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Accra, Accra Metropolis (On-site)
Kenya
Abuja, Abuja Municipal Area Council
Central Province, Zambia
Local Terms and Conditions apply
Full-time
Contract (12-Month fixed term contract)
Job description

Title: Global Technical Lead - Digital Futures 

Location: Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Zambia

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract

Salary:  Local Terms and Conditions apply

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic technical leadership for a multi-country programme focused on digital skills development and employment for young people with disabilities, while advancing disability inclusion within workplaces and labour markets across East, West, and Southern Africa.
  • Collaborate closely with fellow Global Technical Leads and implementing partners to ensure cohesive, high-impact delivery of programme objectives.
  • Drive innovation by shaping and piloting new strategic initiatives that enhance the quality, relevance, and sustainability of Sightsavers’ work.
  • Contribute to cross-organisational efforts in research, innovation, policy, advocacy, and communications, working in partnership with internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Represent Sightsavers at senior level as a subject matter expert in digital inclusion and the digital economy, participating in national, regional, and international networks, conferences, and sector platforms.

This is a highly varied and involved role, and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

Jobholder Requirements

Essential:

  • Substantial experience leading and developing programmes focused on digital skills, training, and transition to employment, particularly in the Global South.
  • Experience working within NGO or non-profit contexts, including managing donor-funded programmes.
  • Proven ability to engage with a wide range of labour market stakeholders, especially the private sector, to improve employment and decent work outcomes.
  • Strong understanding of current developments in AI and digital technologies and their implications for employment and labour markets in African and Global South contexts.
  • Excellent spoken and written English, with the ability to produce detailed reports and deliver presentations.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to plan from both programmatic and organisational perspectives.
  • Excellent leadership, networking, and stakeholder engagement skills, with diplomacy and tact.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across departments and work effectively within diverse teams.
  • Experience developing and adapting technical guidance and programming tools.
  • A clear commitment to disability inclusion, equality, and justice in digital and employment spaces.
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally for up to 12 weeks per year.

Desirable:

  • Experience in advocacy for marginalised groups, particularly in disability inclusion.
  • Proficiency in French.

Next Steps

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

While we are confident that this role will go ahead, it is subject to final funding confirmation. We will ensure that all candidates are kept informed throughout the recruitment process.

Closing date: 20 July 2025

 

Application resources
Posted by
Sightsavers View profile Organisation type Registered Charity
Posted on: Friday, 4 July 2025
Closing date: 20 July 2025 at 23:30
Tags: Digital, Public Relations

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