ADD International Remote Job Opportunity, $50 per hour : Global Disability Leadership Academy Facilitator – Apply Now

ADD International seeks passionate, experienced Facilitators to help deliver high-impact training sessions. This is a remote-friendly, flexible position, open to applicants worldwide.

Position Overview: GDLA Facilitator

• Role: Global Disability Leadership Academy Facilitator
• Contract Type: Ad hoc consultancy
• Location: Global (remote and/or in-person facilitation)
• Duration: Approx. 9–12 hours per assignment
• Compensation: USD 50 per hour
• Deadline to Apply: 22 October 2025, 9:00 AM UK time

ADD International is a global disability rights organization dedicated to supporting disability justice activists, particularly across Africa and Asia. Through participatory grant-making and leadership development, ADD envisions a world free of ableism where disabled people experience full rights and justice. ADD works by:

• Resourcing disability justice activists
• Amplifying lived-experience leadership
• Addressing power imbalances in traditional funding structures

Central to ADD’s approach is an unwavering commitment to inclusion, equality, and safeguarding.

The Global Disability Leadership Academy (GDLA)

Young people with disabilities—especially young women—often face systemic discrimination that limits their access to leadership development, education, and organizational influence. The Global Disability Leadership Academy (GDLA) is a strategic initiative under ADD’s 2024–2034 framework. Its aim is to equip emerging leaders with the tools, skills, and confidence to lead disability justice movements at both local and global levels.GDLA offers:

• Mentorship
• Skills training
• A robust leadership curriculum for a select group of Fellows

Key Responsibilities

Facilitators will be engaged on a sessional basis to deliver pre-designed modules virtually or in person. Responsibilities include:

• Delivering assigned curriculum content with creativity and sensitivity
• Using participatory methods (role-play, group discussions, simulation, storytelling, case studies)
• Fostering a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for Fellows
• Sharing relevant learning materials (articles, videos, tools)
• Submitting session reports to the Disability Rights Leadership Manager
• Attending a one-hour safeguarding orientation session
• Participating in occasional in-person events (when invited)
• Signing and adhering to ADD International’s Safeguarding Code of Conduct

Areas of Expertise Sought

Facilitators with experience in the following areas are especially encouraged to apply:

• Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
• Ethical and effective leadership
• Disability rights and intersectionality
• Organizational governance and resource mobilization
• Gender equality and social inclusion
• Accessible communication and advocacy
• International disability rights frameworks (e.g., CRPD)
• Combating ableism and promoting inclusive systems
• Safeguarding and trauma-informed facilitation

Required Skills and Qualifications

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Lived experience of disability (priority will be given to disabled candidates)
• Experience facilitating training sessions, especially in inclusive or diverse settings
• Strong understanding of disability inclusion and justice frameworks
• Effective communication and empathetic listening skills
• Proficiency in virtual platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
• Willingness to adapt methods for accessibility and diverse learning needs
• Ability to create safe, participatory learning spaces

ADD’s Commitment to Equality and Safeguarding

• ADD International is a Disability Confident Employer and guarantees interviews to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
• Strongly encourages applications from diverse and underrepresented communities.
• This facilitator role is classified as a Level 2 Safeguarding Position (occasional access to vulnerable groups possible).
• Facilitators must uphold ADD’s robust safeguarding standards and participate in relevant training.

ADD is committed to:

• Upholding equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Maintaining safe and accountable working environments
• Adhering to data protection practices (see ADD’s Job Applicant Privacy Notice)
• Ensuring recruitment processes are accessible and transparent

Application Process

To apply, please submit the following by 22 October 2025 at 9:00 AM UK time to:
recruitment@add.org.uk

Required Documents:

• Your CV (max 3 pages)
• Responses to four application questions (written: max 1,000 words OR audio/video: max 6 minutes)
• Completed Equal Opportunities Form
• Names and contact details of two referees (please indicate if not to be contacted initially)

Application Questions:

1. Describe your experience facilitating groups, workshops, or meetings. What specific techniques do you use to ensure participant engagement and achieve session goals?
2. How do you ensure that all participants feel included and valued during facilitation?
3. What experience do you have working with diverse groups, and how do you adapt your style to meet varying needs?
4. Why are you interested in joining ADD International as a Facilitator for the Global Disability Leadership Academy?

If you require any materials in an alternative format, contact recruitment@add.org.uk specifying your needs.

This is your opportunity to contribute to a powerful movement for disability justice. Help shape the next generation of leaders apply now.