Disability Communication Focal Person (Inclusive Communication Officer)

ABOUT FC AFRICAFC Africa, formerly First Consult, is a regional advisory, investment, and development platform operating across East Africa. Founded in 2006, FC Africa, through its integrated model, works with governments, development partners, and private sector institutions to support enterprise growth, workforce development, and economic transformation.ABOUT MESOBFC Africa has strategic partnership with FDRE MESOB Service. Through its partnership with FDRE MESOB Service, FC Africa is hiring for these positions on behalf of FDRE MESOB ServiceFDRE MESOB Service, is a government-led one-stop service platform that integrates multiple public services into a single digital and physical hub, enabling citizens and businesses to access government services more efficiently, conveniently, and transparently.POSITION SUMMARYWe are seeking a qualified and motivated Disability Communication Focal Person to ensure that all communication products and platforms are accessible, inclusive, and aligned with disability rights principles. The successful candidate will play a key role in removing communication barriers and promoting equal access to information for persons with disabilities.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic Leadership on Inclusive CommunicationLead the integration of disability-inclusive approaches across all internal and external communication strategies.Ensure all messaging aligns with disability rights principles and promotes dignity, equality, and non-discrimination.Ensure meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in communication design, delivery, and feedback processesDeliver training sessions and provide ongoing guidance to staff on inclusive communication practices.Lead the integration of disability-inclusive approaches across all internal and external communication strategies.Lead the integration of disability-inclusive approaches across all internal and external communication strategies.Ensure all messaging aligns with disability rights principles and promotes dignity, equality, and non-discrimination.Ensure all messaging aligns with disability rights principles and promotes dignity, equality, and non-discrimination.Ensure meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in communication design, delivery, and feedback processesEnsure meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in communication design, delivery, and feedback processesDeliver training sessions and provide ongoing guidance to staff on inclusive communication practices.Deliver training sessions and provide ongoing guidance to staff on inclusive communication practices.Accessible Content Development & Quality AssuranceOversee the development and adaptation of communication materials into accessible formats (e.g., braille, audio, easy-to-read, captioned video).Ensure all digital content complies with accessibility standards (e.g. accessible documents, subtitles).Review and approve communication outputs to ensure accessibility and inclusion standards are met.Oversee the development and adaptation of communication materials into accessible formats (e.g., braille, audio, easy-to-read, captioned video).Oversee the development and adaptation of communication materials into accessible formats (e.g., braille, audio, easy-to-read, captioned video).Ensure all digital content complies with accessibility standards (e.g. accessible documents, subtitles).Ensure all digital content complies with accessibility standards (e.g. accessible documents, subtitles).Review and approve communication outputs to ensure accessibility and inclusion standards are met.Review and approve communication outputs to ensure accessibility and inclusion standards are met.Coordination of Accessibility ServicesPlan and coordinate sign language interpretation, captioning, and other accessibility services for events, training, and public communications.Ensure accessibility requirements are identified early and integrated into planning and budgeting processes.Plan and coordinate sign language interpretation, captioning, and other accessibility services for events, training, and public communications.Plan and coordinate sign language interpretation, captioning, and other accessibility services for events, training, and public communications.Ensure accessibility requirements are identified early and integrated into planning and budgeting processes.Ensure accessibility requirements are identified early and integrated into planning and budgeting processes.Monitoring, Evaluation, and LearningDevelop and track indicators to measure accessibility and inclusiveness of communication outputs.Conduct periodic accessibility audits of materials and platforms.Document lessons learned and recommend improvements to strengthen inclusive communication practicesDevelop and track indicators to measure accessibility and inclusiveness of communication outputs.Develop and track indicators to measure accessibility and inclusiveness of communication outputs.Conduct periodic accessibility audits of materials and platforms.Conduct periodic accessibility audits of materials and platforms.Document lessons learned and recommend improvements to strengthen inclusive communication practicesDocument lessons learned and recommend improvements to strengthen inclusive communication practices

ABOUT FC AFRICA FC Africa, formerly First Consult, is a regional advisory, investment, and development platform operating across East Africa. Founded in 2006, FC Africa, through its integrated model, works with governments, development partners, and private sector institutions to support enterprise growth, workforce development, and economic transformation. ABOUT MESOB FC Africa has strategic partnership with FDRE MESOB Service. Through its partnership with FDRE MESOB Service, FC Africa is hiring for these positions on behalf of FDRE MESOB Service FDRE MESOB Service , is a government-led one-stop service platform that integrates multiple public services into a single digital and physical hub, enabling citizens and businesses to access government services more efficiently, conveniently, and transparently. POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a qualified and motivated Disability Communication Focal Person to ensure that all communication products and platforms are accessible, inclusive, and aligned with disability rights principles. The successful candidate will play a key role in removing communication barriers and promoting equal access to information for persons with disabilities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership on Inclusive Communication Lead the integration of disability-inclusive approaches across all internal and external communication strategies. Ensure all messaging aligns with disability rights principles and promotes dignity, equality, and non-discrimination. Ensure meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in communication design, delivery, and feedback processes Deliver training sessions and provide ongoing guidance to staff on inclusive communication practices. Accessible Content Development & Quality Assurance Oversee the development and adaptation of communication materials into accessible formats (e.g., braille, audio, easy-to-read, captioned video). Ensure all digital content complies with accessibility standards (e.g. accessible documents, subtitles). Review and approve communication outputs to ensure accessibility and inclusion standards are met. Coordination of Accessibility Services Plan and coordinate sign language interpretation, captioning, and other accessibility services for events, training, and public communications. Ensure accessibility requirements are identified early and integrated into planning and budgeting processes. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Develop and track indicators to measure accessibility and inclusiveness of communication outputs. Conduct periodic accessibility audits of materials and platforms. Document lessons learned and recommend improvements to strengthen inclusive communication practices