based technologies:
As the recognized leader for the technical development of the World Wide Web, W3C is seeking an individual with project management; operational
fundraising exp
expertise in multiple areas of digital accessibility: Enthusiasm for the mission and spirit of W3C is important:
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing project management and operational oversight of key areas of WAI work; such as integrating accessibility conf
into next generation accessibility standards and guidelines, exploring accessibility innovations in emerging technologies, developing training materials on accessible web
development; liaising with European standards bodies, and expanding networks and partnerships with organizations in the digital accessibility field to promote uptake of
seek and help maintain follow-on funding for European projects to support accessibility of web-based technology standards:
Their
will be conducted in close coordination with the WAI Director and other members of the WAI team; and with other W3C functional leads to ensure full integratic
work: Work will take place in collaboration with chartered W3C Working Groups under the iterative and consensus-based W3C process, and together with W3C Member
public including industry; disability organizations, the research community; government and other stakeholder groups.
Requirements
Extensive knowledge of digital accessibility; including web and mobile accessibility standards and guidelines
Extensive knowledge of accessibility requirements across different types of disabilities, including auditory; cognitive, neurological, physical, speech and visual
Success in identifying funding opportunities, writing proposals, and fundraising from diverse sources including government
Experience managing European Commission grants or contracts, including preparation of reports and reviews
Experience in project management; including operational supervision and support of project statf
At least a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field of study
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; samples requested
Ability to work independently with remote colleagues in an international and highly distributed setting Unrestricted European Union working permit, and ability to tra
Beneficial skills and experience
Applied knowledge of WCAG, UAAG, ATAG, WAI-ARIA, and related W3C WAI specifications
Applied knowledge of accessibility conformance testing as an integrated part of accessibility standards
guidelines
Familiarity with accessibility issues in technologies that are emerging on the web, including virtual reality and internetlweb of things, and risks and opportunities of
digital accessibility
Experience with development of educational materials including training curricula
Familiarity with European standards bodies, and experience promoting harmonization of accessibility standards
Experience developing regional and Iocal partnerships
networks to jointly promote digital accessibility
Ability to negotiate proposals
to build trust
consensus among different stakeholder groups
Proficiency in one or more languages other than English:
Position is grant-funded, and is affiliated with the European Research Consortium for Informatics
Mathematics (ERCIM) , the W3C host for Europe, in Sophia-Antipoli
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