Disability Communication Focal Person (Inclusive Communication Officer)

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 people with impairment.

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 people with impairment 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 recommended improvements to strengthen inclusive communication practices

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, or Social Science related field
• 6+ years of relevant experience in communications, with a focus on disability inclusion or accessibility.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience developing accessible communication materials.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Requirements

• Language: Amharic, English. (knowing other languages will be preferable)
• Complying FDRE MESOB code of ethics
• Knowing sign language and braille reading and writing
• Time management and prioritization
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Adaptability and resilience
• Attention to detail
• Proactiveness

Working Conditions

• Full-time position
• Flexibility required during major campaigns and events