Global Technical Lead – Decent Work & Social Protection

About the role

Sightsavers is seeking a Global Technical Lead to shape and oversee programmes that promote decent work, labour rights and social protection for people with disabilities across multiple countries.

Key responsibilities

• Lead design and technical oversight of programmes on decent work, labour rights and social protection.
• Provide expert guidance to country teams, ensuring alignment with best practice and emerging evidence.
• Build and strengthen relationships with trade unions, worker organisations and social protection stakeholders.
• Support partnerships between organisations of people with disabilities (OPDs) and labour movement actors.
• Develop and deliver training and capacity‑building for staff and partners.
• Contribute to inclusive social protection approaches that are accessible and comprehensive.
• Identify and secure strategic funding opportunities in collaboration with fundraising teams.
• Develop tools, guidance and learning materials for programme delivery.
• Contribute to research, policy, advocacy and communications to enhance Sightsavers’ influence.
• Represent Sightsavers at global, regional and national forums.

Required profile

• Significant experience leading programmes in decent work, labour rights or social protection, preferably in the Global South.
• Strong understanding of current debates and trends in labour rights, informal economies and social protection systems.
• Experience working with trade unions, worker organisations or social protection actors.
• Proven ability to build partnerships and influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Experience securing or contributing to funding proposals.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working across multiple countries.
• Commitment to disability inclusion, equality and social justice.

Required skills

What we offer

• Two‑year fixed‑term contract with local terms and conditions.
• Opportunities to travel up to 12 weeks per year.
• Chance to influence policy and practice at a global level.