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Senior Gender Officer
The African Disability Forum (ADF) is a continental membership organization of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in Africa whose vision is to see an inclusive Africa where all persons with disabilities and their families have their rights and voices respected and participate actively in the life of their communities and nations as outlined in the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
The Strengthening Partnerships to Advance Disability Rights in Africa (SPADRA) is implemented through a consortium composed of the International Disability Alliance (IDA), African Disability Forum (ADF) and OPDs Disabled Women in Africa (DIWA) and Inclusion Africa (IA). The project aims to advance gender and disability rights in Africa, starting by Benin, Ghana, Malawi and Zambia, through the strengthening of OPDs’ capacity, the establishment of cross-disability and mainstream partnerships at both Pan-African and national levels, and the modernization and implementation of legal frameworks at the community level.
The inception and transition phases were completed in December 2024. The main phase, led by ADF, began in January 2025, with the project continuing to focus on its three thematic areas: inclusive education, social protection, and access to justice. The project is financially supported by the Government of Sweden.
Job Summary: Support the consortium’s (ADF, DIWA and IA) efforts to integrate gender equality across SPADRA and ADF’s programs, policies, and advocacy initiatives. This role focuses on promoting the rights of women and girls with disabilities and ensuring that all activities are informed by a strong intersectional gender lens.
Job Description: Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide technical guidance to SPADRA consortium members to implement gender-responsive activities.
- Design and deliver training sessions for consortium staff members on gender and disability.
- Contribute to consortium advocacy efforts focused on the rights of women and girls with disabilities at national and regional levels.
- Support consortium’s engagement with mechanisms such as the African Union, UN bodies (e.g., CEDAW, CRPD), and COSP.
- Produce knowledge products, policy briefs, and case studies highlighting best practices and gaps in gender and disability inclusion.
- Support the Consortium in building and maintaining strategic partnerships with women’s rights organizations and other key stakeholders.
- Ensure the integration of gender and disability inclusion in the expansion of SPADRA across Africa.
- Lead the implementation of ADF’s gender strategy across programs and initiatives.
- Represent ADF in relevant meetings, forums, and working groups.
Job Requirements
- First or second degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, Social Work, or other related fields.
- A minimum of eight years of relevant experience for candidates with first degree and four years for those with second degree in gender-related work.
- Knowledge and good understanding of disability rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities and exposure to Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) is an asset.
- Proven ability to work under pressure, deliver results and meet deadlines.
- Language requirements: Fluent in English. Ability to communicate in French is an advantage.
- Computer skills (Word, Excel and Power Point) and experience of using online/virtual communication platforms.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
- The position is open to citizens of any African country.
How to Apply
Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should submit their CV and a one-page motivation letter to jobs@adf-secretariat.org with the subject line: Senior Gender Officer Vacancy, by 22 June 2025.
Persons with Disabilities and Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for exam/interview, no phone calls please.
