National Consultant for Disability Inclusion

Under supervision of the Chief of Social Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation (SPME), support the UNICEF Office in Timor-Leste in the areas of disability, which include:

Together with line ministries and OPDs, advocate with the Ministry of Finance on the disability marker to track disability inclusion in the state budget. This will be followed by developing the disability marker for the Government budget and organizing training on disability-inclusive and gender-responsive planning and budgeting/use of disability markers for government personnel.

Support the government in public consultations with people with disabilities/ OPDs at the municipal/ local level.

Training on and disseminating operational guidance for youth organizations on engaging with youth and adolescents with disabilities.

Document case studies and success stories focusing on UNICEF’s programme interventions in education, health, nutrition, child protection, WASH and social policy.

Within the UNICEF Timor-Leste Office, coordinate disability-related activities by organizing the quarterly meeting for disability focal points, drafting human interest stories, supporting section chiefs in programme monitoring, etc.

Review and strengthen the tracking of disability expenditure in the CO, including the use of the disability tag. Promote DIPAS and its commitments across the office

Coordinate with the Ministry of Social Solidarity and Inclusion on social protection schemes for children and adolescents with disability and support UNICEF’s initiative for unique Identification number with the Ministry of Justice.

Work closely with INETL and other partners on data and evidence generation, particularly with focus on forthcoming DHS, monitoring and policy influence.

Develop proposals and pitch notes for resource mobilization.

Monitor UNICEF-supported accessible infrastructures, both in Dili and at the district level

Support civil society organizations (CSOs) in monitoring disability-related activities. Support sections in integrating disabilities into their concept notes and programme approach.

Work Assignment:

Activities 1: 

• Develop a work plan and review documents
• Hold meetings with UNICEF colleagues to review the critical tasks and support required.
• Hold initial consultation with the OPDs.
• Support ADTL on UNICEF’s ongoing partnership
• Contribute to quarterly disability newsletter (Global)
• Develop a follow-up matrix for UNICEF’s disability action plan
• Coordinate with the UNICEF WASH team for accessible infrastructure in youth centers

Activities 2: 

• Support the Ministry of Finance on initial budget tagging on disability in consultation with the MSSI and OPDs
• Support the consultation, if needed (UNICEF will bear the cost of consultation separately)
• Develop a required report for the PRPD project, in discussion with UN agencies

Activities 3: 

• Review the Social Protection coverage for persons with disability
• Initiate discussion with the MoJ on the unique ID
• Organize internal (UNICEF) disability FP meeting
• Contribute to quarterly disability newsletter (Global)
• Work closely with INETL and other partners on data and evidence generation, particularly for the DHS

Activities 4:

• Document case study, HISs – at least two
• Provide technical support to sections on disability based on the FP’s meeting.
• Develop donor report for the PRPD project (as needed)
• Support ADTL for project implementation
• Coordinate construction of accessible youth centers

Activities 5: 

• Provide training on and disseminating operational guidance for youth organizations on engaging with youth and adolescents with disabilities – 3 municipalities (to be discussed and agreed with the MoYSAC)

Activities 6:

• Training on understanding the government planning and budgeting cycle for OPDs – Two training sessions, one and a half days each – one in Dili and the other in a municipality – are in discussion with MSSI and MoF. This will involve developing training materials and supporting documents

Activities 7:

• Training on disability-inclusive and gender-responsive planning and budgeting/use of disability markers for government personnel – Two training sessions, one and a half days each – one in Dili and the other in a municipality – are in discussion with MSSI and MoF. This will involve developing training materials and supporting documents
• Ensure completion of accessible infrastructure in youth centers
• Organize the internal FP meeting disability

Activities 8: 

• Coordinate with the Ministry of Finance on disability budget tagging
• Consult to share the findings and seek inputs for improvements.
• Develop methodological note
• Support for a Disability Learning and Reflection Platform, including two national-level learning events to share and discuss examples of improved practice (e.g. as a result of improved monitoring or greater collaboration during the planning/budgeting cycle) involving government, OPDs and civil society
• Organize the internal FP meeting disability

Activities 9: 

• Coordinate with MoF for disability budget tagging
• Develop a social media story in discussion with the Communication Section
• Contribute to the global newsletter.
• Review and strengthen the tracking of disability expenditure in the CO, including the use of the disability tag

Activities 10: 

• Develop proposals and pitch notes for resource mobilization.
• Organize the internal FP meeting disability.
• Develop the donor reports.
• Support sections on disability inclusion monitoring under the projects

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

Type of Academic Qualification:

• Advanced university degree in Social Science or related field. Having a master’s degree will have an added advantage.
• A minimum of six years of professional experience in social development.
• Clearly demonstrated ability to conceptualize development issues and write high-quality technical and analytical reports/papers.
• Relevant experience at the national level in disability-related issues and assignments.
• Extensive experience in Timor-Leste in self-directed work with OPDs and other organizations on disability.
• Excellent writing skills in the English language and facilitation skills in Tetum.
• Experience working with international development and UN agencies and governments.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/574465