Opportunities at DRF/DRAF
DRF/DRAF are an equal opportunity employer. We seek to build a diverse team. Applicants will not be discriminated against on any basis. Individuals from historically marginalized identities including Black, Indigenous, and people of color and persons with lived and/or professional experience with disability are encouraged to apply. As part of this commitment, DRF/DRAF seek to provide any reasonable accommodations necessary to ensure equity, including during the application process.
Current openings:
1. Executive Director
With the launch of a new 5-year strategic plan, the Executive Director role is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in leading and executing the next chapter of DRF’s growth and maturation. The Executive Director will continue to advance and strengthen the organizations’ financial sustainability and growth as well as lead the execution of the new strategy expanding the impact and influence of DRF at global, regional, and national levels. Learn more about the Executive Director position here.
Consultancies
Research consultant – Disability Rights and Climate Justice Funder’s Guide, deadline 11 August 2024
Expressions of Interest for Temporary Assignment of Program Officer (Consultant)- various countries, deadline 29 July 2024
With the adoption of a new 5-year strategic plan, DRF/DRAF are taking the necessary steps to align practices and approaches towards its effective implementation. Given these additional efforts, DRF/DRAF will require support to program functions during different periods of the year. The aim of the Expression of Interest is to establish a qualified pool of consultants who can undertake programmatic responsibilities on a short-term basis under the umbrella of DRF/DRAF’s Movement Division. The consultant’s work will report to the Regional Head of Programs for Africa or Asia-Pacific, who are currently Acting Co-Directors of Programs.
The ideal candidate will have experience working within or in partnership with organizations of persons with disabilities from the Global South, excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, and preferably knowledge of and experience in grantmaking processes.
For more information and to apply, please consult the Terms of Reference.
All documents shall be submitted by email to procurement@disabilityrightsfund.org by Monday 29 July at 6:00 pm Boston EDT time. Expressions of interest will be assessed on a rolling basis. All inquiries shall be submitted to the same email address.
Research consultant- Disability Rights and Climate Justice Funder’s Guide, deadline 11 August 2024
Impatience Earth, Impatience Wellbeing and the Disability Rights Fund are developing a guide for philanthropic funders on how disability rights and climate justice intersect. The guide will aim to increase grantmakers’ understanding of why disability inclusion is central to effective climate action and encourage disability-inclusive policies and practices in climate funding. Although aimed primarily at funders, we anticipate it will also support organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) to increase their understanding and framing of the linkages between disability and climate change. We are commissioning a consultant to lead the research and writing of this guide.
For more information and details on the application process, please consult the RFP.
Accessibility Note:
If you are an applicant with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of the positions, please send an email to drfinclusion@disabilityrightsfund.org with your request.