About :

 A national non-profit organization operating in Peshawar - KP, is looking for qualified, dedicated and experienced individuals to fill the following Positions for a donor-funded Education Project, in district Buner & Shangla-KP

Required Qualification :

Disability and Inclusion Officer (Female)

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education, Disability Studies, Inclusive Education, Rehabilitation Sciences, or related field.

• Experience: Minimum 4–5 years of experience in disability inclusion, ideally within education, child protection, or community development programs.

• Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of inclusive education models, accessibility standards, and assistive technologies.

• Familiarity with screening and referral processes for CWDs.

• Experience conducting accessibility audits and supporting school-level infrastructure planning.

• Effective communication, training, and facilitation skills.

• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders including parents, teachers, and health professionals.

Required Experience Skill:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education, Disability Studies, Inclusive Education, P&O, Rehabilitation Sciences, or related field.

• Experience: Minimum 2–5 years of experience in disability inclusion, ideally within education, child protection, or community development programs.

• Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of inclusive education models, accessibility standards, and assistive technologies.

• Familiarity with screening and referral processes for CWDs.

• Experience conducting accessibility audits and supporting school-level infrastructure planning.

• Effective communication, training, and facilitation skills.

• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders including parents, teachers, and health professionals.

• Languages: Proficiency in Urdu and Pashto; working knowledge of English is preferred.

• Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel to project districts regularly.

• Commitment to National NGO’s values of equity, child protection, and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of district-specific inclusion plans in coordination with field teams and the Education Specialist.

• Ensure disability inclusion is embedded into project workplans, trainings, school activities, and learning materials.

• Provide technical inputs to ensure project alignment with national inclusive education guidelines and international disability frameworks (e.g., UNCRPD).

• Support field teams in the identification of children with physical, sensory, intellectual, or psychosocial disabilities in targeted schools and communities.

• Facilitate and coordinate the referral of CWDs to medical screening camps, disability assessments, and specialized services.

• Maintain confidential, disaggregated records of identified CWDs and their specific support needs.

• Facilitate the procurement and provision of appropriate assistive devices (e.g., mobility aids, hearing aids, spectacles, education support kits).

• Conduct orientation sessions for CWDs, parents, and teachers on the use and maintenance of assistive devices.

• Monitor the usage and effectiveness of assistive tools in learning environments.

• Lead the process of conducting accessibility audits in selected schools, reviewing elements such as ramps, handrails, WASH facilities, classroom layouts, and signage.

• Work with engineering, logistics, and field teams to ensure that construction and renovation activities are inclusive.

• Evaluate post-construction accessibility and provide recommendations for improvement.

• Develop and conduct training sessions for National NGO staff, teachers, and stakeholders on disability rights, inclusive education, and universal design principles.

• Provide technical backstopping to community mobilization staff to ensure disability-sensitive communication.

• Support creation of an inclusive and enabling school environment that embraces diversity.

• Engage with caregivers, community leaders, DPOs (Disabled People’s Organizations), and relevant service providers to foster inclusion and address stigma.

• Collaborate with education and social welfare departments for joint planning and service delivery.

• Track inclusion indicators and ensure regular collection of disability-disaggregated data on enrolment, retention, and participation.

• Document good practices, challenges, and case studies related to disability inclusion.

• Support the MEAL team in evaluating inclusive education outcomes and sharing learning across the consortium.

Note :

  Candidates knowing the local languages will be given preference

• Relevant Candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Interviews will be held in Peshawar and only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. No TA/DA will be admissible. Deadline for the submission of applications is July 24, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The Employer reserves the right to terminate or dissolve the position/s at any time, with or without cause, and without prior notice."
• We are an equal opportunity provider. The employer has zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. We expect all our employees/volunteers to ensure protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by organization’s safeguarding policy and code of conduct.