Typhlotechnology Technician (or Digital Accessibility Specialist) – Mozambique

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Typhlotechnology Technician (or Digital Accessibility Specialist) for a consultancy assignment in Mozambique.

Aninver Development Partners SL is seeking a qualified Typhlotechnology Technician (or Digital Accessibility Specialist) for an upcoming digital inclusion and capacity-building initiative in Mozambique. Funded by the World Bank via the International Development Association, the project aims to enhance digital accessibility by empowering vulnerable groups, specifically persons with visual impairments, through targeted ICT training and assistive technology deployment across all provinces of the country.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful expert will provide crucial technical expertise in typhlotechnology and digital accessibility. The assignment focuses on bridging the digital divide by ensuring that specialized hardware, software, and adapted curricula are effectively configured and supported for hundreds of blind and low-vision beneficiaries throughout Mozambique, promoting inclusive digital transformation and equal access to information and communication technologies.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Enhance digital inclusion and accessibility for persons with visual impairments across Mozambique.
• Support the procurement, configuration, testing, and distribution of specialized computers, equipment, and software for training purposes.
• Contribute to the design and harmonization of specialized training plans and modules adapted for individuals using assistive technologies.
• Facilitate nationwide capacity-building delivery by providing high-level technical support for digital platforms and assistive devices.

Scope of work

• Review, adapt, and harmonize existing training modules to create an inclusive, standardized curriculum tailored for blind and low-vision participants.
• Manage technical specifications, testing, and deployment logistics for at least 150 computers and specialized assistive equipment.
• Coordinate and execute basic computer literacy and assistive technology training sessions across provincial capitals and designated training centers.
• Provide ongoing technical support to users of special education digital platforms and assistive tools throughout the assignment.
• Implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track technical proficiency, skill acquisition, and training impact among beneficiaries.
• Contribute to comprehensive progress and final reporting requirements in close collaboration with the project management team and local stakeholders.

Your role as Typhlotechnology Technician (or Digital Accessibility Specialist)

• Provide expert technical support and troubleshooting for users of Special Education digital platforms and assistive technologies.
• Ensure full operational command and configuration of screen readers (such as NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack), screen magnifiers, and Braille displays.
• Assist in setting up, testing, and maintaining training hardware and software deployed across various provincial centers.
• Collaborate with pedagogical coordinators and trainers to integrate typhlotechnology tools seamlessly into the curriculum.
• Train local instructors and beneficiaries on the effective use of specialized digital accessibility solutions and adapted devices.
• Monitor technical performance and user feedback during training delivery to resolve accessibility barriers swiftly.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in ICT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Interaction Design or Special Education
• Minimum of 5 years of experience providing technical support to users of Special Education digital platforms
• Full command of screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack), screen magnifiers and Braille displays
• Languages: Portuguese (implied)

Desirable

• Prior professional experience working on digital inclusion or capacity-building projects in Mozambique or similar sub-Saharan contexts.
• Familiarity with local languages spoken in the different provinces of Mozambique.

An experienced Typhlotechnology Technician with a solid background in digital accessibility, specialized ICT platforms, and assistive technologies, eager to empower visually impaired individuals in Mozambique through inclusive digital transformation.

Assignment details

• Location: Mozambique
• Estimated duration: 18 months
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a project in Mozambique.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.