Overview
Provide work-related assistance to the disability inclusion Specialist in the child nutrition and development practice to enable independent functioning in a barrier-free environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Guiding and being aware of giving verbal information to a visually impaired person about the environment when indoors and out travelling.
- Assistance with correspondence and any other reading and writing tasks, which may be required to support a blind person at work.
- Converting materials in inaccessible formats to alternative accessible formats
- Assist in preparation of Power Points Presentations, editing, formatting, filing.
- Assist preparation and conduct of activities including photocopy and distribution of materials, CD burning, writing on Flip charts, taking pictures.
- Copy to computer files/info from Flip Charts of Trainings/Workshops
- Support the disability inclusion Specialist in overcoming barriers related to technologies.
- Continuously update contact database and calendar of the Program Specialist.
- Accompanying the disability inclusion Specialist to meetings, both national and international events
- Undertake related activities to be assigned by the disability inclusion Specialist.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 4–7 years of proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar administrative support role.
- Professional-level verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, precise, and well-structured explanations and documentation, including the accurate verbal description of visual information such as graphs, charts, diagrams and locations, to ensure full understanding and accessibility for a person who is blind.
- Proficient in the full MS Office suite and familiar with key technologies and assistive products/devices used by persons who are blind or have low vision.
- Strong understanding of, and commitment to, a rights-based approach to disability.
- Experience working directly with persons with disabilities is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to support the safe, confident, and independent movement of a person with a disability through effective orientation and mobility support, including clear verbal guidance, spatial awareness, and respectful assistance that promotes autonomy and dignity.
- Ability to organize daily workloads according to priorities, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving with strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
