Join our Global Disability Leadership Academy!

As part of our strategic framework for 2024-2034, we have established the Global Disability Leadership Academy (GDLA), with the first cohort consisting of 15 Fellows from different countries. We contracted a Team of Disability Experts who have supported us in developing the GDLA experiential training curriculum.
We are now looking for facilitators to help deliver the curriculum, both virtually and in person.
We are looking for facilitators who have gained knowledge and experience in the
following areas; self-awareness, emotional intelligence and 21st Century skills,
effective leadership, ethical leadership, organizational governance, resource
mobilization, understanding disabilities, gender equality and social inclusion for
development, Disability Intersectionality, impact of Ableism on Persons with
Disabilities, accessibility and inclusion, international legal instruments promoting Disability Rights, advocacy for policy change, progressive communication and safeguarding in Disability Inclusion.

This is a very exciting opportunity to join us and be part of the next steps in a transformational phase of ADD’s work. 

Role: GDLA Facilitator

Estimated Time commitment: 9-12 hours a month.

Term: June- October each year.

Remuneration: USD 50 per hour worked. Hours required will be agreed on as needed.

Location: This is a global role open to applicants based anywhere.

Closing date: 22 October 9am UK time

As an organisation that works with disability justice activists in Africa and Asia we are clear that lived experience of disability is hugely important to our mission. Priority for this role will be given to disabled people.   We want to see you at your best and so please let us know if there are any adjustments at all that we can make to the recruitment process to ensure that it works for you. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment and employment. 

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What is the role of a GDLA Facilitator?

• Facilitate the roll out of the session assigned
• Guide the discussion to keep it focused and productive according to the session outline in the curriculum.
• Creating a safe and inclusive learning session, allowing for an environment where Fellows are active participants.
• Utilize the sessions to encourage Fellows to think critically and reflect on their leadership experiences.
• Share relevant resources such as articles, books, YouTube links, websites, etc., to enhance the fellows’ learning.
• Be able to make clear explanations of issues at hand and illustrations used in the learning process. Give relevant examples when introducing exercises and tools to be used for individual and group tasks/assignment.
• Prepare and submit an end of the session report to the Disability Rights Leadership Manager.

We would like the GDLA Facilitator to have the following:

• Knowledge of disability inclusion and activism
• Leadership experience
• Prior experience in facilitation
• Ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with individuals with diverse disabilities
• Willingness to listen, understand, and adapt to the needs of fellows
• Ability to use online platforms, such as Teams or Zoom

Please see the terms of reference below for further information on the role and what is required.

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How to apply

Interested applicants should send the following attachments by email:  

• A CV of no more than 3 pages, including names and contact details of two referees (that we will only contact after asking permission).
• Answers to the below questions. (It is important to note that these will be anonymised and reviewed before the shortlisting panel looks at the CVs of candidates, so it is requested that applicants do not include their name on these responses). These questions can either be answered in written form of no more than 1000 words or as an audio/video file lasting no more than 6 minutes.
• Completed equal opportunities form

Please send your answers to the following questions in no more than 1,000
words or in an audio or video recording of no more than 6 minutes.

1. Can you describe your experience in facilitating groups, workshops, or meetings? What specific skills or techniques do you use to engage participants and achieve desired outcomes?
2. How do you ensure that all participants feel included and valued in a facilitation setting?
3. What experience do you have working with diverse groups, and how do you adapt your facilitation style to meet the needs of different audiences?
4. Why are you interested in being considered for this Facilitator Role?

We ask that applications are in English, however we recognise and will take into account the fact that for most people this will be a second language.

These should be sent to recruitment@add.org.uk and the deadline for submitting applications is 22 October 2025.

If you need an accessible format, please contact recruitment@add.org.uk and specify which format you require.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.