COSP'18 - TAF Africa

Call For Applications: Project Coordinator (Delta State)

Call For Applications: Project Coordinator (Delta State) Job Title: Project Coordinator Location: Delta Employment Type: Full Time Duration: 12 months TAF Africa is an independent non-governmental/not-for profit organization originally established to promote health, socio-economic rights, well-being, and empowerment of persons with albinism. The organization has since evolved to become a focus organization that advocates for the recognition and respect of the rights, socio-economic and political inclusion of persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups in Nigeria and the around the World. The foundation contributes to legislative and policy action that promotes the rights of PWDs, and effective mainstreaming of inclusion. Responsibilities Manage the conceptualization, design, planning, and implementation of projects in line with the organization’s thematic thrust. Coordinate the activities of state offices in project implementation. Oversee, support, and evaluate the work of Project Officers, Volunteers, and Consultants. Ensure appropriate compliance, reporting, and documentation on projects and interventions in line with agreed standards and donor requirements. Develop, nurture, and manage relationships with partners. Scan for funding opportunities in areas relevant to the organization’s thematic focus. Develop and implement comprehensive program strategies in alignment with the organization’s overall goals and objectives. Collaborate with senior management to define program scope, goals, and deliverables. Work closely with various departments to coordinate resources, resolve issues, and optimize project delivery. Foster effective communication and collaboration among project teams. Manage program budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources. Identify potential risks associated with projects and develop strategies for risk mitigation. Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Communicate project progress, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner. Implement quality assurance processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality projects. Monitor and evaluate project outcomes against predefined benchmarks. Prepare and present regular progress reports to senior management and stakeholders. Any other duties assigned. Essential Skills and Qualifications Post-graduate degree in any social science discipline Extensive experience (minimum of 8 years) and demonstrated knowledge of programme management in areas related to the organization’s thematic thrust. Strong ICT skills Strong stakeholder management and decision-making skills Excellent report-writing skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Exceptional organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail. Desirable skills Data Analysis Ability to speak two major Nigerian languages Project management certification Extensive knowledge of disability inclusive governance, livelihood and policy reforms. How To Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and CV in PDF format. Applications should be emailed to careers@tafafrica.co with the subject line “Project Coordinator Delta” Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Application Deadline: 14th May, 2026 Diversity and Inclusion:TAF Africa strongly encourages applications from women and persons with disabilities. All submissions will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality.

Call For Applications: Logistics Assistant

Job Title: Logistics Assistant Location : FCT Employment Type : Contract Duration : 12 months TAF Africa is an independent non-governmental/not-for profit organization originally established to promote health, socio-economic rights, well-being, and empowerment of persons with albinism. The organization has since evolved to become a focus organization that advocates for the recognition and respect of the rights, socio-economic and political inclusion of persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups in Nigeria and the around the World. The foundation contributes to legislative and policy action that promotes the rights of PWDs, and effective mainstreaming of inclusion. ResponsibilitiesVehicle Maintenance and Management Cleans vehicle and performs routine checks to ensure it has proper working tools daily. Refuels vehicle using an approved fuel voucher and records this on the vehicle log sheet timeously. Parks vehicles safely at the designated place at the end of each working day not later than 6pm. Ensures that after-hours travel has prior formal approval by the necessary department. Ensure vehicle movement logbook is filled timely and regularly. To report immediately to the Logistic & Facility Officer, all accidents or issues involving TAF Africa vehicles. Compliance with the motor vehicle and travel policy provisions of TAF Africa Staff and Material Transportation Transports staff and designated people to all areas as instructed and with approved vehicle request forms. Ferries goods to required points as may be directed from time to time. Ensure vehicles have necessary materials such as umbrellas, first aid boxes, map, fire extinguishers, etc. Ensure that all TAF Africa assets are not left unattended in the vehicle whilst parked. Files in accurate vehicle logbooks and submits to the Facility and Logistics Officer. Prepares monthly vehicle maintenance reports for allocated vehicles. Other services provision: Dispatch and deliver all documents between TAF Africa and other service providers. Dispatch of goods and materials to various projects offices to facilitate program delivery without any reports of loss or destruction of items. Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time to support the attainment of organizational goals. Dealing With Problems Have a basic knowledge of the organization’s mission and values, and staff roles to support and direct visitors to the appropriate staff. Establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, managers, visitors, and partners. Qualifications Class B driver’s license. Driving terrain and road network of FCT. Advanced or Ordinary level certificate A minimum of 3 years of experience in vehicle maintenance and driving. Work experience in an NGO setup will be an added advantage. Any relevant certification in driving/clerical services will be an added advantage. How To Apply Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and CV in PDF format. Applications should be emailed to careers@tafafrica.co with the subject line “Logistics Assistant FCT.” Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Application Deadline: 10th May 2026 Diversity and Inclusion: TAF Africa strongly encourages applications from women and persons with disabilities. All submissions will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality.

A Journey Of Rights and Disability Inclusion

A Journey Of Rights and Disability Inclusion Since the end of the Second World War, the global community has been undergoing a period of profound societal change. Civil Rights movements have shaken the foundations of the global order, standing at the heart of social transformation and progressive change for the better part of the last two centuries.This story can be traced, in various ways, to pivotal moments across our historical past. No area of human civilisation has been immune to debates and movements about the rights of individuals and the responsibility of the state, or supreme power, to the citizens who are governed by it.Across age, class, sex, faith, sexuality, and disability, individuals have advocated and fought for the gradual reshaping of their societies into the world we live in today – one aspiring toward a concrete vision of individual liberty, equality before the law, incorruptible justice, and shared prosperity. Yet, the journey has not always been smooth. We may view the past in entirely barbaric terms, and in many ways, we would be right. Still, history shows us that resistance to oppression has always existed. For the simple yet radical idea of human equality, battles were fought, won and lost; wars were waged, and countless lives were sacrificed.As far back as 1100 BCE, records from ancient Egypt suggest the occurrence of organised workers’ strikes. In 287 BCE, in ancient Rome, the dictator (no relation to modern-day dictators, please) Quintus Hortensius, passed the Lex Hortensia, a law which theoretically secured political equality between the ruling Patrician class and the free Plebeian citizens by making all resolutions from the Plebeian Council binding on all Roman citizens. Centuries earlier, Persia, under the infamous Cyrus the Great, issued the Cyrus Cylinder, a declaration often regarded as one of the earliest endorsements of religious freedom. Progress, however, has rarely been swift. It was not until the 1960s – during the height of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement – that disability inclusion began to emerge as a distinct movement with its own pure identity, advocating for a community whose experiences cut across age, class, gender, and culture. Prior to this, early steps toward social protection existed in the US, most notably the Social Security Act of the 1930s, signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the first U.S. president with a physical disability.Between the 60s and the 90s, Civil Rights took multiple leaps forward around the globe. Across Africa, people reclaimed self-governance after a century of colonial rule. These transformations were marked by deep struggle, highlighted by the deeply divisive racial conflict in apartheid and post-apartheid South Africa. In Nigeria and throughout the continent, citizens grappled with the profound responsibilities and challenges of independence, democratic self-determination, and governance.Alongside these transformations, other social changes gained momentum worldwide. As gender (sex) rights, religious liberty, and freedom of expression raced forward, the world made enormous progress in the integration of persons with disabilities (PWDs). By the late 90s, the US, Canada, India, and the UK had enacted laws prohibiting discrimination based on disability.The newly formed United Nations played a central role in shaping global disability advocacy with the 1975 UN Declaration on the Rights of Disabled Persons. This milestone set the stage for later international frameworks, most notably the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in 2007, which emphasised not only fundamental rights like the right to accessibility and the right to life, but also focused on the socio-economic foundations that make political rights meaningful.Today, over 100 countries on Earth have enacted and implemented some form of legislation on disability inclusion. Still, the journey continues.Nationwide implementation of accessibility standards, increased participation of persons with disabilities in the workforce, politics, policymaking, and governance, inclusive education systems where children with disabilities and without disabilities learn together safely, and a societal culture that embraces rather than marginalises disability – these, and many others, are the markers of progress that remain ahead of us.On this journey toward true disability inclusion, we at TAF Africa, our donors and partners, and team, are committed to walking every step of the way.

TAF Africa Donates 45 Assistive Devices to Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Delta State

TAF Africa Donates 45 Assistive Devices To Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Delta State https://youtu.be/e6x2D3BTkAs?si=XkkbjX34ICdRB2hc TAF Africa, in its efforts toward progress on inclusivity, has donated forty five assistive devices to Persons With Disabilities in Delta State. This initiative is aimed at improving access to mobility for beneficiaries across the state. “For us, we are looking at promoting the rights of persons with disabilities”, says Dr. Andrew Adaji, Project Coordinator of the D-RAPID Project in Delta State, “One of their rights is access to mobility. So we’re using this to support them”. The Nigerian Police Force was on ground to remind everyone that their doors are open, specifically through the Disability Desks that have been setup across the country. Better access + Better Protection = A Better Nigeria. Stakeholders, like the Delta Chairman of the Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities (JONAPWD), express gratitude for the timely intervention and noted that the devices will significantly ease their daily movement and enhance their participation in social and economic activities. CEO/Founder of TAF Africa, Ambassador Jake Epelle, remarked, “What we have done here to do was to move or shift from mere conversation to concrete tangible commitment that we envisage will produce expected outcomes”. CEO/Founder of TAF Africa, Ambassador Jake Epelle, remarked, “What we have done here to do was to move or shift from mere conversation to concrete tangible commitment that we envisage will produce expected outcomes”. Wheelchairs and Prosthetics were distributed to Forty Five Recipients. Moving Forward, more work needs to be done, more people need to be reached, the net needs to widened, and we need more inclusive reportage. You can support TAF Africa’s work through donations on our website, volunteering, and sharing our work to your network. 🔗 Support TAF Africa.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) – Purchase and Setup of Solar Power Equipment

About TAF Africa TAF Africa is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization originally established to promote the health, socio-economic rights, well-being, and empowerment of persons with albinism. The organization has since evolved into a leading voice advocating for the recognition, respect, and inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) and other vulnerable groups in Nigeria and around the world. TAF Africa contributes to legislative and policy actions that promote the rights of PWDs and the effective mainstreaming of inclusion. Background TAF Africa invites qualified vendors to submit quotations for the purchase and setup of solar power for TAF Africa. Expected Deliverables One (1) 16KWH Lithium -ion Battery One (1) 10KW Hybrid Inverter Ten (10) 620W Monocrystalline Solar Panels Fifteen (15) 6mm Load Cables Thirty (30) 10mm DC Cables One (1) Solar Panel base with accessories How to Apply Interested vendors should submit their quotations via email to info@tafafrica.co with the subject line:RFQ: Purchase and Setup of Solar Power Application Deadline: 3rd April 2026 Terms and Conditions This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is not, and shall not be considered, an offer by TAF Africa. All submissions must be received on or before the deadline indicated above. Late submissions will not be considered. Incomplete or unresponsive submissions will be rejected. Any award made will be subject to TAF Africa’s contractual terms and conditions and contingent upon the availability of donor funding. TAF Africa reserves the right to accept or reject any submission or cancel the solicitation process at any time without liability to the submitting party. TAF Africa reserves the right to accept all or part of a submission. All information provided by TAF Africa in this RFQ is offered in good faith. Items are subject to change, and all participating vendors will be notified accordingly. TAF Africa is not responsible for any use of the information provided nor any resulting claims. TAF Africa reserves the right to require the selected vendor(s) to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). All costs incurred by the vendor in preparing and submitting a response are solely the responsibility of the vendor. All submitted documents will become the property of TAF Africa, subject to confidentiality claims clearly marked by the vendor. TAF Africa may select and award contracts to multiple vendors as deemed necessary.

Call For Applications: Senior Communications Officer

Call For Applications: Senior Communications Officer Job Title: Senior Communications Officer Location: Abuja Employment Type: Full Time Duration: 12 months TAF Africa is an independent non-governmental/not-for profit organization originally established to promote health, socio-economic rights, well-being, and empowerment of persons with albinism. The organization has since evolved to become a focus organization that advocates for the recognition and respect of the rights, socio-economic and political inclusion of persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups in Nigeria and the around the World. The foundation contributes to legislative and policy action that promotes the rights of PWDs, and effective mainstreaming of inclusion. Responsibilities Coordinate all internal and external communications. Create engaging and targeted content for the organization’s activities across mainstream and social media, including documentaries, press statements, activity briefs, creative storytelling, etc. Build and manage the organization’s online community and engagement across all the platforms. Ensure visibility for the organization’s programmatic interventions. Provide strategy and content for advocacy. Develop and execute a comprehensive communication strategy aligned with the organization’s goals and values. Collaborate with senior management to ensure messaging consistency across all communication channels. Cultivate and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers. Draft press releases, organize media briefings, and respond to media inquiries. Create compelling and engaging content for various platforms, including press releases, articles, blog posts, and social media. Ensure content aligns with the organization’s brand and messaging guidelines. Develop and implement internal communication plans to keep employees informed and engaged. Coordinate internal events, newsletters, and other communication initiatives. Oversee the organization’s presence on social media platforms, developing and implementing a social media strategy. Monitor social media trends and engage with the online community. Develop and maintain crisis communication plans. Act as a spokesperson during times of crisis, providing clear and timely communication to internal and external stakeholders. Protect and enhance the organization’s brand by ensuring consistent messaging and visual identity. Develop brand-building initiatives and campaigns. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including partners, and beneficiaries. Organize and coordinate events to engage with stakeholders. Track and analyse the effectiveness of communication strategies. Provide regular reports and recommendations for improvement. Any other duties assigned. Essential Skills and Qualifications A postgraduate qualification in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, or any relevant Social Science discipline is required. Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in communications and IT, including work on democracy and governance issues, with at least 3 years in a senior role. Working knowledge of computer systems and relevant technological solutions. Proven ICT skills, with an ability to utilize multiple software to deliver tasks. Demonstrable understanding and ability to work with mainstream and social media. Video production and photography skills. Excellent writing skill. Innovation and creativity. Graphics design, video editing knowledge and website design/management proficiency will be an added advantage. Strong interpersonal skills. Attention to detail. Desirable skills Strategic Communication & Planning Content Development & Storytelling Media & Public Relations Digital & Social Media Management Stakeholder & Donor Communication How To Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications using the link below: Click To Apply Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Application Deadline: 8th April 2026 Diversity and Inclusion:TAF Africa strongly encourages applications from women and persons with disabilities. All submissions will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality.

Announcing…DemoCrazy

What happens when the headlines make you laugh, sigh, and question everything at the same time? You get DemoCrazy, the bold new podcast from the CEO and Founder of TAF Africa, Amb. Jake Epelle. In a country where politics often feels like theatre, DemoCrazy pulls back the curtain, not with long speeches, but with sharp, 60 to 120-second episodes that cut straight to the heart of the issue. With satire as his scalpel and wit as his voice, Amb. Epelle dissects the political moments shaping Nigeria today, exposing contradictions, questioning leadership, and providing a serious reminder that democracy is not a spectator sport. Beyond just commentary and humour, the DemoCrazy is clarity and its accountability. It’s a civic wake-up call. Each episode delivers a powerful reminder: behind every absurd headline are real people, real rights, and real consequences, especially for marginalized communities, including persons with disabilities, whose voices must never be drowned out by political noise. Why DemoCrazy matters now more than ever: It makes politics accessible, engaging, and impossible to ignore. It challenges citizens to think, question, and stay informed. It transforms frustration into awareness, and awareness into action. Democracy works best when citizens are informed, alert, and engaged. DemoCrazy invites you to listen, reflect, and share. Listen, laugh, think, act. Follow Jake Epelle’s social media platforms, subscribe when episodes drop, and share with your networks. Because when citizens pay attention, democracy becomes less “DemoCrazy” and more powerful. Subscribe now and join the conversation. Your voice matters, your awareness matters, and your engagement could make all the difference. Facebook X-twitter Youtube Linkedin

Citizen’s Townhall on Electoral Act 2026

Electoral Act 2026: What it means for your vote and the 2027 Elections. On Sunday, 1st of March, 2026, at 7:30 PM, the Civil Society Network on Electoral Integrity is convening a townhall which aims to move the conversation beyond elite policy circles and create an open, interactive platform where citizens can engage directly with experts and institutional stakeholders. Join the live broadcast on Channels TV, Arise News, News Central, AIT, RayPower FM, and Nigeria Info FM. The question? Will Nigeria’s new Electoral Act 2026 reshape how votes are cast, counted, and protected come 2027? 🔗 Join Us.

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