Regional Disability Inclusion Consultant

Under the supervision of UNICEF ROSA’s Disability Inclusion Focal Point, the objective of this consultancy will be to support to UNICEF’s work on implementing the DIPAS regional action plan and strengthening disability-inclusive programming and operations within the region. This will be done in close collaboration and coordination with the HQ Disability Section, eight UNICEF Country Offices in South Asia (and the network of Country Office Disability Inclusion Focal Points), UNICEF ROSA programme and other sections and cross-regional and global technical teams and working groups on disability inclusion.

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

Education:

• Advanced university degree (minimum Master’s degree) in studies related to disability issues. Candidates with qualifications in social policy, international development, education or other related fields will also be considered if they also have extensive experience working on disability issues and expertise in this field.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of eight years of professional experience working on issues related to persons or children with disabilities in the context of low- and middle-income countries.
• Strong technical experience and knowledge in relation to disability inclusion at national, regional and/or global levels
• Experience with and understanding of UNICEF policies, programmes, planning processes and monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience supporting disability inclusion in emergency contexts is an asset.
• Experience working in the South Asia region is an asset.
• Experience working with UNICEF, UN Agencies and/or other international development organizations and knowledge of UN programming and planning processes is an asset.

Source:  https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/570783