UN Women: National Consultant-Disability Inclusion Officer, Dhaka Bangladesh

Objective

The overall objective of the assignment is to support the programme teams on planning, implementation, engagement with relevant stakeholders, and evidence generation through learning initiatives that are directly implemented by UN Women, as per the agreed project document and work plan.

Scope of work, deliverables, timeline and payment schedule

Under the direct supervision of the Partnership and Coordination Analyst, and working in close collaboration across thematic units (Ending Violence Against Women, Inclusive Governance, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Unit, as well as the Sub Office in Cox’s Bazar), the national consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

Deliverables | Milestones | Expected completion time | Payment schedule

• Role as Secretariat for Prevention Forum 2.1. Create a communication template for MoWCA and other non-government participants for prevention forum 2.2. Convey regular meeting, coordinate and collaborate with forum members 2.3. Dissemination of information among forum members through monthly email | Communication template finalised Meeting minutes drafted and disseminated | As applicable | Payment will be processed at the end of each month for the number of days worked based on submission of satisfactory delivery with progress report and timesheet on tasks completed during the month. Evidence may include meeting minutes, background notes, technical reviews and inputs to key documents, knowledge and advocacy products, among others
• Conduct training for prevention forum and results monitoring for Fellowship programme Conduct weekly session online as per plan in collaboration with EVAW and other thematic experts Collect data through pre-post survey for feedback Develop a learning report based on learning from in person training Develop a comprehensive learning report on Fellowship. | At least 02 training sessions conducted 01 comprehensive report on fellowship programme drafted and finalised | 31 March 2027

Reporting and Knowledge management Provide inputs in UN Women bi-annual and annual reporting on Prevention Forum related activities Quarterly report of prevention forum activities. Ensure Disability Inclusion issues are reflected and reported in Annual Report, UN Reporting and others, captured through meeting minutes, and support with other administrative tasks Develop knowledge product / Learning Brief(s) from Prevention Forum and fellowship activities. | Inputs in UN Women biannual and annual report, UN and other reports provided. 03 knowledge products developed and finalised | 31 December 2026 30 April 2026

• Capacity development on LNOB issues, particularly disability inclusion Support thematic areas both internally and externally on capacity development on disability by leading and designing sessions Support on capacity development and advocacy to UN in Bangladesh through the UN Task Team on Disability Inclusion as well as the UN Women Disability Inclusion Task Team, civil society and partners/OPDs | 02 sessions for governance unit conducted,02 sessions for Cox’s Bazar sub office Sessions conducted for UN Women as well as UN in Bangladesh. Advocacy materials and tools developed, knowledge materials developed together with UN Women and UN Disability Inclusion Task Team. | 31 December 2026- 30 April 2027 Intermittent

5. LNOB integration in programmes Ensure understanding and integration of LNOB issues, in particular disability inclusion through programmatic interventions | Disability inclusion is reflected in programmatic activities, disability groups are reached. | Intermittent

Supervision and Performance Evaluation

The consultant will be reporting to the Partnership and Coordination Analyst of UN Women BCO and closely collaborate with thematic unit focal and Partnership and Coordination Analyst throughout the contract period.

Core Values:

Respect for Diversity

Integrity

Professionalism

Core Competencies:

Awareness and Sensitivity regarding Gender Issues

Accountability

Creative Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Inclusive Collaboration

Stakeholder Engagement

Leading by Example

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https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment/application-process#_Values

Functional Competencies:

• Technical experience on mainstreaming gender equality and disability inclusion from a feminist lens
• Technical expertise on prevention and response programming on GBV and WEE issues.
• Excellent analytical skills in policy, data and research
• Experience of working with OPDs, CSOs on disability inclusion and rights, and LNOB issues.
• Experience of working in research, communication and reporting.
• Coordination and negotiation skills

Commitment to continuous improvement

Education and Certification

Master’s degree in Gender Studies, International Development, social science or equivalent.

Experience

• At least 10 years in a relevant role on programming and implementation in the field of gender equality and disability inclusion.
• At least 07 years of experience of managing platform / network on user-centric design, scalability, and accessibility.
• At least 05 years of experience in developing digital training content and materials with a focus on GBV prevention and disability inclusion.
• At least 05 years of professional work experience with stakeholders from diverse sectors (e.g., NGOs, international organisations, government, private sector, development partners).
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and Communication platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet etc) is required.
• Previous experience working with the United Nations will be an asset.

Languages

• Fluency in English and Bangla is required.

Evaluation Criteria

The total number of points allocated for the technical qualification component is 100. The technical qualification of the consultant is evaluated based on the following technical qualification evaluation criteria:

Technical Evaluation Criteria | Obtainable Score

Education Qualification | 10

Experience in developing strategic programming and implementation in field of gender equality and Gender based violence | 20

Experience in developing digital training material and conduct digital training / course | 20

Experience in managing platform or networks with multisectoral stakeholders | 20

Samples of work done previously on disability inclusion (such as published reports, presentations, publications, or other relevant materials) which are available online. | 30

Total Score | 100

Payment

Payment will be processed at the end of each month for the number of days worked based on submission of progress report, timesheet, satisfactory quality of deliverables (milestones) during the month produced.

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