADF into a fully functional and dynamic organization.
For more information see the Terms of Reference here. Any interested consultant can submit the proposal according to the attached ToR via the following email: jobs@adf-secretariat.org, with the subject line: Policy Development Consultancy
Deadline to submit the proposal: Monday 8 December 2025, on or before 5:00 pm East African Time (EAT)
