Global Advisor Physical Rehabilitation

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About CBM

CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.  
 
About the role:
CBM’s Inclusive Health Initiative (IHI) is seeking a Global Advisor Physical Rehabilitation professional to proactively manage, consolidate, and expand CBM’s programmatic work in physical rehabilitation at global and regional levels. This role provides thought leadership, technical guidance, and innovative solutions to ensure CBM’s programmes achieve the highest standards of quality, inclusion, and impact.
This position is only filled locally in one of CBM permanent established entities within Africa. (ex: Nairobi (Kenya), Abuja (Nigeria), Lomé (Togo), Yaoundé (Cameroon), Lusaka (Zambia), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), , Kampala (Uganda), Niamey (Niger), etc.). 
Local contractual conditions of the respective country will apply. An expatriation is not intended. 

These are your responsibilities

  • Develop relevant guidelines, standards and technical tools.
  • Set standards of quality and capacity requirements for CBM’s physical rehabilitation work at different levels of the organisation to meet these standards.
  • Drive relevant innovation and develop model programmes.
  • Ensure quality assurance of Physical Rehabilitation programmes in terms of technical requirements, disability inclusion and developmental good practice.
  • Give input or lead on assessments, planning, monitoring and evaluations (at project, partner, country, regional, global levels) in alignment to CBM and global standards.
  • Provide advisory and consultancy support to internal stakeholders, country offices, and external partners as needed.
  • Conduct and contribute to audits, assessments, planning, monitoring, and evaluations.
  • Develop and deliver training, coaching, and mentoring to regional advisors/experts, building upon CBM’s existing training materials and sectoral expertise.
  • Contribute to the development of research and evidence-based materials, documenting good practices and model programmes for interregional dissemination and application.
  • Facilitate learning networks and communities of practice for regional experts and provide advisory support to internal stakeholders, including CBM Country Offices and other technical areas.
  • Build strategic relationships within international and regional alliances to strengthen physical rehabilitation in international development and promote CBM's global work, added value, and achievements.
  • Contribute to global advocacy initiatives led by WHO Member States and Non-State Actors, including dissemination of relevant information.  
  • Travel internationally to CBM programme countries and relevant events.

These are your qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in physical Rehabilitation or a relevant field.
  • Significant hands-on experience in physical rehabilitation programmes or facilities in low- and middle-income countries, including working with children.
  • Proven managerial or capacity development experience in the rehabilitation sector.
  • Strong background in development cooperation, with experience applying tools and methods for programme design and implementation, such as inclusive project cycle management, participatory approaches, and community mobilization.
  • Knowledge of key stakeholders, global trends, and priorities in rehabilitation.
  • Ability to work at a senior level, independently and collaboratively.  
  • Experience in Universal Design for Accessibility, Assistive Devices & Technology and Disability-inclusive Development.
  • Demonstrated experience in operational research, developing strategic plans, policies, and curricula (advantageous). 
  • Knowledge of digital tools and applications in community development practice (advantageous).
  • Strong communication skills in English, French language competence is an added advantage.
  • Ability to work internationally and in different intercultural contexts.
  • Identification with the Christian values and mandate of CBM. 

What we offer

  • A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development
  • A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for
  • An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit

How to apply

Please apply exclusively online via our applicant portal (see APPLY NOW).
A letter of motivation, CV and relevant (work) references complete your application.

We look forward to receiving your application! 

Your contact person: Ms. Eve Muthama

We would like to further promote diversity in our teams and therefore welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and genders, and especially from people with disabilities.

*Suitability is decisive, gender is irrelevant!